//podcastplus.net/feed/inspire-the-mission~b71defff The Inspire the Mission Podcast is all about inspiring you to more fully live the mission that God has for you. Each week, we talk with Pastors, Missionaries, Church Planters, Business as Mission Entrepreneurs, and other Christian leaders to give you the tools, tips, and advice necessary to live your life on mission for Jesus. The Inspire the Mission Podcast is hosted by Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director for Asia with MANNA Worldwide. He loves helping people, learning, adventure, and his family. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:41:47 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/AdamHeraldEdited.mp3?dest-id=926384 Today I got the chance to chat with Pastor Adam Herald of Refuge Church in Windham, Maine. Pastor Adam launched large and shared some of the ups and downs of his church launch and beyond with us today. Find out more at: https://refugemaine.church/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 21:43:55 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/AdamHeraldEdited.mp3?dest-id=926384 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/JonLilesItaly.mp3?dest-id=926384 Today I'm talking with Missionary Jon Liles with The Church Outside in Rome, Italy. Jon gives us insight into the process and the heart being starting the Church Outside and ministering in a post Christian society. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:47:46 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/JonLilesItaly.mp3?dest-id=926384 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/DrewMellonHardPlaces.mp3?dest-id=926384 Today I am talking with Drew Mellon from The Hard Places Community (thehardplaces.org) about human trafficking and how the average person can make an impact and help to stop traffickers from trafficking children as young as 8 and under.  Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:58:58 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/DrewMellonHardPlaces.mp3?dest-id=926384 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/JohnStroupInspiretheMission.mp3?dest-id=926384 Today I'm speaking with Mr. John Stroup. John is the President and Founder of Freeway Ministries, based in Springfield, MO. He and his team are reaching thousands of previously drug-addicted, poverty-stricken, gang connected people with the hope and love of Christ. His new book, From the Pit to the Pulpit is available now on Amazon. The host of the Inspire the Mission Podcast is Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director for Asia with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com). Tue, 23 Apr 2019 17:36:30 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/JohnStroupInspiretheMission.mp3?dest-id=926384 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/ShawnSullivanEdited.mp3?dest-id=926384 Today I'm speaking with Missionary Shawn Sullivan with Mission823 Shawn shares wisdom regarding missionary fundraising, making missions sustainable, and working with national pastors. For more information on Mission823, go to: https://www.mission823.com Craig Alsup is the host of the Inspire the Mission Podcast. He and his family are also Missionary Assistant Directors for Asia with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com), a nonprofit organization that rescues children from the grip of poverty.  Wed, 27 Mar 2019 21:11:51 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/ShawnSullivanEdited.mp3?dest-id=926384 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/JeffCraigInspireTheMission.mp3?dest-id=926384 Episode 11 of the Inspire the Mission Podcast:   Why Going Global is Essential in Missions with Pastor Jeffrey S. Craig is now LIVE!   Jeff shares his experience as a Pastor and Mortician and how going global has impacted his life, his family, those he has seen on the mission field, and his church.    The Inspire the Mission Podcast is hosted by Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com). Tue, 12 Mar 2019 22:04:21 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/JeffCraigInspireTheMission.mp3?dest-id=926384 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/DwayneWright.mp3?dest-id=926384 Today I'm speaking with my friend and Missionary to Ethiopia Dwayne Wright. Dwayne shares his experience as a Missionary in Africa today including some of the struggles and amazing God moments. Find out more about his work at www.impact1life.com. The Inspire the Mission Podcast is hosted by Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com). Mon, 18 Feb 2019 20:58:06 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/DwayneWright.mp3?dest-id=926384 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/RogerBodenstabEdited_-_121118_3.13_PM.mp3?dest-id=926384 Today I'm speaking with my friend and Pastor Roger Bodenstab. Roger is the Pastor of Crescent City Foursquare Church in Crescent City, California. Check it out at http://ccfoursquare.org. In this episode, Pastor Roger shares his experience in leading a church to be more focused on world missions and the resulting impact that he has seen in the community around the church. The Inspire the Mission Podcast is hosted by Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com). Tue, 12 Feb 2019 19:33:26 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/RogerBodenstabEdited_-_121118_3.13_PM.mp3?dest-id=926384 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/BenSchenckEdited_-_121818_2.02_PM.mp3?dest-id=926384 Today I'm speaking with my friend and Pastor/Church Planter Ben Schenck. Ben is the Pastor of Awaken Church in Round Rock, Texas. Check it out at https://www.awakenchurch.online. In this episode, Pastor Ben shares his tips and advice for church planters and we discuss ways to convey passion as a church leader. The Inspire the Mission Podcast is hosted by Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com). Mon, 04 Feb 2019 20:39:21 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/BenSchenckEdited_-_121818_2.02_PM.mp3?dest-id=926384 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/AaronGonyouEdited_-_12718_12.27_PM.mp3?dest-id=926384 Today I'm speaking with my friend and missionary trainer Aaron Gonyou. In this episode, we talk about fundraising for missions in a way that is respectful, sustainable, and God-honoring. The Inspire the Mission Podcast is hosted by Craig Alsup, Missionary Assistant Director with MANNA Worldwide (www.mannaworldwide.com). Please reach out of you would like to tell your missions story here! Mon, 04 Feb 2019 19:23:45 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/inspirethemission/AaronGonyouEdited_-_12718_12.27_PM.mp3?dest-id=926384