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Martin Reen's podcastBarnabas- the Son of EncouragementIn this teaching from 2020 we are studying the life of Barnabas. Barnabas operated in the ministry of encouragement and comfort in a powerful way. This led to him being named Barnabas which means the son of encouragement. He sets a powerful example of how being loved by the Father results in us empowering other people. God is the ultimate encourager, and as we grow in sonship we will also flow more and more in encouragement and comfort. That ministry is needed more than ever today!
2022-05-0951 min
English All Over the PlaceThe Superb Owl Party EpisodeShawn and Barney share their unique perspectives on the biggest football game of the year. They talk about how they got interested in football in the first place, memories of past "big games" and Shawn gives Barney a very interesting quiz about the NFL's Biggest Game.
2022-02-0552 min
The Two-World PodcastCelebrating Chinese New YearBarney and Jacob interview Zhen about her experiences with celebrating Chinese New Year.
2022-01-2841 minEnglish All Over the PlaceA Hodgepodge of Potpourri: A Little Bit of EverythingShawn and Barney catch up on all things local and international that has happened in the month of January. Barney also tries to get Shawn hooked on Wordle and craic ("crack").
2022-01-281h 04The Two-World PodcastSharing Volkswagens with Those We LoveBarney and Jacob interview Shawn about his passion for vintage Volkswagens, his uncle who inspired him, and his children with whom he enjoys his hobby.
2022-01-201h 09English All Over the PlaceTrippin' with Katrina: Travel in the Age of Corona #InstantClassicShawn and Barney welcome Katrina back to the show (re: The Lost Episode). Katrina describes the experiences she had on a recent trip throughout the US, Canada and getting back to Japan. Our hosts challenge Katrina with quizzes about the US and Australia to see which country she knows better. This 100-minute episode is full of laughs, insight and is sure to be an instant classic!
2022-01-181h 40The Two-World PodcastServing with MCC in BrazilBarney and Jacob interview Ron Martin about his experience of serving with Mennonite Central Committee in Brazil. Ron highlights the importance of respecting and meeting people where they are in forming partnerships and building relationships.
2022-01-1440 minThe Two-World PodcastSeeing Faith Through Another's LensBarney and Jacob talk about their experiences of learning a new perspective on faith from other family members and friends.
2022-01-0636 minThe Two-World PodcastReflections and Hopes for the New YearBarney and Jacob share reflections on 2021 and hopes for 2022, including potential future directions for the podcast.
2022-01-0427 minThe Two-World PodcastPodcasting with BarneyJacob and Barney invite Shawn onto the show to discuss what it's like to do a podcast with Barney (or did Shawn and Barney invite Jacob onto their show, English All Over the Place?). Get a glimpse of the two sides of Barney that people get to know thanks to the two very different podcasts he's a part of. The full audio version of their conversation is available at English All Over the Place: https://anchor.fm/eaotp
2022-01-0425 minEnglish All Over the Place(It had better damn well be a) Happy New Year!Barney and Shawn discuss typical New Years in the US and Japan and their own personal experiences. After a recap of the year's major news events worldwide and personally, they talk about what they're looking forward to or expecting from 2022. They also debut the "Good News Everyone" segment!
2021-12-311h 03English All Over the PlaceJoy to the World! The Christmas Episode is Here!Barney and Shawn talk about Christmases past, present, and future. They also explore the plethora of Christmas movies (of which, Die Hard is not one) and see just how much (or little) Barney knows about them in this episode's quiz. Hang on because the holidays are here!
2021-12-231h 03English All Over the Place90 Minutes to Know Barney, or The Two-World Crossover EpisodeShawn and Barney invite Jacob onto the show to discuss what it's like to do a podcast with Barney (or did Jacob and Barney invite Shawn onto their show, The Two-World Podcast?). Get a glimpse of the two sides of Barney that people get to know thanks to the two very different podcasts he's a part of. Play along with two quizzes in this double episode and comment at our Instagram page with your score on Barney's quiz!
2021-12-191h 35The Two-World PodcastLearning the UkuleleBarney shares with Jacob the story of how he began learning the Ukulele and the two talk about music and explore the theme song of the podcast.
2021-12-1730 minThe Two-World PodcastChristmas Eve DinnerBarney and Jacob interview Ken Nanes about the free Christmas Eve Dinner offered by Wooster Mennonite Church to the community. It is inspiring how the event draws participants into a deeper experience of hospitality and gratitude that honors in a special way the birth of Jesus.
2021-12-0718 minEnglish All Over the PlaceHomesickShawn and Barney talk about how they cope with homesickness, what they would do if they could travel, their hopes and cares for others in the same boat as they are, and, thankfully, manage to add a little levity to such a somber topic.
2021-12-051h 02English All Over the PlaceGet Stuffed! Our Thanksgiving EpisodeShawn and Barney talk about their favorite things about Thanksgiving (and some things they could do without), memories and how much they miss the holiday now that they can't celebrate it for real. Barney also inadvertently creates a super hard quiz - find out if the tryptophan got the better of Shawn or not.
2021-11-291h 02The Two-World PodcastMonday Meals at Orrville Mennonite ChurchBarney and Jacob interview Bill Seymour about Monday Meals at Orrville Mennonite Church. Bill reveals that the desire to bless others accompanied by reliance on God, partnership, and the opportunity for action can create deeper connection with one's neighborhood and broader community.
2021-11-1928 minEnglish All Over the PlaceWhat’s in a name? The Controversy About Team NamesShawn and Barney discuss the increasing tendency for schools and teams to change away from offensive and potentially offensive mascots, and share personal connections to the issue as well.
2021-11-151h 11The Two-World PodcastTeaching in ChinaBarney and Jacob interview Julie about her experience teaching English in China. Julie shares her gratitude for those who shaped her life by trusting her, welcoming her into their lives, and inviting her into their space.
2021-11-1251 minThe Two-World PodcastSwahili Community Mennonite Church of AkronBarney and Jacob interview Thomas Dunn about his experiences with the Swahili Community Mennonite Church of Akron. Much can be learned about life and faith in the giving and receiving of hospitality among friends from different parts of the world.
2021-11-1139 minThe Two-World PodcastNaming ChildrenBarney and Jacob share stories about naming children in their families. Often these names carry deeper meaning and continue to inspire joy.
2021-11-1146 minThe Two-World PodcastThree Types of BreadJoin Barney and Jacob as they reflect on three types of bread (bread of family, bread of culture, and bread faith) and the impact of each on their lives.
2021-11-1142 minThe Two-World PodcastWeddingsIn this episode, Jacob and Barney reflect on their weddings and the new significance they have come to hold after many years.
2021-11-1142 minThe Two-World PodcastChina and the Journey of AdoptionJon shares with Jacob and Barney about his experiences with traveling to China and adopting two boys. Jon highlights his appreciation for Chinese culture and his desire for his sons to know and experience the culture and heritage of their birthplace.
2021-10-2936 minEnglish All Over the PlaceA Ghoulish Night - The Halloween EpisodeShawn and Barney reflect on memories of Halloweens past, discuss the state of Halloween in Japan, and more ghoulish and werewolf-y things.
2021-10-2553 min
Barnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Big Picture: Israel, God's Rescue Plan launched - Martin CharlesworthToday Martin begins to unpack the story of how God planned to rescue mankind from the consequences of the fall, beginning with Abraham.
2021-10-2437 minThe Two-World PodcastWooster Mennonite ChurchIn today's episode Jacob and Barney share about their experiences with Wooster Mennonite Church. Barney speaks as one who grew up in the church and Jacob as one who has served as pastor in the congregation for over a decade.
2021-10-1943 minEnglish All Over the PlaceGame on! The NHL EpisodeShawn and Barney give a quick primer on [ice] hockey, reminisce about how they fell in love with the greatest game on earth, and quiz one another on their favorite teams! Will either host do well enough to make the playoffs?
2021-10-141h 00English All Over the PlaceThat's Entertainment - Version 2.0Shawn and Barney catch you up with what's been entertaining them in the few moments that they have for shows, books, games, and more!
2021-10-1436 minThe Two-World PodcastYachiyo Bible Baptist ChurchIn this episode, Jacob and Barney talk about their experiences with Yachiyo Bible Baptist Church and its connection with Wooster Mennonite Church.
2021-10-1334 minThe Two-World PodcastFinding a Sister ChurchIn this episode Jacob and Barney share about their experiences with the forming of a sister church relationship between Wooster Mennonite Church and Yachiyo Bible Baptist Church.
2021-10-0533 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Big Picture: God's Purposes Through The Ages- Martin CharlesworthMartin introduces our new 6 part series 'The Big Picture' outlining how creation fitted in to God’s long term plans for us.
2021-10-0329 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksHarvest - Martin CharlesworthMartin brings as a message for this our annual harvest service.
2021-09-2632 minThe Two-World PodcastPeace and Forgiveness at HiroshimaIn this episode Jacob and Barney share about their experiences visiting Hiroshima, a city that embodies a powerful message of peace and forgiveness.
2021-09-1726 minEnglish All Over the PlaceNo Time to Podcast: The James Bond EpisodeShawn puts Barney's love of James Bond to the test with a trivia quiz as the podcast devotes an entire episode to everyone's favorite man with a license to kill.
2021-09-1342 minThe Two-World PodcastHospitality and EmpathyJacob and Barney dive deeper into one another's experiences overseas and find a number of shared ways in which their experiences impacted both the course of their lives and in their journeys in faith.
2021-09-0831 minThe Two-World PodcastIsraelIn this episode we'll learn about Jacob's time studying in Israel and the many ways it impacted and directed his life.
2021-09-0232 min
English All Over the PlaceOlympic Fever Meets the Corona VirusTokyo 2020 (2021?) is now behind us. Barney and Shawn reflect on the athletic feats and the many questions and controversies surrounding this troubled event.
2021-08-2641 minEnglish All Over the PlaceSummer DaysAs we find ourselves in the middle of another hot summer, Shawn and Barney reflect on the summer vacations of their childhood.
2021-08-2633 minEnglish All Over the PlaceKids' StuffShawn and Barney talk all about kids programs they loved from their youth, those that their children watch and the ones that they can't stand these days.
2021-08-2634 minEnglish All Over the PlaceWe're BackShawn and Barney catch up on all that has happened since their last show as they start a new season of English All Over the Place! Plus: Shawn and Barney on TV?!
(Read more about Shawn's appearance on TV here: http://www.itsfunnyinjapanese.com/news-aviator/2021/6/11/two-minutes-of-fame-an-unexpected-appearance-on-the-popular-comedy-program-ametalk )
2021-08-2632 minEnglish All Over the PlaceThe Real HayasakaBarney and Shawn get the real dirt on Hayasaka-sensei when he comes in as a guest.
2021-08-2636 minEnglish All Over the PlacePart Time JobsFind out all about what kinds of part time jobs Shawn and Barney had in the past.
2021-08-2631 min
The Two-World PodcastThailandLearn about Barney's time of service in Thailand and the connections that he and Jacob make regarding broader issues of faith.
2021-08-2528 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Book Of Acts: Opposition And Rioting In Ephesus - Martin CharlesworthMartin continues in Acts 19. He use this story to talk about what kind of things can be 'gods' in our lives today.
2021-08-1524 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Book Of Acts: The Dynamics Of Church Planting - Martin CharlesworthWe move into Acts 18 as Martin explores how walked in faith and looks at the importance of team work.
2021-08-0144 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Book Of Acts: A Crisis - Council of Jerusalem - Martin CharlesworthMartin speaks on a key moment for defining the early Church.
2021-06-1335 minEnglish All Over the PlaceThe Best and Worst of IUHWShawn and Barney bid farewell to IUHW, sharing what they loved and hated about their time at the university.
2021-05-0943 minEnglish All Over the PlaceRandom QuestionsShawn and Barney ask each other a series of random, unusual questions.
2021-05-0937 minEnglish All Over the PlaceDon't Change that ChannelBarney and Shawn discuss what they love and hate about television in Japan.
2021-05-0822 minEnglish All Over the PlaceFamily TreesShawn and Barney talk about the history of their families and their family tree.
2021-05-0825 minEnglish All Over the PlaceThe Best of NaritaShawn and Barney each give their top 5 places to go to in Narita.
2021-05-0829 minEnglish All Over the PlaceAsk Me (Almost) AnythingShawn and Barney answer different questions posed by IUHW students. Did your question make the cut?
2021-05-0732 minEnglish All Over the PlaceOur HometownsBarney and Shawn talk about where they came from, comparing and contrasting their very different hometowns.
2021-05-0727 minEnglish All Over the PlaceThat's EntertainmentBarney and Shawn share the books, tv shows, or movies they are getting into right now.
2021-05-0723 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksWalking In The Spirit: Walking In The Spirit In A Lockdown World - Martin CharleswortrhMartin continues our new series by looking at God's power is for daily life, not just church meetings.
2021-04-1825 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Book Of Acts: Stephen, The First Martyr Martin CharlesworthMartin, looks at an key moment where tragedy gives rise to opportunity for the early church.
2021-01-2428 min
Martin Reen's podcastBarnabas- son of encouragementBarnabas flowed very strong in encouragement and comfort. He was actually called the son of encouragement. That is also part of what it means to be sons of our Father. He is the ultimate encourager, and as we grow in sonship we will also flow more and more in encouragement and comfort. That ministry is needed more than ever today!
2020-11-3051 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksIn The Valley You Are Faithful: Grief And Loss - Martin CharlesworthIn this talk Martin explores the issue of loss as a threat to mental health and discusses relevant biblical insights.
2020-11-1526 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Book of Acts: Ananis and Sapphira - Martin CharelesworthMartin explains how this shocking an challenging story shows the importance and value of integrity in the life the local church.
2020-09-2729 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Book of Acts: Healing At The Temple Gate - Martin CharelesworthMartin continues are series on The Book of Acts by looking at the power of an outstanding miracle.
2020-09-0627 min
The Podcast - Barnabas FundIntroducing Barnabas TodayIn the news this week. At least 500 Ethiopian Christians have reportedly been slaughtered in relentless door-to-door attacks since June and good news from Pakistan where Christian girl Maria, escapes from kidnapper and begins legal proceedings against him
Also joining us this week, Samuel Thambusamy, Director of the newly launched Barnabas Today discusses how this important resource will provide hope and encouragement to the global suffering Church.
For more information visit: barnabastoday.com
Host: Andrew Carey
Guests: Angela Geary, Matthew Martin, Samuel Thambusamy
Produced by: Andrew Carey & Matthew Martin for Barnabas Fund
Questions: andrew.carey@barnabasfund.org
Barnabasfund.org
2020-09-0424 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Book of Philippians: Citizens of Heaven - Martin CharlesworthPicking up again on our series on the book of Philippians Martin talks about how to get our life priorities right in the light of eternal realities.
2020-07-1225 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksA Biblical Perspective On Race - Martin CharlesworthIn this talk Martin brings reflections on current race issues in the UK.
2020-07-0524 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Book of Philippians: Partnership In The Gospel- Martin CharlesworthMartin starts our series on the book of Philippians with his talk, 'Partnership in the Gospel' – a local church committed to international mission
2020-05-2430 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Psalms - Psalm 46 - Martin CharlesworthMartin looks at Psalm 46 as the first in a four part series looking at trusting God in difficult times.
2020-04-2632 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Long Road To Jerusalem: Jesus Confronts The Temple Traders - Martin charlesworthMartin explains how this event is part of the great story of the last days of Jesus’ life on earth.
2020-04-0536 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksUnderstanding The Future: The New Heaven And The New Earth - Martin CharlesworthMartin concludes this series describing the eternal world that is being prepared for God’s people.
2020-03-1539 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksUnderstanding The Future: Jesus And The Final Judgement - Martin CharlesworthIn this talk Martin focuses on the role of Jesus’ role as judge after his Second Coming.
2020-03-0841 min
Barnabas Community Church Bible SeminarsCare of Creation : Martin CharlesworthMartin looks deeper into both the theological and practical outworking from his Sunday morning Talk of the same title given on the 8-9-19
2019-10-0650 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Care of Creation: A Christian Perspective - Martin CharlesworthMartin gives an overview of the issue of environmentalism, combining biblical, scientific and social justice perspectives.
2019-09-0838 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Story Of Israel (The United Kingdom) The Call Of Samuel - Martin CharlesworthIn this talk Martin explores the significance of Samuel in the life of Israel and what we can learn from his life.
2019-07-1443 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksFruitfulness On The Frontline: Introduction - Martin CharlesworthMartin introduces this series on the work place with a biblical frame work.
2019-05-0542 minBarnabas Community Church Bible SeminarsSpiritual Warfare : Martin CharlesworthMartin Charlesworth digs deeper the Biblical prospective and practical outworking of spiritual warfare.
2019-04-1453 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksMartin Charlesworth: Ephesians - Foundations for healthy church lifeMartin Charlesworth explores the foundations for healthy church life laid down in Paul's letter to the Ephesians.
2019-03-1742 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksEphesians : The Mystery Of The Gospel - Martin CharlesworthMartin continues the Ephesians series and develops Paul’s vision of the church as a multicultural and international community of faith across the ages
2019-03-1043 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksChristmas According To Luke: The Angel's Visit to Mary - Martin Charlesworth In the opening talk Martin begins to unfold the Christmas story as described in the gospel of Luke.
2018-11-2544 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksTrinity: God Holy Spirit - The Empowering Holy Spirit - Martin ChaelesworthMartin ends the Trinity series by looking at the differing ways in which the Holy Spirit empowers us to live effective lives of discipleship.
2018-11-1936 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksTrinity: God The Son. How God Became Man - Martin CharlesworthIn this talk Martin discusses how Jesus can be both fully God and fully man at the same time and why this is such an important part of Christian faith.
2018-10-2842 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksBread for today; Bread for tomorrow - Martin CharlesworthThis is a Harvest service talk in which Martin looks as some biblical perspectives on food and explains some ways in which Barnabas is involved in supporting those facing challenges in provision of food.
2018-09-3025 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday Talks“The living God and His mission to the world - Martin CharlesworthThis is the second talk of our series on the Trinity. Here Martin explores how the three persons of the Trinity are involved together in the work of salvation.
2018-09-1636 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday Talks“The living God – three in one and one in three” - Martin CharlesworthThis is the opening talk of our series on the Trinity. Here Martin explores the wonderful mystery that God is eternally three persons in one godhead. This will provide the framework for our subsequent talks on the three persons of the Trinity.
2018-09-0943 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Story of Israel: Into the Promised Land - Jericho - Martin CharlesworthMartin looks at the lessons we can learn about faith in God’s power, from Joshua's conquest of Jericho.
2018-05-2037 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Story of Israel: Into the Promised Land - Crossing The Jordan - Martin CharlesworthIn the second talk of this series Martin highlights the significance of the Israelites' physically crossing the Jordan.
2018-05-1345 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksA Journey Through Colossians: Colossians 2:18-23 - Martin CharlesworthIn this talk Martin explains the three main spiritual deceptions which Paul identified as a problem in Colossae. Martin then shows how Paul wanted the church to overcome these deceptions.
2018-02-1832 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksRemembrance - Martin CharlesworthIn this Remembrance Sunday talk Martin speaks about the unexpected and major consequences of war, He also shows how Jesus’ salvation through his death and resurrection is like a military victory – but a victory over opposing spiritual powers that has unexpected and major consequences for all humanity.
2017-11-1233 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksCulture: Belief - martin CharlesworthIn this opening talk in our series on culture Martin looks at how individualism has led to the privatisation of faith and the rise of a huge range of beliefs in our culture. How should the church respond?
2017-09-1133 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksA church for the poor - Martin CharlesworthIn this talk Martin explores the biblical mandate and some of the practical challenges of becoming a ‘church for the poor’.
2017-09-0332 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Workplace: Though Challenges - Martin CharlesworthIn this talk Martin tackles some of the major challenges facing Christians in the workplace by looking at key NT principles for the workplace
2017-07-2336 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksLiving In The Spirit Part 3 - Martin CharlesworthThis is the last talk in Martin’s three part series on “Living in the Spirit” and here he explores how living in the Spirit works out in church community life.
2017-06-0430 min
Barnabas Community Church Sunday TalksLiving In The Spirit Part 2 - Martin CharlesworthIn this second talk in this series based on Galatians 5 and 6 Martin continues to look at Paul’s teaching about living by the power of the Spirit and focuses on the fruit of the Spirit.
2017-05-2836 min
Barnabas Community Church Sunday TalksLiving In The Spirit - Martin CharlesworthThis is the first of a three part series from Galatians in which Martin expounds Paul’s doctrine of justification by faith and living by the power of the Spirit.
2017-05-2138 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Passover - Martin CharlesworthIn this talk Martin goes back to the great events of the first ‘Passover’ in Exodus 12 and shows how they link to Jesus’ fulfilment of the Passover in his death, as represented by the Last Supper – a new Passover meal for the church.
2017-04-0229 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Story of Israel: Meeting at Mt Sinai - Martin CharlesworthIn this talk Martin looks at the extraordinary events that took place at Mount Sinai as the Ten Commandments were given to Moses and he shows the relevance of this event for Christians today.
2017-03-2147 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksThe Story Of Israel: The Call of Abraham - Martin charlesworthMartin launches our series on the early history of Israel by discussing the call of Abraham and how it led to the formation of the people of Israel and then the outworking of God’s plan of salvation.
2017-02-0540 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksJames: Justice - Martin CharlesworthIn this passage James states that social justice is a major concern for the church. Martin explores the possible implications.
2016-12-0437 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksJames: Faith Into Action - Martin CharlesworthIn this talk Martin explores the relationship between faith and actions in the Christian life.
2016-10-3034 min
Barnabas Community Church Sunday TalksJames: Facing Trails - Martin CharlesworthMartin starts off the series on the book of James looking at the background and context then explains James’ teaching on facing trials.
2016-09-2537 minBarnabas Community Church Sunday TalksServant leadership - part 2 : Martin CharlesworthMartin speaks about the roles of elders and deacons.
2016-07-1038 min