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Oceans Ministries PodcastReaching Prisoners via the Pando App from God Behind Bars
In today’s podcast, I spend 10 minutes talking with Henry Miersma about an exciting new effort that Oceans Ministries has undertaken to tell of the Father’s love to thousands of prisoners throughout the country.
An organization named God Behind Bars has developed an App that runs on the tablets used in many prisons across the country. The app, named Pando, is the first and only app that is allowed to bring faith-based content into prisons in this manner. Currently, 459,950 inmate tablets have the Pando App installed, but more are expected in the futur...2025-05-2010 min
Connections ChurchTo the Place I BelongPastor Tim Spykstra joins us with a message from John 17:20-26, titled “To the Place I Belong.” We are always searching for the place we belong, our true home. Jesus ends His prayer by asking His Father to make His love known to His children. Our true home, the place where we belong is knowing the Father's love for us.
Want to learn more about Connections Church? Visit our website: https://myconnections.church/2025-03-2300 min
Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast211. Unleash yourself on this world by finding victory from past woundsMuch of what hinders us as men, is our inability to live as FREE MEN. We carry the scars, and wounds of our past. Things like unforgiveness, being violated or watching a loved one suffer, slows us down in our journey to manliness. Our brokenness often comes from a father or authority figure that disappointed us, which not only increases our load in life. But hinders our view of God as a loving Father and renders us less effective in the Arena. Tim Spykstra- Pastor and President of Oceans Ministries. Boots on the Ground Moment: Write...2019-01-251h 02
Oceans Ministries PodcastThe Steps of A DiscipleA disciple of Christ will experience amazing highs and difficult lows and yet grow to know the amazing power and love of Kingdom of God breaking forth into the world.
Be blessed as you listen to Michele Bennett’s story of living as a radical disciple of Jesus Christ in Lesotho Africa.
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2018-08-2119 minOceans Ministries PodcastFrom Orphan to a Messenger of the King!
Listen to the amazing story of a young young man named Lerato and his journey from Lesotho, Africa to Japan.
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2018-08-1422 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 055: Tim Spykstra on Writing in the Christian MarketTim Spykstra is the founder and president of Oceans Ministries. A nonprofit with a mission to bring the Father's love to spiritual and physical orphans in Africa and around the world. Ryan and Tim discuss his entry into writing books and the challenges of breaking into the Christian publishing market. They also discuss how Tim never wanted to write but what he learned despite his resistance. You can find Tim and his books at: http://oceansministries.org/ Sign up for The Prolific Creator+ and get full access to the archives and weekly bonus content! https://plus.acast.com/s/t...2018-01-1952 min
The Art of Paying AttentionTPW 055: Tim Spykstra on Writing in the Christian MarketTim Spykstra is the founder and president of Oceans Ministries. A nonprofit with a mission to bring the Father's love to spiritual and physical orphans in Africa and around the world. Ryan and Tim discuss his entry into writing books and the challenges of breaking into the Christian publishing market. They also discuss how Tim never wanted to write but what he learned despite his resistance. You can find Tim and his books at: http://oceansministries.org/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.G...2018-01-1951 minOceans Ministries PodcastWhat Does God’s Kingdom Look Like?I recently spoke with a group of men from southern California, parents of students at Ontario Christian High School, who accompanied their kids on a trip to Lesotho, Africa, and experienced God’s Kingdom in a tangible way.
Dads Kevin Hardy, Perry Eichor, Chris Congleton, and Bryan Vander Tuig discuss their experiences of traveling to Lesotho with their kids, seeing and experiencing God moving and working with them and through them during their time in Lesotho. The groups teacher/leader, Jeremy Zuidema of Ontario Christian, also relates how God provided for him to step out of his co...2017-10-1028 minOceans Ministries PodcastTim Spykstra Discusses Climbing Prayer MountainI recently spoke with Henry Miersma about my new prayer devotional, Climbing Prayer Mountain. Here are some quotes from the conversation:
“It’s crazy how Climbing Prayer Mountain came together, but God put this book on the front burner… So I think He has something for it. I think that especially in the days that we’re living in… God is calling his body, His beautiful Bride, to seek His face. When we seek Him, we find Him.”
“Prayer is that incredible vehicle that brings us deeper into the heart of God, and that love relationship w...2017-08-2923 minOceans Ministries PodcastPray Ekballo! – An Interview with Michele Bennett and Danny UnterkoflerThe Greek word Ekballo means “to hurl, thrust or propel.” It is a forceful action as opposed to a passive one, like when you are thrown into a situation and you don’t have control. In today’s podcast, I interview two of my friends – Michele Bennett and Danny Unterkofler – whom God has thrust into the harvest fields in such a manner.
Michele Bennett is preparing to move from Chino, California to Maseru, Lesotho, Africa, to assume the role of operations manager at Beautiful Gate, Lesotho. As you listen, notice how God pursued and called Michele over the course of...2017-03-2126 minOceans Ministries PodcastJesus on Colfax – Interview with Shawn SikkemaEvery Tuesday night Patty and I join a ministry called Jesus on Colfax lead by Shawn & Diane Sikkema. Jesus on Colfax seeks to bring the love of Jesus Christ to one of the roughest communities in the Denver area. I pray that you will be blessed as you listen to this interview with Shawn and hear about their call to be to join the work of Jesus on Colfax.
To learn more about this ministry go to: www.jesusoncolfax.org
The post Jesus on Colfax – Interview with Shawn Sikkema appeared first on Oceans Ministr...2016-10-1127 minOceans Ministries PodcastFollowing the Father’s Voice, Kirstein InterviewI had the blessing of interviewing Lindiwe & Peter Kirstein back in June, the soon-to-be directors at Beautiful Gate Care Center in Lesotho Africa. Their story of following God’s voice to become directors is amazing. I pray that you will be inspired as well to follow the voice of Abba Father in your life.
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2016-08-3019 minOceans Ministries PodcastThe Ripple Effects of FaithWhile in Africa I had the blessing of doing a podcast with Bryan & Anita Geurink, directors of Beautiful Gate Care Center in Lesotho. The Geurink’s step of faith has had a ripple effect that God has used to transform lives all over the world. As I listened again to their remarkable “yes” to God’s call and the specific details of their daily journey, I was challenged anew to listen to the promptings of the Holy Spirit and step out of the boat. I pray you will be blessed!
The post The Ripple Effects of Faith...2016-07-1230 minOceans Ministries PodcastReflecting on 40 Day Prayer Challenge with Ray SpykstraI had the privilege of interviewing my dad, Ray Spykstra for this podcast. Listen in as he shares some amazing stories from his experience of reading and giving away over a 100 “Draw the Circle – The 40-Day Prayer Challenge,” books by Mark Batterson.
One of the stories he shares in the podcast is about a man named John Bandimere, one of the owners of Bandimere Speedway in Colorado. Right after our podcast my dad received a letter from John telling my dad that all 7 of his siblings started the “Prayer Challenge.”
I hope you will be blessed by...2016-06-0731 minOceans Ministries PodcastReflecting on 40 Day Prayer Challenge with Brandie MuncasterI had the blessing of interviewing Brandie Muncaster for this podcast. Brandie shares her journey and how God has showed Himself faithful to her.
The post Reflecting on 40 Day Prayer Challenge with Brandie Muncaster appeared first on Oceans Ministries.2016-05-1234 minOceans Ministries PodcastAn Open Door – Walking Through – Danny Unterkofler InterviewI had the blessing of interviewing Danny Unterkofler a few weeks ago for this podcast. Danny and his wife Kaylyn are an anointed ministry team that have recently walked by faith through an Open Door. In this podcast Danny shares his journey and how God has showed Himself more than faithful.
The post An Open Door – Walking Through – Danny Unterkofler Interview appeared first on Oceans Ministries.2016-04-1924 minOceans Ministries PodcastReflecting on 40 Day Prayer Challenge with Mike VerkaikI challenged a group of people to take a 40 Day Prayer Challenge. I had the blessing of discussing this with Mike Verkaik.
The post Reflecting on 40 Day Prayer Challenge with Mike Verkaik appeared first on Oceans Ministries.2016-03-1730 minOceans Ministries PodcastAn Interview with Ray HaakonsenRay Haakonsen and his wife, Sue, founded Beautiful Gate, Lesotho, back in 2003. Join me as I catch-up with Ray and learn how about his latest endeavors.
The post An Interview with Ray Haakonsen appeared first on Oceans Ministries.2016-03-1047 minOceans Ministries PodcastReflecting on 40 Day Prayer Challenge with Henry MiersmaI challenged a group of people to take a 40 Day Prayer Challenge. I had the blessing of discussing this with Henry Miersma.
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