International Commission Podcast

Hospitality and Hurricanes

What even happens before and after an IC mission trip? What goes on "behind the scenes" while one of our teams is on the field? On this episode, Laura (our Area Strategy Team VP) joins Alli and Bucky to explain how our AST develops new connections around the world and how churches prepare for evangelism partnerships. She also answers rapid-fire questions in a lightning round before we discuss the worst weather situations we've ever faced while on mission. Connect with us on the socials to ask questions and learn more: 
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Chloe Goes to Africa

Join us to learn how Chloe Baker led people to freedom in Christ in Zimbabwe on her first international trip, find out why Bucky throws things at kids around the world, and hear Alli share astounding results of IC's work; did you know that MILLIONS of people have heard and accepted the gospel this year?
 
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Just Say No to Dabbing

According to Brooke's research, it is NOT okay to play music or dab in public in Saudi Arabia. But you can go there now because they have a tourist visa! Did you know that Laos is known as the "land of a million elephants"? Learn more about these countries on this episode's Cool Culture segment, then stick around to hear how growing up in one town (like Brooke) or moving between countries and continents as a Third Culture Kid (like Bucky) can affect your personality, perspective on the world, and approach to missions. Send us a message and keep up with missions stories and opportunities on the socials:IG & FB: @internationalcommisison

Bizarre Bible Stories

Every Christian podcast has to talk about the Nephilim at some point, right? Well, this is that episode for us! Hit play and hear about the 10 weirdest stories in the Bible, what we can learn from them, and how God still does wild and miraculous things today to lead people to salvation in Jesus. We promise you'll laugh and learn a lot! Leave a review or DM us on the socials to let us know if we left out your favorite strange story from the Bible. FB & IG: @InternationalCommission

Don't Tell Customs You Were "On a Farm"

Hosts Brooke and Bucky reveal their top 5 favorite books of the Bible, offer tips about getting through customs smoothly during international travel, and share an incredible story about a voodoo witchdoctor whose life was transformed by Jesus. Learn how you can invest in stories like this, pray for our ministry, and go with us at internationalcommission.org 

Data Logging, Directing, Documenting, Developing, Dancing, and Dining...for Jesus!

What do spreadsheets, audits, and policies have to do with world missions? Find out as Executive Vice President, Donovan, joins the pod to share what he does at IC and why. Hosts Brooke and Bucky talk about their own roles, then discuss various church models and traditions they have experienced in the U.S. and around the globe. 
 
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Let's Talk About Judaism, Part 2

Is following Jesus the most Jewish thing a person can do? Hear why our Messianic Jewish friends say so and how you can share the gospel with Jewish people as Brooke and Bucky continue this conversation. In another segment, our hosts discuss discipleship models and relationships. What's the best way to disciple other Christians and be discipled? How did Jesus do it?Finally, Brooke and Bucky reveal the top 5 places they'd like to visit in the world.Resources mentioned:treeoflifeisrael.orgjewsforjesus.org

Mission Trip Marriage Proposals and Fancy Cheap Hotels with Firm Beds and Fire Suits

Bucky shares stories from his recent IC trip to Argentina where a translator got saved, two men proposed to their girlfriends, a deaf and mute lady accepted Christ, and more. Brooke and Bucky also talk about the fanciest international hotels they've stayed in for under $100 a night.
 
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