15. A Today for those who may not have Tomorrow

15. A Today for those who may not have Tomorrow

In this episode I talk with Vali and Steve Smith about the ministry of Children in Distress Romania, showing the love of God as they give dignity, respect and opportunity to children whom no one else wanted. Find out more about Children in Distress: * Romania: https://www.cid.org.ro/ [https://www.cid.org.ro/]  * UK website: https://www.childrenindistress.org/ [https://www.childrenindistress.org/] Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Other listening options: Podbean: https://bibab.podbean.com/e/15-a-today-for-those-who-may-not-have-tomorrow/ [https://bibab.podbean.com/e/15-a-today-for-those-who-may-not-have-tomorrow/]  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF [https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF] Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774]

14. God's Perfect Plan for Imperfect People

In this episode I chat with Kathryn Ana about her journey from the US to the Romanian-Ukrainian borders to Bucharest Christian Academy, and how God uses imperfect people, equipping them to serve in ways and places that we didn't plan for - but God did. More about Kathryn's and Eugen's ministries: * Bucharest Christian Academy: https://www.bcaromania.org/ [https://www.bcaromania.org/]  * Christian Relief Fund: https://crf.com/ [https://crf.com/]  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Other listening options: Podbean: https://bibab.podbean.com/e/gods-perfect-plan-for-imperfect-people/ [https://bibab.podbean.com/e/gods-perfect-plan-for-imperfect-people/]  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF [https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF] Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774]

13. Embracing the Unexpected

In this episode I chat with McKayla Thomas about her recent arrival in Romania to work with Costi at Keenan Refuge Center, and the rapid evolution of the ways in which she is serving young people and their families here in Bucharest. * Connect with McKayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillmck [https://www.instagram.com/stillmck]  * Find out more about Keenan Refuge Center: https://refugecenter.apiweb.site/ [https://refugecenter.apiweb.site/]  * You may also be interested in listening to my conversation with Cath, also working at Keenan Refuge Center: https://BiBaB.podbean.com/e/10-for-a-hope-and-a-future/ [https://bibab.podbean.com/e/10-for-a-hope-and-a-future/]  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Other listening options: Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-2e8cm-1a6798f [https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-2e8cm-1a6798f]  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF [https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF] Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774]

12. Time and Space for Blessing

In this episode, I take the opportunity to chat with some of the women at the International Church of Bucharest's Women's Retreat, about how they are blessed in this community, as our stories intersect at this time and place. Find out more about ICB: https://bucharestchurch.com/ [https://bucharestchurch.com/]  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Other listening options: Podbean App: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-j9k3s-1a51c58 [https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-j9k3s-1a51c58]  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF [https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF] Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774]

11. Filling the Gap with Encouragement

In this episode I talk with John and Lucy Helveston about how they support international churches during a 'gap' between pastors, and the importance of remaining open to new adventures, being curious learners and encouraging others in God's love. You can support John and Lucy here: https://converge.org/global-worker/72353/ [https://converge.org/global-worker/72353/]  Production: Eva Cliffe Music: Martin Cliffe Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc Other listening options: Podbean App: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-nr4gv-1a3dbd8 [https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-nr4gv-1a3dbd8]  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811] Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF [https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF] Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774 [https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774]