Brooke and Bucky discuss the history and varied teachings of Buddhism, how those inspired George Lucas when creating the Jedi Order, ways to build bridges to the gospel with Buddhists and internationals who live around you, and the weirdest res

Let's Talk About Islam and Awkward Situations

18 days ago 1h 11m

What exactly is Islam and where did it come from? On this episode, IC staff members Brooke and Bucky discuss sharing Jesus with Muslims, along their worst travel fiascos and times on the mission field when they just didn't know what to do.Reso

Join us on the Porch!

25 days ago 46m 11s

It's a porchcast! Make a virtual visit to enjoy the ambiance of Jeff and Jodie's porch at their home in North Carolina while you hear about their 53 years of marriage, 20 years of ministry with IC, and stories about how God is bringing millions

Maybe We Need an Attitude Adjustment

May 31st, 2024 1h 9m

Brooke and Bucky share advice and testimonies about raising funds for mission work, stories from evangelism partnerships in the United States, and the similarities and differences between International and North America partnerships. Go with

A Presidential Podcast

May 24th, 2024 55m 32s

IC's President, Mark Goode, joins Brooke and Bucky to talk about "what even happens" during opening and closing rallies on each of our mission trips and answer rapid-fire questions about himself during a lightning round. The hosts also share wh

How to Make Friends and Host Mission Teams

May 17th, 2024 1h 11m

Our favorite Brazilians join the show to talk about what to do if you go on a mission trip where you don't know anyone, the advantages and challenges of simple house churches around the world, and what it's like to host evangelistic mission tea

From Fifty to the Future

May 10th, 2024 1h

Brooke and Bucky give a brief overview of the amazing history of International Commission, tell about how Jesus is reaching people through dreams in the Muslim world, and share their favorite international modes of transportation.Watch "God K

Don't Forget Your Testimonies and Chicken Necks

May 3rd, 2024 50m 38s

Learn the best things to carry in your backpack for a week of evangelism, hear about the weirdest gifts Brooke and Bucky have been given overseas, and listen to Tom's story about new life at a funeral in Peru. Want to join us on an adventure

Peking Pop Rocks and a Square-foot Squatty Potty

Apr 26th, 2024 1h 4m

Brooke and Bucky explain what travel days are like on an International Partnership, tell stories about favorite international dishes, and share a report from a National-to-National in Myanmar. Come adventure with us to partner with amazing and

Airports, Idols, and Stranger Danger

Apr 19th, 2024 1h 17m

Grace joins her IC coworkers Brooke and Bucky for a conversation about planning for long layovers, sketchy decisions made on mission trips, sharing Jesus in fear/power cultures, and spiritual warfare. Learn more about communicating the gospel

The Wedding Goat and a 16-Point Turn (B&B5)

Apr 12th, 2024 51m 5s

How do you spiritually prepare for a mission trip? Brooke, Bucky, and Alli talk about how they prepare their hearts and minds for an international partnership, tell funny travel stories, and share their favorite aspects of Southeast Asian cultu

Meaty Jell-O and a Cup of Bitterness (B&B4)

Mar 29th, 2024 57m 23s

Brooke, Bucky, and other IC friends tell about the worst foods they ever ate abroad, the best things about their jobs, and what's different about the honor/shame worldview held by most of the world's population.Learn more about sharing Jesus

Go Easy on the Language (B&B3)

Mar 22nd, 2024 57m 16s

Brooke, Bucky, and friends give advice for working with interpreters to share Jesus, reveal their Top 5 travel items, and explain what happens on an IC mission trip. Go with us! internationalcommission.org/goNoteworthy travel items:Grid-It

Petra Literally Rocks (B&B2)

Mar 15th, 2024 1h 6m

Brooke and Bucky define Unreached and Unengaged People Groups and where to find them, tell an inspiring story about Christians from Malaysia and Indonesia who went to Japan to lead people to Christ, and identify their favorite tourist sites (in

Germans Don't Jaywalk (B&B1)

Mar 10th, 2024 37m 27s

Brooke and Bucky discuss the best ways to survive long-haul flights, evaluate stereotypes about Germany, and share a testimony about our friends in Mongolia.Learn about going with us on mission at internationalcommission.org

Bonus

E&E Training - Missions in North America

Feb 26th, 2024 18m 46s

Sneak a peek at what a short-term mission trip in the United States is like! Hear perspectives from the Director of Missions with a local Baptist association, a family of participants, and a missionary who's shared Jesus around the world. Is Go

Bonus

The Truth About Self-Help and New Age - Audio Exclusive

Jan 29th, 2024 11m 12s

Why is the Self-Help genre so increasingly popular, and why is it so often intertwined with New Age spirituality? What does the Bible say about all of this?

E&E Training - Missions in Oceania, w/ Usaia and Marianne

Dec 12th, 2023 42m 47s

Oceania is the name of the continent that houses Australia, New Zealand, and many other little island nations in the Pacific Ocean. In this E&E Training featuring IC International Leader Usaia Draunimasi and IC missionary Marianne McMinn, you w

E+E Training - How to Share the Gospel with Sikhs, w/ Jasvir Bahsi

Nov 21st, 2023 58m 20s

International Commission presents “How to Share the Gospel with Sikhs” featuring Sikhism expert and scholar, Jasvir Bahsi.

E+E Training - How to Share the Gospel with Atheists, w/ Dr. Sy Garte

Nov 8th, 2023 57m 17s

International Commission presents “How to Share the Gospel with Atheists” featuring world-renowned scientist, professor, and author of ’The Works of His Hands’, Dr. Sy Garte.

E+E Training: Mission in Africa w/ Jeffrey Mwanyenya and Jeff Wingard

Sep 29th, 2023 51m 41s

Ever wonder what it’s like to go on a mission trip to Africa? In this E&E Training “Missions in Africa” featuring International Leader Jeffrey Mwanyenya and missionary Jeff Wingard, you will learn about African culture, the religious climate, a

The E+E Show: ”Buying Up Opportunities” Feat. Destin Garner

Jul 1st, 2023 50m 56s

What does it mean to declare the mystery of Christ clearly and wisely and to speak graciously, seasoned with salt? In this conversation, Destin Garner (Lead Teaching Pastor at @RockPointeChurchFM) unpacks what we can learn and apply about praye

The E+E Show: ”Reaching the world in London” Feat. Alex Brito

Jun 17th, 2023 1h

Can churches cross cultural and denominational barriers in cooperation to grow healthy, gospel-focused churches and reach the unreached in their city and beyond? On this episode, Alex Brito (Lead Pastor at Mosaic Multicultural Church) shares ab

E+E Training - How to Share the Gospel with New Agers w/ Randy Bradley

Apr 20th, 2023 1h 11m

Joining together with Randy Bradley, we’ll be uncovering the truth about New Age beliefs and how you can reach people with the Gospel who are stuck in the lies of New Ageism.Encompassing a wide array of mysticism, Eastern religion, yoga and me

The E+E Show: ”Facing adversity on the mission field” Feat Shantel Lorance

Mar 31st, 2023 25m 58s

Shantel took a team to share Jesus in partnership with Bolivian churches in the highest capital city in the world. Hear the story of how they came together to bear each other's burdens and stay on mission.