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The Broken BanquetS3, E9: Meet Ray HeinenWhat happens when the Gospel meets the airwaves across the Middle East and North Africa? You get SAT-7! And you get people like Ray Heinen making it happen.Originally from Egypt, Ray has spent decades living and serving across the Arab world before landing in the U.S. with his wife, Sue. Today, as Senior Director of Ministry Partnerships at SAT-7, he’s helping the Church beam hope, truth, and the love of Christ into millions of homes in places many of us will never go.In this episode, Ray shares his personal journey, the he...
2025-08-1850 min
The Broken BanquetS3, E8: Meet Juan Bravo!We’ve been waiting for this one! Ashley’s favorite Colombian, Juan Bravo of Conectar Global, joins The Broken Banquet for a conversation that’s as rich and bold as a fresh cup of Colombian coffee.Juan is passionate about connecting people across cultures for the sake of the Gospel —and he’s got the stories to prove it. From digital evangelism in Latin America to finding creative ways to make disciples in a hyper-connected world, Juan reminds us that mission is not about crossing oceans. It’s about crossing the street, the screen, and sometimes… our own comfort zo...
2025-08-1145 min
The Broken BanquetS3, E7: Meet Tianna Johnston!We recorded this conversation nearly a year ago, back in the fall of 2024, just as Ashley was settling into life at The Woodlands Methodist Church. And guess what? Tianna Johnston of Every Village was our very first guest of the season!Now, finally, you get to hear all the giggles, all the stories, and (more importantly) you get to know this precious soul. Tianna is kind, witty, a phenomenal storyteller, and the kind of person who just makes life better.We know you’re going to love her as much as we do!Ge...
2025-08-0446 min
The Broken BanquetS3, E6: Meet Dr. Peter PereiraThis week on The Broken Banquet, we're thrilled to welcome Peter Pereira. He and his wife, Esther, are the passionate founders of Global Hope Partners, an extraordinary ministry sharing the love of God with the 1.79 billion unreached people of South Asia.Through their leadership, Global Hope Partners is transforming lives and communities by meeting both physical and spiritual needs across three powerful focus areas:Humanitarian Aid – Think medical camps, fresh soy milk, warm blankets, clean water wells, and life-sustaining feeding programs.Community Development – From vocational training to women’s empowerment seminars, leadership coaching to Bib...
2025-07-2847 min
The Broken BanquetS3, E5: Meet Dr. Refat Fereg!Refat is AAAAMAZING. Originally from Egypt, Refat is now the Pastor of Arabic Baptist Church in Houston, TX. He and Ashley are traveling to the Middle East soon, and we can’t wait for even more stories!Find out more of Arabic Baptist Church of Houston: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BrowJkNg9/?mibextid=wwXIfrMusic by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: menomissions.orgContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2025-07-2151 min
The Broken BanquetS3, E4: Meet. Dr. Darrell WhitemanDarrell Whiteman: Crossing Cultures with the Gospel📚 It’s the best missions book EVER. And today, you meet the man behind it.Dr. Darrell Whiteman is not just a missiologist. He’s a master storyteller, a cultural bridge-builder, and quite possibly the wisest voice in cross-cultural ministry today. With humor, humility, and hard-earned wisdom, Darrell invites us into a world where anthropology and the Gospel collide—and where listening often speaks louder than preaching.Darrell has spent his life helping people bring the Gospel into the deepest part of a culture’s worldview—without losin...
2025-07-1454 min
The Broken BanquetS3, E3: Meet Steve Tybor!Get ready! Today’s guest might just be the most excitable, passionate, and joy-filled human being we’ve ever had on The Broken Banquet!Meet Steve Tybor, the founder and CEO of Eight Days of Hope, a ministry that mobilizes thousands of volunteers to rebuild homes, restore hope, and respond when disaster strikes. What started as “just one trip” to help after Hurricane Katrina has exploded into a national movement of compassion, construction, and Christ-centered service.Steve left the business world behind in 2017 to follow God’s call full-time—and never looked back. With the boundless en...
2025-07-0734 min
The Broken BanquetS3, E2: Meet Carole Ward! What happens when one woman says yes to the most dangerous prayer imaginable—“Send me where no one wants to go”?In this episode, we sit down with Carole Ward, a missionary and global leader who has followed God into the heart of war-torn nations, daring to believe that faith can transform even the darkest places. Her story begins in 2002 with a simple, radical prayer and unfolds into a powerful testimony of how God’s love rescues, restores, and redeems.Told she would return in a body bag if she went to Northern Uganda, Carole obeyed a...
2025-06-3042 min
The Broken BanquetS3, E1: A Bigger TableAshley is settling into life at The Woodlands Methodist Church in The Woodlands, TX, and Wil is deep in ministry in Costa Rica. And we're so excited to be back! This season, Ashley introduces Wil — and you — to TWMC’s missions family. New places, new friends, same heart. Pull up a chair. The banquet is just beginning.Ashley's Sermon: https://youtu.be/YWBOVvC_-Ug?si=7m0ZVzBmNBkQ3UcQMyers Park with Costa Rica Team: https://youtu.be/pskysG7CmU0?si=BdahKp6BPh1qwUv2Myers Park Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/wa...
2025-06-2333 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E28: Wil & Ashley Reflect on the Broken Banquet Season TwoSeason Two is coming to a close. Wil and Ashley take some time to reflect on all of the great interviews from the season and give listeners an update on what's next!Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: menomissions.orgBB Website: https://www.brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2024-06-0336 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E27: Meet Vicki Sullivan!Have you ever met Vicki Sullivan? Perhaps at the Accounts Payable desk in the Business Office of First Methodist Church Shreveport, where she's been a friendly presence for over 11 years. Maybe you've shared a pew with her at FaithLink or Traditional services, or perhaps you've walked alongside her on a spiritual journey during a Seekers Class or Walk to Emmaus.Some of you may even have embarked on international adventures together, traveling to Haiti, Russia, Costa Rica, or Italy. No matter the setting, you'd remember her infectious enthusiasm for missions and her unwavering love for Jesus.
2024-05-2044 min
The Broken BanquetREPLAY: Meet Dr. Ashley Goad!Your co-hosts, Wil & Ashley, are taking a break this week. And since we replayed Wil's episode earlier this season, we thought we'd re-introduce you to Ashley this week! Lots of changes are coming for Ashley, and we look forward to filling you in on those soon! Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: menomissions.orgBB Website: https://www.brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2024-05-1356 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E25: Meet Dr. Larry DempseyFriends, do we have a show for you! Meet Dr. Larry Dempsey, the leader of Wil Bailey's first trip to Costa Rica! Larry is a long-time member of 1st Methodist Church of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and over the course of 40+ trips to Costa Rica, he has a unique perspective on what mission relationships look like and how his feelings about missions have evolved over his many years of travel. We're so thankful for Larry joining us, and for his faithful commitment not only to Costa Rica Mission Projects, but to Brian Dubberly of El Salvador, as well!
2024-05-0652 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E25: Meet Dr. Larry Dempsey!!Friends, do we have a show for you! Meet Dr. Larry Dempsey, the leader of Wil Bailey's first trip to Costa Rica! Larry is a long-time member of 1st Methodist Church of Rocky Mount, North Carolina, and over the course of 40+ trips to Costa Rica, he has a unique perspective on what mission relationships look like and how his feelings about missions have evolved over his many years of travel. We're so thankful for Larry joining us, and for his faithful commitment not only to Costa Rica Mission Projects, but to Brian Dubberly of El Salvador, as well!
2024-05-0552 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E24: Meet Kay Ferguson!Kay Ferguson loves Jesus, loves missions, loves her husband (Joe), her son (Joseph), her dog (Tracker), and her cat! Kay has been at the helm of the First Methodist Church of Shreveport's Global Mission family for over 10 years. We talk with her today about what led her to go on her first mission trip, what she thought of missions then, and how her perspective has evolved over time. It's a beautiful, emotional episode as Ashley & Kay reflect on ten years of learning together! Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite...
2024-04-2954 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E23: Meet Jeremy Boone!You've met his wife, Tamara! She blew the competition away with her episode! It has nearly double the listens of any other episodes we've produced! Now, it's time to hear from hubby, Jeremy. He's a rabid UNC fan and loves Jesus just as passionately. In 2009, Jeremy and Tamara Boone left the United States for Jinja, Uganda, and soon began serving in a refugee camp-turned-slum called Masese III. The people who live there fled the high deserts to escape war, child abduction, and famine. Decades later, the community still struggles to survive each day and is aid dependent...
2024-04-2258 min
The Broken BanquetREPLAY: Meet Wil BaileyWe'll be back next Monday with new episodes! Until then, by popular demand, we're replaying one of our episodes from Season One. Listeners, meet Co-Host Wil Bailey! He's a husband to Yolanda, a father to Isabella, and a friend to many, near and far. To learn more about Wil & Yolanda, watch: https://youtu.be/o73CY-x06Y4To learn more about Costa Rica Mission Projects, visit: http://costaricamissionprojects.comRead The World in a Wafer by William Cavanaugh. Wil Bailey is a Missionary serving in Costa Rica. He received his Master...
2024-04-1558 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E21: Meet Kenneth Rwego! Kenneth Rwego was born in Southwestern Uganda near the border of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. As a child he enjoyed crossing the border into Congo to visit his friends. It was during those visits that Kenneth saw firsthand the disturbing images of human suffering and broken families. In 1997, Kenneth accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. It was then that he began to feel a strong conviction to share the message of Faith, Hope and Love with the people of Congo. Kenneth's first trip to Congo as a believer was in 1998 during his first year of...
2024-04-0857 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E20: Meet Dr. Deve Persad!You've already met so many members of George Fox Evangelical Seminary's Leadership & Global Perspective Cohort #4 -- Stefania Tarasut, Dr. Julie Dodge, Dr. John Woodward, and Dr. Mitch Arbelaez. Now it's time to meet Dr. Deve Persad!Deve has been serving in the Lead Pastor role at Sarnia Evangelical Missionary Church since 2006. He’s a simple guy (vanilla ice cream and regular chips) just trying to bring the mission, mercy and message of Jesus to the world. Deve and his wife, Amanda, have two adult children, Jarrett (married to Katlyn) and Aynsley. Together they share a love for fo...
2024-04-0142 min
Re-Imagining Short-Term MissionsNew Approaches to Short-Term Missions: Nathan Nelson on the Broken Banquet PodcastIn this episode we’ll be featuring a podcast interview of Nathan Nelson, one of the authors featured in that book. Recently Ashley Goad and Wil Bailey asked Nathan to be on their podcast, called the Broken Banquet, to talk about Nathan’s work in missions, missions pastoring, and about his writing. You’ll find a link to the original interview in the shownotes for this episode, but for our purposes here is an abridged version of that conversation.Broken Banquet PodcastBethany Community ChurchBethany MissionsKeywords: Reverse missions, global missions, Rwanda, World...
2024-03-2756 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E19: Meet Nathan Nelson!Listeners! This is episode speaks to our souls! Meet Nathan Nelson!Nathan is the Pastor of Mission & Outreach at Bethany Community Church in Seattle, WA. He has more than a decade of experience working in short-term mission on the side of the sending church and receiving organization. He has worked throughout Latin America, Rwanda, and Seattle in church-based community development and is passionate about unifying local churches to be agents of holistic transformation in their communities. He holds a MA of Divinity with an emphasis in International Development & Urban Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary and BA in Glob...
2024-03-2559 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E18: Meet Lissy Pixley & Her Dad, Dr. John WoodwardYou've met Dr. John Woodward, a gazillion times. Wil & Ashley have interviewed him, he has interviewed Wil & Ashley, and he's serving on the Meno Missions Board of Directors.But have you met Lissy Pixley?! No, she's not a unicorn, but she is a super hero! Lissy serves in Campus Christian Fellowship at Iowa State University, a role you may have heard about in a previous episode when we interviewed Lissy's dad, Dr. John Woodward. That's right, Lissy is following in the footsteps of her father, and we adore this father-daughter duo. You will, too!
2024-03-1850 min
The Broken BanquetE2, S17: Meet Charlotte & Ty Van Ingen-Kal AND Katie Branham!It's our last episode from our South Pacific Pilgrimage in 2023! We're TRIPLE the fun today, as we interview not one, not two, but THREE young people in New Zealand and Australia.Ashley first met Charlotte in Newcastle, Australia. She was attending Northlakes Christian Church with Katie Branham. They were instantly three peas in a pod! Now Charlotte has married Ty, and they're living in Auckland, New Zealand, attending Laidlaw College, and serving at Church NorthWest! Katie studied at Boise Bible College in Idaho and University of Newcastle. She resides in Newcastle where she enjoys drawing and illustrating...
2024-03-111h 09
The Broken BanquetS2, E16: Meet Marilynn & Allen Todd!It's another episode from the Broken Banquet South Pacific World Tour 2023! This time we sit in a small cabin in Newcastle, Australia and talk to Marilynn & Allen Todd. We talk all things missions and Krispy Kreme Doughnuts! This may be the episode that features ABIDING more than any other. Allen & Marilynn have 30+ years of marriage and ministry experience that they are bringing to Australia. Allen teaches scripture classes weekly in the public school and supports church plants in both Newcastle and Sydney by preaching and teaching and volunteering. Marilynn is gifted at building relationships in the community. She v...
2024-03-0451 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E15: Meet Willie Berman!A missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church, Guillermo (Willie) Berman Ramirez is serving in his home country of Mexico as the Mexican Methodist Border Mission Coordinator based in Reynosa. Serving in a similar ministry since 2001, Willie has worked with VIM teams from annual conferences in Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Ohio, Tennessee and Iowa.Willie’s call to mission was inspired by the work of his parents (lay persons) as they received and worked with mission teams in the poor areas of Reynosa, Mexico. He began sensing God’s call to miss...
2024-02-2658 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E14: Meet Ben NelsonBefore we get to Ben... In the introduction, we spoke about our friend from Quito, Ecuador, Matt Keifer! (Be sure to listen to his episode from Season One!) Matt and his Futbol Club, Casa Deportivo Cumbre Alta, are raising funds for their future expansion. To donate, CLICK HERE.Now... Meet Ben Nelson! You're going to love this story of how WIL met Ben! Yes, this second season is full of people Wil has met throughout his life and ministry!Ben Nelson has been advancing the Kingdom through ministry since his teen years and...
2024-02-191h 04
The Broken BanquetS2, E13: Meet Randy & Miki BrooksWil & Ashley are on location in New Zealand, and this time we're talking to Miki & Randy Brooks!Miki & Randy have helped to plant new churches and restore existing churches all across New Zealand. Randy is the South Pacific Regional Director for New International. He works to organize church plants, mentor, coach and recruit new church planters for both New Zealand and Australia. Along with their involvement in church planting, the Brooks' are involved in day to day ministry in local churches in New Zealand.God has blessed them with 26 years of marriage. Together they have thr...
2024-02-1251 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E12: Meet Sheree Reece!Oh, did we have fun on this one! And by "we", we mean "Ashley & Sheree." We turn the tables on Wil, and there is heckling, laughter, and so much fun!Meet Sheree Reece! She's the Global Missions Director at Resurrection: A United Methodist Church, specifically overseeing Africa, Asia, and Haiti. Sheree is passionate about encouraging others to be their best selves - whether that is here in the US, or around the world. She is married with 3 adult children, as well as mom to an incredibly sweet dog and very disagreeable cat. She has worked...
2024-02-0547 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E11: Meet Matt MiofskyMeet Matt Miofsky! Our biggest question... Is there anything Matt cannot do?! Matt Miofsky is the Lead Pastor of The Gathering in St. Louis, Missouri. Since Matt founded The Gathering in 2006, it has grown into a thriving multi-site congregation with four locations scattered throughout St. Louis. With over 1500 in worship a weekend, The Gathering was recently named the 3rd fastest growing large United Methodist Churches.Matt is passionate about church planting, connecting with new generations, and multi-site ministry. He frequently speaks and teaches on these subjects. Matt writes feverishly! We especially love his...
2024-01-2949 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E10: Meet Joyce McCartyFinally! Wil introduces Ashley to one of HIS favorite people -- Joyce McCarty.Joyce is a lover of people, follower of Jesus, consumer of coffee, an ENFP on the MBTI, and an Enneagram 8w7. She is studying at Saint Paul School of Theology and the former Program Director - Latin America at The Church of the Resurrection.Please note: Ashley referred to Oksana Baiul as Russian, when, in fact, she is Ukrainian. Please forgive this misinformation. We apologize for not catching it sooner.Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill...
2024-01-2247 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E9: Meet Rebecca RedfieldRebecca Redfield is quite possibly the kindest person we’ve interviewed on the Broken Banquet podcast! She’s a child of God, a daughter, a wife, a neighbor, and most importantly, a dog mom! Plus, she is the Senior Listening, Monitoring, and Evaluation Manager for Hope International.We came to know Rebecca through our friend, Dr. Hunter Farrell, as he quoted her in one of his articles. Of course, we had to read her article right away, and you should, too:To Expand the Table: Listen More. Talk Less.To learn more about Rebe...
2024-01-1553 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E8: Meet Dr. Sherwood LingenfelterChallenge Accepted! When Wil asked Ashley to book an interview with his favorite author, it at first seemed like an impossible task. But, within a few hours, Dr. Sherwood Lingenfelter responded! Sherwood G. Lingenfelter retired as provost of Fuller Seminary on June 30, 2011, but continues to serve on Fuller’s faculty as senior professor of anthropology. He joined Fuller in 1999 as professor and dean of the School of Intercultural Studies (then the School of World Mission) and served as acting provost in 2001 before being appointed provost in 2002.Before his appointment at Fuller, he served as professor of...
2024-01-0859 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E7: Meet Reuben Munn!We're on location in Auckland, New Zealand, and we are stoked to introduce you to one of our favorite preachers!Reuben Munn is Senior Pastor of Shore Community Church and an Adjunct Lecturer in Practical Theology at Laidlaw College.He holds a degree in Communication Studies from AUT and a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology from Laidlaw College. He also holds a Master of Arts in Theology and a Master of Arts in New Testament Studies from Cincinnati Christian University.Reuben is particularly passionate about the ministry of preaching and the formation of emerging...
2024-01-0151 min
The Broken BanquetThe Broken Banquet Christmas EpisodeMerry Christmas, Broken Banquet listeners! It's become a tradition to take a break from interviews and simply talk about Christmas! YOU continue to be the biggest gift to Wil and Ashley in 2023. We are thankful for those who have joined us as we explore missions and talk about the relationships near and dear to our hearts. Thank you for listening to us, thank you for listening with us. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to introduce you to people we love, who are serving God all over the world by living into their callings. We hope this is...
2023-12-2536 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E5: Meet (Again) Nate Hutchison & Hamish TaylorWe are ON LOCATION in Auckland, New Zealand with two men we love enormously!You first met Nate Hutchison in Season 1, Episode 2.You met Hamish Taylor in Season 1, Episode 8.Nate Hutchison is originally from Kentucky, and now he is a dual citizen of New Zealand and the USA! He and his wife, Whitney, along with their three kiddos, planted their first church in ChristChurch, and are now serving with Church Northwest in Auckland. Nate LOVES basketball. Loves it. Plays it. Watches it. And for some reason pulls for the Kentucky Wildcats....
2023-12-1858 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E4: Meet Dr. Brian Fikkert!Friends, we have out-kicked our coverage once again! Dr. Brian Fikkert of When Helping Hurts fame joins us today on the Broken Banquet Podcast, and we are digging into his newest book, Becoming Whole: Why the Opposite of Poverty Isn't the American Dream.Dr. Brian Fikkert, founder and president of The Chalmers Center, is also Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. He is coauthor of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself, as we...
2023-12-111h 05
The Broken BanquetS2, E3: Meet Stephanie Robinson!Stephanie Robinson is the Outreach Coordinator for Faith to Action Initiative.She has worked in holistic community development and family preservation for 11 years. Her experience has created several initiatives that offer holistic services to community members in both Haiti and the Dominican Republic. She is the co-founder of a grassroots organization called Konbit Haiti, which provides localized support to family preservation through supplemental programs. In addition to these programs, Stephanie has also established a social enterprise called Konbit Collective, which helps single parents care for their children though various artisan goods sold through this venture. Stephanie holds...
2023-12-0444 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E2: Meet Meno Missions! Wil & Ashley have taken their friendship to a whole new level with the creation of Meno Missions! In this episode, we introduce you to the board of directors for Meno Missions and give you a preview of what Meno Missions is all about. Count how many times we say "abide" and you may get a prize!Visit our website to find out more about Meno...Website: menomissions.orgBB Website: https://www.brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.comMusic by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill...
2023-11-2748 min
The Broken BanquetS2, E1: Welcome Back to the Broken Banquet!The Broken Banquet is back for Season Two! Join Wil Bailey & Dr. Ashley Goad for more conversations about the church in mission, what healthy mission relationships can look like, and how abiding with God and neighbor can transform the Church and the world. We can't wait to introduce you to this season two line-up! Authors, theologians, pastors, missionaries, and more!Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: menomissions.orgBB Website: https://www.brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2023-11-2030 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E31: Season One Season FinaleListeners, we've come to the end of Season One, but we have GREAT NEWS! Season Two will begin this Fall 2023! We'll have all new episodes, new interviews, visits from old friends, and exciting twists and turns. Thank you to our faithful listeners. You've been so encouraging and kind as we have journeyed through this podcasting world. We appreciate you, and we love you! Talk to you soon!Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2023-06-0545 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E30: Meet Tamara Boone! In the penultimate episode of the Broken Banquet season one, we have none other than THE Tamara Boone...graduate of Appalachian State University, fellow Student Government Association Cabinet Member and Kazoo Band Marcher... Yes, Tamara & Ashley have known each other for 26 years! Be ready for LOTS of laughter!In 2009, Tamara & Jeremy Boone left the United States for Jinja, Uganda, and soon began serving in a refugee camp-turned-slum called Masese III. The people who live there fled the high deserts to escape war, child abduction, and famine. Decades later, the community still struggles to survive each day and...
2023-05-2955 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E29: Meet Michael Hanson!Michael loves wrestling with ideas, and thinking about ways to live for God. His passion is for us to be all that God created us be and to transform the world with the Gospel. Michael’s background includes pastoral ministry, theological education and cross-cultural mission. Now he oversees the GC3 team. He also works closely with Bright Hope World.Michael is married to Carolyn, and they have four adult children. Carolyn and Michael attend Orewa Community Church in Auckland.Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.com...
2023-05-2253 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E28: Meet Dr. Mitch Arbelaez!!A graduate of George Fox Evangelical Seminary with a Doctor of Ministry in Leadership & Global Perspective... Yes, that's right! It's another esteemed member of LGP Cohort #4! You've met Dr. John Woodward, Dr. Julie Dodge, Almost-Dr. Stefania Tarasut... and NOW! Meet Dr. Mitch Arbelaez! Mitch has been in ministry since 1989 serving as youth pastor, missions pastor, senior pastor, and now missionary. He's has been a full-time missionary with Go To Nations since 2007 and has spent years traveling and ministering in 29 nations sharing the Great Commission call that is for all.To earn his DMIN, Mitch researched and wrote...
2023-05-1547 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E27: Meet Michelle Osborn!!We left in all of the outtakes and bloopers today! Hear all the “behind the scenes” chatter!Meet Michelle Osborn!“My sweet husband Andy and precious daughters Madeline and Mary make up my family. I have been privileged to serve as Shreveport's First United Methodist Church Local Missions Director since 2015. My background as an English teacher, stay-at-home mom, and community volunteer prepared me for this calling to work in developing relationships with our non-profit community and church membership as we jointly love our neighbors. We partner with local organizations that help transform the lives of those...
2023-05-0858 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E26: Meet Olga Fateeva!!Meet Olga Fateeva!! Olga lives in Yekaterinburg, Russia with her husband, Igor, and their two kids, and a dog, and a really large cat! Olga and Ashley have had abundant adventures, including impromptu skydiving and Turkish baths! We can’t wait for you to hear her story!See Olga's Video HERE!Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2023-05-0138 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E25: Meet Matt Keifer!Meet Matt Keifer! Of all of the guests on The Broken Banquet, Matt is the newest to the mission field. Hear his call story, the roller coaster journey from Shreveport to Quito, and how he and his family are settling in to their new lives. And bonus! Ashley & Wil give thoughts before AND after the episode! Join us for this wild ride of a Broken Banquet episode!Matt's Sending Organization: Inca LinkSoccer Club: Casa Deportiva Cumbre AltaMusic by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill Ellis
2023-04-2455 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E24: Meet Dr. Duane Elmer!Ashley & Wil couldn't be more excited about today's guest! Duane H. Elmer (PhD, Michigan State) has taught in over seventy-five countries and has provided cross-cultural training to Fortune 500 companies, relief and development agencies, mission organizations, churches, and educational institutions. He previously served as director of the PhD program in educational studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, Illinois. He has also conducted peace and reconciliation efforts in several countries. His books include Cross-Cultural Conflict, Cross-Cultural Connections, and Cross-Cultural Servanthood. The Elmers live in Winfield, Illinois.Order Dr. Elmer's Books: https://a.co/d/77YfwoK...
2023-04-1752 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E23: Meet Dr. Julie Dodge!She's a teacher. She's an innovator. She's creative and passionate. She's been a college dean, a social worker, a grant writer, and more. She graduated from George Fox Evangelical Seminary's Doctor of Ministry Program with Dr. John Woodward, Dr. Ashley Goad, and almost-Dr. Stefania Tarasut!Most importantly, Dr. Julie Dodge is an expert in cultural empathy, and this turned into our very first Broken Banquet Teaching Episode! Stay tuned for more!Download Julie's Curriculum, But I Wouldn't Do That.Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.com
2023-04-0357 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E22: Meet Katie Davis Majors!She's a wife. She's a mom to 15. She loves Jesus. While she's currently residing in the USA, her heart remains in Uganda. She's authored two New York Times Best Sellers - Kisses from Katie and Daring to Hope. Her third book, Safe All Along, publishes Tuesday, March 28, 2023! That's TOMORROW! She's the founder of Amazima Ministries.Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2023-03-2753 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E21: Meet Patrick Friday!Meet Rev. Patrick Friday! Patrick has served churches across Alabama and around the world. He provides teaching, leadership, and guidance for the church as a whole. Patrick is passionate about sharing the Gospel and bringing others to Christ. He is a graduate of Birmingham-Southern College and Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta. Currently, Patrick is serving as Lead Pastor at The Church at Cahaba Bend in Birmingham, AL.Patrick and his wife Hannah, a professor of church history, are crazy about their twin boys, Clint and Sam. He loves to play drums and explore...
2023-03-201h 10
The Broken BanquetS1, E20: Broken Banquet Reflections on the Holy Land!Episode 20 of the Broken Banquet! We're celebrating this milestone by reflecting on Palestine, Israel, Greece, and Jordan! Wil & Ashley have returned from the Holy Land, and they can't stop talking about their trip!Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2023-03-1336 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E19: Meet Chris C.! Let us introduce you to Chris C.!We love the country that God called us to in Eastern Europe. For years we tried different approaches to build relationships with spiritually hungry people. We met a lot of people through our efforts—that wasn’t the problem. They just weren’t interested in Jesus or spiritual conversations. We were doing “good” things, but it never led to the discipleship relationships we were looking for.That’s when we decided to try media.We learned about a strategy from a team in another country using media to cat...
2023-03-0650 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E18: Meet Ellyn Dubberly!You've met one Dubberly! Now it's time to meet Brian's other half! Ellyn Benson Dubberly is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church serving as a leadership development coordinator in Central America. She was commissioned in June 2013.Ellyn is a native of North Carolina, where she is a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rocky Mount in the North Carolina Annual Conference. She received a Bachelor of Social Work from APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY in Boone, North Carolina, and a master’s degree in Christian Education from Pfeiffer University, Ch...
2023-02-2754 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E17: Meet David McCormick! David McCormick is a missionary with the General Board of Global Ministries of The United Methodist Church. He is serving alongside his wife Elizabeth as Mission Advocate for the South Central Jurisdiction. David was commissioned in May 2016 and previously served as Hospital Director of Chicuque Rural Hospital in Mozambique. He and his family currently reside in North Little Rock, Arkansas.Taking up a call to serve the least, the last, and the lost, David strives to live into John Wesley’s words to “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the...
2023-02-2055 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E16: The Broken Banquet Goes to the Holy LandWil & Ashley are off to the Holy Land today! Hear their reflections on previous trips, and what they're looking forward to most!Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2023-02-1342 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E15: Meet Jessica Weaver!Jessica Weaver is the Europe Regional Director for TeachBeyond. Or... does she work for the CIA?! She lives in Prague, Czech Republic. She oversees all of the work done in Europe with TeachBeyond, which has over 40 projects in 18 countries. She works closely with leaders in these projects, ensuring the mission, vision, and values of TeachBeyond is being represented well. Jessica is passionate about empowering potential in leaders and members, encouraging them to be all that God intends. You can find out more about TeachBeyond at www.teachbeyond.org.Jessica grew up in Texarkana, TX. When she isn’t...
2023-02-0653 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E14: Meet...Ashley Goad?! Some call me Dr. Ashley Goad, but most simply know me as Ashley. Raised in High Point, North Carolina, I grew up attending Springfield Friends Meeting, the Quaker church my great-great-great-great grandparents planted in 1773. If you spend more than 5 minutes with me, I’ll likely work three things into the conversation: Jesus, Mission, and Quakers!I graduated from Appalachian State University in 2001 with a BS in Political Science, and then went on to Liberty Theological Seminary to earn a Masters of Divinity. In 2016, with a dissertation entitled, “Mind the Gap: Navigating the Pitfalls of Cross-Cultural Partnership,” I comple...
2023-01-3056 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E13: Meet Rob & Lynne Branham!Rob, an American, and Lynne, an Australian, have been in ministry for over 30 years. They returned to Australia in 2007 to plant a new Church in Cameron Park, a residential area of Newcastle, Australia, located 2 hours north of Sydney. Rob and Lynne now are the directors of Australian Christian Mission, which partners with South Pacific Christian Fellowship. Rob serves as a chaplain at elementary schools, teaches Scripture classes, and leads worship on Sunday at North Lakes. Lynne is a nurse. They also have three kids, and five grandkids, plus a precious golden lab, Charlie.To learn more about...
2023-01-2349 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E12: Meet...Wil Bailey?!Wil Bailey is a Missionary serving in Costa Rica. He received his Master of Divinity degree from Duke University Divinity School in May of 2003 and has been commissioned as a United Methodist Volunteers in Mission Individual Volunteer. His wife, Yolanda, is an active, life-long member of the Evangelical Methodist Church of Costa Rica.Wil went to Costa Rica for the first time when he was 15 years old with a United Methodist Volunteers in Missions youth work team. He went back every chance he got, and by the time he moved to Costa Rica in 2003, he had been 14...
2023-01-1658 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E11: Meet Dr. Hunter Farrell!Hunter Farrell is the co-author of Freeing Congregational Mission: A Practical Vision for Companionship, Cultural Humility, and Co-Development.Hunter is also the Director of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary’s World Mission Initiative. He worked for thirty-four years as a missionary (in DR Congo and Peru), mission leader (Director of World Mission for the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A.), and teacher of mission and intercultural studies (Pittsburgh Theological Seminary). He developed fluency in three languages (Spanish, French and Tshiluba) and earned his Master of Divinity in Cross-Cultural Studies at Fuller Theological Seminary, the Diplôme d’études approfondies in religi...
2023-01-091h 00
The Broken BanquetS1, E10: Meet Stefania Tarasut-Alexandrescu!Stefania, and her husband, Dragos, serve Christ in Bucharest, Romania. You're going to love her honesty, her authenticity, and why she thinks "missionaries are the worst!" You'll also learn how God called her to serve her homeland of Romania, and why she preaches, "Christ didn't die for me to be comfortable."To learn more about Stefania, view her videos, that she absolutely loves filming:https://vimeo.com/showcase/4050310/video/235960100https://vimeo.com/showcase/4050310/video/185280043Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.com
2023-01-021h 04
The Broken BanquetS1, E9: The Broken Banquet Christmas EpisodeMerry Christmas, Broken Banquet listeners. YOU have been the biggest gift to Wil and Ashley in 2022. We are thankful for those who have joined us as we explore missions and talk about the relationships near and dear to our hearts. Thank you for listening to us, thank you for listening with us. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to introduce you to people we love, who are serving God all over the world by living into their callings. We hope this is just the beginning, as we are looking forward to an incredible 2023!Music by: Irene...
2022-12-2635 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E8: Meet Hamish Taylor! Hamish Taylor, and his wife, Molly, are church planters in New Zealand. Hamish is a Kiwi! And you've met his & Molly's church planting partners, The Hutchisons, in episodes 2 & 6! We chat all things rugby, abiding, embracing and assimilating, and more. Rumor has it, Hamish will be joining us again soon with his Maori friends to teach us more about whakawhanaunatanga!To learn more about Hamish, Molly, and their work, visit their websites:https://www.facebook.com/HamishandMollyTaylorhttps://churchnorthwest.nzMusic by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill Ellis
2022-12-191h 00
The Broken BanquetS1, E7: Meet Andrew Lee! Jackie Chan, spicy soup...and the challenges of being a “young church”!Rev. Andrew Soon Lee is a missionary serving in Cambodia with the United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) He was commissioned in the spring of 2017 and appointed as a missionary in Cambodia in July 2017. He moved to Cambodia from Hawaii with his wife, Janice Lee, and two daughters, Serena and Reina.To learn more about ministry in Cambodia, visit https://umccambodia.org.Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.comCo...
2022-12-1254 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E6: Meet Whitney Hutchison!Back by popular demand! The Hutchisons! You've heard from Nate, and now we hear from his better half, Whitney. She has a beautiful perspective on cultural empathy and shedding her Americanness to serve with humility in New Zealand.Learn more about Whitney:http://www.n8andwhitney.comhttps://churchnorthwest.nzMusic by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2022-12-051h 00
The Broken BanquetS1, E5: Meet Dr. Patrick Murunga!Dr. Patrick Murunga was Ashley's doctoral adviser at George Fox Evangelical Seminary. Patrick is from Kenya and has served as a pastor, a missionary, the director of a seminary...and more! Now he is a pastor to pastor and missionaries. This is a story you don't want to miss!Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2022-11-2856 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E4: Meet Brian Dubberly! Turkish baths, car crashes....and mission work! All this and more as we interview Brian Dubberly of Salvadoran Mission Projects.Brian, and his wife Ellyn, serve faithfully in El Salvador. One of the most exciting things Ashley learned about Brian is they were both attending Appalachian State University AT THE SAME TIME! Learn more about Brian by checking out his website:https://www.salvadoranmissionprojects.comAnd check out the Broken Banquet website for photos of the CAR CRASH!Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill Ellis...
2022-11-2155 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E3: Meet Dr. John Woodward!Dr. John Woodward is perhaps the most interesting man in the world. We can't wait for you to hear his Bible-smuggling adventures, live vicariously through his travel journeys, and learn about his newest ministry partnership with South Pacific Christian Fellowship: http://www.southpacificchurchplanting.comMusic by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2022-11-1455 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E2: Meet Nate Hutchison!Nate Hutchison is originally from Kentucky, and now he is a dual citizen of New Zealand and the USA! He and his wife, Whitney, along with their three kiddos, planted their first church in ChristChurch, and are now serving with Church Northwest in Auckland. Nate LOVES basketball. Loves it. Plays it. Watches it. And for some reason pulls for the Kentucky Wildcats.To learn more about Nate, visit:http://www.n8andwhitney.comhttps://churchnorthwest.nzVisit our website - brokenbanquetpodcast.com - for bonus videos!Music by: Irene...
2022-11-0755 min
The Broken BanquetS1, E1: Welcome to the Broken Banquet!Welcome to the Broken Banquet Podcast, hosted by Wil Bailey & Dr. Ashley Goad. This episode introduces you to who we are, where we've come from, and why in the world we have a podcast! Coming soon, interviews with people we love around the world!Music by: Irene & the SleepersLogo by: Jill EllisWebsite: brokenbanquetpodcast.comContact Us: brokenbanquetpodcast@gmail.com
2022-11-0423 min
The Broken BanquetThe Broken Banquet IntroCheck back soon for full episodes of The Broken Banquet Season 1.
2022-10-1900 min