From Every Nation
The From Every Nation Podcast is designed to encourage and equip the next generation of missionaries to take the gospel into the world. Join us as we interview missionaries to hear first hand about their life and ministry. Learn firsthand what strategies, barriers, and opportunities they faced on the field. The FEN podcast also equips you today, for the missionary work the Lord has planned for your life. The FEN podcast is the official podcast of the Tom Elliff Center for Missions at Oklahoma Baptist University
Episodes
25 episodes
The McClures: Following God's Calling Together Pt. 2
What happens when a Spanish class, a watchful RA, and a missions conference set your life on a course you never planned? We sit down with Heath and Jessica to unpack a story that moves from dorm-room discipleship to a two-year Journeyman assign...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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1:01:27
The McClures: Following God's Calling Together Pt. 1
What happens when a Spanish class, a watchful RA, and a missions conference set your life on a course you never planned? We sit down with Heath and Jessica to unpack a story that moves from dorm-room discipleship to a two-year Journeyman assign...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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46:24
The Kunis's: From OBU to the Unreached Pt. 2
What happens when God redirects the comfortable path you've planned? For Justin and Wynonna Kunis, it meant trading Oklahoma youth ministry for leading mission work in Asia and North Africa—a transformation neither could have imagined when they...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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51:05
The Kunis's: From OBU to the Unreached Pt. 1
What happens when God redirects the comfortable path you've planned? For Justin and Wynonna Kunis, it meant trading Oklahoma youth ministry for leading mission work in Asia and North Africa—a transformation neither could have imagined when they...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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50:18
June's Testimony: Project 3000 Pt. 2
What happens when you venture to the edge of lostness, seeking people who've never heard the gospel? June's journey with Project 3000 reveals both challenges and unexpected joys on the frontline of missions.Called to missions at age 10, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:25
June's Testimony: Project 3000 Pt. 1
What happens when you venture to the edge of lostness, seeking people who've never heard the gospel? June's journey with Project 3000 reveals both challenges and unexpected joys on the frontline of missions.Called to missions at age 10, ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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59:37
The Manns: Obedience Leading to Gospel Transformation Pt. 2
What happens when two college sweethearts leave behind a thriving American ministry to reach an unreached people group in Southeast Asia? Greg and Sarah’s journey to the remote mountains of Thailand began with a quiet, persistent conviction fro...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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37:21
The Manns: Obedience Leading to Gospel Transformation Pt. 1
What happens when two college sweethearts leave behind a thriving American ministry to reach an unreached people group in Southeast Asia? Greg and Sarah’s journey to the remote mountains of Thailand began with a quiet, persistent conviction fro...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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43:38
The Heskews: Cultivating Calling Across Decades Pt. 2
When Albert and Kirsten arrived in Krakow, Poland with nothing but faith and a calling, they began a 15-year journey that would transform lives—including their own. In a culture suspicious of grace and unfamiliar with a personal relationship wi...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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50:25
The Heskews: Cultivating Calling Across Decades Pt. 1
Have you ever wondered how God plants and cultivates a missionary calling? For Albert Heskew, it began at age 7 during Vacation Bible School, though he wouldn't surrender his life to Christ until age 13. For his wife Kirsten, the journey looked...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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38:47
How to Prepare for Missions in the Future: Mini Episode with Nathan Shank
In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Shank to discuss what high school students interested in the mission field should do now.Nathan shares this advice: If you sense that calling, start with the basics. Develop key spiritual discipli...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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10:59
The Haywards: Serving the Lord in Southeast Asia Pt. 2
In this episode, we sit down with the Heywards to discuss their current roles in Southeast Asia. William serves as a logistics service consultant for the IMB, assisting fellow missionaries with legal matters and coordinating the shipment of mat...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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44:06
The Haywards: Serving the Lord in Southeast Asia Pt. 1
In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with the Haywards, a dedicated missionary couple serving with the International Mission Board (IMB). Both Cindy and William grew up in Oklahoma and experienced a strong sense of calling to miss...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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1:10:16
The Legacy of South Asian Missions
This episode is a recorded class lecture given while Nathan Shank was on campus with us in the Fall of 2024. Join us for an exciting podcast episode as Nathan Shank explores the history and progress of global missions and the Intern...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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49:11
The Gospel and South Asian Cultures
This episode is a recorded class lecture given while Nathan Shank was on campus with us in the Fall of 2024. Join us for a compelling conversation with Nathan Shank, the IMB Affinity Leader for South Asia, who shares his extraordin...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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42:09
Tom Elliff: Faithful Leadership and the Power of Prayer Pt. 2
Join our enlightening conversation with Brother Tom as he reveals the profound journey of his spiritual leadership and the personal trials that shaped his tenure as president of the International Mission Board (IMB). Brother Tom opens up about ...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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33:54
Tom Elliff: Faithful Leadership and the Power of Prayer Pt. 1
Experience the sweeping journey of Brother Tom Eliff, our esteemed guest and the namesake of the Tom Eliff Center for Missions at Oklahoma Baptist University. From his formative years in Texas and Arkansas, where he embraced his faith at a tend...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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55:18
Missionaries in the Mission of God Pt. 2
What if every Christian, regardless of their spiritual gifts, embraced the mission of sharing the gospel as part of their everyday life? Join us on the From Every Nation podcast as we explore this profound question, examining how spiritual gift...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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27:06
The Stewart's: 350K New Believer Pt. 3
Have you ever wondered how simple acts of faith and generosity can ignite a spiritual awakening? Join us for an inspiring look into the lives of faithful followers of Christ. A remarkable couple who've transformed their village through unwaveri...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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47:26
The Stewart's: 350K New Believer Pt. 2
What challenges await a newlywed couple who exchange the comfort of home for the unfamiliar landscapes of India? Glenn and Rhonda’s journey from newlyweds to missionaries is nothing short of extraordinary, and today we share their heartfelt sto...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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53:48
The Stewart's: 350K New Believer Pt. 1
What happens when ordinary lives are met with extraordinary calls to serve? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Glenn and Rhonda Stewart, who share their transformative journey of 18 years as missionaries in Rajasthan, India. Discover ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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41:32
Missionaries in the Mission of God Pt. 1
What is a missionary? Join us for a compelling exploration of the biblical foundation of missionary work with our Director, Elbert Smith. With his extensive experience at the International Mission Board and the Tom Elliff Center for Missions, E...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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23:57
The Smiths: Answering God's Call Pt. 2
Join us as we recount part 2 of the Smith’s compelling journey filled with divine guidance and unexpected transitions. Starting with a pastorate in Indiana, and eventually returning to the field, each step reflects their unwavering commitment t...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:17:19
The Smiths: Answering God's Call Pt. 1
Curious about the power of enduring faith and commitment? Elbert and Kay Smith share their transformative journeys that took them from the heartland of Oklahoma to Central America, and around the world, serving in ministry and missions. Learn h...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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48:42
Introducing the Tom Eliff Center for Missions
Have you ever wondered how to inspire and equip the next generation of missionaries? Join us on the inaugural episode of the From Every Nation podcast, where esteemed guest Brother Tom Eliff unveils the mission and vision of the Tom Eliff Cente...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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37:32