The Training Sessions
The Training Sessions is an interview style podcast where we have conversations on a wide variety of topics with subject matter experts with the goal of helping you be more innovative in your ministry. Join us 3 times a month for a new discussion and learn how you can multiply your ministry.
Episodes
46 episodes
Deconstruction with Tyler
Join Matt as he discusses deconstruction and what it really means for those going through it and the church as a whole.You can find Tyler at:Tylerhuckabee on Blue SkySojournersSaya Gra...
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1:05:11
Serving refugees with Tanner and Payman part 2
Tanner and Payman join Jacob to discuss their story and how they are currently serving refugees on the Greek Island of Lesvos. Listen as they share about how serving refugees has changed over the years as well as Payman's own story as a refugee...
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49:59
Serving refugees with Tanner and Payman
Tanner and Payman join Jacob to discuss their story and how they are currently serving refugees on the Greek Island of Lesvos. Listen as they share about how serving refugees has changed over the years as well as Payman's own story as a refugee...
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43:58
Mobilization and Church Partnership with Cody
Join Matt as he discusses with Cody Finch, GEM USA's director of Mobilization and Church Partnership. Cody and Matt discuss the importance of Mobilization and church partnership for all levels of ministry including individual partners, church p...
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54:49
Architecture in Ministry with Fred
In today's episode Jacob interviews Fred Naff, an architect missionary with GEM. Fred and Jacob discuss what an architect does, but also how they can be a huge boon to ministries who need a new space or building designed.
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56:39
Culture in the church with Jose
Join Matt as he interviews Jose about how to both bring your culture and be sensitive to others culture when telling people about Jesus and the Good News.
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Episode 42
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1:01:38
2024 Wrap Up and Reflection with Matt and Jacob
Matt and Jacob look back on their favorite episodes of the year. Join us and listen to some clips from the best of 2024.Clips come from episodes:Matt's Favorites
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Episode 41
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1:01:33
Loving Internationals with Betsy
Join Jacob as he interviews Betsy White about Water for Ishmael, based in Toledo, an organization that helps internationals of all ages. Betsy and Jacob discuss the White's initial ministry with international students and how Water for Ishmael ...
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Episode 40
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57:51
Business Impact Zone with Josh, Maya, and Patrick
Jacob interviews Josh, Maya, and Patrick about GEMs Business Impact Zone. Josh, Maya, and Patrick share their experience and advice about how to use a business as a business, but also as a ministry.Links:
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Episode 39
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1:04:46
Sending Well with Mark
Join Matt as he interviews Mark, the missions pastor from his home church in beautiful Appleton, Wisconsin. Mark and Matt discuss how churches can send well as well as Missio Nexus and the benefits of it f...
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Episode 38
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1:08:03
Movies and Ministry with Ryan
Join Jacob as he interviews Ryan Taylor of Gemstone Media about how movies can be used and are being used in ministry.All the links:Theology of Film podcast
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Episode 37
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55:48
Sports and Ftness Impact Zone with Eric
Join Matt and Eric as they discuss the Sports and Fitness Impact Zone. They go into details about the what, where, how and why of sports in ministry.
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Episode 36
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57:02
Increasing the capacity of cross-cultural workers with Amy
Matt interviews Amy of Global Trellis to discuss how missionaries can increase their capacity as well as how ministry partner teams can come alongside and help make a stronger team.
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Episode 35
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1:04:23
Becoming President with Sarah
Join Jacob as he talks with new GEM US President, Sarah Robins. Sarah has been with GEM for a few years, but has just transitioned into her new role as president. What exactly will she be doing and how will it impact those missionaries sent fro...
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Episode 34
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1:03:55
Arts Impact Zone Round Table with Emilee and Jason
Jacob talks with Emilee Irwin and Jason McFarland about GEM's Arts Impact Zone, but the conversation goes beyond that. They discuss what art includes, the power of art and the importance of connecting with others whether you are an "artist" or ...
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Episode 33
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55:37
Impact Zones with Stefan
Join Matt as he talks with Stefan Hanger of GEM Germany to discuss the GEM Initiative of Impact Zones. The conversation goes deeper than what impact zones are, so listen if you are interested in how to collaborate with others and the power behi...
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Episode 32
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1:05:04
Prayer Walking in Schools with Wendy
Join Jacob as he interviews Wendy Yaeger about her organization, Keep Watch, whose mission is to cover every school in prayer. Wendy discusses her organization, but also discusses how to take it from idea to ministry.Keep Watch can be f...
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Episode 31
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54:20
The Gospel with Jon
Join Matt as he interviews Jon Burns, the President and CEO of GEM International, on the topic of the Gospel. They go back to the basics of what it is and how it should impact our lives.
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Episode 30
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1:00:27
Welcoming the Unwelcome with Nelutu
Join Jacob as he interviews Nelutu, a Romanian pastor, who has been working hard to welcome the unwelcome.Biserica Baptista Sfanta Treime (Nelutu's church)
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Episode 29
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57:19
Interns with Ian
Join Matt and Ian as they discuss what internships look like, their importance and why both sides of the internship can benefit.
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Episode 28
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46:13
Church Partnership with Eric
Join Jacob as he interviews Eric Wakeling, pastor of Calvary Santa Ana and Chairman of the board for GEM International, about how his church partners with both GEM as a whole and GEM missionaries as well.If you want to know how your chu...
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Episode 27
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1:05:46
Stewardship Round Table with Chris and Jennifer
Join Matt as he talks with Chris and Jennifer for our last GEM Core Value round table on Stewardship. It's not all about the money.
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Episode 26
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44:55
GEMefits (GEM Benefits) with Kris
Join Matt as he interviews Kris Bettinger about GEM benefits. It is a GEM specific episode today, but if you are interested into the importance of benefits and why Kris believes his role is a valuable component to GEM's ministry (Matt and Jacob...
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Episode 25
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