MAPS Global Podcast

Join Leah Mix as she sits down with Luke Jeffery, frequent guest of the podcast and Vice President of Finance and Operations at MAPS Global, along with his best friend of 12 years, Graham Thompson. They take us through the history of their friendship from youth group to married life and now to the nations! Graham shares with us his journey of discovering the prayer, worship and missions movement and the effects that has had on his life, family, and community. No matter where God has placed you, you can participate in the Great Commandment: intimacy with Jesus and the Great Commission: sending and going to the ends of the Earth. Learn More www.mapsglobal.org Give https://pushpay.com/g/mapsglobal?src=hpp Connect podcast@mapsglobal.org

This is part two of our talk on Antioch! In this episode R.A. Martinez and Leah Mix will walk through the TEN unique characteristics of this biblical community and why we believe it is a prototype for modern day sending centers all across the Earth! If you have any questions or want to talk with us, email us at podcast@mapsglobal.org Learn More www.mapsglobal.org Give https://pushpay.com/g/mapsglobal?src=hpp

WE ARE BACK!! And what better way to reset than going back to the beginning? In this episode, we revisit the subject of our very first podcast where we talked about ANTIOCH. There was so much to say about this amazing church in Acts 11 and 13 that we had to make this discussion two parts! In Part 1 we look to the history and timeline of the book of Acts leading to the birth of the church in Antioch and how it became the New Testament "Sending Center". Make sure to stay tuned for Part Two where we break down the 10 characteristics that made this church a prototype for modern day "Sending Centers" that God is raising up across the earth! Learn More www.mapsglobal.org Give https://pushpay.com/g/mapsglobal?src=hpp

Merry Christmas! We hope you are enjoying this holiday season. We are going to end the year with an episode about the power of gratitude. R.A. Martinez and Leah Mix sit down and have a conversation on the supernatural power of gratitude and the danger of complaining. They will give you an inside look into the fun ways they practice this value within MAPS culture as well as the back story behind the saying, "Gratitude opens the door, for me to receive more. Complaining shuts the door!" Learn More www.mapsglobal.org Give https://pushpay.com/g/mapsglobal?src=hpp

Time has become a tyrant instead of a friend. In this week's episode, we are joined once again by Luke Jeffery, Global's VP of Finance and Operations. He shares with us the journey he has been on to understanding time and its beautiful limit on humanity. We discuss the tyranny of chasing potential, the effect of the pace of life on our souls and the biblical understanding of appointed times and rhythms of seasons. Learn More www.mapsglobal.org Give https://pushpay.com/g/mapsglobal?src=hpp

This is Part 2 of our conversation concerning how our Eschatology (the study of the End Times) informs our Missiology (how we do missions). In Part 2, we look deeper into trends in the church as well as share more. This important topic is largely ignored when it comes to missions and yet is a central component to the Great Commission. We hope that it serves and enlightens! Below is a glossary of a few terms that are discussed. Eschatology: the study of the "time of the end" and the events surrounding the return of Jesus Christ Hermeneutics: the branch of study that deals with interpretation, especially of the Bible and prophetic texts Exegesis: the approach to Scripture in a critical and rational manner whereupon we are informed by the text itself Missiology: the area of practical theology that investigates the mandate, message, and especially the nature of missionary work. Learn More www.mapsglobal.org Give https://pushpay.com/g/mapsglobal?src=hpp

This is part 1 of our conversation concerning how our Eschatology (the study of the End Times) informs our Missiology (how we do missions). We begin by discussing our approach to Scripture and journey into the conclusions. This important topic is largely ignored when it comes to missions and yet is a central component to the Great Commission. We hope that it serves and enlightens! Below is a glossary of a few terms that are discussed. Eschatology: the study of the "time of the end" and the events surrounding the return of Jesus Christ Hermeneutics: the branch of study that deals with interpretation, especially of the Bible and prophetic texts Exegesis: the approach to Scripture in a critical and rational manner whereupon we are informed by the text itself Missiology: the area of practical theology that investigates the mandate, message, and especially the nature of missionary work. Learn More www.mapsglobal.org Give https://pushpay.com/g/mapsglobal?src=hpp

In this episode, we sit down once again with Chris Carter, Vice President of Care and Development at MAPS Global. He shares his thoughts on the process of grieving loss in the midst of large and small transitions In life. We discuss the necessity of grieving and walk through 5 steps on how to do it well. Learn More www.mapsglobal.org Give https://pushpay.com/g/mapsglobal?src=hpp

We have finished our 50 HOURS Film and are hitting the road! In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Phillipi, a filmmaker and the director of photography for our 50 Hours Film. He shares his side of our collaboration with UltraViolet Productions in the making of the film, his experience traveling to the Middle East, and the journey that led him to this project. PLUS gear talk for all the up and coming filmmakers out there! Watch www.youtube.com/mapsglobal Learn More www.mapsglobal.org Give https://pushpay.com/g/mapsglobal?src=hpp

And it's a wrap! We have finished our 50 hours film and are hitting the road! This is Part 1 of a series where we sit down with Aaron Stone, a storyteller, filmmaker, and producer of 50 Hours a MAPS Global Film. This is the story of our collaboration with UltraViolet Productions, a company Aaron started with his friend. Aaron shares his experience growing up in the western church and how his perspective changed concerning missions during his time with us in the Middle East. Subscribe to watch the film www.youtube.com/mapsglobal Learn More www.mapsglobal.org Give https://pushpay.com/g/mapsglobal?src=hpp Go www.mapsglobal.org/training