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The Broken Banquet

Ashley Goad & Wil Bailey

The Broken Banquet is a podcast about missions hosted by Wil Bailey and Dr. Ashley Goad. Join us for conversations about the church in mission, what healthy mission relationships can look like, and how abiding with God and neighbor can transform the Church and the world. Most recently, the Broken Banquet has become a ministry of Meno Missions. Visit our website at https://www.menomissions.org.

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56:17

S3, E12: Meet Charles Cross!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/10/06

This week at the table, we welcome Charles Cross, Vice President of Strategic Growth and International Director with the International Leadership Institute (ILI).Charles is a French-speaking, leadership-leading, world-traveling father of six whose heart beats for the Gospel. With nearly two decades serving in France and five years in the U.S. with Greater Europe Mission, Charles and his wife, Amy, have dedicated their lives to equipping leaders and making disciples across the French-speaking world —

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REPLAY EPISODE: Meet Dr. Hunter Farrell!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/09/29

Your co-hosts are taking a little break, but we didn’t want to leave your podcast feed empty. Instead, we’re bringing you something special: a replay episode!We’ve dug back into the archives to highlight one of our favorite authors!Hunter Farrell is the co-author of Freeing Congregational Mission: A Practical Vision for Companionship, Cultural Humility, and Co-Development.Hunter is also the Director of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s World Mission Initiative. He worked for thirty-four years as a

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S3, E11: Meet Dr. Elie Haddad!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/09/15

This week, we sit down with Dr. Elie Haddad, President of the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary in Beirut, Lebanon. Elie is a theological giant — both figuratively and literally (he’s super tall!) — and a pioneering leader whose influence reaches far beyond the seminary walls.In this conversation, Elie shares:How he’s reimagined theological education in times of crisis and changeWhy polycentric mission is essential for the future of the global churchThe innovative systems he’s implemented to empower

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59:53

REPLAY EPISODE: Meet Dr. Sherwood Lingfelter!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/09/08

Wellll. It's no longer Labor Day week, but we're still on a break. So today, we’re bringing you something special: a replay episode of Wil's favorite author! Challenge Accepted! When Wil asked Ashley to book an interview with his favorite author, it at first seemed like an impossible task. But, within a few hours, Dr. Sherwood Lingenfelter responded!Sherwood G. Lingenfelter retired as provost of Fuller Seminary on June 30, 2011, but continues to serve on Fuller’s faculty as senior professor of

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REPLAY EPISODE: Meet Dr. Brian Fikkert!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/09/03

Labor Day Replay Week!Your co-hosts are taking a little Labor Day break, but we didn’t want to leave your podcast feed empty. Instead, we’re bringing you something special: a replay episode every single day this week!We’ve dug back into the archives to highlight some of our absolute favorite conversations - featuring authors, storytellers, and mission leaders who have inspired us (and hopefully you, too).So whether you’re traveling, grilling, or just enjoying a slower pace this week, tune in daily

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57:58

REPLAY EPISODE: Meet Kenneth Rwego!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/09/02

Labor Day Replay Week!Your co-hosts are taking a little Labor Day break, but we didn’t want to leave your podcast feed empty. Instead, we’re bringing you something special: a replay episode every single day this week!We’ve dug back into the archives to highlight some of our absolute favorite conversations - featuring authors, storytellers, and mission leaders who have inspired us (and hopefully you, too).So whether you’re traveling, grilling, or just enjoying a slower pace this week, tune in daily

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56:41

REPLAY EPISODE: Meet Dr. Patrick Murunga!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/09/01

Labor Day Replay Week!Your co-hosts are taking a little Labor Day break, but we didn’t want to leave your podcast feed empty. Instead, we’re bringing you something special: a replay episode every single day this week!We’ve dug back into the archives to highlight some of our absolute favorite conversations —featuring authors, storytellers, and mission leaders who have inspired us (and hopefully you, too).So, whether you’re traveling, grilling, or just enjoying a slower pace this week, tune in daily

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51:52

REPLAY EPISODE: Meet Reuben Munn!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/08/31

Labor Day Replay Week!Your co-hosts are taking a little Labor Day break, but we didn’t want to leave your podcast feed empty. Instead, we’re bringing you something special: a replay episode every single day this week!We’ve dug back into the archives to highlight some of our absolute favorite conversations - featuring authors, storytellers, and mission leaders who have inspired us (and hopefully you, too).So whether you’re traveling, grilling, or just enjoying a slower pace this week, tune in daily

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53:58

S3, E10: Meet Luciano Pereira da Silva!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/08/25

What do Peru, Panama, Portugal, and Paul have in common? They’re all part of the story of Rev. Luciano Pereira da Silva. 🇧🇷➡️🇵🇪➡️🇵🇦➡️🇵🇹Originally from Brazil, Luciano has poured out his life across the globe - serving in Peru, now shepherding in Panama, and always carrying a deep love for Portugal. If it starts with a “P,” chances are Luciano has a story there!But more than geography, Luciano has a heart like the Apostle Paul. He’s a church planter, pastor, Conference Superintendent for the

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S3, E9: Meet Ray Heinen

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/08/18

What happens when the Gospel meets the airwaves across the Middle East and North Africa? You get SAT-7! And you get people like Ray Heinen making it happen.Originally from Egypt, Ray has spent decades living and serving across the Arab world before landing in the U.S. with his wife, Sue. Today, as Senior Director of Ministry Partnerships at SAT-7, he’s helping the Church beam hope, truth, and the love of Christ into millions of homes in places many of us will never go.In this episode, Ray shares his

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S3, E8: Meet Juan Bravo!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/08/11

We’ve been waiting for this one! Ashley’s favorite Colombian, Juan Bravo of Conectar Global, joins The Broken Banquet for a conversation that’s as rich and bold as a fresh cup of Colombian coffee.Juan is passionate about connecting people across cultures for the sake of the Gospel —and he’s got the stories to prove it. From digital evangelism in Latin America to finding creative ways to make disciples in a hyper-connected world, Juan reminds us that mission is not about crossing oceans. It’s about

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46:32

S3, E7: Meet Tianna Johnston!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/08/04

We recorded this conversation nearly a year ago, back in the fall of 2024, just as Ashley was settling into life at The Woodlands Methodist Church. And guess what? Tianna Johnston of Every Village was our very first guest of the season!Now, finally, you get to hear all the giggles, all the stories, and (more importantly) you get to know this precious soul. Tianna is kind, witty, a phenomenal storyteller, and the kind of person who just makes life better.We know you’re going to love her as much as we

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S3, E6: Meet Dr. Peter Pereira

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/07/28

This week on The Broken Banquet, we're thrilled to welcome Peter Pereira. He and his wife, Esther, are the passionate founders of Global Hope Partners, an extraordinary ministry sharing the love of God with the 1.79 billion unreached people of South Asia.Through their leadership, Global Hope Partners is transforming lives and communities by meeting both physical and spiritual needs across three powerful focus areas:Humanitarian Aid – Think medical camps, fresh soy milk, warm blankets, clean water

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S3, E5: Meet Refat Fereg!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/07/21

Refat is AAAAMAZING. Originally from Egypt, Refat is now the Pastor of Arabic Baptist Church in Houston, TX. He and Ashley are traveling to the Middle East soon, and we can’t wait for even more stories! Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: menomissions.orgContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com

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S3, E4: Meet. Dr. Darrell Whiteman

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/07/14

Darrell Whiteman: Crossing Cultures with the Gospel📚 It’s the best missions book EVER. And today, you meet the man behind it.Dr. Darrell Whiteman is not just a missiologist. He’s a master storyteller, a cultural bridge-builder, and quite possibly the wisest voice in cross-cultural ministry today. With humor, humility, and hard-earned wisdom, Darrell invites us into a world where anthropology and the Gospel collide—and where listening often speaks louder than preaching.Darrell has spent his life

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S3, E3: Meet Steve Tybor!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/07/07

Get ready! Today’s guest might just be the most excitable, passionate, and joy-filled human being we’ve ever had on The Broken Banquet!Meet Steve Tybor, the founder and CEO of Eight Days of Hope, a ministry that mobilizes thousands of volunteers to rebuild homes, restore hope, and respond when disaster strikes. What started as “just one trip” to help after Hurricane Katrina has exploded into a national movement of compassion, construction, and Christ-centered service.Steve left the business world

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S3, E2: Meet Carole Ward!

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/06/30

What happens when one woman says yes to the most dangerous prayer imaginable—“Send me where no one wants to go”?In this episode, we sit down with Carole Ward, a missionary and global leader who has followed God into the heart of war-torn nations, daring to believe that faith can transform even the darkest places. Her story begins in 2002 with a simple, radical prayer and unfolds into a powerful testimony of how God’s love rescues, restores, and redeems.Told she would return in a body bag if she went

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S3, E1: A Bigger Table

The Broken Banquet ·

2025/06/23

Ashley is settling into life at The Woodlands Methodist Church in The Woodlands, TX, and Wil is deep in ministry in Costa Rica. And we're so excited to be back! This season, Ashley introduces Wil — and you — to TWMC’s missions family. New places, new friends, same heart. Pull up a chair. The banquet is just beginning.Ashley's Sermon: https://youtu.be/YWBOVvC_-Ug?si=7m0ZVzBmNBkQ3UcQMyers Park with Costa Rica Team: https://youtu.be/pskysG7CmU0?si=BdahKp6BPh1qwUv2Myers Park Sermon:

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S2, E28: Wil & Ashley Reflect on the Broken Banquet...

The Broken Banquet ·

2024/06/03

Season Two is coming to a close. Wil and Ashley take some time to reflect on all of the great interviews from the season and give listeners an update on what's next!Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: menomissions.orgBB Website: https://www.brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com

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S2, E27: Meet Vicki Sullivan!

The Broken Banquet ·

2024/05/20

Have you ever met Vicki Sullivan? Perhaps at the Accounts Payable desk in the Business Office of First Methodist Church Shreveport, where she's been a friendly presence for over 11 years. Maybe you've shared a pew with her at FaithLink or Traditional services, or perhaps you've walked alongside her on a spiritual journey during a Seekers Class or Walk to Emmaus.Some of you may even have embarked on international adventures together, traveling to Haiti, Russia, Costa Rica, or Italy. No matter the

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