Reaching World interviews Olympian Athlete, Head Coach and VP of Isocapt Georgi Ivanov.Georgi has dominated his childhood dreams, and now ambitiously is taking his mental toughness & mindset into the business world.Georgi shares his story, his routine, advice and habits of success that helped him accomplish his dreams, in hopes to inspire you!Join …

Keynote Speaker. Performance Coach. Podcast Host: Success Through Failure Podcast. Jim Harshaw has learned many life lessons on the wrestling mat. Having won three ACC Championships for the University of Virginia, trained at the Olympic Training Center and competed overseas for Team USA he has experienced significant triumph and devastating defeat.…

Enjoyed our time with Christopher Salem, World-Class Speaker, Life & Business Strategist, Award Winning Int'l Best Seller Author, and Radio Show Host.Chris is a CEO, Executive Mentor, and Corporate Trainer dedicated to companies of all sizes to create an interdependent work environment that leads to transparent leadership, improved corporate cultur…

Reaching World Podcast enjoys their time with Scott Simson, a full time YouTube content creator with 100 Million + organic views. Scott is the founder of Raffiti Media where we work with entrepreneurs, businesses and brands on how to use online video to increase exposure and sales. Scott is also the CEO of Video Marketing World LLC, a 2 day video m…

Reaching World Podcast enjoys a podcast call with Zack Oates, an award-winning entrepreneur, husband, author, innovation consultant, blogger, and hot tubber--but not necessarily in that order... Zack is currently the CEO of Ovation. A customer experience and engagement platform for brick and mortar businesses.1 exit from a startup and 1 int'l NGO, …

Reaching World Podcast gets to spend time with Stephan Aarstol, who founded Tower Paddle Boards in 2010. Aarstol pitched his business on Shark Tank in 2011. Mark Cuban made an offer and invested $150,000 for a 30% stake in Aarstol’s company. In 2013 and 2018, Aarstol was featured as one of Shark Tank’s biggest winners by People Magazine. In additio…

CEO & Executive Business Coach Allison Dunn joins Zach Garner on Reaching World Podcast to tell us about her success journey to launch her business and gives some expert advice on how to overcome obstacles and key focus on long term goals. Allison is the CEO of Deliberate Directions. Expert Coach Allison cares about her clients and seeks to contrib…

Zach Garner gets to chat with Jake Overall, CEO & Founder of Boise Code Works, a coding bootcamp dedicated to teaching people the skills needed to become software developers. With Boise Code Work's 12 week accelerated learning program students are immersed in code from day one and gain all the critical skills needed for a future as a software devel…

Much of Sub Saharan Africa has been reached with the gospel, but there are pockets that still lack gospel presence. We’re going to take you to two of those places in this episode. Reach Beyond radio planter Alex Walker gives us eyewitness reports of what God is doing at new radio stations in Madagascar and Malawi. You’ll hear the stories of radical…

You may never meet a Rohingya person in your lifetime, and you probably don’t even know who they are. But God knows each one and desires that they come to know Jesus. They are going through a crisis right now. Travel with us 15 times zones away and hear about the Rohingya. Hundreds of thousands have fled persecution and are living in refugee camps …

Meet JJ, who grew up in the church, had some bad experiences and almost walked away. But God got a hold of his heart, and now JJ is mobilizing believers to serve Jesus in some of the hardest places of the world. You’ll hear JJ tell his story and the details of how God changed his heart and life trajectory. You’ll also get a picture of what it means…

You’ll hear from Brad and Naomi, long-time international workers. They’ll share how God led them to respond to his call of serving and reaching people in faraway places. When we find ourselves at a crossroads in life, how do we intentionally seek God’s direction? Brad and Naomi, as well as Reach Beyond president Steve Harling, give us insights on h…

Ready or not, 2018 is here. What we do with it is the important thing. And it doesn't mean making New Year's resolutions. In this episode, Reach Beyond president Steve Harling approaches us pastorally. He and co-host Jon Fugler have a "fireside chat" about the importance of the Word, proper goals and even a good book to make this year stand out for…

As we approach the Christmas season many are left with mixed emotions. In a season of such wonderful hope the reality is that we still live in a fallen world and for many this season brings sadness. Knowing this, it’s even more important to let our light shine especially bright to show God’s wonderful hope. During the podcast Steve Harling shares a…

This is a Season of Hope: When the Hope of Christ Meets Despair “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13) In this Season of Hope, there are those around the world who are desperately seeking hope. One of the groups is Syrian refugees.…

Your holidays may never be the same again. In fact, your life may never be the same. In this episode, Reach Beyond President Steve Harling shares the secret to maintaining intimacy with God. It’s based on a habit he has practiced for over four decades… taking a day away with God. Steve explains the benefits of this practice, especially during the h…

Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner. We are gearing up for things like family gatherings and big meals, Christmas programs, travel and celebration. In the process, let's not forget the missionaries we know who serve the Lord in remote and lonely places. Their holidays will be a lot different than ours, far away from home. We can …

God is sovereign, but do we really believe it? Our faith is tested when we have to wait on God, and that's what this episode is about. Jon Fugler is joined by special co-host Curt Cole, VP of International Ministries for Reach Beyond. Curt is fresh off a trip along the Amazon, and he'll share the results of a unique missions opportunity. Jon and Cu…

What do women around the world want to hear? For those who want to follow Jesus, it’s more than just the latest fashion or beauty tips. Today’s episode celebrates the launching of another podcast. It’s called Beyond Beautiful, hosted by women’s ministry leader, speaker and author Becky Harling. Listen as Becky shares her heart and passion for inspi…

Have you ever wondered exactly what it means to plant a radio station? What’s involved? How long does it take? What kind of challenges or obstacles exist in international countries? Today’s podcast guests answer these and many more questions, as well as share stories of how radio ministry is having huge impact in lives throughout the Asia Pacific R…

Sheila Leech has always been a story-teller. Now she tells some of the incredulous stories from her own life, including how God got hold of her when she was a rebellious hardened ‘motorcycle chick’ in the UK. In today’s podcast episode, you’ll hear from Sheila Leech, Reach Beyond’s Vice President of Global Healthcare, as she opens the book of her l…

Evangelism and discipleship are happening along the Amazon River in an innovative way. A small device called a “Player of Hope” has been making its way to villages and Indian tribes in Brazil, along the Amazon. In today’s episode of the Reach Beyond podcast, hear the remarkable Players of Hope story. Our guest, Matthew Parker, describes the remarka…

When it comes to ministering cross-culturally together, Americo and Kathy Saavedra may have an edge on others, as a cross-cultural couple. For 42 years they have come alongside pastors and young people in Latin America to provide training, mentoring and support. Listen to today’s podcast episode as Americo and Kathy share how God has uniquely blend…

When Allen Graham arrived in Ecuador years ago and met missionaries who had been there for decades, he never dreamed of being there for that long, nor that he would have the opportunity to teach others about radio. Twenty-three years later, he laughs to look back on his own tenure there as a missionary radio trainer. Today, he's lovingly referred t…

Growing up in Poland under Communism when religious freedom was confined, Henryk Krol describes his childhood years as ‘not so bad’ since ‘everything was gray and restricted.’ But finding faith in Christ through his Christian upbringing went a long way toward propelling him into a future that he couldn’t have imagined. Today’s podcast will have you…

Why would anyone with lifelong memories of war in their homeland return there? You’ll find out on today’s episode. Listen to how God took one man from living the life of a defeated Christian to being called to serve refugees in Lebanon. You’ll hear dramatic stories of the thousands who have fled the horrors of war and are seeking refuge and answers…

How can men who are fathers be the dads that God meant for them to be? Steve Harling shares with us today as a father and grandfather, giving us insights into both. You’ll want to hear what the greatest lesson is that he has learned through those roles. Steve also speaks to the heart of those who are still longing and hungering for an authentic fat…

“We aren’t always going to be happy in the places we go, but we can be joyful.” That’s one of the messages from our guests on today’s episode of the Reach Beyond Podcast. You’ll hear from Brad and Naomi, long-time international workers. They’ll share how God led them to respond to his call of serving and reaching people in faraway places. When we f…

As we approach our National Day of Prayer (THU, May 4), today’s podcast guest also reminds us to pray for missionaries around the world. Dr. Jessie Ritchie, a missionary kid and past missionary herself, shares 10 practical ways we can lift up missionaries in prayer. Most of us haven’t lived in another country, another culture. We often have little …

On today’s podcast, Jon Fugler and Steve Harling interview Paul Eshleman, director of Finishing the Task. Paul has a passion for taking the gospel to those who have never heard. From decades of work with CRU, including EXPO ’72, and the Jesus Film, Paul has been a champion for the cause of Christ and a leader for challenging the church with innovat…

Coming up on Easter, this episode brings lively discussion, reminding us of the 2 billion + people around the world who have yet to be reached with the message of hope and salvation in Jesus. From the core team members of International Day for the Unreached --(IDU), you will hear how God formed this Alliance to champion the cause of the most unreac…

From Florida to Wyoming, and Indonesia to West Africa, American Idol finalist Phil Stacey has been touring the world as an ambassador for reaching the lost. Today he takes time out from his busy schedule to share about his clear calling and his heart to align with the mission of Reach Beyond. Phil shares how God has used the platform of American Id…

At a hospital in Quito, Ecuador, a woman whose child underwent surgery was in tears with amazement and gratitude. The nurse speaking to her had just explained that people in other countries who love Jesus gave money to the hospital so those like her child could be helped. “I want to love Jesus too” she replied. That nurse was Sheila Leech, VP of Re…

As this month brings an international focus on Social Justice, today’s podcast highlights how Reach Beyond is passionately involved in acts of social justice combined with evangelism globally. Today’s young emerging leaders are passionate about social justice. They want to engage in being part of the solution. Micah 6:8 reminds us to “Act justly, l…

“Two people are better off than one, for they can help each other succeed.” – ECC. 4:9 Do you know the God-given purpose of your marriage? Do you wonder how you and your spouse can best serve the Lord together? On today’s podcast, you’ll hear how God has designed marriage for ministry “as vast and creative as God is”, and discover the keys to unloc…

Today’s episode will challenge and inspire you to be bold and passionate in sharing your faith with others. Hear how Shazam Mohamed with Reach Beyond Canada is using creative technology to reach thousands of internationals and Muslims. Be encouraged as you listen to Shazam talk about overcoming fears to reach out to others with the gospel, and how …

What will it take in 2017 to make significant progress in ‘finishing the task’ of reaching the unreached and unengaged? Casting vision for this in the new year is more than just making resolutions. It’s a call to take action. That’s what you’ll hear from Reach Beyond President Steve Harling in this episode. Two key strategies of the vision involve …

Everyone loves a good story. And do we have stories to tell in this episode. Hear some incredible tales from around the world, as told by the Reach Beyond staff that serve behind the scenes. You’ll hear stories of real people whose lives have been changed through this ministry this year. Now many of these are celebrating Christmas for the first tim…

From law enforcement, to family ministry to global outreach. In a few words, that’s been the career path of Australian Dale Stagg. You’ll meet Dale in this episode and hear how God is using him to take the light of the gospel to one of the hardest places in the world. Dale leads Reach Beyond Australia, a ministry that beams hundreds of thousands of…

Becky Harling was confronted with a life-threatening illness. And she had a choice to make. How would she respond to her breast cancer diagnosis? What she decided not only made a difference in the time of crisis, but her life has never been the same since. In this episode, you’ll hear how God taught Becky to praise Him, and how she has taken this m…

Every summer, students from across America and other nations commit several weeks to serve the Lord in other cultures. They come back home … changed. They go to places like Ghana, Ecuador, UK and Romania to bring the love of Jesus through media, healthcare and community development. These are the Reach Beyond summer internships. In this episode, yo…

He lives to tell others about Jesus. He has done it in every nation in a very unique way. His name is Arthur Blessitt and you may know him as the man who has carried a large wooden cross around the world. He started his journey during the Jesus movement in the 60’s in California and since then has walked over 41,000 miles with that wooden cross on …

It’s not business as usual lately. Christ-followers are taking on the challenge of the Great Commission. But hasn’t that been the mission of the Church for 2,000 years? Yes. However, these days, there’s a growing, different approach in the works. Rather than the Western Church doing it on her own, she’s partnering with the indigenous Church to reac…

There are seasons in our lives where it is simply a “dangerous place to be." One of those seasons seems to be when we hit age 40. In this episode, join us for a candid discussion with Peter Greer, co-author of the book 40/40 Vision: Clarifying Your Mission in Midlife. Midlife is a disruptive season where we collide with limitations on all sides. We…

Last month, a small team of believers went deep into Nepal on a critical mission. Two of those team members will tell their stories on this episode of the Reach Beyond Podcast. Ty Stakes and Ron With spent a week in the rain and mud to begin restoration work in a Nepali village shattered by last year’s earthquake. Just 15 miles from the epicenter, …

It’s a jungle out there. For Miriam Gebb, it’s usually the case. That’s where she has done much of her medical work as a nurse in Latin America. In fact, she’s more at home in the jungle than anywhere else. For nearly 40 years, she has served as a Reach Beyond medical missionary, much of it in Ecuador’s Amazon River basin. In this episode, you’ll h…

Imagine this scene: American medical doctor Dilip Joseph and two colleagues are driving back to Kabul, Afghanistan, after serving villagers that morning at a rural clinic. Suddenly a man waving an AK-47 blocks their path. More armed men jump out of hiding. For Dilip, it is the beginning of a nightmare—he’s being kidnapped by the Taliban. Our guest …

The story of Joseph Kebbie is a blend of tribulation, hope and victory. Through the intervention of God, Joseph was rescued from a refugee’s life to one that is now serving Jesus throughout Sub Saharan Africa. Born in Liberia, Joseph’s life was turned upside down during a brutal civil war there. After leaving the country, he lived in three African …

There’s no shortage of bad news coming out of the Middle East, but did you know that Iran is one of the fastest growing churches in the world? God is at work in the Middle East in unprecedented ways. Best-selling author and Middle East expert and ministry leader Tom Doyle is our guest on the latest episode of the Reach Beyond Podcast. Tom spends a …