December 20, 2024

Judith Tavagwisa – Saying prayers and spreading stewardship and accountability resources 

In the fortieth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Judith Tavagwisa who ministers in Gaborone, Botswana. Judith shares how she learned how to pray by observing her grandmother at an early age. After working as a civil servant, she tells how she became involved in ministry and now serves as a local missionary equipping Sunday school teachers and key Christian workers. She shares how she spreads accountability and stewardship resources to strengthen conduct in the house of God and how she sees the Holy Spirit helping churches and ministries to work together in unity.
November 27, 2024

Talant Aktanzhanov – Inviting collaboration to spread the gospel in Central Asia

In the thirty-ninth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Dr. Talant Aktanzhanov from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Hear the remarkable story of how, as a child, Talant contributed to the Christian faith of his parents while growing up in a Muslim-majority country. He shares insights about Christianity in Kazakhstan and how God has engaged him to serve ministries in Central Asia. Drawing inspiration from the the Apostle Paul, he urges stewards to contribute through their service and financial support regardless of their level of resources. He concludes with an invitation to collaborate with him right now to spread the gospel in the region.
October 30, 2024

Hugo Matos – Developing missional churches in which every steward participates in spreading the gospel

In this thirty-eighth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Hugo Matos from the Dominican Republic. Hugo shares a powerful testimony of how he came to faith in Christ. He shares many ways God has him involved in Kingdom work and elaborates on what it means to develop missional churches. He reminds us of Bible verses on stewardship and concludes by encouraging listeners to keep their eyes set on Jesus as they work together to fulfill the Great Commission.
September 29, 2024

Romeo Nkongnou – Helping local missionaries and encouraging stewardship

In this thirty-seventh episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Romeo Nkongnou from Cameroon, Africa. He shares how the desire to become a missionary arose within him and how he now helps equip missionaries to serve in their local contexts. He talks about how stewardship goes beyond money, sharing what he has learned from GTP courses. He concludes by reminding listeners to put their professional skills at work to serve God.
August 26, 2024

Anita Mulwana – Rethinking stewardship by integrating faith and finances

In this thirty-sixth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks Anita Mulwana from Uganda. She talks about how Faith and Finances, a GTP course, has transformed how she views giving and stewardship of money and her relationships in her family and workplace. She shares her appreciation for other GTP courses like Journey of Empowerment and When Money Goes on Mission as they resonate with her season in life. She concludes by reminding listeners to be open and sensitive to what God is doing and to move where He leads them.
July 30, 2024

Silvia Alvares – Striving to be found as an approved worker by being a good steward

In this thirty-fifth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Silvia Alvares from Honduras. As the Director of Finance at Urban Promise Honduras, Silvia shares how she strives to model stewardship of the resources that God has given, especially in a context where corruption is high. She testifies about seeing God at work through the little things and through the different ways He provides. She concludes by encouraging everyone to keep going and to trust God even during difficult times because God is always with us, and He is faithful.
June 28, 2024

Felix Wiegner – Helping missionaries grow support

In this thirty-fourth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Felix Wiegner from Germany. Felix serves with Alliance Mission in the fundraising department where he works with missionaries and helps them to grow their support circles and their partnerships with churches. He shares keen insights about the current situation in Europe and the role of the Global South in the future of polycentric mission funding. He concludes by reminding listeners that, in these changing times, God will continue to generously, wonderfully, and lovingly care for us.
May 28, 2024

Ruslan Zagidulin – Promoting the CODE of Stewardship

In this thirty-third episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks Ruslan Zagidulin from Kyrgyzstan. He grew up in Soviet times, came to faith as a teen and serves Christian workers from his home country, as the Lausanne Movement's Co-regional Director for Eurasia. He shares about two things that are important to him: the evangelical church and the next generation in Central Asia. He concludes by challenging listeners to fully devote themselves to what he refers to as the CODE of Stewardship, which includes compassion, openness, discipline, and encouragement.
April 30, 2024

Július Slovák – Reaching generations for God’s kingdom

In this thirty-second episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks Július Slovák from Slovakia. He serves with Godzone project, a movement that proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ across Slovakia and Czech Republic. He shares how he came to faith, how he started the ministry, and how he stewards both his family and the ministry. He concludes that generations seek God’s kingdom when we do evangelization in collaboration.
December 20, 2024

Judith Tavagwisa – Saying prayers and spreading stewardship and accountability resources 

In the fortieth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Judith Tavagwisa who ministers in Gaborone, Botswana. Judith shares how she learned how to pray by observing her grandmother at an early age. After working as a civil servant, she tells how she became involved in ministry and now serves as a local missionary equipping Sunday school teachers and key Christian workers. She shares how she spreads accountability and stewardship resources to strengthen conduct in the house of God and how she sees the Holy Spirit helping churches and ministries to work together in unity.
November 27, 2024

Talant Aktanzhanov – Inviting collaboration to spread the gospel in Central Asia

In the thirty-ninth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Dr. Talant Aktanzhanov from Almaty, Kazakhstan. Hear the remarkable story of how, as a child, Talant contributed to the Christian faith of his parents while growing up in a Muslim-majority country. He shares insights about Christianity in Kazakhstan and how God has engaged him to serve ministries in Central Asia. Drawing inspiration from the the Apostle Paul, he urges stewards to contribute through their service and financial support regardless of their level of resources. He concludes with an invitation to collaborate with him right now to spread the gospel in the region.
October 30, 2024

Hugo Matos – Developing missional churches in which every steward participates in spreading the gospel

In this thirty-eighth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Hugo Matos from the Dominican Republic. Hugo shares a powerful testimony of how he came to faith in Christ. He shares many ways God has him involved in Kingdom work and elaborates on what it means to develop missional churches. He reminds us of Bible verses on stewardship and concludes by encouraging listeners to keep their eyes set on Jesus as they work together to fulfill the Great Commission.
September 29, 2024

Romeo Nkongnou – Helping local missionaries and encouraging stewardship

In this thirty-seventh episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Romeo Nkongnou from Cameroon, Africa. He shares how the desire to become a missionary arose within him and how he now helps equip missionaries to serve in their local contexts. He talks about how stewardship goes beyond money, sharing what he has learned from GTP courses. He concludes by reminding listeners to put their professional skills at work to serve God.
August 26, 2024

Anita Mulwana – Rethinking stewardship by integrating faith and finances

In this thirty-sixth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks Anita Mulwana from Uganda. She talks about how Faith and Finances, a GTP course, has transformed how she views giving and stewardship of money and her relationships in her family and workplace. She shares her appreciation for other GTP courses like Journey of Empowerment and When Money Goes on Mission as they resonate with her season in life. She concludes by reminding listeners to be open and sensitive to what God is doing and to move where He leads them.
July 30, 2024

Silvia Alvares – Striving to be found as an approved worker by being a good steward

In this thirty-fifth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Silvia Alvares from Honduras. As the Director of Finance at Urban Promise Honduras, Silvia shares how she strives to model stewardship of the resources that God has given, especially in a context where corruption is high. She testifies about seeing God at work through the little things and through the different ways He provides. She concludes by encouraging everyone to keep going and to trust God even during difficult times because God is always with us, and He is faithful.
June 28, 2024

Felix Wiegner – Helping missionaries grow support

In this thirty-fourth episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks with Felix Wiegner from Germany. Felix serves with Alliance Mission in the fundraising department where he works with missionaries and helps them to grow their support circles and their partnerships with churches. He shares keen insights about the current situation in Europe and the role of the Global South in the future of polycentric mission funding. He concludes by reminding listeners that, in these changing times, God will continue to generously, wonderfully, and lovingly care for us.
May 28, 2024

Ruslan Zagidulin – Promoting the CODE of Stewardship

In this thirty-third episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks Ruslan Zagidulin from Kyrgyzstan. He grew up in Soviet times, came to faith as a teen and serves Christian workers from his home country, as the Lausanne Movement's Co-regional Director for Eurasia. He shares about two things that are important to him: the evangelical church and the next generation in Central Asia. He concludes by challenging listeners to fully devote themselves to what he refers to as the CODE of Stewardship, which includes compassion, openness, discipline, and encouragement.
April 30, 2024

Július Slovák – Reaching generations for God’s kingdom

In this thirty-second episode of the Inspiring Stewards podcast, Nathan Jones speaks Július Slovák from Slovakia. He serves with Godzone project, a movement that proclaims the gospel of Jesus Christ across Slovakia and Czech Republic. He shares how he came to faith, how he started the ministry, and how he stewards both his family and the ministry. He concludes that generations seek God’s kingdom when we do evangelization in collaboration.