Echoes of Faith

Epizody

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  Episode #6 - Wayne Sehmish: Missionary to Thailand 17.04.2026 1h 42min

  In this episode, we sit down with missionary Wayne Sehmish to hear the story of a life devoted to taking the Gospel to Thailand. From the early call to missions, to stepping into a foreign culture, learning new customs, and faithfully serving over the years, this conversation offers a firsthand look at what long-term missionary work truly requires. We discuss the realities of ministry overseas — the victories, the hardships, the spiritual battles, and the moments that remind you why the missi...
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  Episode #5 - Dr. Jim Schettler: Pastor, Educator, and Leader 03.02.2026 43min

  Dr. Jim Schettler has spent decades in ministry as a pastor, Bible teacher, and educator, shaping generations of students through a steady emphasis on Scripture, discernment, and obedience to God. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Schettler to walk through his story — from his early years and conversion, to his time in Bible college, pastoral ministry, and eventual role training young leaders for the next generation. We explore what shaped his beliefs, how his understanding of God’s will ...
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  Episode #4 - Adam Young: Missionary to Russia 26.01.2026 1h 7min

  In this episode of Echoes of Faith, we sit down with Adam Young, a missionary who spent many years serving in Russia, sharing the Gospel in a land shaped by hardship, history, and spiritual resistance. Adam walks us through his calling into missions, what led him specifically to Russia, and what daily life looked like serving Christ in a culture still bearing the scars of Soviet atheism. From cultural barriers and government pressure to powerful moments of faith and transformation, this conve...
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  Episode #3 - Roger Pauley: Marriage and Ministry 15.12.2025 1h 50min

  In this heartfelt episode of Echoes of Faith, host Joseph Rasmussen sits down with longtime pastor and servant of God, Roger Pauley. With decades of ministry experience and a passion for expository preaching, Pastor Pauley shares rich insights from his journey of faith — from the early days of business and raising a family to entering full time ministry. Pastor Roger Pauley, who has been married to his wife Martia for over 50 years has some wonderful insights into dating, engagement and how t...
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  Episode #2 - Jeff Demarest: Missionary to Africa 29.10.2025 1h 23min

  In this powerful episode of Echoes of Faith, host Joseph Rasmussen sits down with veteran missionary Jeff Demarest, whose ministry has spanned over three decades across Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa. From the early days of planting churches in East Africa to his most recent years of shepherding Lighthouse Baptist Church in Hillcrest, South Africa, Bro. Demarest shares stories of faith, cultural challenges, divine provision, and the enduring call of God. You’ll hear about his family’s transi...
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  Episode #1 - Eddie Ray: Missionary to China 15.10.2025 1h 43min

  After 27 years in one of the most restricted nations on earth, missionary Eddie Ray has seen the cost of following Christ up close. From underground baptisms in Beijing to his son’s deportation by China’s National Security Bureau, Eddie shares what it means to obey God when the law says you can’t. In this episode, he opens up about his journey from a Tennessee pastor to a veteran missionary, the faith that sustains him, and why the church in China—though hidden—is thriving more than ever.