The liveloveministries Podcast

Does Something Need to Change? Reflections on a Week in Cambodia

What are we doing with our life? Do we really believe Jesus is the hope of the world? Eric and Julia wrestle with these questions and more as they reflect on their week in Cambodia. Listen in and ask some of these questions yourself. Does something need to change?

Following Jesus Alone: How the Gospel Changes Lives, Families, & Villages

Can you imagine following Jesus alone? Not just theoretically, but actually alone? Can you imagine the persecution you would face when everyone you have ever known wants nothing to do with Jesus?  This episode is amazing! We promise you will be encouraged as you listen. Eric and Julia sit down with our friend Phorn Pon, a Cambodian pastor, as he shares his salvation story and the early days of following Jesus when no one else was. He also explains how God saved many people in has family, how a church was born, and a church planting movement began.

** The pastor doesn't speak English so this interview is done with the help of a translator...listen closely

The Final Countdown: Ella's Update

Ella is nearing the end of her time in Cambodia. On a recent trip, Eric and Julia were able to sit down with her and hear how she has grown, what God has taught her, and what she wishes everyone knew about her time there. She also shares the struggles and joys of serving cross-culturally. God has used this place to forever change her. Listen in, be encouraged, and learn from what God has taught her at a young age!

Searching for Refuge: Ruth's Story & The Live Love Ministries Center in Dzaleka

On our most recent trip to Malawi, Eric, along with Josh Hodges, sat down with Ruth, the center coordinator for Live Love Ministries in Dzaleka Refugee Camp. She shares her refugee story, the hope she has in Jesus, and the journey to the camp. She also shares how the Live Love Ministries Center in Dzaleka is providing a place of refuge for many people who have been forcibly displaced. Listen in as she shares.

Sharing Hope Through Education: Live Love Ministries Malawi

On a recent trip to Malawi, Eric was able to sit down with the Live Love Ministries School Director (Tio) and discuss the importance of education in Malawi. They also discuss the unique opportunity the schools give them to share the gospel with, disciple, and train young leaders. Josh Hodges is a guest host on this episode. Listen in as he shares some of his experience with Live Love Ministries Malawi. Also, listen to ways you can help us make a huge impact in the lives of young people in a country that desperately needs it!

I Didn't Know That: "Columbus Day" From a Different Perspective

Can you really discover land that is already inhabited? What was Christopher Columbus really like? How did he view indigenous people? Did he actually discover anything? Is it possible that many of the thing we have been taught were simply wrong or at best, whitewashed? Why should this matter for followers of Jesus? Listen in as we discuss a historical and cultural look at Columbus Day and how flawed our view can be. Be prepared to think, be challenged, and hopefully grow as we not only discuss this topic, but also discuss what it means to better love your neighbor. 

Being Free to Follow God's Call: Ella's Story

We may be a little biased, but we LOVE this Episode! Listen to Ella share about her heart for the mission field, God's call on her life, and what lead her to choose to go to Cambodia over college. Whether you're a young person, parent, mission leader, etc. This episode will challenge and encourage you! 

On the Mission Field at a Young Age: A Summer of Service

This summer, Caroline served as our intern. In this episode, Caroline shares about her experience in Arizona and what God taught her while she was here. If you are a young person considering the call to serve on the mission field or if your role has you speaking into the lives of young people, this episode is for you! 

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: A Personal and Powerful Story

**This may be one of the hardest episodes we have ever recorded, listener discretion advised.

Did you know that Native Women Go Missing and are Murdered at a higher rate than any other people group in the Unites States?

May 5th is the day set aside to honor and raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Listen in as Julia sits down with one of our dear friends as she shares how this epidemic has affected her, the toll it has it has taken on her life, her community and those she loves.

You will be challenged, heartbroken, and leave with more questions than answers. Whatever your reaction is, once you know, you must do something.

Although this story is difficult to share and the struggle still remains, Jesus has changed everything for our friend. Listen as she shares hope in the midst of brokenness and heartache.

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: A Personal and Powerful Story

**This may be one of the hardest episodes we have ever recorded, listener discretion advised.

Did you know that Native Women Go Missing and are Murdered at a higher rate than any other people group in the Unites States?

May 5th is the day set aside to honor and raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Listen in as Julia sits down with one of our dear friends as she shares how this epidemic has affected her, the toll it has it has taken on her life, her community and those she loves.

You will be challenged, heartbroken, and leave with more questions than answers. Whatever your reaction is, once you know, you must do something.

Although this story is difficult to share and the struggle still remains, Jesus has changed everything for our friend. Listen as she shares hope in the midst of brokenness and heartache.