The liveloveministries Podcast

Staying the Course: Death, Intimidation, Chaos, & the Goodness of God: Desire's Story

In this episode, Eric sits down with his good friend, Pastor Desire Farini. Eric listens as Desire shares how through the murder of his brother, the loss of his home, and the fear for his life and family, he was able to see the goodness and grace of God. Listen closely as Desire shares a powerful story that will both challenge and encourage you. 

Staying the Course: Tracy's Story

Tracy and her family had their world turned upside when soldiers busted into a prayer meeting at their church and arrested her father. Their lives have never been the same since. Listen to this powerful story of how God sustained this family through some of the most terrifying things imaginable.  Also listen to the end and hear Brittany and Julias reaction to the Tracy's story. There is also a great deal that many of us could learn from Tracy, we try our best to unpack those and what they mean for the church.

Staying The Course: Single on the Mission Field

We're back for season 2 of the LLM Podcast. The theme for this season is Staying the Course. Listen in to Episode 1 as Julia shares some of the struggles, triumphs, advantages, and disadvantages of being a single lady on the mission field. We hope this is encouraging to you whether you are a sender, supporter, or current/potential missionary.

The Christmas in the Villages Story and How You Can be a Part of It

Listen in as we share more of the story behind Christmas in the Villages: Why it began, how it has grown, doors it has opened, and lives it has touched. We also share some of our favorite things about Christmas in the Villages, share a few memories, and even a laugh or two. The end of this episode will give you specific details on how you can be involved and even some shopping pointers along the way. We hope you enjoy as we share about one of our favorite ministry events of the entire year!

Part 2 of 5 Things Missionaries Wish You Knew

Listen in as we finish discussing 5 things missionaries wish you knew. Today we cover topics 4 & 5 (And a few other topics that add to the importance of this discussion). This 2nd part brings it all together and covers some extremely important topics that come straight from the heart of missionaries who have served in a variety of settings. We also share some personal stories of how senders/supporters have shown their love and care for us and the positive impact that has made on our lives. Again, if you are a missionary, sender, supporter, or friend this podcast will give you great insight into the unique calling that missionaries have and the important role that others play in that call. We hope you are encouraged as you listen. 

5 Things Missionaries Wish You Knew- Episode 1 of 2

Missionaries have a unique calling and that calling is dependent upon the faithful support of churches and individuals. Whether you are a sender, a supporter, or a missionary yourself, this podcast episode is a must listen! We asked multiple missionaries to list the things that they wished everyone knew about their life on the mission field. The response was amazing! The missionaries who contributed to this podcast have over 130 years of experience serving on the mission field. We pray that this episode strengthens the relationship between missionaries and those who send and support them. We also hope that it sheds light on some of the unique life situations that missionaries have and reiterates the important role that senders/supporters play in the missionary call. This episode contains the first three topics.

Forced to Flee- a Refugee Story, Part 2

Listen in as Eric and Brittany wrap up this important conversation about refugee life. In this episode the conversation moves into what resettlement is like for refugees, the struggles they face as they arrive in their new country, and how the church can best minister to and serve refugees once they are resettled. Eric and Brittany also share some personal stories about how their family has been changed for the better because of their involvement with refugees. 

Forced To Flee- (Episode 1 of 2) - A refugee story

Listen in (to episode 1 of 2) as Eric & Brittany sit down with two of their older daughters and discuss the struggles that have led to the refugee crisis, what a refugee faces when they flee their country, and what life is like in the refugee camp.

(Some difficult material, listener discretion advised)

The Life of a Missionary Kid - Girls Edition

Hear from 4 of Eric and Brittany's girls as they share about their life as missionary kids. All four girls have unique perspectives and backgrounds that help shape their view of ministry life even at a young age. This light hearted episode will be a blessing to you.

From Teenage Mission Team Member to Summer Intern

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a missionary intern? Listen in as Julia sits down with our former summer intern, Alexis, and discusses how God used her time on a volunteer team to shape her and prepare her to spend an entire summer in AZ. What began as a single mission trip with her church has impacted her life, education, and future plans.