Unconventional Ministry

In this episode, our topic is human trafficking. My guest is Marilyn Arnold [https://marilynwarnold.com/], CEO of Success by Design. Learn about the harsh realities of human trafficking. Did you know that 90% of trafficking victims come into contact with healthcare workers while they are actively being exploited, but less than 5% are identified? Learn what the symptoms are to look for. An estimated 50,000 people are trafficked into or within the country each year, though exact figures are difficult to determine due to the hidden nature of the crime. Of these, a significant proportion are minors. Marilyn shares how this is even happening in the church. We are losing our children to human trafficking. Marilyn is working very hard to educate law enforcement, ER personnel, teachers, and parents. Some Resources For You To Learn More In Helping Make A Difference: The Human Trafficking Training Center [https://www.humantraffickingtrainingcenter.com/]   Paradigm Shift Training and Consulting  [https://www.paradigmshifttc.com/] Marilyn Arnold [https://marilynwarnold.com/]

In this episode, Juliana Sfeir, [https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliana-sfeir-8977726a/] Arabic Public Engagement Manager with the Middle East and North Africa's media ministry, SAT-7 [https://sat7.org/], shares her inspiring journey. SAT-7 is a groundbreaking Middle East broadcast media ministry that has been transforming lives in the Middle East and North Africa for 28 years. Starting with a vision to create a new media model and narrative for the region, the ministry now offers an innovative, multilingual, video-on-demand platform, SAT-7 PLUS [https://sat7plus.org/] – the first of its kind in the region. Please tune in to hear Juliana discuss SAT-7’s unique approach, their challenges, and how they’ve become a pioneering force, delivering hope, education, and faith-based content to millions. Previous Episodes You Will Find Informative: Episode #166 SAT-7 Ministry Strengthening Middle East Christianity [https://sat7usa.podbean.com/e/sat-7-ministry-strengthening-middle-east-christianity-with-rami-al-halaseh-s5-ep-166/] with Rami Al Halaseh. This episode focuses on SAT-7 [https://sat7.org/], the leading Christian media brand in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Learn from Rami Al Halaseh [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rami-al-halaseh-620b162b/], Executive Director of Arabic Channels and Digital Media, how SAT-7 has become a crucial spiritual lifeline for Christians in the region, many of whom are unable to attend physical churches. SAT-7 is a media-based ministry that provides faith-based programming to foster and sustain its viewers' spiritual lives. Episode #147  Charting New Ministry Paths: MENA's Five Transformative Challenges [https://sat7usa.podbean.com/e/5-challenging-opportunities-for-middle-east-ministries-with-dr-terence-ascott-s5-ep146/] with Dr. Terence Ascott. Dr. Ascott navigates through five pressing challenges confronting the region today and their profound impact on the Church and ministry. From escalated conflicts to restricted press freedom and limited education access to the deprivation of women's and religious rights, each issue presents a unique hurdle. However, Dr. Ascott unveils how SAT-7 [https://sat7.org/] is ingeniously addressing these challenges and fostering transformative change through innovative approaches.

In this episode, Dr. Matt O'Reilly [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-o-reilly-97287a178/], author of Free to Be Holy [https://www.amazon.com/Free-Be-Holy-Biblical-Sanctification-ebook/dp/B0DCGHDM21/ref=sr_1_1] and pastor of Christ Church Birmingham, reflects on his experiences as a church-going teenager who felt deeply frustrated with his Christian faith. Despite his active participation in church activities, he felt something essential was lacking. He began to question whether there was more to Christianity than the rituals and teachings he had grown accustomed to. This led him on a journey of discovery, where he realized that he had only understood part of the Gospel. Something he feels many others in the American Church are also missing. In the podcast, Dr. O'Reilly explains this missing part of the Gospel and how it can transform a believer's faith journey. He discusses how many Christians in America may find themselves in a similar position, attending church regularly but feeling disconnected from the full power and promise of the Gospel. Through his own experiences and insights, Dr. O'Reilly invites listeners to explore the deeper, often overlooked aspects of Christianity that can lead to a more fulfilling and vibrant spiritual life. Visit www.theologyproject.online [http://www.theologyproject.online] to learn more about his ministry.

In this episode, you will learn from the remarkable journey of Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mischelle-saunders-gottsch/], Founder and CEO of Altered Stories [https://alteredstories.org/]. Mischelle is dedicated to helping Christian women across the globe heal from past trauma and brokenness through the power of faith-filled God stories. In this episode, Mischelle shares her own transformative experience with a cult during her early childhood years. She opens up about how this traumatic event became a pivotal moment in her life. Through her personal testimony, Mischelle sheds light on the importance of embracing and sharing redemptive and transformational stories that showcase God’s grace and healing power. Altered Stories is a platform that amplifies these powerful narratives, providing hope and encouragement to women everywhere. By listening to these stories, women are empowered to overcome their pasts and find strength in their faith. Join us as we explore Mischelle’s incredible journey and learn how Altered Stories, filled with inspiration, hope, and the undeniable power of God’s love, is making a profound impact in the lives of countless women.

Research shows that 70% of inmates' children will end up incarcerated. In this episode, guest Mike Broyles, Executive Director of Lifeline Global Ministries [https://lifelineglobal.org/], shares what he has learned visiting over 90 prisons in America and around the world. In all the prisons Mike has visited, he has only met one male inmate who had a father who was a good role model at home. Crime follows from generation to generation. Learn how Lifeline Global is working to end intergenerational incarceration. Learn how you can participate in programs like Malachi’s Dad and Hannah’s Gift and bring hope to incarcerated parents of minor children. Mike Broyles is the author of a fascinating book called Only God: Transforming One Inmate and Family at a Time. [https://www.amazon.com/Only-God-Transforming-Inmate-Family/dp/1956220801]