Mission Chats

Jon Crowe
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Mission Chats is a podcast for anyone interested in what God is doing through evangelical missions around the world. Hosted by Jon Crowe, a missionary kid turned missions leader, each episode features candid conversations with missionaries, ministry leaders, and others involved in making disciples across cultures, whether near or far. Hear practical wisdom, learn from real-world experiences, and be inspired by stories of God’s work as you explore how He may be calling you to engage in His global mission.

  1. Sep 7

    Chris Beth - The Bucket Ministry (S04E05)

    In this episode of Mission Chats, Chris Beth, founder of The Bucket Ministry, shares the remarkable story of coming to faith later in life and the “aha” moment when God revealed his calling in a remote house on the Amazon River. What began as a desire to help people have access to clean water has grown into a ministry impacting the health and well-being of people around the world. Chris is passionate about using clean water as a doorway to the Gospel. Through simple but effective water filters, The Bucket Ministry meets a very real physical need while creating opportunities for meaningful spiritual conversations and sharing the hope of Christ.   Find out more about The Bucket Ministry at: https://thebucketministry.org/   Find Mission Chats on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/missionchats   Your support for this podcast is appreciated! You can help in several ways: Take a moment and hit the rating stars in your podcast app and give it a rating on the podcast platform you are listening to us on.  Share a link to the podcast with your friends who might be interested. Skip a cup of coffee each month and donate to help cover hosting costs at www.patreon.com/MissionChats    See www.missionchats.com for more.   keywords: Chris Beth, The Bucket Ministry, Sawyer, water filter, filtration, water, health, community development, Amazon, Asia, Africa, South Africa, South America, Central America, Honduras, data, gospel, mission, missions, mission chats

  2. Aug 12

    Gary Smith - The Church Planting Pathway (S04E04)

    In this episode of Mission Chats you will hear from Gary Smith, Church Planting Director with Alliance New England and creator of The Church Planting Pathway. Gary has spent years serving in ministry across North America as well as in Cuba and Liberia. He is passionate about helping churches become healthy, multiplying communities that live out their Kingdom mission. His book, From Dying to Dangerous: A Radical New Pathway for Churches to Reignite Kingdom Culture equips you to step boldly into God’s mission to reignite Kingdom culture in your community.   Find out more about The Church Planting Pathway at: https://www.thechurchplantingpathway.com/ Find Gary's book From Dying to Dangerous: A Radical New Pathway for Churches to Reignite Kingdom Culture on Amazon: https://a.co/d/003pGVbh   Your support for this podcast is appreciated! You can help in several ways: Take a moment and hit the rating stars in your podcast app and give it a rating on the podcast platform you are listening to us on.  Share a link to the podcast with your friends who might be interested. Skip a cup of coffee each month and donate to help cover hosting costs at www.patreon.com/MissionChats    See www.missionchats.com for more.   keywords: Gary Smith, Alliance New England, equipping, training, speaking, church planting, dying to dangerous, gospel, United States, USA, Canada, Cuba, Liberia, mission, missions, mission chats

  3. Jun 13

    Jana Wright - Seed Company (S04E03)

    This episode introduces you to Jana Wright with Seed Company, an organization focused on translating God's word into the heart languages of people around the world. Learn more about what is involved in Bible translation, hear how AI is playing a part in the role and how anyone can be involved in this important aspect of missions.    Find out more about Seed Company at: https://soilandstory.com/   Watch a video describing how Bible translation works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24t7FowXqGk   Get involved through supporting the work of Seed Company: https://seedcompany.com/give/   Get in touch with Jana directly: Jana_Wright@tsco.org   Your support for this podcast is appreciated! You can help in several ways: Take a moment and hit the rating stars in your podcast app and give it a rating on the podcast platform you are listening to us on.  Share a link to the podcast with your friends who might be interested. Skip a cup of coffee each month and donate to help cover hosting costs at www.patreon.com/MissionChats    See www.missionchats.com for more.   keywords: Jana Wright, Seed Company, Wycliffe, translation, Bible, Old Testament, New Testament, gospel, Namibia, USA, mission, missions, mission chats

  4. Apr 3

    Geoff and Belén Peters - Soil and Story (S04E02)

    This episode Introduces you Geoff and Belén Peters who recently founded Soil and Story, a ministry focused on connecting Christian films with local churches around the world. From challenging childhoods, to full-time ministry around the world, their story is sure to encourage and challenge you to be on mission where God has planted you.    Find Geoff's books on Amazon: Love Child: https://a.co/d/0cjR7Cr0 The Family Business: https://a.co/d/0d3JVvym   Find out more about Soil and Story at: https://soilandstory.com/   Your support for this podcast is appreciated! You can help in several ways: Take a moment and hit the rating stars in your podcast app and give it a rating on the podcast platform you are listening to us on.  Share a link to the podcast with your friends who might be interested. Skip a cup of coffee and donate to help cover hosting costs at www.patreon.com/MissionChats    See www.missionchats.com for more.   keywords: Geoff Peters, Belén Peters, Soil and Story, YWAM, OM, Jesus Film, The Chosen, United States, Chile, Albania, Bosnia, christian film, christian movies, prayer, partnership, local church, distribution, discipleship, gospel, mission, missions, mission chats

  5. Mar 12

    David Robinson - OMF (S04E01)

    In this episode of Mission Chats, David Robinson shares from over 50 years of experience as a missionary with OMF in Thailand, Cambodia and the UK. Listen as he shares some of the stories from his book Mud, Bullets and Open Roads as well as advice, and his desire to see the church in the West be more intentional in sharing the Gospel with those around them.   Find David's books online at: https://www.amazon.com/stores/David-Robinson/author/B001KC8EG4   Find out more about OMF at: https://omf.org/   Your support for this podcast is appreciated! You can help in several ways: Take a moment and hit the rating stars in your podcast app and give it a rating on the podcast platform you are listening to us on.  Share a link to the podcast with your friends who might be interested. Skip a cup of coffee and donate to help cover hosting costs at www.patreon.com/MissionChats    See www.missionchats.com for more.   keywords: David Robinson, OMF, Thailand, Cambodia, Thai, UK, United Kingdom, church planting, gospel, protection, provision, prayer, evangelism, mission, missions, mission chats

  6. 11/08/2025

    Joy Owens - Butler Travel (S03-E09)

    In this episode of Mission Chats, Joy Owens shares how her experience as a missionary kid and then an adult missionary helps her lead Butler Travel with a vision to get mission teams moving. Listen as she shares stories, advice, and her passion to see others get involved in missions themselves.   Find Butler Travel online at: https://butlertravel.com/   Get your free pre-trip checklist at: https://butlertravel.com/plan/   You can reach Butler Travel by email at: info@butlertravel.com   Your support for this podcast is appreciated! You can help in several ways: Take a moment and hit the rating stars and give it a rating on the podcast platform you are listening to us on.  Share a link to the podcast with your friends who might be interested. Skip a cup of coffee and donate to help cover hosting costs at www.patreon.com/MissionChats    See www.missionchats.com for more.   keywords: Joy Owens, Butler Travel, travel, mission trip, planning, airfares, support, checklist, africa, alaska, teacher, help, evangelism, mission, missions, mission chats

  7. 09/27/2025

    Charlie Duke - Duke Ministry for Christ (S03E08)

    In this episode of Mission Chats, Charlie Duke reflects on a life marked by service, challenge, and unexpected turns. From his amazing career milestones to his transformative encounter with God's word, his story reveals how every mission—whether professional or personal—can lead toward a greater purpose.   Find Duke Ministries for Christ online at: https://www.dukeministryforchrist.org/ Reach out by e-mail for speaking requests at: cmduke16@gmail.com or dorothy.duke@icloud.com   Your support for this podcast is appreciated! You can help in several ways: Take a moment and hit the stars and give it a rating on the podcast platform you are listening to us on.  Share a link to the podcast with your friends who might be interested. Skip a cup of coffee and donate to help cover hosting costs at www.patreon.com/MissionChats    See www.missionchats.com for more.   keywords: Charlie Duke, Duke Ministry for Christ, South Carolina, Texas, International, speaker, speaking, testimony, business men, churches, inspirational, NASA, moonwalk, Apollo, space, moon, evangelism, mission, missions, mission chats

  8. 08/30/2025

    Alex Kocman - ABWE (S03E07)

    Alex Kocman shares his personal faith journey, inspiring stories from the field and closer to home, his perspective on working through the local church, as well as some practical advice and insights for those ready to get involved themselves.    Find out more about ABWE at: https://www.abwe.org  The Missions Podcast: https://missionspodcast.com/ Contact Alex - alex@abwe.org     Your support for this podcast is appreciated! You can help in several ways: Take a moment and hit the stars and give it a rating on the podcast platform you are listening to us on.  Share a link to the podcast with your friends who might be interested. Skip a cup of coffee and donate to help cover hosting costs at www.patreon.com/MissionChats    See www.missionchats.com for more.   keywords: Alex Kocman, ABWE, Pennsylvania, partnership, local church, marketing, communications, mobilization, mobilization, Philippines, evangelism, mission, missions, mission chats

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Mission Chats is a podcast for anyone interested in what God is doing through evangelical missions around the world. Hosted by Jon Crowe, a missionary kid turned missions leader, each episode features candid conversations with missionaries, ministry leaders, and others involved in making disciples across cultures, whether near or far. Hear practical wisdom, learn from real-world experiences, and be inspired by stories of God’s work as you explore how He may be calling you to engage in His global mission.

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  • Creator
    Jon Crowe
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
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