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Join us for stories about God’s work among the nations. Grow in your love for God and your ability to serve him cross-culturally.

  1. 1D AGO

    S6:E14 - Lessons in the Waffle House from CT Studd: Part 1

    How much are you willing to sacrifice for Christ? In this episode, Peter and James discuss the life of C.T. Studd, an extraordinary man who counted no small cost for the cause of Christ. He was all or nothing when it came to living for the Lord. As they dive into his early life through the time he spent overseas, many reflective questions surrounding zealousness, sacrifice, and even family life arise for us.  Books mentioned: C.T. Studd: Cricketer & Pioneer - Norman P. Grubb C.T. Studd - Janet and Geoff Benge For a succinct story of his life and lessons learned check out S1:E13 CT Studd: More than a great name.

    31 min

  2. FEB 5

    S6:E13 - The Multilingual Life: Learning a New Language

    Is language learning for everyone? Join us as we talk about our experiences and the lessons learned as we went through our language learning journey overseas. Though it comes with its challenges, it is also met with countless blessings. Not to mention the hilarious (and often embarrassing) stories that come out of it as well.

    51 min

  3. JAN 29

    S6:E12 - Helping International Students Return Home Well

    The degree is finished and the bags are packed—but is their faith ready for the flight home? Rich joins the OneLink Podcast to tackle the unique, often-overlooked challenges international students face when taking a new faith back to their home country. Learn how to bridge the gap between campus conversion and lifelong discipleship. You can learn more about or connect with Rich by visiting https://www.ifipartners.org/ or email him at Rich Mendola rmendola at ifiusa.org. If you'd like to catch previous episodes with Rich, check out: S6:E6 The Changing Face of International Student Ministry with Rich Mendola S6:E2 Incorporating Biblical Hospitality in Your Life - International Students with Rich Mendola

    35 min

  4. JAN 22

    S6:E11 - Bible Translation: AI Isn't Doing as Much as You Think - Part 2

    In an era of ChatGPT and instant translation, many assume the "Great Commission" of Bible translation is just a few algorithms away from being finished. But is AI actually doing the heavy lifting? In part two of our series, our guest returns to explain why Bible translation is still a deeply human endeavor. We discuss the limitations of technology, the nuance of unwritten languages, and why a computer can't as of yet capture the "heart language" of a people group.

    32 min

  5. JAN 15

    S6:E10 Beyond the Page: The Inner Workings of Bible Translation - Part 1

    What does it actually take to bring the Word of God into a new language? It’s more than just swapping words—it’s about heart, culture, and years of life on the ground. In part one of this two-part series, we sit down with a translation consultant who shares her journey starting in the jungles of Papua New Guinea. We pull back the curtain on the "inner workings" of translation, discussing the linguistic hurdles, the deep relationships required, and what it’s like to see a community receive the Bible in their mother tongue for the first time.

    29 min

  6. JAN 8

    S6:E9 - Leading the Landing: How to Help Student Teams Return Well

    The bags are unpacked, but the journey isn’t over. For many students, the hardest part of an overseas trip isn’t the culture shock of going—it’s the "reverse culture shock" of coming home. In this episode, we dive into the critical window of reentry and debriefing. We explore how to help student teams process their experiences, navigate the transition back to campus life, and integrate their global perspectives into their local college ministry. Whether you are a student leader or a staff member, learn how to turn an overseas experience into a foundation for long-term spiritual growth. In this episode, we discuss: The Art of the Debrief: Questions to help students process what they saw and felt. Navigating Reentry: Handling the "disconnection" from friends and family who didn't go. From Missions to Campus: Strategies for re-engaging with college ministry. The Long-Term View: Ensuring the lessons learned overseas don't stay overseas. You can also hear Brett on Season 4, Episodes 1-4 Founders Series as he shares about his experiences in helping found OneLink International.

    50 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    S6:E8 - The Path God Leads Us On Is Not Always a Straight Line

    Have you wanted to go to the field and then felt delayed and discouraged?  This episode is for you! Today we talk with Jessica who just completed from her second stint overseas.  She originally thought she would go right back, but as she said in her words, "The path God leads us on is not always a straight line."

    38 min

  8. 12/08/2025

    S6:E7 Hard But Holy: The Challenge and Gift of Assessment

    What and how does assessment benefit a mission sending organization?  Whether its a church, a mission agency, or a combination of both time spent in assessing candidates usually pays big dividends.

    20 min
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Join us for stories about God’s work among the nations. Grow in your love for God and your ability to serve him cross-culturally.

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  • Creator
    onelinkpodcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    152
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2019-2025 All rights reserved.
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    OneLink Podcast

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