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The Story Never StopsEpisode 1- Beka KopenskiThis week I share my own story with Reign Ministries, what led me to my first Royal Servants trip and why I joined staff. I’ll also share a little more of the heart of this podcast and for those who are new, what Reign Ministries is. 2024-09-0930 min
Lessons to My Teenage SelfThe Freedom of Singleness: Empowering Your Faith and Friendships with Beka KopenskiGot a question? Text it by clicking here. Beka Kopinski, a world traveler, author, and Christ-follower joins today to discuss the challenges and blessings of singleness. Beka shares her journey of not having been in a romantic relationship by age 29, the societal and church pressures on finding a partner, and the spiritual insights she gained during her period of waiting on God. She also shares valuable advice on building friendships, finding contentment in singleness, and deepening one's relationship with Christ. Key topics include the importance of patience, the benefits of being single, and t...2024-07-0925 min
Lead Your LeadersWhen You've Got Bad News to Share"A proposal we’ve been working on didn’t get approved. How do I break the bad news to the team?" One of those isolating experiences of leaders is the responsibility to deliver bad news. Often taking responsibility for doing the hard stuff even when it’s not on you. STATE THE SIMPLEST TRUTH CLEARLY When we deliver bad news our tendency is to want to soften the blow. Have some sort of “on-ramp” to the bad news. That is usually counter productive. Even a sentence or two announcing that you have bad news can ig...2022-08-3009 min
Lead Your LeadersImpossible DeadlinesTwo employees left my team just before the deadline on a big project. How do I change my approach to meet the deadline? We’ve all been there when our carefully laid out plan goes awry because of circumstances outside our control. Our impulse is to dive in more and drive harder to reach the deadline. I really like your perspective here about thinking through how you need to change your approach. If you just keep on the same trajectory with fewer people and try to keep it going in the same way that spells disaster. The pro...2022-05-2410 min
Open The DoorS.2-Ep.13: Beka’s New Start!Hear the FULL story of what brought me to this point- joining Reign Ministries as a full time staff! As always, follow me on Instagram @travelingbeka ! This wraps up season 2! See you in the fall!2022-05-0948 minOpen The DoorS.2-Ep.12 : Beka!This week, your host, Beka will share her experience last summer in Guatemala as a nanny! Be sure to find me on Instagram at travelingbeka ! Also the blog and fb: https://bio.site/jrkopenski2022-04-2425 minOpen The DoorS.2-Ep.11 : Chelsea D. Part 3This week we wrapped up with part 3 of Chelsea’s interview! openthedoorpodcast.blogspot.com https://bio.site/jrkopenski2022-04-1720 minOpen The DoorS.2-Ep.10: Chelsea D.Part 2 of Chelsea’s interview! Make sure to check out the blog- openthedoorpodcast.blogspot.com2022-04-1035 minOpen The DoorS.2-Ep.9 : Chelsea D. Part 1Part 1 of Chelsea’s interview. Today we hear where all she has gone and what they did! Check out openthedoorpodcast.blogspot.com to see a couple extra pictures from out trips together!2022-04-0324 minOpen The DoorS2-Ep8- Jason WYou can follow Jason on TikTok as he spreads awareness on human trafficking! @jclivewood and find more information on the blog - openthedoorpodcast.blogspot.com2022-03-2732 minOpen The DoorS-2:Ep-7: Sally F.Sally has been involved with missions since traveling with her missionary parents as a little girl and still continues to go on trips with her church.2022-03-2038 minOpen The DoorS2-Ep.6 : Bonnie H Part 2This week we are finishing my interview with Bonnie and hearing more of her story of how God called her into missions later in life and the amazing miracles she has witnessed. You aren’t going to want to miss.2022-03-1345 minOpen The DoorS.2-Ep 5: Bonnie H.You are NOT going to want to miss part one of my interview with Bonnie! Her story is incredible and inspiring and full of amazing stories of the amazing works of God.2022-03-0643 minOpen The DoorS.2-Ep.4: Kelly D.Meet my friend Kelly as she shares her experience with missions and her many adventures across the globe! As always follow on Instagram @travelingbeka . On Facebook it’s “Open the door podcast”. And the blog, openthedoorpodcast.blogspot.com2022-02-2742 minOpen The DoorS.2-Ep.3 : Jessica C.This week we welcome Jessica C. as she shares her experiences in India and Nepal and here in the states! Check out the blog: openthedoorpodcast.blogspot.com2022-02-2041 minOpen The DoorS. 2 - Ep. 2 : Rhea M.Part two, the conclusion to my interview with Rhea M.!2022-02-1329 minOpen The DoorS.2 - Ep.1: Rhea M.A student of BSSM, Rhea shared her story of growing up around missions and her own experience.2022-02-0637 minOpen The DoorSeason 2 is coming soon!!Season two is premiering Sunday February 6th. Follow on Instagram @travelingbeka and on the blog at openthedoorpodcast.blogspot.com and Facebook - Open The Door Podcast2022-01-2206 minOpen The DoorEpisode 4 - Sara BamptonSara is a missionary to Asia! Hear her story about serving in missions for the last 7 years and how it’s impacted her life! You can reach her at : bamptonsara@gmail.com2021-12-1320 min
Open The DoorEpisode 3 - Kate C.Kate Cordova works with the National School Project in Chicago.
Here is the website for NSP - https://nationalschoolproject.com/
Here is the website for Meant for More - https://www.meantformore.org/
Are you a student but not sure what the Christian thing is about or you have questions? Check this out! - https://meantformore.us/
Here is how you can support Kate - https://nationalschoolproject.com/long-term-staff-detail-page/kate-cordova-1
Also you can reach out and connect with her at : kate.c@nationalschoolproject.com
You can find me on Instagram @travelingbeka
Please subscribe wherever you are listening in on!2021-09-2626 minOpen The DoorEpisode 2- Lydia O.As always, you can connect with me on Instagram @ travelingbeka . Know anyone who has a heart towards missions? Send them this podcast!2021-09-1134 minOpen The DoorEpisode 1- My StoryIn my first episode I’ll be sharing more of my story : who I am, how I got started in missions, and how it changed my life. Make sure you are following me on Instagram @travelingbeka .2021-09-0827 min
Open The DoorWelcome to Open The Door Podcast!Just a brief intro to my new podcast, what it is about and what you can expect! Basically I’m opening the door between you and missions and between missionaries and those who can support them!2021-08-2802 min