Best Erik Johnson and Josh Mead Podcasts (2025)

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J.B. Godfrey Part 3 49:17

6d ago49:17

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This episode is taken from a session J.B. Godfrey taught at a recent BIMI field conference. We know it will bless you.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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J.B. Godfrey Part Two 47:43

13d ago47:43

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J. B. Godfrey Vice President and Executive Director When I was two years old, my parents were divorced and I was reared by my grandparents who faithfully sent me to church. At twelve years of age, I accepted Christ as my Savior; however, it was not until I was sixteen that I became serious about serving the Lord. While I was attending a funeral, Go…

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Guest Missionary J.B. Godfrey 48:44

23d ago48:44

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J. B. Godfrey is a veteran missionary, pastor, and missions leader with decades of service around the globe. He and his wife Linda served for many years in North Africa and later helped mobilize missionaries across Asia and the Muslim world. Currently, he serves as the Vice President of BIMI’s Far East and Southeast Asia Fields, encouraging and equ…

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Interview with Alex Kocman 1:00:43

4M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Alex Kocman is a Christian, husband, father of four, student, writer, podcaster, church leader, missions advocate, and voice on the biblical and cultural issues affecting us today. He received his M.A. in Media and Communication Studies and B.S. in Biblical Studies through Liberty University, where he also served as an online evangelism and apologe…

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Funerals on the Mission Field 36:05

5M ago36:05

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Josh and Erik share a topic not often discussed by missionaries: how to conduct funerals on the mission field.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Pastor Keith Mead 29:39

5M ago29:39

29:39

Keith Mead has served as a pastor for over 40 years. He is now retired. His wife and two of his four children are with the Lord. Pastor Mead was not only Josh's pastor when he was a child but is Josh's grandfather.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Interview with DJ and Lorrie Harry 49:05

6M ago49:05

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D.J. Harry is the pastor of Needhams Grove Baptist Church in Seagrove, North Carolina. His undergraduate training was in science education which led him to teach high school chemistry, biology, and physics for eight years. However, in 2005, God directed his steps into pastoral ministry. He received his M.Div. from Piedmont International University …

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Missionary Q and A | Part Two 39:23

6M ago39:23

39:23

Erik and Josh answer questions sent in by a college studentBy Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Missionary Q & A | Part One 37:04

6M ago37:04

37:04

Erik and Josh answer questions sent in from a college student.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Missionary Adam Fridenstine 33:26

7M ago33:26

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Adam and Esther were married on June 13, 2008, in Salem, Oregon, after God brought them together with a beautiful love story of purity, answered prayer, and parent and pastoral counsel. Under the direction and mentoring of Dr. Paul Chappell, senior pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church, both Adam and Esther served faithfully with bus children and in t…

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Catching Up 36:09

7M ago36:09

36:09

Erik and Josh catch up after a four-week break from podcasting.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Mission Trips Before and After 37:55

8M ago37:55

37:55

Josh and Erik discuss the planning before hosting a mission trip and what happens when everyone goes home.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Episode 72 | Branden Lawrence | Part 02 36:37

11M ago36:37

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Erik interviews his close friend, Branden Lawrence. Branden is an assistant pastor who has served at Temple for 20 years! He is also the missions pastor, music pastor, head of AWANA, and head of VBS! Branden always finds a way to choose joy and see the bright side of things, and he is such a fun person to know.…

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Pastor Branden Lawrence | Part 01 36:14

11M ago36:14

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Erik interviews his close friend, Branden Lawrence. Branden is an assistant pastor who has served at Temple for 20 years! He is also the missions pastor, music pastor, head of AWANA, and head of VBS! Branden always finds a way to choose joy and see the bright side of things, and he is such a fun person to know.…

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More Questions about Missionary Life | Part Two 39:09

12M ago39:09

39:09

Erik and Josh respond to more questions about missionary life.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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More Questions about Missionary Life and Ministry 34:22

12M ago34:22

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Erik and Josh answer questions submitted by a supporting church.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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What Excites us about World Evangelism | Part Two 35:31

1y ago35:31

35:31

Erik and Josh continue their in-person conversation about what they love about working on missions.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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What Excites Us About World Evangelism 42:59

1y ago42:59

42:59

Josh and Erik sit down together in Martinsburg, West Virginia to discuss what excites them about serving the Lord in World Evangelism.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Interview with Pastor Todd Harrison 51:48

1y ago51:48

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Pastor Todd offers invaluable insight into balancing work, family life, and ministry. Pastor Todd addresses the need for husbands and wives to cultivate godly personal relationships. The episode illuminates the strains young couples and missionaries face and offers guidance for maintaining a godly marriage in the face of adversities.…

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A Conversation with Missionary Daniel Jenkins 48:34

1y ago48:34

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In this episode, they interview Daniel Jenkins, a veteran missionary actively working in the Gambia, as they explore the profound journey of world evangelism. They revisit the events since their previous meeting with Daniel, shedding light on the intricacies of their indispensable work. Get an exclusive peek into the Biblical Faith Seminar Daniel h…

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Furlough and Finances 38:32

1y ago38:32

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Erik and Josh discuss finances in light of the missionary's furlough ministry.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Deputation and Finances 31:47

1y ago31:47

31:47

Erik and Josh share tips on being a wise steward of your finances while on Deputation.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Ron and Donna Bragg 50:07

1y ago50:07

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Ron & Donna Bragg Africa International Representative Emeritus • Ron and Donna Bragg became BIMI missionaries in 1973 and served faithfully for 46 years. • After language school in France, Ron and Donna started a work along the Sahara Desert in the Moslem country of Senegal. • God blessed and after 16 years, their small congregation voted to buy la…

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The Missionary and Finances | Part 1 32:05

1+ y ago32:05

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Erik and Josh discuss the importance of being a good steward of finances, especially if you're a missionary.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Episode 59 | Mission Conferences from a Missionary Perspective | Part Two 20:11

1+ y ago20:11

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Josh and Eric continue their discussion on Mission ConferencesBy Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Episode 58 | Missions Conferences from a Missionary Perspective | Part One 31:24

1+ y ago31:24

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We are sometimes asked by supporting pastors what they can do better for their next mission conference. In this episode, Erik and Josh discuss what they enjoy about the mission conference experience from a missionary perspective.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Improving Communication between Pastors and Missionaries with Guest Dennis Harry 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

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Erik continues his conversation with Pastor Dennis Harry. This time, they discuss how missionaries and pastors can improve their communication.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Pastor Dennis Harry 39:02

1+ y ago39:02

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Dennis Harry is the Pastor of Needham's Grove Baptist Church.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Kevin Folger 45:24

1+ y ago45:24

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Kevin Folger currently serves as Pastor Emeritus of Cleveland Baptist Church and North America Director of Spiritual Leadership Asia. You will be blessed as he shares insight from 40+ years of ministry. Contact Kevin Folger Email | [email protected] Website | https://kevinfolger.com/ | https://sl-asia.com/ Podcast | Laborers in the Harve…

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Food and Culture 47:15

1+ y ago47:15

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Erik and Josh discuss the important role food plays in the culture of your host country.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Episode 53 | Matthew and Susanna Schrock 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

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Matthew and Susanna are preparing to serve the Lord in Côte d'Ivoire with Baptist World Mission. Matthew spent a year working in the country and even picked up the French language along the way. Susanna grew up as an MK in Côte d'Ivoire and looks forward to returning to serve the Lord in her home country.…

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Dr. Bud Steadman 26:53

1+ y ago26:53

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Dr. Bud Steadman began his ministry as mission mentor on April 1, 2023 after fulfilling the role of executive director of Baptist World Mission beginning April of 2009. Prior to coming to BWM he served for thirteen years as the senior pastor of Community Baptist Church of South Bend, Indiana.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Episode 51 | Missionary David Edens | Part Two 45:22

1+ y ago45:22

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David Edens served for over 40 years in the country of Niger.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Episode 50 | Missionary David Eden | Part One 30:47

1+ y ago30:47

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Part One of our interview with Missionary David Edens. David served for over 40 years in Niger. BIMI missionaries have served in Niger since 1971. This has been one of our most difficult fields, and staunch Moslems that live nomadic lives populate the desert region where our missionaries work. Conversions have been few and far between, but God is b…

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Welcome Back! 40:27

1+ y ago40:27

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Josh and Erik are back after 8 months to update their listeners on their family and ministry life. They are excited to be back and are looking forward to sharing more stories and insights with their audience.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Christmas on the Mission Field 33:21

2+ y ago33:21

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Josh's wife, Julie, joins him on this special Christmas episode of the podcast.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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More questions, more answers | Part 04 35:30

2+ y ago35:30

35:30

You got questions, we try to give you the answers.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Questions from a Young Preacher Boy | Part 03 31:16

2+ y ago31:16

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Erik and Josh respond to questions sent in from a recent college graduate.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Questions from a Young Preacher Boy | Part 02 23:42

2+ y ago23:42

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Josh and Erik continue to answer questions submitted by a young preacher boy. We trust this podcast has been a blessing. We want to hear from you! Write us and let us know how you have been blessed by the Missionary Perspective Podcast.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Chris Phillips 39:08

2+ y ago39:08

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Chris and Dawn were married in 1989; they have been blessed with four children and five grandchildren. Their journey in full-time Christian ministry has taken them from Georgia to South Carolina, Costa Rica, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. Through the ministry opportunities God has given them over the past thirty years, their passion has been to …

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Questions from a Young Preacher Boy | Part 1 41:43

2+ y ago41:43

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Josh's cousin and future church planter, Adam, sent in a list of questions about ministry. They were such good questions, we thought we'd share them with you!By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Jeff Buckman 35:45

2+ y ago35:45

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Jeff is a Christian CEO who has led Buckman's Inc. for 50 years and has helped the company expand from $46,000 in sales to 75 million dollars in revenue. God has used Jeff to make a great impact in world evangelism. Look for his book on Amazon, Making Your Business God's Business: Having a Front Row Seat to Watch God Use Your Business to Impact the…

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Hosting a Construction Team 53:27

2+ y ago53:27

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Erik and Josh discuss the benefits of hosting a construction team and share tips on how to best prepare for one.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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No More Missionary Videos!? 51:59

2+ y ago51:59

51:59

Erik and Josh discuss a recent article written by Pastor Ryan Hayden, a friend of The Missionary Perspective Podcast and the visionary behind MissionHost, an Airbnb for missionaries.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Missionary Kyle Sheridan | Part 02 24:59

2+ y ago24:59

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Erik continues his interview with Kyle Sheridan. The Sheridans’ ministry is nestled at the foot of the Andes in the capital of northern Chilean Patagonia. They were married in 2011, and after one year of deputation, with a newborn baby, they stepped out by faith to come to South America to plant the first independent Baptist church in Chilean Patag…

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Interview with Missionary Kyle Sheridan | Part 01 32:49

2+ y ago32:49

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The Sheridans’ ministry is nestled at the foot of the Andes in the capital of northern Chilean Patagonia. They were married in 2011, and after one year of deputation, with a newborn baby, they stepped out by faith to come to South America to plant the first independent Baptist church in Chilean Patagonia. It is called Bible Baptist Church of Coyhai…

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Bradley Edmondson | Medical Missions Outreach 43:25

2+ y ago43:25

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Bradley Edmondson is the executive director of Medical Missions Outreach. Medical Missions Outreach partners with Bible-believing churches around the world to evangelize the lost and disciple believers. Each patient that comes through their clinics will hear the beautiful message of the gospel, presented in their own language by a volunteer from th…

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Missionary Internship 37:04

2+ y ago37:04

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Erik and Josh discuss missionary internships, the pros and cons of hosting interns, and how to make the most of an internship.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Season 2 is here! 29:32

2+ y ago29:32

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Josh and Erik are back from their summer hiatus and recap how the Lord has worked in their respective ministries.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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Special Announcement 1:46

3y ago1:46

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We are taking an 8 week hiatus. We will be back with a new season of episodes in August. We look forward to sharing more interviews and everything missionary!By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead

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