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OneLink Podcast
Join us for stories about God’s work among the nations. Grow in your love for God and your ability to serve him cross-culturally.
Episodes
OneLink PodcastS7:E7 - The Most Nebulous Role - Being Assistant Team Leader
If you have ever been on a OneLink trip, you know about the often hard-to-define role of the Assistant Team Leader. Responsibilities are hard to define and…
OneLink PodcastS7:E6 - Trusting God and Giving Full Effort! - Parenting for the Nations - Part 3
How do you raise children where loving the Nations is normal? Parenting for the Nations Part 3 of 3. Brad and Marci along with James and Jill discuss raising…
OneLink PodcastS7:E5 - Just Because You Raise Kids Overseas Doesn't Mean They'll Love the Nations - Part 2
How do you raise children where loving the Nations is normal? Parenting for the Nations Part 2 of 3. Just because you raise kids overseas doesn't mean they'll…
OneLink PodcastS7:E4 They Never Lived Overseas, but Their Son Has for 20+ Years - Part 1
How do you raise children where loving the Nations is normal? Parenting for the Nations Part 1 of 3. Jack and Debbie never lived overseas. But they raised boys…
OneLink PodcastS7:E3 Who Is Sending Whom Where... and Who is Counting? The Challenge of Measuring Global Christianity Today
Who is sending whom? And who is counting? As Christianity continues to grow and shift around the world, the old ways of measuring missions are becoming…
OneLink PodcastS7:E2 - Missions Takes Courage - The Courageous Example of William Wilberforce -
Faith can seem courageous - audacious even - as it was with William Wilberforce. Join James and Elise as they discuss the life and impact of the brave British…
OneLink PodcastS7:E1 - New OneLink Developments and Looking Ahead!
Welcome back! Catch up with us as we talk about the summer, going overseas with families, and share updates on new developments at OneLink International. We’ll…
OneLink PodcastS6:E20 - I Grew Up Hindu
Suparsh, shares his journey to faith and how he ultimately left Hinduism to follow Christ. From the beginning of his faith journey to the hardship and trials…
OneLink PodcastS6:E19 - Travel Hacks with the OneLink Staff!
Travel often? The OneLink staff certainly has! In this special panel discussion with James, Kevin, Elise, Krystal, Phyllis, David, and Melody from the OneLink…
OneLink PodcastS6:E18 - Developing Prayer for the Nations on Your Campus
Building a consistent culture of prayer is a challenge even for the most established ministries. In this episode, James and Megan dive into the vital…
OneLink PodcastS6:E17 - The Myth of “People vs. Tasks”
Explore why growing in your ability to manage tasks, time, and systems doesn’t compete with relational ministry — it actually multiplies it. When your life is…
OneLink PodcastS6:E16 - Maximizing Your 20's
You don't need to have your whole life figured out in your 20's. It's a crucial season with tremendous opportunities for personal training. In this episode…
OneLink PodcastS6:E15 - Lessons in the Wafflehouse from CT Studd Part 2
Someone's testimony can both really encourage us and challenge us at the same time. In this episode, Peter and James continue to discuss the life and ministry…
OneLink PodcastS6:E14 - Lessons in the Waffle House from CT Studd: Part 1
How much are you willing to sacrifice for Christ? In this episode, Peter and James discuss the life of C.T. Studd, an extraordinary man who counted no small…
OneLink PodcastS6:E13 - The Multilingual Life: Learning a New Language
Is language learning for everyone? Join us as we talk about our experiences and the lessons learned as we went through our language learning journey overseas…
OneLink PodcastS6:E12 - Helping International Students Return Home Well
The degree is finished and the bags are packed—but is their faith ready for the flight home? Rich joins the OneLink Podcast to tackle the unique…
OneLink PodcastS6:E11 - Bible Translation: How is AI affecting Bible Translation - Part 2
In an era of ChatGPT and instant translation, many assume the "Great Commission" of Bible translation is just a few algorithms away from being finished. But is…
OneLink PodcastS6:E10 - Beyond the Page: The Inner Workings of Bible Translation - Part 1
What does it actually take to bring the Word of God into a new language? It’s more than just swapping words—it’s about heart, culture, and years of life on the…
OneLink PodcastS6:E9 - Leading the Landing: How to Help Student Teams Return Well
The bags are unpacked, but the journey isn’t over. For many students, the hardest part of an overseas trip isn’t the culture shock of going—it’s the "reverse…
OneLink PodcastS6:E8 - The Path God Leads Us On Is Not Always a Straight Line
Have you wanted to go to the field and then felt delayed and discouraged? This episode is for you! Today we talk with Jessica who just completed from her…
OneLink PodcastS6:E7 Hard But Holy: The Challenge and Gift of Assessment
What and how does assessment benefit a mission sending organization? Whether its a church, a mission agency, or a combination of both time spent in assessing…
OneLink PodcastS6:E6 The Changing Face of International Student Ministry with Rich Mendola
Today we talk with Rich about how the face of international student ministry is changing, both here in the states and overseas as well, or more specifically…
OneLink PodcastS6:E5 From Genghis Khan to the Great Commission - Part 2
Redeeming a Legacy of Conquest for the Cause of Christ. We look at mobilizing other nations today in part 2 of this interview with Mark and Gill. They served…
OneLink PodcastS6:E4 From Genghis Khan to the Great Commission - Part 1
Redeeming a Legacy of Conquest for the Cause of Christ. We look at mobilizing other nations today in part 1 of this interview with Mark and Gill. They served…
OneLink PodcastS6:E3 Formed by the Page: Growing in Christian Leadership with Kurt
Reading is absolutely crucial in the life of a Christian. The same is true even more so in leadership. “Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are…
OneLink PodcastS6:E2 Incorporating Biblical Hospitality in Your Life - International Students With Rich Mendola
Hospitality is often reduced to Pinterest-perfect dinner parties and clean houses, but the biblical call is much more radical. In this episode, we sit down…
OneLink PodcastS6:E1 Welcome back - Summer report
The bags are unpacked and the reports are in! We are opening Season 6 with a celebration of everything God did through our student teams and partners this…
OneLink PodcastS5:E22 Busyness ≠ Hard Work: Recovering a Godly Work Ethic
Busyness does NOT equal Hard Work. Following up on our conversation from Episode 19 Season 5. How can we make the most of every opportunity by growing in our…
OneLink PodcastS5:E21 Inner City Roots, Global Reach Stories from a Sending Church with John-Mark
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OneLink PodcastS5:E20 Learning to Be Faithful Before God Sent Us To Central Asia
Shane was yearning to be overseas, but found that God had lessons to teach him before he was sent.
OneLink PodcastS5:E19 - Making the Most of Every Opportunity
How can you make the most of every opportunity God is placing in front of you. Listen now to learn more.
OneLink PodcastS5:E18 - Shamanistic Buddhism Among the Mongols - Tribal Series
We interview two long term worker who served in Mongolia and saw God do some amazing things. We'll discuss how shamanism interacts with Buddhism among the…
OneLink PodcastS5:E17 What do you get when you mix Animism and Islam? Folk Islam. Tribal Series
Today we discuss how Tribal or animistic believes combine with Islam in what is a very commonly encountered form of Islam... Folk Islam. Resources: The Flaw of…
OneLink PodcastS5:E16 - Building Global Partnerships - The Path to Success
One of the keys to OneLink's success has been building global partnerships. You can partner with us here.
OneLink PodcastS5:E15 Don't Share Your Prayer Requests... Pray Your Prayer Requests - Part 2
Part two of our series on prayer with Clyde. The 5 Prayer Guidelines for transforming your corporate prayer. Pray in the name of Jesus We agree in prayer Be…
OneLink PodcastS5:E14 Don't Share Your Prayer Requests... Pray Your Prayer Requests - Part 1
We sit down with Clyde, who has a prayer mentoring ministry. He has influenced his church toward a really significant prayer ministry. You can hear more of…
OneLink PodcastS5:E13 Enter His Gates with Thanksgiving
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." -Paul "In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal…
OneLink PodcastS5:E12 God's Heart for the Nations in the Psalms -
The Psalms drip with God's love for the Nations. Jump back in with us and Peter as we continue our walk through God's heart for the nations. This time we are…
OneLink PodcastS5:E11 Engaging Tribal Cultures with the Hope of Jesus - part 2
In our series on engaging with Tribal people groups, we continue our interview with Jon as we talk about understanding and engaging communities rooted in…
OneLink PodcastS5:E10 Engaging Tribal Cultures with the Hope of Jesus - part 1
Kicking off our series on engaging with Tribal people groups, we sit down with a man who spent decades in Africa bringing the hope of Jesus to communities…
OneLink PodcastS5:E9 You Can't Separate Mission Mobilization from Disciple Making
Today we sit down with a couple of campus ministers to talk about the inseparability of mobilization of disciple making, and what happens when you have a…
OneLink PodcastS5:E8 Stronger Minds: Navigating Mental Health with Biblical Truths for Students Preparing to Go Overseas - part 2
In part 2 of our dive into mental health with Elise we look at specific mental struggles and what Bible passages specifically to lean on for it. Elise has a…
OneLink PodcastS5:E7 Stronger Minds: Navigating Mental Health with Biblical Truths for Students Preparing to Go Overseas - part 1
Today we dive into mental health and what the Bible has to say about navigating that with Elise. Elise has a Masters degree in counseling and is on staff with…
OneLink PodcastS5:E6 - Lost in Translation: Reaching the Unreligious in Japan - Cross Cultural Disciple-Making
Today we jump in with one of my favorite people. He has a sharp mind and a caring spirit. He has been involved with discipling college students, reaching…
OneLink PodcastS5:E5 - Was Jonah the Best or Worst Missionary? - God's Heart for the Nations in the Prophets - Updated audio
Updated - sorry we had an issue with the audio the first time. This episode we jump back into the Bible with Peter as we examine God's heart for the nations in…
OneLink PodcastS5:E4 - Leading Leaders Cross-Culturally
In this interview we talk with an overseas partner about his journey toward learning how to disciple people cross-culturally and also how God is using them to…
OneLink PodcastS5:E3 - Learning to Make Disciples Cross-Culturally - part 2
We continue our conversation with Brent. If you enjoy this episode you can check out Brent's podcast - The Burst Leadership Podcast. Notes: EACH E - Embrace A…
OneLink PodcastS5:E2 - Learning to Make Disciple Cross-Culturally - part 1
On this exciting episode we visit with Brent, who has made disciple cross-culturally overseas and in America. He shares some great lessons he's learned along…
OneLink PodcastS5:E1 - Launching Into Fall - Welcome Back!
Catch up with Brad and James and let's look at all the exciting things we are going to talk about this season on the OneLink Podcast!

OneLink PodcastS4:E29 Sometimes The Hardest Things Are Actually Gifts From God - To The Edge Of The Map - Part 2
We continue our interview from last week and we wrap up their last value and then dive deeper into their ministry and what God did there.
OneLink PodcastS4:E28 - Going To The Edge Of The Map - Part 1
In this interview we talk with a couple who served in one of the toughest locations on the face of the earth. We discuss the values their team covenanted…
OneLink PodcastS4:E27 When God Brings the Nations Here - Working with Afghan Refugees.
Today we talk with a lady working with Afghani refugees. You'll learn how you can get involved, develop friendships, contextualize your presentation of the…
OneLink PodcastS4:E26 - Remembering Your Why in the Hard Times
Today we talk with a young man who is midway into his first 2-year commitment overseas.
OneLink PodcastS4:E25 - Atheists and Mormons - Working with the Unreligious part 4
Today we talk with Randi about her work in Northwest New Mexico and what she's learned about working with the Unreligious. She also works quite a lot with…
OneLink PodcastS4:E24 - I was the Unreligious - Working with the Unreligious part 3
Alex is a German citizen who began his life in East Germany. He grew up without a faith, but God used an international internship to open Alex's eyes. Now Alex…
OneLink PodcastS4:E23 - Atheists without Chips on Their Shoulders - Working with the Unreligious part 2
Join in on this discussion of working with the Non-religious in Germany and the Netherlands. We sit down with Martha from a college ministry in Europe called…
OneLink PodcastS4:E22 - From Moscow with Love - Working with the Unreligious part 1
We kick off a new series on working with the Unreligious. Today we interview Dan about his time in Moscow and Europe and what he has learned about working with…
OneLink PodcastS4:E21 - How to Share Your Faith With Muslims
Nina would say she isn't naturally good at evangelism... and yet now she does it overseas with her Muslim friends and neighbors. Join in on this conversation…
OneLink PodcastS4:E20 - Sharing Your Faith Better Overseas
Today we visit with Julie about how she really learned to share her faith overseas, and then how she trains both teams and nationals to share their faith in…