The Serve Asia Podcast

OMF International UK
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Stories of how the gospel is spread among the people of East Asia, interviews with those who have crossed cultures to share the good news, and discussions that will equip and inspire you in your evangelism wherever you are. Visit www.omf.org/uk/podcast for more information

  1. 12/08/2025

    Our Muslim Neighbours Ep2: Going Beyond Hello

    We continue our conversation with Rob and Dr G about what it looks like to live alongside Muslims in Southeast Asia and the UK. This time, our guests explore practical steps to help us go beyond just saying hello to genuine friendship. Discover how prayer, listening, and openness can transform everyday encounters into meaningful relationships. Follow us and get in touch Instagram: @ServeAsiaPodcast Email: uk.podcast@omfmail.com

    33 min

  2. 11/21/2025

    Our Muslim Neighbours Ep. 1

    What does it really look like to live alongside Muslims? In this episode, Dr G and Rob draw on years of experience to explore the joy and complexity of cross-cultural friendship: from shared meals and heartfelt conversations, and curiosity as well as challenges of privacy, belonging, and misunderstanding. Follow us and get in touch: Instagram:@ServeAsiaPodcast Email:uk.podcast@omfmail.com

    34 min

  3. 05/06/2025

    Jennie Hudson Taylor: With Marion Osgood

    As Jennie emerges from the shadow of her more well-known husband, you'll discover an amazing missionary pioneer and woman of faith and be inspired by the outstanding contribution she made to the gospel through the China Inland Mission. Stay tuned to hear about Marion Osgood's new book Jennie Hudson Taylor and learn about Jennie's life, her loves, and the adventures she experienced along the way. Buy the book here: https://omf.org/uk/resource/jennie-hudson-taylor/

    13 min

  4. 02/19/2025

    Kids Exploring East Asia - Thailand: A noisy adventure

    Join Chris as we explore the sounds and sights of Thailand. Together, we'll meet some of the intriguing wildlife, discover more about Thai traditions and religion, and hitch a ride on unique transportation in this very noisy episode of Kids Exploring East Asia. Video available on Spotify or YouTube: https://youtu.be/-hIgnQPIOtE Sounds used in the episodes: Animal call recorded by Israel Benjumeda. Used under Creative Commons License Thai Worker's Lunch by Organuz

    8 min

  5. 02/07/2025

    Kids Exploring East Asia - Thailand: The tropical land of smiles

    In this episode of Kids Exploring East Asia, join Chris on an exciting adventure through Thailand. Explore delightful food and diverse culture. Thailand's rich history and the unique role of elephants, as well as a taste of the tropical weather and famous fruits. Tune in for a fun, educational journey through the heart of Southeast Asia! Episode Highlights: Introduction to Thailand [00:00] Elephants in Thai culture [01:27] Thailand’s tropical climate [03:06] Famous fruits [05:18] Thailand’s beautiful beaches [10:00] A prayer for the people of Thailand [10:44] Video available on Spotify or YouTube: https://youtu.be/yVv3aXmHH0k Mystery sound courtesy of Israel Benjumeda. Used under Creative Commons License

    12 min

  6. 01/23/2025

    Building Intercultural Church Ep.4: Growing intercultural disciples

    Increasing numbers of young people around the UK today are growing up across cultures, trying to work out their identity, sometimes struggling to feel like they belong and navigating challenging generational divides. How can intercultural churches respond and help grow intercultural disciples who live out the good news of Jesus? And what does all this have to do with taking the gospel around the world anyway? Reuben and Nathaniel are back for the final episode of our series on intercultural church exploring these questions and more with our guests: Grace Robinson (Intercultural Worker at Holy Trinity Platt, Manchester) Wien Fung (London City Mission) James So (Chinese Overseas Christian Mission) Girma Bishaw (Reality Church London and Gratitude Initiative) Adam Martin (Director of Intercultural Churches UK) Israel Olofinjana (Director of Evangelical Alliance One People Commission) Find out more about our intercultural ministries and links to the resources mentioned in this episode at omf.org/uk/intercultural. Book for the OMF (UK) National Conference (7-9 March 2025), which features a seminar on intercultural church led by Nathaniel, at omf.org/uk/2025.

    59 min

  7. 12/13/2024

    Building Intercultural Church Ep.3: A messy journey - intercultural church in practice

    What does intercultural church look like Sunday by Sunday? How do ideas about community, unity in the gospel and preferring the needs of others play out in church life? What does worship, Bible teaching and communion look like in an intercultural church? In this episode co-hosts Reuben and Nathaniel explore all these questions and more in discussion with our guests. There's no one size fits all model, but in these conversations the journey toward intercultural church becomes clearer. We also examine some of the tricky tensions in pursuing intercultural church. Guests featured in this episode: Jessie Tang (Songs2Serve) Adam Martin (Intercultural Churches UK) Girma Bishaw (Reality Church London and Gratitude Initiative) MiJa Wi (Manchester Yedam Church of the Nazarene and Nazarene Theological College) Wein Fung (London City Mission) James So (Chinese Overseas Christian Mission) Grace Robinson (Holy Trinity Platt, Manchester and OMF (UK) Intercultural Ministries) Israel Olofinjana (Evangelical Alliance One People Commission) Laura Palmer (Transformations Leeds) Reuben and Nathaniel also mention the upcoming OMF (UK) National Conference 'Across the Street and Across the World', 7-9 March 2025 at the Hayes Conference Centre in Swanwick, Derbyshire. Nathaniel will be leading a seminar on intercultural church at the event, alongside lots of other great sessions and Bible teaching. Find out more and book your place today at omf.org/uk/2025.

    1h 1m

  8. 11/13/2024

    Building Intercultural Church Ep.2: Experiences of Church - Justin and Girma's stories

    After laying the foundations of looking at intercultural church, in the second episode Reuben and Nathaniel share the stories of Justin Lau and Girma Bishaw as windows into the need for and value of intercultural church. We hope you are blessed by their stories. Justin Lau shares his experience of coming to church in the UK after growing up as a missionary kid to Singaporean parents in Japan. He gives a candid insight into the challenges he faced in a predominantly White British church. Girma Bishaw led the first Ethiopian church in the UK, but is now part of the leadership team at Reality Church, a diverse, intercultural church in London. He explains why he made this move and how knowing Jesus gave him a new identity.

    27 min
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Stories of how the gospel is spread among the people of East Asia, interviews with those who have crossed cultures to share the good news, and discussions that will equip and inspire you in your evangelism wherever you are. Visit www.omf.org/uk/podcast for more information

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  • Creator
    OMF International UK
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    64
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © OMF International UK
  • Show Website
    The Serve Asia Podcast