Josiah Venture Stories

• 20 Years on the Field and beyond with Susan Ellis

  In this conversation, Josiah Venture alumnus Susan Ellis shares her remarkable journey from a life-changing trip to Europe in 1985 to becoming a Josiah Venture missionary in 1995. She discusses her deep emotional connection with Central and Eastern Europe, particularly in Poland, where she served for 20 years. Susan's work spanned youth ministry, discipleship, marketing, and program development. In 2015, she returned to California to support her aging mother and now serves as the Director of Local Compassion Global Outreach and Congregational Care at her childhood church. Susan underscores the enduring impact of bold faith and discipleship, both of which are cornerstones of her life's work. She also shares insights on being single in ministry and encourages others to take steps towards missions, highlighting the transformative power of serving God full-time.   Connect with Us: Follow @josiahventure on Instagram Learn more about Josiah Venture at josiahventure.com Contact: [email protected]   Subscribe & Share: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend or on your social media. Thank you, friends, and have a blessed day!

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• From Youth Camp to Youth Leader with Baška Benešová

  Get to know Baška Benešová from Slovakia and be inspired by her incredible journey of faith. She gave her life to Jesus at a youth church camp at the age of 13 and has been involved in ministering to teens and young adults ever since. She currently leads the English camp at her local church and works as the director of pointonline.sk for TCK (Training Center Kompas), providing resources and support for youth leaders. Baška also shares insights into her participation in KPM, the Annual Youth Leaders Conference, and her experience with the School for Youth Leaders.  The episode ends with a heartfelt message on trusting God's plan and the importance of community support. Connect with Us: Follow @josiahventure on Instagram Learn more about Josiah Venture at josiahventure.com Contact: [email protected]   Subscribe & Share: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend or on your social media. Thank you friends, and have a blessed day!

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• Christian Content Creators and Digital Missions

  In today’s special episode of Josiah Venture Stories, we’re live from the Digital Missions Summit in the Czech Republic! This incredible event brings together content creators, influencers, and storytellers from Central and Eastern Europe who are passionate about sharing the gospel in the digital space. Joining me are three amazing guests who are pioneers in using their creative gifts to advance the Kingdom of God online. With a live audience submitting questions, this episode dives deep into the challenges, joys, and strategies of being a Christian content creator in a world dominated by screens. If you’re passionate about using your digital presence to inspire and connect others with the gospel, this episode is packed with insights, encouragement, and practical advice. Guests: Aaron Bratcher, Germany: Pastor and YouTuber / IG: @aaron.bratcher Helenka Ukropcová, Czech Republic: Missionary and Social Media Manager for Josiah Venture, Czech - @kam_cz / IG: @heliiinka Sven Muller, Croatia: Youth Pastor and Content Creator / IG: @sven.marko.muller Key Takeaways: The importance of being a Christian content creator in the digital space. How to balance creating vs. consuming and when and how to rest Why collaboration and community are essential for Christian content creators. Connect with Us: Follow @josiahventure on Instagram Learn more about Josiah Venture at josiahventure.com Contact: [email protected] Listener Challenge: What’s one step you can take this week to share the gospel through your digital platform? Whether it’s posting a story, creating a video, or connecting with a follower in need, take the leap and make an impact! Subscribe & Share: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with other creators who might be inspired to join the mission of sharing Christ in the digital space.  

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• Youth Ministry and Christian Coaching with Mark Krupa

  Mark Krupa has been a Josiah Venture missionary for 26 years. He currently works as a Christian coach to young people and youth pastors and serves as the Josiah Venture country leader for Croatia. He discusses his ministry work dedicated to youth ministry and church leaders in the Czech Republic and Croatia. Mark shares his passion for seeing spiritual growth among youth and church leaders, emphasizing the importance of healthy leadership and vibrant youth groups. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Mark also talks about his personal interests, including working on old cars and exploring Europe. He explains his transition to Christian coaching after a decade of traditional ministry, outlining how coaching helps empower leaders by asking the right questions and providing support tailored to individual needs. Mark also gives insights into the spiritual climate in the Czech Republic, the ongoing prayer for revival, and his current responsibilities supporting the Josiah Venture team in Croatia. He ends with an encouraging message for young people to explore the transformative power of Jesus in their lives.   Learn more about Josiah Venture Social Media: @josiahventure Contact: [email protected] Josiah Venture Prayer Room: pray.josiahventure.com Josiah Venture Prayer Room APP: josiahventure.com/prayer-room-app

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• From "Mistake" to Miracle, Music Inspiration with Faith Child

  Faith Child is a multi-award-winning rapper, presenter, and one of the UK’s top Contemporary Christian Artists. Born and raised in South London, his music is an eclectic blend of Rap, Electro, and Pop. Putting his life experiences into music, Faith Child has a remarkable story that dates back to his birth. His consistent message is, " You are not a mistake. God has a plan and a purpose for every single person." Being a seasoned performer, he has performed in over 20 countries, in intimate settings of 50 people, and to larger audiences of more than 50,000 across Europe, America, and Africa. Faith Child has partnered with Josiah Venture multiple times for Exit Tours for over a decade. We are so thankful for his ministry partnership and for inspiring the next generation with God's love through his music.   faithchildmusic.com Faith Child - Artist Profile on Spotify Listen to "Holy Place" with Faith Child, Joe L Barnes   Learn more about Josiah Venture Social Media: @josiahventure Contact: [email protected] Josiah Venture Prayer Room: pray.josiahventure.com Josiah Venture Prayer Room APP: josiahventure.com/prayer-room-app

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