The Mission Room

Episodi

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  Mission Strategy: For Churches and Missionaries! 23.07.2026 48min

  Brian Berman left a corporate career to become a full-time missionary after one short-term mission trip. Now he's the co-founder of a mission organization as well as a coach and mentor to churches and missionaries on creating and maintaining a mission strategy. Join us for an intellectually inspiring episode that is geared for both churches and missions.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:Ordinary People, Extraordinary Things - Click here to see Amazon Link.ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Support the work of ICOM: www.theicom.org/give Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
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  A Family of 10 in Malawi: “All we had to offer was our knees in prayer.” 09.07.2026 45min

  Join Ricky and Emily as they host Nathan and Justie Wingfield of Akonda Ministries in The Mission Room! This episode is an inpsiring story of true faith in God not just with their own lives, but with the lives of their eight children and how they live on mission every day serving His people in Malawi.Hosted by Ricky and Emily.Music by Pala.Related Resources:Akonda Ministries Website.ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Support the work of ICOM: www.theicom.org/give Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
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  From Campus Ministry to North Africa: A Family on Mission 25.06.2026 55min

  Episode Summary: This episode featured a missionary family serving in North Africa. Due to security concerns, many details are left out to protect these servants. David and Monica talk about their life in North Africa, starting and growing a family on the field, and how their life has been changed by embracing the land in which they serve.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/give Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
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  "We just said 'Okay, Lord.'" 16.06.2026 49min

  Ricky and Emily are joined by Mac & Olivia Johnson who have been serving in Poland. Their journey of how they met and ultimately said "okay, Lord" to serving cross-culturally is an astounding show of faith and trust that HE will lead and provide.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:Proem Ministries Website: https://proemministries.org/ICOM Website: www.theicom.orgPartner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/giveConnect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
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  :What You Honor is What You Reproduce: Coaching the Church to Obey the Great Commission 28.05.2026 46min

  Join Ricky and Emily as they welcome Steve Davis from Team Expansion to talk about how his role coaching churches is used to develop healthy missions practices on a missions team and in a church. Team Expansion offers coaching and consulting to churches who need some direction on how they can engage the nations to accomplish The Great Commission! Link below.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:Team Expansion Church Coaching: https://teamexpansion.org/church-coaching/ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/giveConnect with us on Instagram or Facebook - @theicom
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  3-2-1 GO! A Church Unleashed 14.05.2026 59min

  Fox Creek Christian Church is a church changing the world from their town in Kentucky. Utilizing a specific sending method, a fully engaged church family and leaders who are committed to making disciples who make disciples - Fox Creek is a perfect example of a church unleashed in accomplishing The Great Commission!https://foxcreekchristian.com/50-50-for-the-1040ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.
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  Becoming a Missions-Minded Church w/ Cam Huxford 30.04.2026 58min

  Episode Summary: Join Ricky and Emily this episode as they talk with Cam Huxford, former lead pastor at Compassion Christian Church in Savannah, GA about how missions plays a role in the culture and life of their church. We'll talk through how they started, why it's important, some outreach ministries they're doing, and the mindset behind their whole missions program. By the end of this episode, you'll be inspired to begin dreaming of how to start or grow the missions program in your own church and all to the Glory of God!Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
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  Becoming a Church that Reaches the Nations Overview 16.04.2026 11min

  How does a church become a church who reaches the nations? This series is going to explore what that looks like, real life stories, and give practical ways your church can grow and develop your missions program. Our goal is that churches can listen to this series and come away with resources that will guide them to an all in for the nations culture. Going from solely check writing to a wrap around invested partner that includes the whole church.
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  God Gets the Glory w/ Dr. Ajai & Abhijeet Lall 02.04.2026 49min

  Join ICOM and SICOM speakers Dr. Ajai Lall and Abhijeet Lall as we dive into their journey as a ministry, insights into the Indian culture, as well as their goals for the future. We'll also hear about their messages for ICOM and SICOM coming this fall in St. Louis! This is one you don't want to miss!Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:Central India Christian Mission: www.indiamission.org ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
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  Going All in On ICOM feat. Nathan Robinson 23.03.2026 34min

  In our first full length episode of season 2, we’re excited to introduce many of you to Nathan Robinson, senior pastor at Clayton Christian Church in Clayton, IN. In this episode we’ll dive into his journey, how it led him to CCC and ultimately being on of the main session speakers at ICOM 2026. We’ll talk about his session theme from Hebrews and talk a little more about this year’s conference theme “It’s a Celebration!” Hope to see you in The Mission Room!Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:Register Your Church: www.theicom.org/ccwSee more about Clayton Christian Church: www.claytonchristian.org/ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
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  Season 2 is Coming... 06.03.2026 13min

  New season, new look - same Mission Room!In this intro mini-episode, Ricky and Emily go over what to expect from Season 2 of The Mission Room!Music by Pala
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  Jayson French - 2023 Main Session Throwback 31.12.2025 40min

  Revisit one of ICOM 2023's main sessions featuring Jayson French ! This is an ICOM highlight that so many people have listened to time and time again. You won't want to miss this!Music by Pala.Virtual Pass Link: www.theicom.org/store
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  ICOM 2025 - Recap, Connections & God Stories 18.12.2025 42min

  The ICOM 2025 conference is in the books and we wanted to take some time to recap this year and talk about some highlights, special moments, and important things that came out of this year’s gathering. Emily and Ricky will be breaking down the different elements of the conference as well as the lasting impact that comes out of interactions made at the conference.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:2026 ICOM Video: https://vimeo.com/1143167051ICOM Virtual Pass Store: www.theicom.org/store ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
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  When You are on Mission with God 06.11.2025 43min

  We’re thrilled to have Matt and Tina Wilson with us on this episode of The Mission Room. Longtime supporters of ICOM & SICOM, Matt and Tina are church planters, parents, Kingdom servants, speakers, authors - among many other titles! Listen to this episode and see how this couple is transforming lives with intentionality in Conway, SC and listen to their journey and how God has led them in their marriage, family, church and more.This episode hosted by Ricky. Music by Pala.Related Resources:ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
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  Kids Have a Home at ICOM! 16.10.2025 33min

  ICOM Kids is a mini conference that runs simultaneously as ICOM and SICOM. ICOM Kids is a safe and intentional space created by Crystal Robinson and her team of volunteers that provides exposure to the world of missions to kids from birth to 5th grade. Check out this episode as Crystal talks about the heart behind the kids program as well as what makes it special and unique. Don’t miss the opportunity to introduce your kids to this amazing program. ICOM Kids is included with an adult registration for ICOM!!!Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:ICOM Kids Page: www.theicom.org/icomkids ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
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  Inspired by Christ: Technology & Communications 18.09.2025 1h

  Technology in Missions expert, Mike Schrage, will be joining us today to share about how the niche of technology and communications are impacting the world for Christ. We’ll be talking about the heart behind Good News Productions, Intl (GNPI) is and how they are using skills from all over the world to further the Gospel. Our hope is that someone with an interest in technology or communications will hear this episode and begin dreaming about how they can use their skills to win the world for Christ.Important Links:GNPI Website: https://gnpi.org/ GNPI Mission15: https://gnpi.org/projects/mission15 Nomad Academy: https://nomadacademy.org/GNPI/Redeem TV/ICOM Film Festival: https://filmfreeway.com/RedeemTVStudentFilmFestivalICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.See full show notes and transcript at this link.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.
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  Inspired by Christ: Agriculture for Poverty Alleviation 04.09.2025 55min

  In our third episode of the Inspire series, we’re honored to welcome Dennis Bratton and Jennifer Bratton Farber from the KORE Foundation. This episode will revolve around using agriculture as a way into a country and implementing sustainable living to the communities there. Related Resources:KORE Foundation Website: https://korefoundation.org/ Haiti food alliance - https://www.hfsalliance.org/ ICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate  Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.See full show notes and transcript at this link.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.
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  S1.8 - Inspired by Christ: Marketplace Ministry 21.08.2025 47min

  We’re continuing in our Inspire series talking about using marketplace skills for Christ. Kevin Dooley is in The Mission Room to explain what that means, why it’s important, what are some skills that you may not think about that are usable in a cross cultural setting - and more!Kevin Dooley is the Director of Marketplace Engagement for Pioneer Bible Translators as well as the coordinator for the Center for Global Business in association with ICOM. He is an expert in the Marketplace Engagement area of mission work. This episode is for anyone who loves business and entrepreneurship as well as the Kingdom - or anyone you know who fits that description! See full show notes at this link.Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.
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  BONUS! - Ukraine Relief Efforts 13.08.2025 58min

  This episode is all about people coming together to be the hands and feet of Christ to those suffering. Guests from Mulberry International, I.D.E.S., and ICOM join Emily and Ricky as we discuss the upcoming project being held at ICOM 2025 of filling a 40-foot container (or more!) of supplies that will be sent to Ukraine to aid in the relief efforts of the war that continues there. We are very excited to be hosting this group today and we hope you come away with ideas and a plan on how you could get your church, college, family and friends involved. You won’t want to miss the links in the show notes to learn more about this effort!Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.Related Resources:Ukraine Relief Container: https://www.theicom.org/ukraine-relief Link to show notesICOM Website: www.theicom.org Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.
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  Inspired for Christ: Caring for His Creation 07.08.2025 46min

  Have you ever wondered how you could use what you do for a paycheck and use it for Kingdom impact? This episode’s guest, Fledge Fiamingo founder of SonSafaris, wondered how his passion and skills as a game reserve ranger could be used for the Kingdom, yet now he’s running a mission that serves the creation of God and their full time keepers. Dive into the African jungle with us as we hear about how God said “Yes, YOU!” to someone who had a very specific set of skills but a willing spirit and open eyes to be used for Christ.View a full transcript and show notes at this link.Son Safaris Website: https://sonsafaris.com/