MAPS Global Podcast

R.A. Martinez sits down to discuss questions that come up often: what is tithing, should I do it and is it different than New Testament giving? In this episode, we walk through both the Old and New Testaments, looking at the examples of what God requires of his people when it comes to generosity. We believe that God is raising up pipelines for His purposes, not buckets for personal blessing.

God is a team and teams are a reflection of His glory. Jesus sent teams, the Apostles worked on teams, New Testament churches were led by teams, and sent out teams. Diverse and highly functioning teams are essential for leadership and for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Join us on this podcast as we sit down with R.A. Martinez to discuss the non-negotiable of team leadership and keys that he has found to build successful teams.

God is a team and teams are a reflection of His glory. Jesus sent teams, the Apostles worked on teams, New Testament churches were led by teams and sent out teams. Diverse and highly functioning teams are essential for leadership and for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. Join us on this podcast as we sit down with R.A. Martinez to discuss the non-negotiable of team leadership and keys that he has found to build successful teams.

R.A. Martinez sits down and discusses our perspective on the current war in the Middle East. Many are only seeing it from a geo-political perspective and seeking to take "sides". However, there is another perspective to look from and pray from. As a spiritual family we are praying and responding through the lens of God's heart for mercy and the Great Commission. Jesus is inviting us to contend for mercy in the midst of increasing conflict in the nations and to open a door in the region for the Gospel.

R.A. Martinez sits at the mic with his better half to talk about a topic relevant to building a healthy church community. Kaitlin and Randy open up a conversation that they've been having in their marriage for years about healthy relationships and what it truly means to be "pure". Listen to this podcast for an open, honest discussion about the purity culture generation and what the Bible says about dating, sex, and marriage.

Following up from the initial conversation titled "Help, I'm Angry and I Don't Know Why", R.A. Martinez and Mimi talk through Matthew 5 and Matthew 18, discussing how to approach the reparation of a broken relationship, both from the perspective of the offender and the offendee. How do you get to the place that reconciliation can happen with the outcome being mutual love and a path forward? Great Q! Listen to this episode to learn how.

Unresolved anger is like a weed in the garden of our souls… AND it is a liability to our destinies. Listen to R.A. Martinez and new host "Mimi" chat through the dangers of unresolved anger and how to identify it within ourselves. In a worldly culture which condones anger, we must free ourselves from unresolved anger, living not by the world's standards, but by the countercultural Word of God.

R.A. Martinez sits in the host seat to discuss missionary care with special guest Alberta Wray. Ms. Alberta Wray is a member care specialist with decades of experience walking thousands of workers through the transitional processes of becoming missionaries, staying healthy on the field, and debriefing well. R.A. and Alberta cover a wide range of helpful topics related to singles and families who desire to serve as missionaries or who already have experience on the field and are in need of wisdom to help them thrive in their assignments. Church members and senders can highly benefit from this conversation and learn how to better pray for and send individuals to the mission field as they catch a glimpse into the untold backstories of missionary stress and life.

Billy Humphrey, a guest speaker at MAPS Global's Annual Gathering, along with Michael and Lorisa Miller, share powerful insights on leading presence-centered communities. They discuss the biblical roots of community and the transformative power of gratitude. The importance of creativity in worship is emphasized, fostering a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere. Additionally, they dive into leadership lessons on humility and patience, stressing the need for supportive relationships, all while balancing family rhythms with ministry demands.

R.A. Martinez sits down with a brand new voice to talk about leadership failures. R.A. shares his personal experiences and mistakes as a young leader, to hopefully equip and exhort others who could learn from his mistakes.