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Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee with Danny and Special Guest - Francisco "Chico" Desbas - 15 years with AmigosSend us a textOn this episode of Coffee with Danny, Chico shares his 15-year journey with Amigos for Christ: from meeting a group of inspiring “gringos” as a teen, to becoming a scholarship student, a servant leader, and now a father whose own child attends the Amigos Academy.Through joy, fear, worship, and deep purpose, Chico reflects on what it means to find your calling, lead with love, and experience God’s presence in everyday service. Whether it’s climbing a volcano or flushing a toilet in a brand new Modern B...2025-06-2838 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee with Danny and Special Guests Professor Ana - From Scholarship Student to Amigos' Youth DirectorSend us a textOn this episode of Coffee with Danny we are joined by Ana, a teacher, leader, and former scholarship student who shares her incredible journey from nervous translator to confident mentor. They talk about the power of practice, pushing through fear, and why showing up, even with mistakes and all, is ultimately what leads to transformation.2025-06-2842 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee with Danny - and special guest Fr. Patrick: The Ripple Effect of One InvitationSend us a textOn this week's episode of Coffee with Danny, we sit down with Fr. Patrick, a longtime Amigo whose journey from high school mission trips to priesthood is rooted in one powerful idea that we all hold, juntos: people over progress. Fr. Patrick reflects on how a single invitation changed the course of his life, leading him to discover radical love in Nicaragua, dedicate his life to service, and now lead hundreds of students to experience transformation firsthand through trips with Amigos. This heartfelt conversation is a reminder that it’s the small, ordinary mo...2025-06-1332 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee with Danny, Iris - and Special Guests the Coppage Family - Mission Trips with KidsSend us a textOn this week's episode of Coffee with Danny, Iris joins as a guest host as we welcome the Coppage family to reflect on their trips to Nicaragua, with their kids. With honesty and heart, Michael and Jessica share what it was like to bring their kids into a new culture, serve alongside them, and witness the power of empathy in action. This episode explores what happens when families choose to step out of their comfort zone, juntos. It’s about presence, perspective, and the kind of transformation that sticks with you, long after a...2025-05-3045 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee with Danny - and Special Guest, "Twenty Trips" DarylSend us a textThis week on Coffee with Danny, we sit down with Daryl Strickland. He’s an executive pastor, veteran trip leader, and a true fire-starter in the Amigos family. Listen in as Daryl reflects on the moments that shaped him, from water balloon fights and karaoke nights to baptisms, volcano climbs, and water inaugurations that changed everything. Now, with his son and daughter-in-law living and working in Nicaragua, Daryl’s passion burns even brighter. This one’s about transformation, legacy, and the quiet lessons that echo long after a trip ends. Vi...2025-05-1330 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee with Danny - and Special Guest Mel - Living With IntentionSend us a textThis week on Coffee with Danny, we meet Mel, a longtime friend of Amigos and someone who believes deeply in living with intention. From one surprising “yes” to a ripple effect that changed lives, Mel shares why generosity isn’t about having more, it’s about staying awake, ready, and open to whatever might be right in front of you. As he says, “If you’re intentional, it’ll find you.” This one’s about finding purpose, being present, and the quiet power of doing the right thing. Join us here for the video or wh...2025-05-0620 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee with Danny - and Special Guest Scott - Water for ChinandegaSend us a textFive years ago, a wild dream was born - clean water for every single community in Chinandega.Catch up with Danny and Scott as they reflect on how far we’ve come and what’s next for the biggest project we've ever taken on.This convo will inspire you. Don’t miss it.2025-04-3024 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee with Danny - and Special Guest Craig - A Former Amigos Board PresidentSend us a textJoin us for the latest episode, where Danny and Craig take you on an emotional ride of laughter, insight, and heartfelt stories about Amigos and Nicaragua. This in-depth conversation features former Amigos Board President, Craig Merrigan. Get inspired Amigos Fam.Link to this podcast on video: https://vimeo.com/1069642730?share=copy2025-03-2940 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee with Danny - and Special Guest Karen from Michigan - Recent Trip RecapSend us a textJoin Danny and Karen as they discuss her recent trip to Nicaragua, making connections, and choosing joy. If you or a loved one are headed to Nicaragua this year on a trip, you don't want to miss this!Video Podcast link for this episode: https://vimeo.com/1056410869/8954badf84?share=copy2025-03-2025 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyOn the Camino: Walking the Journey Together in 2025Send us a textListen in with Danny, Iris, Kristin, Philip, and Joey. All year, we’re embracing a powerful theme: On the Camino. In this episode, we talk all about what it means to be on a path of transformation, faith, and service juntos. Whether you’re preparing to volunteer on a trip this year, supporting from afar, or need some encouragement for your own journey, this conversation will inspire you to take your next step with purpose. Wherever you are in life, this episode is for you. Let’s walk together—On the Camino.2025-03-1430 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee with Danny - and Special Guest Manuel - We Can't Wait to See You This Year!Send us a textGrab a coffee and hang with Danny and Manuel for a few minutes as they chat about how Manuel first started with Amigos and how excited they are to host you in Nicaragua this year!2025-01-3125 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyThe Best Stories from 2024!Send us a textJoin Iris, Kristin, Danny, Scott, and Joey for a light hearted and inspiring year in review. These are the best stories of the year. Listen in!2024-12-2044 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyDevo - Live From the Rancho - with KristinSend us a textJoin us live from devo under the rancho at the Amigos Complex in Chinandega, Nicaragua. Kristin shares a short, practical devotional about how vision plays a crucial role in not only developmental work, but in all of our hearts as well. Help us meet our goal to bring water to every home in Chinandega!www.waterforchinandega.org2024-09-0820 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyConvos con Kristin - Scott and Danny!Send us a textKristin caught up with Scott first, then Danny, to get the scoop on the latest of their new jobs within the organization. Listen in to hear all the great stuff that's happening, and everything that's coming soon!2024-07-101h 06
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyPhilip and Madison - Welcome to the team!Send us a textIris, Joey, Danny, and Kristin catch up with Philip and Madison, two new Amigos employees who moved from Wilmington, NC to Chinandega recently. BONUS - if you're planning a trip to Nicaragua this year, you'll get to meet them in person! Get ready for some heart and some laughs. This episode has it all. 2024-05-1532 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee at Danny's Kitchen Table -with- Bill RothSend us a textJoin Danny and Bill, in a quick, fun convo about what makes Nicaragua so impressionable, inspiring, and fun. 2024-04-0233 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyThese are the best stories from the entire year!Send us a textListen in with Iris, Joey, Danny, Kristin, Morgan, and Nic to hear the best and most inspiring stories of your work in Nicaragua this year.2023-12-2944 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee at Danny's Kitchen Table -with- Jared AlexanderSend us a textJoin Danny as he dives deep into a laid-back, kitchen-table conversation with Jared Alexander. No formalities, just real stories from over a decade of trips to Nicaragua with Amigos. Jared has been leading trips from Cincinnati for over 15 years, and lived in Nicaragua with his family for several years. Don't miss this special episode. Take a listen and let these stories transport you back to Nicaragua!2023-09-1432 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyCoffee at Danny's Kitchen Table -with- Dan HussSend us a textJoin Danny as he dives deep into a laid-back, kitchen-table conversation with Dan Huss. No formalities, just real stories from over a decade of trips to Nicaragua with Amigos. Laugh with us as you hear hilarious moments from his numerous trips, the lasting impact serving in Nicaragua has had on the youth at his church, and the beautiful journey of his own family interwoven into these experiences. Don't miss this special episode. Take a listen and let these stories transport you back to Nicaragua.2023-08-221h 04
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyClean Water for 100,000 people - Are we crazy?Send us a textScott Cunningham, Director of Water for Chinandega, joins Iris, Joey, Danny, and Kristin to share the stories that inspired Amigos to take on their biggest endeavor in their 20+ year history. Get inspired, and get involved at: www.WaterForChinandega.orgWe're nearly halfway to raising $100,000 this summer towards this project. Share these stories and help us reach our goal!2023-08-0246 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyBaseball for the win! (pun-intended)Send us a textIris and Joey catch up with Danny and Luis, the director of the Amigos Baseball Academy. Nicaragua's national sport has become a bridge in Chinandega for young athletes to pursue sports, and also grow in leadership and spirituality. Listen in and get inspired. *6/30 - An all star team from the Baseball Academy is in Vero Beach, Florida dominating the RBI worldwide youth tournament. They play in the final, for the championship, tomorrow morning (Sat. 7/1). Cheer them on!2023-06-3030 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyHow 5 Modern Bathrooms turned into 40!Send us a textIris, Danny, Kristin, and Joey sit down with Amigos' team member, Morgan, and two pastors, Craig and Chad, from her church back in Nebraska, The Water's Edge. Share some stories and laughs about Morgan growing up in youth group, to now working in Nicaragua, and the incredible partnership that has been formed between The Water's Edge, and Amigos. 2023-05-0541 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyYou won't get bored with our board!Send us a textIris, Danny, Kristin, and Joey sit down with Rick and Gene, two board members for Amigos, while they were on a recent trip to Nicaragua. 2023-04-0722 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyWhat's Good? March 2023 UpdatesSend us a textJoin Iris and Joey as they share updates on all things Amigos. This is a quick fun episode with the best stories from the last couple of months. Video version: https://vimeo.com/808836139/30a94b779d2023-03-3119 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyStep Into the Unkown with Brandon and Anna WalkerSend us a textJoin Iris, Joey, and Danny as they reflect with Brandon and Anna on what it has been like living in Nicaragua for the last 2 years. Their story of stepping into the unknown and trusting God with the results will leave you inspired and encouraged. Take a listen and pass it along!2023-02-2838 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means Family13 Minutes of Highlights from the Annual Report!Send us a textIris and Joey share some of their favorite stories and highlights from the newly released 2022 Amigos Annual Report. 2023-01-3113 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyMerry Christmas with Sabrina Bland!Send us a textKristin, Danny, and Joey sit down with Sabrina to talk about all the good stuff that comes from the Christmas season down in Nicaragua. For the best Christmas gifts, check out our Alternative Gift Catalog, with over 20 gift items that will transform someone's life. give.amigosforchrist.org2022-12-0521 min
Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyRachel Brisky (Elledge), Jackson Hill, and Josh Stetson - Amigos Alumni Catch UpSend us a textDanny, Kristin, Iris, and Joey catch up with Rachel, Jackson, and Josh in this hilarious and heartfelt conversation. These three Amigos alumni lived and worked in Nicaragua, and helped shape what Amigos is today. In this episode, we talk about some of their favorite memories from working with Amigos, and what they're up to now. 2022-10-2144 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyAn insurance agent and a lawyer walk into a non-profit...Send us a textKristin, Iris, Andrew, and Joey sit down with Aaron Ackermann of Alfa Insurance, and Michael Coker, Gwinnett's Accident Lawyer, to talk about the early days of service in Nicaragua - back when they were in the youth group that helped start Amigos! Have some laughs and get inspired by hearing their stories of why they have continued to be involved all these years. 2022-09-3027 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyThe latest and greatest from the Amigos AcademySend us a textNidia and Nic, the principals at the Amigos Academy, join us for an inspiring look into what their day-to-day life looks like and how you can get involved with all the great stuff that's happening out at the school. 2022-08-2535 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyAmigos' core values - An inside look with John and KristinSend us a textIris, Joey, Kristin, and John sit down to talk about some of Amigos' values and phrases that have been developed over the years. 2022-07-2630 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyYou can take a solo trip with Amigos?Send us a textDanny, Kristin, Iris, and Joey catch up with Row David, from San Jose, California, to hear about his most recent trip to Nicaragua, a solo trip. Row is the Pastoral Associate for Youth and Social Ministries at Holy Spirit Church in San Jose. He's been coming to Nicaragua with his church since 2011, and they'll be returning this summer in July. Get inspired hearing Row's perspective and heart behind all his years of service. 2022-05-1930 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyIris Afonso George is back on the Amigos Team!Send us a textDanny, Kristin and Joey catch up and laugh about a recent adventure in Nicaragua involving small fishing boats and 200 people. Iris Afonso George is back on the Amigos Team! Get inspired by hearing her perspective on her recent trip back to Nicaragua!2022-04-1538 min
Fr. Brendan McGuire - Podcasts that Break open the Word of GodHomily for the Second Sunday of Advent - Focus on the Important ThingsGod is the destination. Jesus is the way. As long as we keep on asking what would Jesus have us do, and keep choosing Jesus then that will keep us on the right road. That is the main highway. Jesus is the highway. As long as we choose Jesus, we keep on choosing the right road. That is what this whole Advent time is all about. Here is the my homily from this past weekend. Please feel free to share it with others. (Read more…)My bother Paul McGuire’s funeral will be held on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 3...2021-12-0710 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyWe're going on a house visit!Send us a textJoin Danny and Walmaro as they visit Doña Alejandra in her home for a hand washing teaching. 2021-08-1638 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means Family1 Manzana, 1 Year Later with JohnSend us a textDanny, Kristin and Joey sit down with John Bland, Amigos CEO, and get updates on a huge project. 2021-05-2538 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyWhat's it like to join the Amigos team?Send us a textDanny, Kristin and Joey sit down with 4 new hires who have traveled from the states to live and work with Amigos in Nicaragua. 2021-04-1653 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyThank you God for another day of lifeSend us a textDanny, Kristin, and Joey explore our new theme for the year, reflect on our 2020 annual report, and share stories from their recent trip to Nicaragua.2021-02-2432 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyHow many interns does it take to change the world?Send us a textDanny, Kristin and Joey interview Manuel, from Amigos' Partnerships team, who moved his whole family 3 hours across Nicaragua to come work at Amigos and start a life-transforming internship program. Get ready to be inspired. 2020-11-1337 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyPartnerships Make the World Go RoundSend us a textDanny, Kristin and Joey catch up with Jen Aukerman, a Cincinnati native who helps facilitate surgical mission trips every year.2020-10-1339 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyThe Amigos Academy at La ChuscadaSend us a textDanny, Kristin and Joey sit down with Nic to hear his vision and all the latest and greatest from The Amigos Academy at La Chuscada. 2020-09-1838 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilySome Bright Spots have started a movementSend us a textKristin and Joey catch up with Danny down in Nicaragua as he shares some funny and inspiring stories from the last few weeks. Kristin explains what The Bright Spots Movement is. 2020-08-1843 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyFacebook LIVE - Moments and memories that marked usSend us a textGet inspired by hearing the story of Don Baudelio and how he brought his whole community together to have clean running water! Also, Danny and Joey reminisce on their favorite and unforgettable memories through the years. 2020-04-1529 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyHow Many People Can You Fit into a Bathroom?Send us a textJoey, Danny, Kristin and John reminisce about the first Modern Bathroom that was built over 8 years ago and how it transformed so much of Amigos' work in rural Nicaragua. 2019-06-2024 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyA Man Named ChicoSend us a textFrancisco joins us to share his inspiring story from receiving a flush toilet at the age of 8 to designing them for thousands of families in rural Nicaragua. Kristin and Joey reflect on their recent trip to Nicaragua, and Danny visits Amigos' home office in Georgia for some stories and laughs. 2019-04-1837 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyLife Transformation in a DitchSend us a textOn this episode we break down what “life transformation” really means and explore how we’ve experienced it by digging ditches in rural Nicaragua. Director John Bland joins us for a candid interview about hosting local Nicaraguan mission trips over the last year. www.amigosforchrist.org2019-03-0438 minAmigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means FamilyTrailerSend us a textIntroducing the Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means Family. 2019-03-0100 min