E7: Evangelizing in Mexico – Faith, Cartels, and the Power of Prayer
Release Date: 04/02/2025
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E8: Missions, Mexico, and Misconceptions: Life and Ministry South of the Border
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E7: Evangelizing in Mexico – Faith, Cartels, and the Power of Prayer
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In this powerful episode of The Live Sent Podcast, Pastor Jonathan Denton and Matt Huddleston welcome Agustin and Damara Bizarron Tolman, current missionaries in Mexico and leaders of Seedtime and Harvest Ministries. Fresh off a moving service at The Way, where they spoke on the power of prayer, Agustin and Damara open up about the raw realities of ministering in a land where faith meets danger. The conversation takes a gripping turn as Agustin shares his harrowing experience of being kidnapped by the cartel—and the miraculous way God protected him. Damara offers a vulnerable glimpse into...
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E3: Adding Discernment to your Spiritual Arsenal
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In episode 3 of the Live Sent Podcast, we begin a two-part series on discernment—a crucial aspect of spiritual growth that every Christian should be seeking to develop. Jonathan, Phil, Kiara, and “Big Poppa Corn” explore what it means to develop discernment in our daily lives, recognizing God’s guidance, and avoiding common spiritual pitfalls. The Live Sent Podcast is an extension of The Way Church's mission to inspire and equip listeners to live intentionally and stay spiritually connected! Episode Highlights Discernment is more than just making good choices—it’s about aligning...
info_outlineIn this powerful episode of The Live Sent Podcast, Pastor Jonathan Denton and Matt Huddleston welcome Agustin and Damara Bizarron Tolman, current missionaries in Mexico and leaders of Seedtime and Harvest Ministries. Fresh off a moving service at The Way, where they spoke on the power of prayer, Agustin and Damara open up about the raw realities of ministering in a land where faith meets danger.
The conversation takes a gripping turn as Agustin shares his harrowing experience of being kidnapped by the cartel—and the miraculous way God protected him. Damara offers a vulnerable glimpse into the spiritual and emotional toll that season took on their family, while Matt recalls his own encounters with cartel members as well as the time his family's home was set on fire.
This episode is a reminder that the gospel knows no boundaries—even cartel strongholds are not off-limits to God’s redemptive work. It’s a conversation about risk, resilience, and radical obedience to the Great Commission!
The Live Sent Podcast is an extension of The Way Church’s mission to inspire and equip listeners to live intentionally and stay spiritually connected!
Episode Highlights:
- Agustin’s firsthand account of being kidnapped by a Mexican cartel—and how God miraculously kept him safe
- Damara’s story of faith, fear, and trusting God when her husband went missing
- How Matt and his wife Kiara encountered cartel threats (and help) while serving in Mexico
- The surprising help Matt’s family received after their home was burned down
- Why evangelism in Mexico looks radically different than it does in the U.S.
Call to Action:
Agustin and Damara are on the frontlines of faith, and you can be part of their story. Seedtime and Harvest Ministries exists to reach the lost in Mexico through church planting, discipleship, and bold evangelism—even in the face of danger.
🙏 PRAY – Ask God to guide and protect Agustin, Damara, and their ministry team.
💸 GIVE – Your financial support fuels gospel-centered work in some of the most spiritually dark and dangerous places.
✈️ GO – Consider visiting or serving with SHM as part of a missions trip or internship.
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