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Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 20 Gary Wilson - Gospel Outreach

Gary Wilson shares a lifetime of mission work, from childhood mission stories to leading Gospel Outreach in Northern India. In this Mission SONlight CHATT from the General Conference exhibit hall in St. Louis, Missouri, he talks about the 10/40 window, the call to go, and what it takes to support workers in hard-to-reach places. Hear how a boy in Oregon, shaped by family, camp meeting, and mission books, grew into an educator, principal, and regional director who still says yes when God opens the door. Gary also explains how Gospel Outreach trains local workers, supports house churches, and helps spread the gospel across 44 countries, including Northern India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and beyond. This conversation also gets personal. Gary shares about his father's illness, his mother's influence, and the path that led him from teaching to overseas service. If you care about mission work, Adventist education, or real stories of faith in action, this episode is for you. For More Information, go to https://gospeloutreach.com [https://gospeloutreach.com] Follow Mission SONlight: [https://www.MissionSONlight.org [https://www.MissionSONlight.org]] More from Network 7: [https://www.Network7.org [https://www.Network7.org]] Email: hello@missionsonlight.org [hello@missionsonlight.org] Call or text: 423.855.4877

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 19 Heidi Martin - Hope Channel

In this episode of Mission SONlight CHATT, Heidi Martin shares a story shaped by ministry, missions, family, and a lifelong love for Jesus. In this episode of Mission SONlight CHATT, she talks about growing up as a pastor's daughter, serving on mission trips in Romania, knocking on doors as a student colporteur, and finding her path through ministry at Andrews University. She also shares how God brought her and her husband, Christian, together and how they now serve through both church leadership and Hope Channel's morning program, Wake Up with Hope. Heidi opens up about the kind of ministry that starts early, grows through real life experiences, and keeps pointing back to Jesus. She shares how Hope Channel reaches viewers around the world, what makes Hope Sabbath School so loved, and how Living Hope Seventh-Day Adventist Church is connecting with its community through health outreach, Bible seminars, Pathfinders, and creative local events like Footprints of Hope. Her closing encouragement is simple and strong: be a blessing in the waiting, and let Christ be enough for every season. Follow Mission SONlight: [https://www.MissionSONlight.org [https://www.MissionSONlight.org]] More from Network 7: [https://www.Network7.org [https://www.Network7.org]] Email: hello@missionsonlight.org [hello@missionsonlight.org] Call or text: 423.855.4877

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 18 Alita Acosta - Motorcycle Missionary

A moving conversation with Alita Acosta of Adventist Motorcycle Ministry for a story about faith, family, and life on two wheels. Alita shares her Cuban and Puerto Rican roots, her path through ministry and nursing, and how a simple hobby grew into a calling to reach riders with the gospel. This conversation covers the start of Adventist Motorcycle Ministry, the first meetings in Fort Myers, the meaning behind the vest, and the practical ways AMM serves local churches and communities. You'll also hear how the group meets people where they are, at bike events, gas stations, roadside stops, and church outreach efforts, with kindness, prayer, and real conversation. If you've ever wondered how motorcycle culture and ministry connect, this episode gives a clear look at what AMM does and why it matters. Alita's story is grounded, warm, and full of purpose. Connect with Mission SONlight and hear more stories behind ministry and mission. Follow Mission SONlight: [https://www.MissionSONlight.org [https://www.MissionSONlight.org]] More from Network 7: [https://www.Network7.org [https://www.Network7.org]] Email: hello@missionsonlight.org [hello@missionsonlight.org] Call or text: 423.855.4877 0:00 Welcome to Mission SONlight Chat 1:33 Alita's background 5:48 Family and faith 10:41 How AMM began 18:28 Early outreach and toy runs 21:00 Meeting people on the road 27:07 AMM around the world 31:18 Every ride is a mission 32:24 Matthew 28 and the mission #AdventistMotorcycleMinistry #GeneralConferenceSession #ChristianPodcast #FaithInAction #MissionSONlight #PapuaNewGuinea #ChristianMinistry #ASIConvention #ChildSponsorship #ChristianEducation #YouthMinistry #ChristianTestimony #FaithJourney #HealthMinistry #newvideo #Network7 #Network7MediaCenter #NetworkSevenMediaCenter #MissionSonlight #ASI #ASISouthernUnion #AdventistLaymensservicesandIndustries #GeneralConference #Adventist #SeventhdayAdventist #ChristopherBeason #JordanWagner #TheJackBlancoStory #OCI #OutpostCentersInternational #Mission #Missions

Mission SONlight Chatt with Samuel Francis - Christian Entrepreneur

Mission SONlight sits down with Samuel Francis for a conversation about faith, mission, business, and the tools he is building to help people talk about Jesus in real life. Samuel shares his story, from growing up in Brooklyn and Maryland to studying at Hartland College, serving as a missionary in the Dominican Republic, and spending 17 years in literature evangelism. He also explains how that path led to three projects: the Next Drop Off podcast, the "Wear Jesus Is" clothing brand, and the new conversation game "How Saved Are You?" This episode has a lot to offer if you're interested in Christian entrepreneurship, practical ministry, personal testimony, and using your gifts with purpose. Samuel also gives clear advice for young adults who want to start something of their own: think, pray, write it down, stay focused, and build around a real need. And then in this interview, we walk through the "How Saved Are You?" game. Samuel explains how it moves from icebreakers to deeper questions, then to soul-stirring prompts and Scripture-based challenges. It's built for families, couples, churches, schools, and small groups who want stronger spiritual conversations. You'll also hear a powerful story about how a simple "Jesus is" shirt opened the door to a faith conversation that led to a baptism. Connect with Samuel: https://www.howsavedareyou.com [https://www.howsavedareyou.com] https://www.wearjesusis.com [https://www.wearjesusis.com] https://www.thenextdropoff.com [https://www.thenextdropoff.com] If this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who cares about evangelism, Christian business, or finding new ways to point people to Christ. Follow Mission SONlight: [https://www.MissionSONlight.org [https://www.MissionSONlight.org]] More from Network 7: [https://www.Network7.org [https://www.Network7.org]] Email: hello@missionsonlight.org [hello@missionsonlight.org] Call or text: 423.855.4877

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 16 Nikki Gelman - Thomas Nelson Publishing

A thoughtful conversation with Nikki Gelman, Vice President for Bibles at Thomas Nelson. This episode of Mission SONlight CHATT goes beyond publishing news and gets personal. Nikki shares her early faith story, the kind of home that shaped her love for Scripture, and the long path that led her into Bible publishing. Along the way, this interview explores the history of Thomas Nelson, the story behind the New King James Version, why Bible sales are still growing, and how print, audio, and digital formats are helping more people stay connected to God's Word. Nikki also talks about the Open Bible, Thomas Nelson authors like Max Lucado and Sarah Young, and the lasting value of making beautiful, usable Bibles for everyday readers. One of the strongest moments comes near the end, when she reads Colossians 3:23-24 and points everything back to serving Christ in whatever work God gives us. If you care about Bible publishing, Christian books, the NKJV, or how faith and work connect in real life, this episode is worth your time. Lookup Thomas Nelson at: [https://www.thomasnelson.com [https://www.thomasnelson.com]] Follow Mission SONlight: [https://www.MissionSONlight.org [https://www.MissionSONlight.org]] More from Network 7: [https://www.Network7.org [https://www.Network7.org]] Email: hello@missionsonlight.org [hello@missionsonlight.org] Call or text: 423.855.4877