Podcasts by Speaking of Going

Upcoming Episode Announcement from 2021-08-11T19:00

Randy shares a very brief announcement about the timing of our next episode.

Fundraising is Ministry in Ryan’s Story | Ep. 3 from 2021-07-14T07:00

Ben and Randy sit down with their friend Ryan for a conversation filled with many millennial generation terms like “awkward” and “like” and somehow Randy follows just fine. Which isn’t the only ...

Fishin’&Language Learning as Ministry | Ep. 2 from 2021-06-16T11:00

Ben and Randy talk about fishin’, language learning, and what it means for Christ to be made known despite their inability to speak.

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Peter’s Story—Medical Care to the Least of These | Ep. 1 from 2021-05-13T08:00

Ben and Randy talk with their friend Peter who serves Jesus in a hospital in Africa. They talk about whether there is still a need to send cross-cultural workers to places where there is a signi...

Season 4 Announcement! from 2021-04-28T09:00

Ben and Randy make a new announcement. It will cost you about 2 minutes and 30 seconds to find out. It’s somewhere between new clever baby gender reveal Facebook post and Apple announcing the ne...

Slow Down, Be Present | Ep. 6 from 2021-04-21T07:00

Randy and Ben reflect on what it means to be present with others. In an era where everything demands our attention, why is it important to stop and be with people without an agenda or concern wi...

Hearing the Color Red | Ep. 4 from 2021-04-07T07:00

Randy and Ben reflect on their friend Siegfried’s story. They also discuss Judas’ question—not the Iscariot one—about how the Lord will manifest Himself to us and not the world. What was it like...

Siegfried of South Africa says American Christians Display the Colorful Wisdom of God | Ep. 3 from 2021-03-31T10:00

In this episode Siegfried talks about the beauty of different cultures and the impact American Christians can have in the world of cross-cultural work. Listen to his story and be sure to pray fo...

Making Cakes and Disciples | Ep. 2 from 2021-03-24T10:00

Ben and Randy explore Joshua’s comment on the task being greater than when Jesus asked His disciples to pray to the Lord of the harvest. Together they beat a dead cake (like a horse) and get to ...

Joshua of Nigeria says Americans are unbelievably committed | Ep. 1 from 2021-03-17T10:00

In this episode, Joshua shares about the need for Americans to be present in the world of missions. Have you ever wondered why we don’t just send our money instead of ourselves? Are young people...

Season 3 Preview from 2021-03-10T10:00

It’s easy to look at other cultures and see what is beautiful about them—because we are on the outside looking in. Why is it so hard for American Christians to see what’s beautiful about us? Is ...

The Need - Pt. 2 | Ep. 9 from 2021-03-03T08:00

Ben and Randy discuss bowl making, the former Ben, and our opportunity to pray to the Lord of the harvest. Would you consider taking 1 minute a day to stop and pray for a cross-cultural worker w...

The Need - Heather's Story Pt. 1 | Ep. 8 from 2021-02-24T06:00

People are usually on the prowl for befriending the type of person who would stop and pick another person up off the side of the road if they were hurting—FYI Heather is THAT good Samaritan pers...

No Leaves Were Wasted in Murray’s Story - Pt. 2 | Ep. 7 from 2021-02-17T12:00

Ben and Randy talk about their perception of how willing they are to do something versus reality. Spoiler alert: much less willing than they perceive themselves to be. Have you consider...

No Leaves Were Wasted in Murray’s Story - Pt. 1 | Ep. 6 from 2021-02-10T07:00

What is cross-cultural work mostly about? Can you think of a time where you were “Jesus with skin on” to someone? In this episode we talk about the leaves, time, and Murray’s process of going. Listen

Growing through Obedience&Sacrifice - Taylor's Story | Ep. 5 from 2021-02-03T12:00

Ben and Randy chat with Taylor, a normal guy working for Jesus in North Africa. Taylor explains the joy  and growth in doing exactly what he believes God designed him to do, despite the challeng...

Weakening on Purpose - Pt. 2 | Ep. 4 from 2021-01-27T19:00

Ben and Randy talk about Bethany’s Christ-like weakness and the type of people needed in Japan. They also talk about what it means to become weak SO THAT we don’t boast in the presence of God. S...

Weakening on Purpose: Bethany's Story - Pt. 1 | Ep. 3 from 2021-01-20T07:00

Bethany tells R & B her story about going to Japan, our need for community, and the lessons God has shown her in saying "yes."

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Speaking of Adopting - Pt. 2 | Ep. 2 from 2021-01-13T09:00

Following their conversation with SIM worker Katie, R&B discuss what it means to be adopted by God. Also, find out what did and didn't happen on Ben's front porch over the holidays...

Speaking of Adopting: Katie's Story - Pt. 1 | Ep. 1 from 2021-01-05T23:00

Welcome to Season 2! Has God ever used a disappointment in your life to open a door to serving others? Ben and Randy talk with Katie who serves the least reached with her family in Ethiopia.

Season 2 Preview from 2020-12-23T09:00

Join us for Season 2 of Speaking of Going, featuring real conversations with cross-cultural workers around the world—all of whom are going as we speak.

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Lead Us, You Are Holy | Ep. 20 from 2020-12-16T11:00

How would someone who doesn’t know God learn to pray? How do our children learn to pray? How do you pray? R&B talk about how it’s important to pray to a person—God.

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Speaking of Tempting - Part 2 - Accusing | Ep. 19 from 2020-12-09T09:00

If you were to live in a place where people had never met a Christian, would you be tempted to put on your own clothes of righteousness or would you share your weakness and need for God’s mercy?...

Speaking of Tempting - Part 1 | Ep. 18 from 2020-12-02T07:00

Do you feel guilty when you are tempted? Do you think the Spirit had a purpose in leading Jesus into the wilderness to feel hungry and be tempted? God puts us in unsafe places for His glory. Ran...

Speaking of Crying | Ep. 17 from 2020-11-25T12:00

“Nonplussed” is the word of the day here. When is the last time you had a good cry? Does God care about our emotion? Does our emotion alone move the heart of God? R&B look at bitter weeping ...

Listening - Part 3 | Ep. 16 from 2020-11-18T10:00

What keeps you from listening to the Spirit? Do you think God prepares people for you to share the good news of Jesus with? R&B discuss what it means to obey and listen. Also, we learn Randy...

Listening - Part 2 | Ep. 15 from 2020-11-11T06:00

Continuing with Philip and the eunuch, Randy and Ben talk about what it means to listen. Speaking of listening, if you like what you are hearing can you do us a solid and share it with two peopl...

Getting Up - Part 1 | Ep. 14 from 2020-11-04T11:00

In part 1 of this series we didn’t plan out, we look at Acts 8:26 where an angel asks Philip to get up and go. And we learn what Randy puts in his power drink (by the pound!) every morning. Has ...

How to Thanksgiving | Ep. 13 from 2020-10-28T06:00

How can we possibly give thanks to God in all circumstances? Today R&B discuss the struggle between thanksgiving, emotion, and our God who promises peace.

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Truly Living | Ep. 12 from 2020-10-21T07:00

There’s more to living than merely existing. This week R&B discuss physical and spiritual death and life. What does it mean that we were once dead but made alive in Christ?

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Who is the master? | Ep. 11 from 2020-10-15T15:00

When Jesus’ washes the feet of His disciples, He takes on the role of the servant. But who is the master? R&B discuss what it means to serve, and what happens when an enemy becomes a friend....

It's Not For You to Know | Ep. 10 from 2020-09-26T09:00

In following Jesus and obeying Him, is our lack of knowing the end result a defect—a result of our lack of faith or an intended reality? That thing we often ask God about might not be for us to ...

The Waiting | Ep. 9 from 2020-09-19T09:00

Why did Jesus tell his disciples to wait? Seems inefficient on the surface doesn’t it? Speaking of waiting, R&B unpack the process between calling and going—the waiting.

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Hindsight and the Timing of Belief | Ep. 8 from 2020-08-22T09:00

What are we supposed to believe and where are we supposed to go? Belief is intertwined with action.

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The Holy Spirit or a Sandwich You Ate | Ep. 7 from 2020-08-15T09:00

Do you think hardcore Bible characters who followed the will of God ever wondered if they were doing the right thing? Hmmmm.

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God’s Sovereignty vs. Adaptability Part 2 | Ep. 6 from 2020-08-08T09:00

Randy tells a story about an old man who was either 87 or 78 years old. The blood of sheep and goats, or the blood of Jesus—which is enough? If you like what you’re hearing, throw us a nice revi...

God’s Sovereignty vs. Adaptability Part 1 | Ep. 5 from 2020-08-01T09:00

In this episode, Randy and Ben tackle a subject that’s completely over their heads. Have you ever assumed that someone else will go and take the gospel to the nations? If you like what you’re he...

Who is the Light of the World? | Ep. 4 from 2020-07-18T09:00

Randy can’t build a deck, and it’s quite unfortunate. In this episode, Randy and Ben discuss the story of the man born blind in the Gospel of John and how we often make the assumption that pleas...

Are You with Us or Our Enemies? | Ep. 3 from 2020-07-14T09:00

In Episode 3, Randy and Ben talk about Joshua meeting someone with a sword drawn and what it means to be on God’s side. This is also the one where Ben throws Randy a curveball and forces him to ...

The Relationship Between Light and Sight | Ep. 2 from 2020-07-03T09:00

In episode 2, Randy and Ben look at what it means to be salty and lit as the kids these days say. What is our real motive in doing good works? If you like what you’re hearing, throw us a nice re...

Eternal Losses | Ep. 1 from 2020-06-26T09:00

In episode 1, Randy surprises Ben with an unknown conversation topic—when all things are made new in the afterlife, what will we miss? Listen as they discuss what we will not have when we get to...

Eternal Losses | Ep. 1 from 2020-06-26T09:00

In episode 1, Randy surprises Ben with an unknown conversation topic—when all things are made new in the afterlife, what will we miss? Listen as they discuss what we will not have when we get to...

Eternal Losses | Ep. 1 from 2020-06-26T09:00

In episode 1, Randy surprises Ben with an unknown conversation topic—when all things are made new in the afterlife, what will we miss? Listen as they discuss what we will not have when we get to...