Crazy Missionary Stories

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  🇹🇷💛 Crazy Missionary Stories: Kerem & Joy Part 1 | From Turkey to the Mission Field 21.07.2026 30min

  What happens when God calls a young woman from Florida to Turkey—and a young Turkish man searching for happiness discovers Jesus?In Part 1 of Crazy Missionary Stories, Kerem and Joy share their remarkable story of faith, missions, and God's guidance. From Turkish tea culture and a call to the mission field to a powerful testimony of transformation and an unexpected love story, this episode is filled with faith, humor, and God's faithfulness.In this episode:☕ The significance of Turkish tea culture and hospitality.✈️ How God called Joy to Turkey years before she ever arrived.🙏 The many ways God confirmed that calling through mission trips and unexpected provision.💔 Kerem's journey from depression, addiction, and searching for meaning to finding true peace in Jesus Christ.❤️ How a Turkish believer and an American missionary unexpectedly met, fell in love, and got married.🌍 Lessons learned through cross-cultural marriage and ministry.This episode is a powerful reminder that God's plans are often bigger than anything we could imagine.🌍 Learn more about Globe International:https://globeintl.org/📘 Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564064035666▶️ Watch more Crazy Missionary Storieshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv4hN31_LvFpfMqwg6Ek6U-3AYZvCoLdk&si=c42EMxk5frTracwa🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7nH7OJDDodP3s9dadHRFBY#CrazyMissionaryStories #KeremAndJoy #Turkey #MissionaryLife #FaithJourney #Testimony #CrossCulturalMarriage #GlobeInternational
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  🌄💛 S.L. & L.K. Part 2 | Obedience Over the Mountain 16.06.2026 25min

  What happens when you follow God’s call—even when it’s dangerous, uncertain, or takes years to see the result?In Part 2 of Crazy Missionary Stories, S.L. and L.K. share powerful, real-life stories from ministry in the Himalayan region.You’ll hear:📖 A young man who risked everything to follow Jesus—even after his Bible was burned🌱 How seeds of faith took years to grow, revealing fruit more than a decade later [CMS_SL&LK_Pt2 | Txt]💛 A story of healing, restoration, and a long-awaited reunion between a mother and her children🏔️ The realities of ministry in remote, unreached areas—and the obedience it requires🏍️ The unforgettable motorcycle journey “over the mountain” to disciple one familyThis episode is a powerful reminder:💛 Don’t give up🙏 Trust Jesus✨ God is always working—even when you don’t see it🌍 Learn more about Globe International:https://globeintl.org/📘 Follow us on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564064035666📺 Watch more Crazy Missionary Storieshttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv4hN31_LvFpfMqwg6Ek6U-3AYZvCoLdk&si=c42EMxk5frTracwa🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7nH7OJDDodP3s9dadHRFBY
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  S.L. & L.K. Pt. 1 - 🔥 What happens when someone says yes to God without fully understanding the call? 02.06.2026 53min

  In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, we hear a powerful journey into the 10/40 window — a story of stepping into the unknown, trusting God fully, and watching Him move in unmistakable ways.🌍 A calling with no clear roadmap 🙏 Faith in unfamiliar places 😳 Moments of uncertainty turned into miracles 🔥 Choosing purpose over comfort📍 Learn more about Globe International: https://globeintl.org/📺 Watch more Crazy Missionary Stories: https://youtube.com/@globeinternational5893#CrazyMissionaryStories #MissionaryLife #FaithJourney #1040Window #GlobeInternational
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  🔥 Tanner & Randi Linn Pt. 2 | Held at Gunpoint… and God Showed Up 05.05.2026 36min

  Serving in Paraguay, Tanner & Randi Linn share how obedience, prayer, and surrender carried them through one of the most dangerous moments of their missionary journey.In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, they share: 🌍 Ministry deep in indigenous regions😳 A life‑or‑death encounter that changed everything🙏 What it means to surrender again👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Faith, family, and trusting God under pressure📺 Watch more Crazy Missionary Stories:https://open.spotify.com/show/7nH7OJDDodP3s9dadHRFBY?si=5537fbd761654e10#CrazyMissionaryStories #Linn #GlobeInternational #FaithJourney #MissionaryCalling #Missions
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  🚨 From customs chaos to life‑changing water wells, this episode is packed with faith, grit, and God‑moments. 21.04.2026 33min

  Tanner & Randi Linn share how God opened doors in Paraguay as they drilled wells, built relationships in indigenous villages, and watched love soften even the hardest hearts.🌍 Wells bringing living water😂 Unexpected (and risky) missionary moments🙏 Love that opened the door to the Gospel👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Discipleship that keeps going back▶️ Watch Crazy Missionary Stories:YouTube: https://youtube.com/@globeinternational5893#CrazyMissionaryStories #Linn #GlobeInternational #FaithJourney #MissionaryLife #Missions
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  🌎💛 Judy Hernandez & Chiqui Pt. 2 | Generations of Faith in Guatemala 17.03.2026 22min

  🇬🇹✨ What happens when one act of obedience impacts generations? In Guatemala, Judy Hernandez has watched it happen.In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, Judy and Chiqui share:🌍 How the Alfa y Omega Christian School now reaches more than 1,300 students👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Chiqui’s story of growing up in the ministry and now helping lead the school🦷 A fully functioning dental clinic, medical training, music programs, and technical education for students📖 Daily prayer, Bible teaching, and discipleship shaping the lives of every child🎁 The powerful Christmas tradition where thousands of children receive blankets and gifts each year📺 Watch more Crazy Missionary Stories:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv4hN31_LvFpfMqwg6Ek6U-3AYZvCoLdk&si=c42EMxk5frTracwa🎧 Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/7nH7OJDDodP3s9dadHRFBY?si=AsOKYeFnTLCEkDvzAPciMgCurious about how you can make a difference? Visit our websitehttps://globeintl.org/to discover opportunities to become a missionary, support those on the field, or join our agency.Follow us on Instagram & Facebook!#CrazyMissionaryStories #Hernandez #GlobeInternational #FaithJourney #MissionaryCall #Missions #GlobeInternational
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  🌎✨ Judy Hernandez & Chiqui Pt. 1 | From Widow to 1,300 Students in Guatemala 24.02.2026 34min

  💛🇬🇹 After losing her husband on the mission field, Judy Hernandez faced an impossible choice—but God had a greater plan waiting in Guatemala.In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, Judy and her son Chiqui share:🏫 How a small feeding program turned into the largest Christian school in their region👩‍👦 The miracle story of how Chiqui, born with a cleft palate, became her son and now helps lead the ministry📚 Reaching 1,300+ indigenous Mam students with daily prayer and biblical teaching🔥 Persevering through widowhood, earthquakes, poverty, and culture shock🌄 What it means to faithfully serve one community for decades📺 Watch more Crazy Missionary Stories:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv4hN31_LvFpfMqwg6Ek6U-3AYZvCoLdk&si=c42EMxk5frTracwa🎧 Listen on Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/7nH7OJDDodP3s9dadHRFBY?si=AsOKYeFnTLCEkDvzAPciMgCurious about how you can make a difference?Visit our website ⁠https://globeintl.org/⁠ to discover opportunities to become a missionary, support those on the field, or join our agency.Follow us on Instagram & Facebook!#CrazyMissionaryStories #Hernandez #GlobeInternational #FaithJourney #MissionaryCall #Missions #GlobeInternational
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  🐸🔥 Sudip Khadka Pt. 2 | Frog Legs, Orphans, and Faith in Action 03.02.2026 23min

  🌍🙏 Sudip Khadka returns with unforgettable stories from Nepal that reveal how God provides—even when resources are scarce and obedience is costly.In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, Sudip shares:🌍 What daily life looks like inside children’s homes caring for true orphans👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How those children grow up, pursue education, careers, and leadership roles around the world🐸 Wild stories of cooking frog legs and feeding church leaders with almost nothing🍜 Moments when God multiplied food, finances, and faith in impossible situations🧭 Practical wisdom for missionaries about culture, humility, language, and obedience📺 Watch more Crazy Missionary Stories:https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv4hN31_LvFpfMqwg6Ek6U-3AYZvCoLdk&si=c42EMxk5frTracwaCurious about how you can make a difference?Visit our website ⁠https://globeintl.org/⁠ to discover opportunities to become a missionary, support those on the field, or join our agency.Follow us on Instagram & Facebook!#CrazyMissionaryStories #Khadka #GlobeInternational #FaithJourney #MissionaryCall #Missions #GlobeInternational
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  Crazy Missionary Stories 🌍 Sudip Khadka Pt. 1 — From Hindu Roots to Transforming Nations 20.01.2026 22min

  Sudip Khadka shares an extraordinary journey from a Hindu upbringing to a life fully surrendered to Christ—one that has impacted thousands across Asia.In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, Sudip shares:🌍 How a simple act of reading Scripture launched him into ministry🏠 The vision behind children’s homes, elderly care, and churches across Nepal, India, Bhutan, and Tibet🔥 Serving faithfully during civil war, persecution, and anti-conversion laws🗣️ Massive leadership trainings and crusades reaching tens of thousands😂 Culture-shock moments—from microwaves to washing machines—that still make him laugh🙏 A life marked by total dependence on God and obedience to His call📺 Watch more Crazy Missionary Stories:youtube.com/@globeinternational5893Curious about how you can make a difference?Visit our website ⁠https://globeintl.org/⁠ to discover opportunities to become a missionary, support those on the field, or join our agency.Follow us on Instagram & Facebook!#CrazyMissionaryStories #Khadka #GlobeInternational #FaithJourney #MissionaryCall #Missions #GlobeInternational
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  Ken & Becky Holderman Pt. 2 | When Missions End… But God Isn’t Finished 23.12.2025 26min

  Ken & Becky Holderman return with powerful stories from Venezuela that reveal what happens when a missionary calling suddenly changes—but God’s purpose does not.In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, they share:🌍 Life after leaving the mission field in Venezuela and the struggle with lost identity🔥 Living through riots and martial law while trusting God for protection🛡️ Miraculous moments of God’s provision in the middle of chaos🗣️ Hard-earned wisdom about obedience, flexibility, and trusting God’s plans❤️ How these experiences prepared them for a calling into missionary member care📺 Watch more Crazy Missionary Stories:youtube.com/@globeinternational5893Curious about how you can make a difference? Visit our website ⁠https://globeintl.org/⁠ to discover opportunities to become a missionary, support those on the field, or join our agency.Follow us on Instagram & Facebook!#CrazyMissionaryStories #Holderman #GlobeInternational #FaithJourney #MissionaryCall #Missions #GlobeInternational
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  Ken & Becky Holderman Pt. 1 🌊 “Sink or Swim!” Their Early Missionary Years Tested Everything 16.12.2025 27min

  Ken & Becky Holderman step into this episode with unforgettable stories from their early days in Venezuela—stories of faith, courage, and God’s surprising provision.In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, they share:🌍 What missions looked like when they first served in Venezuela😂 Culture-shock moments—public hospitals, surprises at childbirth, and “sink or swim” beginnings🗣️ Lessons learned from transitioning from full denominational funding to raising their own support👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 How their heart for member care grew out of walking with missionaries through hard transitions📺 Watch more Crazy Missionary Stories:youtube.com/@globeinternational5893#CrazyMissionaryStories #Holderman #GlobeInternational #FaithJourney #MissionaryCall #Missions #GlobeInternational
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  Geof & Marion Gunton Pt. 2 | How Ordinary People Shape Nations 25.11.2025 32min

  For decades, Geof & Marion Gunton have served across Papua New Guinea and Latin America, sharing powerful lessons from a lifetime of global ministry and showing how God uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary mission.In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, they reflect on why “the Church exists because God is on mission,” share funny and unforgettable moments from their years in the field, and offer deep insight into cultural sensitivity, humility, language learning, and raising the next generation to live on mission.🌍 Lessons from Papua New Guinea to Latin America😂 Unforgettable stories from years on the mission field🗣️ Cultural sensitivity, humility, and language learning👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Raising kids to live on mission📺 Watch more Crazy Missionary Stories:youtube.com/@globeinternational5893#CrazyMissionaryStories #GeofGunton #MarionGunton #SimplyMobilizing #FaithJourney #MissionaryCall #GodIsOnMission #Missions #GlobeInternational
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  Mobilizing the Church for God’s Mission | Geof & Marion Gunton Pt. 1 11.11.2025 31min

  For nearly 40 years, Geof and Marion Gunton have helped believers around the world discover that missions isn’t just for a few — it’s for everyone.In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, they share how God led them from Papua New Guinea to Latin America and now to a global role with Simply Mobilizing — a movement calling every believer and every church to live on mission.🌍 Mobilizing the Church worldwide🎓 Lessons from Elizabeth Elliot and Bible college days💬 How God turns ordinary lives into world-changing stories📺 Watch more Crazy Missionary Stories:youtube.com/@globeinternational5893#CrazyMissionaryStories #GeofGunton #MarionGunton #SimplyMobilizing #FaithJourney #MissionaryCall #Missions #GlobeInternational
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  40 Years of Faith and Miracles | Crazy Missionary Stories with Christina White 28.10.2025 52min

  For more than 40 years, Christina White has faithfully served on the mission field — from the jungles of Central America to the prison cells of Nicaragua.What began with one simple yes to God became a lifetime of ministry, miracles, and transformed lives.🌱 Called step by step into missions🚑 Using medical care to open doors for the Gospel🏃‍♀️ From rural villages to prison ministry and miraculous healings#CrazyMissionaryStories #ChristinaWhite #FaithJourney #MissionaryCall #GodProvides #Missions #GlobeInternational
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  “I Will Make You a Missions Catapult” | Crazy Missionary Stories with Andreas Pestke 14.10.2025 54min

  When Andreas Pestke was 26 years old, God spoke a single sentence that would change the entire course of his life: “I will make you a missions catapult.”What followed was a journey from engineering to evangelism, from business to the mission field. In this inspiring conversation, Andreas shares:🚀 A divine calling confirmed through unexpected moments🌍 How obedience led him from Germany to Nicaragua🙏 The power of saying “yes” to God’s plan📍 Meet the Missionary:https://globeintl.org/members/andreas-marion-pestke▶️ Watch Crazy Missionary Stories:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7nH7OJDDodP3s9dadHRFBY?si=AsOKYeFnTLCEkDvzAPciMgYouTube: https://youtube.com/@globeinternational5893#CrazyMissionaryStories#AndreasPestke#MissionaryCall#GodSpeaks#FaithJourney#ObedientFaith#Missions#GlobeInternational
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  Lepers, Guns and Dreams | Crazy Missionary Stories with Tanner & Randi Linn (Part 2) 30.09.2025 47min

  In this Part 2 full episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, missionaries Tanner and Randi Linn dive deeper into the challenges of living and serving in Paraguay — including language barriers, culture clashes, dangerous situations, and miraculous moments that proved God’s faithfulness.🔥 You'll hear stories about:Being held at gunpoint in a tense moment of dangerComing face-to-face with a leper and responding with the love of JesusA prophetic dream that revealed purpose in the middle of painCulture shocks, spiritual breakthroughs, and surrender in the hard placesIf you've ever wondered what it really looks like to say yes to God every day, this episode will challenge and inspire you.📍 Meet the Missionaries:facebook.com/@randi.d.willardyoutube.com/@lifewiththelinnsglobeintl.org/members/tanner-and-randi-linn🎧 Listen on Spotify:open.spotify.com/show/7nH7OJDDodP3s9dadHRFBY?si=AsOKYeFnTLCEkDvzAPciMg📺 Watch on YouTube:youtube.com/@globeinternational5893#CrazyMissionaryStories#TannerAndRandiLinn#MissionaryLife#HeldAtGunpoint#PropheticDream#FaithOverFear#LoveInAction#GodIsFaithful#GlobalMissions#FaceToFaceWithNeed
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  Cultural Barriers & Unstoppable Miracles | Crazy Missionary Stories with Tanner & Randi Linn Pt.1 16.09.2025 59min

  In this Part One episode, we follow the journey of Tanner & Randi Linn and their three children as they step into full-time missions in Paraguay — facing culture shock, language barriers, and spiritual challenges they never expected.🇵🇾 They couldn’t speak the language.😰 They didn’t fully understand the culture.✨ But they still saw miracles happen all around them.In this episode of Crazy Missionary Stories, you’ll hear:How they ended up in Paraguay with no ministry plan — just obedienceWhat it’s really like to raise kids on the mission fieldHow awkward conversations turned into life-changing encountersWhy their daughter’s friendship became a bridge for the GospelAnd how God worked through every weakness to reach hearts👉 Whether you’ve felt unqualified or unsure, this episode will show you: God doesn’t need perfection — just surrender.📍 Meet the Missionaries: fb.com/@randi.d.willard📺 Watch more Crazy Missionary Stories:youtube.com/@globeinternational5893#CrazyMissionaryStories#TannerAndRandiLinn#MissionaryFamily#ParaguayMissions#LanguageBarriers#CultureShock#MiraclesOnTheField#FamilyOnMission#PartOne#MissionLife
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  It should not be legal 26.08.2025 51min

  Join us as we talk with Pastor Mike Collins, who has been serving in ministry for 51 years. In this episode, he shares powerful stories of faith, lessons from decades as a pastor, and encouragement for anyone seeking to live a life of purpose and service. To learn more about Mike Collins, visit https://globeintl.org/members/collins-mikeCurious about how you can make a difference? Visit our website ⁠⁠https://globeintl.org/ ⁠⁠to discover opportunities to become a missionary, support those on the field, or join our agency.Follow us on Instagram & Facebook!
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  It felt like prison 25.03.2025 1h 6min

  Join us as we talk with Ty & Jessica Wright who have been serving in missions for 8 years. Their story starts out different than most and they share the lessons they learned along the way. To learn more about the Wright's mission work, visit https://globeintl.org/members/w-ty-jessicaCurious about how you can make a difference? Visit our website ⁠https://globeintl.org/ ⁠to discover opportunities to become a missionary, support those on the field, or join our agency.Follow us on Instagram & Facebook!
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  I felt like I was stepping down to Hell. 11.03.2025 1h 15min

  Join us as we talk with Denis and Elsa Kopliku who are serving as missionaries in their home country of Albania. They have seen the needs of the people of their country, and the refugees who seeking safety and have filled it with God's love.Listen as they tell us how they remember Albania becoming free from communism, feeling the draw towards ministry, and what they are doing today!To learn more about their ministry, visit - https://globeintl.org/members/denis-and-elsa-kopliku Curious about how you can make a difference? Visit our website ⁠https://globeintl.org/ ⁠to discover opportunities to become a missionary, support those on the field, or join our agency.Follow us on Instagram & Facebook!