Mariah Fredericks the City Connector
All you Fish Baggers, welcome to an energizing new episode! Hosted by JP, this week’s special guest is Mariah Fredericks—a well-known networker who links people and movements across the Christian community of Barcelona. Whether it’s football, artist projects, street ministries, or vibrant gatherings, Mariah’s in the midst of it all, bringing a fresh, on-the-ground perspective of how God is weaving connections through the city.
Pulse of the City: Practical Compassion and Collaboration
Mariah shares vivid moments that reveal Barcelona’s character of practical care, from strangers helping each other in the streets to ministries building bridges through sports, art, and physical activities. She highlights a boom of collaboration through unique grassroots groups—like artist collectives about to launch, MMA mentorships at Tot Fit CrossFit Gym, monthly worship for athletes, and dynamic house churches. The city’s heartbeat is connection, action, and care—inside and outside official church settings.
Adapting Ministry for Real Life
JP and Mariah dig into the challenge of time: how busy Barcelona life demands creative approaches to community and discipleship outside Sunday routines. They emphasize the need for everyday ministry to fit real rhythms—meaning initiatives are tailored to meet people exactly where they’re at, from gyms to football pitches to intimate worship nights. They recognize a missionary’s role as bridge-builder, continually shifting between cultures, needs, and schedules.
Unity, Identity, and Championing Others
A standout topic: breaking down isolation and competition between groups. The episode tackles issues of comparison, control, and “silos” in Christian community work. Mariah and JP stress celebrating others, championing shared goals, and trusting that God’s infinite resources mean there’s room for every expression. Drawing on soccer analogies, they illustrate how each part—whether it’s art, skate, or sport—must play its unique role for the whole city to thrive.
Celebration and Call to Action
JP closes with a note of encouragement, celebrating every listener’s big and small acts of obedience and service, whether in Barcelona or beyond. The hosts invite questions and participation, reminding all Fish Baggers that everyone’s efforts contribute to the global mission of bringing people home to the love and family of God.
Contact JP at: jpsanders@ywambarcelona.org
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Intro Song by Isaac Vasquez, link tree: https://linktr.ee/isaacxvasquez
Outro song by James Tyson. IG: https://www.instagram.com/james.mtyson/
YWAM BCN web: https://www.ywambarcelona.org
