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
37 episodes
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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42:48
Art in Ministry with Matt
It's another interview with a co-host episode. Join Jacob as he interviews Matt about how art can not only be a hobby, but it can be your ministry. Matt has been using art in ministry for years, both in Dublin and in Kansas City.
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Episode 24
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48:50
Reflecting on a Career with Jesse
Join Matt as he talks with Jesse about his 40 year career with Greater Europe Mission; what he learned, what he wished he knew and what he is doing now that he is "retired."
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Episode 23
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57:14
Passion Round Table with Matt and Jacob
Join co-hosts Matt and Jacob as they discuss GEM's core value of Passion. They discuss how passion can impact your life as well as your ministry.
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Episode 22
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52:38
Short Term Teams with Gene
Join Jacob as he interviews Gene Harter, the head of Greater Europe Mission's short term team group, GEM Teams.For more information on how GEM Teams can help you, go to their website and inquire.
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Episode 20
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1:04:27
Community Round Table
Join Jacob, Jesse and Kim as they discuss GEM's core value of Community. What does it means for GEM? What does it mean for all Christians?Simplest Way to Change the World: Biblical Hospitality as a Way ...
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Episode 19
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56:12
Hobbies with Jacob
Join Matt as he talks with co-host Jacob about the importance of hobbies as well as how hobbies can be an impactful part of your ministry.
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Episode 18
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44:54
Singleness on the mission field with Jennifer
Join Jacob as he discusses singleness in the mission field with Jennifer. Jennifer is a counselor as well as the head of the Wellness team within Greater Europe Mission. If you are single this will be a great episode for you, but even more so t...
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Episode 17
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1:07:44
Transformation Round Table with Allie and Leslie
Join Matt as he talks with Allie and Leslie as they discuss the GEM core value of Transformation.
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Episode 16
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1:07:04
Microchurches with Christie
Join Matt as he talks with Christie Lothamer about the micro church movement and how it can help people feel comfortable in church in a post-church environment.For more on micro churches:
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Episode 15
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1:01:11