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Facing a Task Unfinished

(Formerly "A Heart for East Asia") Stories of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in all its fullness with East Asia’s peoples to the glory of God. Presented by: OMF (U.S.) - https://omf.org/us/

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00:11:38

A Buddhist Monk Asked How to Share the Gospel

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2024/02/14

Global Frontier Mission’s Marketing Manager, Katherine, joins the podcast to talk again with Lauren. Lauren has been sharing her journey that took her through the Train & Go Apprenticeship program, a partnership between GFM and OMF. Today, Lauren shares her surprising experience in a coffeehouse reminds us that God moves powerfully beyond the limits we put on Him. He uses us for his purposes, often in the most unexpected ways. You can also read Lauren’s story on our blog which includes links to

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00:03:20

Evangelizing and Discipling the Shan Through Social...

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2024/02/05

Thanks to rapid advancements in communications technology, we now have some incredible tools to accelerate cross-cultural evangelism and discipleship. Social media is one of those tools. Discover how OMF's Media for Movements has been using social media to evangelize and disciple the Shan people. Written/Read by: Christopher Lane Blog version of this story: https://omf.org/us/shan-social-media/ October 2023 Prayer Powerlines: https://omf.org/us/october-2023-prayer-powerlines/ Get involved with

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00:05:06

7 Ways to Pray for Missionaries Throughout the Week

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2024/01/12

Have you ever struggled with how to pray on a deeper level for mission workers? If so, you’re not alone. In this episode, we highlight 7 areas to cover in prayer, one for each day of the week. For quick reference, feel free to take a screenshot of the 7 days below to keep on your mobile device, computer, or to print: Day 1 – Relationship with God Day 2 – Physical and Emotional Needs Day 3 – Family Relationships Day 4 – Ability to Communicate Day 5 – Ministry Effectiveness Day 6 – Team

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00:07:36

I Love Your Hairy Feet

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2023/10/23

OMF Thailand missionaries Bekah and Brian Farber share a conversation about... hairy feet. A seemingly odd topic, but one with a wonderful spiritual lesson that can apply to all of us. (To see the “hairy feet” photo that inspired this episode, visit our blog at: https://omf.org/us/i-love-your-hairy-feet/)

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00:05:43

The Door to Japan... Shut!

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2023/09/26

As a new missionary, what do you do when you feel led to serve in a particular country, but then see the door slammed shut? That was the situation facing Brian and Esther Newton. Hear how God leads in ways that don't always make sense at the time, and how the health of their one-year-old son had a significant impact on where they eventually ended up. Written by: Brian Newton Read by: Mike Klassen (Original article link: https://omf.org/us/the-door-to-japanshut/)

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00:04:23

Prayer and Care for OMF (U.S.) Missionaries

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2023/07/20

“Does anyone actually read our prayer updates?”⁠ That's a question that's been asked by many missionaries over the years. What's special is when that question leads to the creation of a team to ensure people are reading those updates and communicating on a regular basis with missionaries. ⁠ Jan Thompson, who heads the OMF (U.S.) Prayer and Care Correspondence team, and her husband Bryan, were missionaries who did wonder who was reading their updates. That experience informs how her

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00:30:47

What Home Assignment Means for a Missionary

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2023/06/27

If you know missionaries, you may have heard the term Home Assignment. It's a time when missionaries return to their home country for a period of time before returning to their country of service. But there is so much more to it than that! OMF Japan missionary Wendy Marshall walks us through what's involved in Home Assignment, something she is going through with her family right now as they prepare to return to Australia. Wendy is joined by OMF Japan missionary Kesia Pain. You'll be

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00:06:20

Every Sink My Toothbrush Rested On

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2023/06/20

It’s not often we look in the book of Numbers to see how it applies to our lives today. But Thailand missionary Bekah Farber has found great peace in how God uses that book to show just how much he cares for us, both then and now. To read the print version of this story, visit: https://omf.org/us/every-sink-my-toothbrush-rested-on/

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00:07:37

God Uses Our Words More Powerfully Than We Could Ever...

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2023/06/07

Last year, Lauren shared part of her journey through the Train & Go Apprenticeship, a partnership between OMF and Global Frontier Missions (GFM). Today, Katie, GFM’s Marketing Manager, welcomes us to hear directly from Lauren as she shares the power of what God can do, even when we think it’s going to be an uneventful and unproductive day. To read the written version of this story, visit: https://omf.org/us/god-uses-our-words-more-powerfully-than-we-could-ever-imagine To learn more about the

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00:03:48

Removing Unnecessary Obstacles to the Gospel

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2023/05/15

Sharing the gospel message across cultures can be challenging. What makes sense in our culture can be confusing or misinterpreted in another culture. Today's episode gives some examples of these cross-cultural challenges and introduces a new program to help overcome these obstacles. Learn more about Connecting2Culture at: https://connecting2culture.com/

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00:05:08

God’s Calling is Often a Process

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2023/04/24

How patient are you? How patient are you when it comes to God’s leading in your life? Retired OMF missionary, Jerry Wibberly, reflects on the journey he and his wife, Barbara, had in Thailand. It was a journey that would require patience as there were times when Jerry felt he was doing something he didn’t feel called to do. You can also read Jerry’s article at: https://omf.org/us/gods-calling-is-often-a-process/ (Written by: Jerry Wibberly; Read by: Mike Klassen)

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00:07:42

Why Loving My Neighbor is Harder than Supporting...

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2023/04/17

“What would happen if every church... if every Christian in the U.S. decided to love their neighbors from all parts of the world?” That's a question James and Lisa Dougherty ask as they discuss how loving our neighbor is sometimes harder than supporting missions. James and Lisa are President and Co-National Directors of OMF (U.S.). In this episode, both of them share the important opportunities now available to us! A written version of this discussion is on our blog at:

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00:02:57

First Steps to Becoming a Missionary with OMF (U.S.)

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2023/03/30

Discover the Candidate Course, one of the first steps to becoming a missionary with OMF (U.S.). It's both an evaluation and a preparation, and a springboard for partners starting their missionary journey. Story by: Hannah Porter Read by: Avery Bieber Blog link: https://omf.org/us/first-steps-to-becoming-a-missionary-with-omf/ About us: OMF is a global fellowship of Christians with a heart for East Asia. We share the good news of Jesus Christ in all its fullness with East Asia’s peoples to

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00:05:37

Learning and Growing in Missions

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2023/03/22

Ashley Boutte is an OMF missionary who went to Japan in the Spring of 2022. ⁠Her time in northern Japan has been wonderfully exciting in many ways, but there are many challenges she has faced as she adjusts. ⁠ Each challenge, though, has always presented an opportunity for her to move forward and grow closer to Christ. ⁠ Ashley's life so far in Japan will be of particular interest to anyone wanting to understand what it's like to be in a new country at the start of a missionary

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00:04:28

Travels Filled with Treasure

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2023/03/14

OMF Thailand missionary Bekah Farber and her family spent their time on Home Assignment in the U.S. visiting family and ministry partners. She shares with us that while the time together in the car was filled with treasured moments, the real treasures were the people they met and how it reflected what we read in the New Testament. Bekah says, "The hospitality and generosity of our ministry partners, as they shared their food, homes, and selves with us, was just what is described in John’s third

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00:06:50

6 Initial Lessons Learned on the Mission Field

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2023/02/22

Allen Rea, a missionary in Thailand, gives us some insight into what challenges he faced in the early days of his ministry that began in 2022. Allen has been married to Kara for 16 years and they have four wonderful children: Katie, Hosanna, Bella, and Isaiah. He completed his B.A. at Brewton-Parker College where he met Kara on the first day of freshman year. Allen pastored for 15 years in Georgia while completing his M.Div. and D.Min. from Luther Rice Seminary. He enjoys reading, writing, nice

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00:03:37

Partnership in Taiwan is a Two-way Street

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2023/02/13

OMF’s Kat Tang shares how partnering with locals is an important part of ministry in Taiwan. You can also read her story on the OMF (U.S.) blog. About: Putao Lin & Kat Tang with their daughters Jovie and Maisie, are missionaries with OMF in Taiwan. Kat is from Texas, and joined OMF in 2006, originally serving at-risk kids in the Wanhua district in Taipei. From 2011-2016, she served as the Serve Asia Coordinator of the field, where she trained and discipled short-term workers coming to serve in

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00:02:53

God Uses Us Even When We Don't Feel Very Useful

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2023/02/10

Jan and Bryan had only been in Japan a couple of weeks when Jan first met Sachiko and her toddler daughter at a local park. Jan understood very little Japanese and spoke even less, so was thankful when Sachiko introduced herself simply in English, as she knew very little English at the time. “Hello, my name is Sachiko. Would you teach me English? And even if you cannot, would you be my friend?” So began their friendship. You can also read the story on the OMF (U.S.) blog.

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