The Mission Suitcase

You have a part in the most amazing story! Join Lisa Batchelor, Bible Encourager and Missions Mobilizer, as we unpack all things missions through devotionals, conversations with friends all over the world, and exciting stories and tips.

The Other Side of Obedience with Roman & Tamara Statkiewicz 02/09/2024

The Other Side of Obedience with Roman & Tamara Statkiewicz Roman & Tamara have served as missionaries in Eastern Europe for over 25 years. In 2015, they followed God's leadership to move to Poland. They had no idea why they were moving or what lay ahead but found themselves perfectly positioned and trained for what would hit their city in the beginning of 2022... /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/29866813

The Richards Sisters 01/23/2024

The Richards Sisters Join me in this conversation with four sisters in the American mid-west who live on mission in their community, in other states, and throughout the world! You'll be encouraged that whatever season of life you're in can be an adventure with Jesus! Great links from this episode: /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/29620413

Kira Banks 03/27/2023

Kira Banks Kira Banks, the founder of Royal Girls, is an inspirational coach and leader who leads young women to discover their identity, value and purpose in Christ. She helps them unlock their true potential and equips them with the skills they need to become confident, courageous, and successful individuals. Listen in as we chat about an exciting new venture she is launching. To learn more, receive updates on this exciting launch, etc., email Kira and her team at: /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/26350062

Short-Term Missions with Karla Oliver-Ayala 10/26/2022

Short-Term Missions with Karla Oliver-Ayala Great insights from missions coach and public relations coordinator, Karla Oliver-Ayala. After over two decades as a teacher, Karla recently left the classroom to serve with Beauty for Ashes full-time. This episode will encourage and challenge you. in your purpose and part in The Great Commission! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/24803874

Why You Should Forgive Anyway 10/21/2022

Why You Should Forgive Anyway Listen as I share how to walk in greater freedom in your life! Unforgiveness may be holding you back from living in all God has called you to live. I lay out the who, how, and why in this necessary process of forgiveness. /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/24760920

Yeyson with City of Refuge 09/10/2022

Yeyson with City of Refuge The old neighborhood of Pablo Escobar is now a beacon of hope and restoration in Medellin, Colombia. One of the leaders of City of Refuge - Yeyson ("Jason") Marin - shares the amazing things taking place there and the transfomation in his own life... from drugs and anarchy to joyful follower of Christ! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/24336885

Looking for Love with Dr. Deepa Sukumar 06/10/2022

Looking for Love with Dr. Deepa Sukumar Dr. Deepa Sukumar grew up as a Hindu in India. She shares the miraculous story of how the Word of God preached the Gospel to her as an adult and she received the Love which she had been looking for in Jesus. /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/23392604

Morgan Malone: The Other Side of Obedience 03/01/2022

Morgan Malone: The Other Side of Obedience Listen to amazing things that happen on the other side of obedience in this chat with Morgan Malone, missionary to Guatemala! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/22298876

But God! 02/22/2022

But God! This two-word phrase is found over 40 times in the English Bible and packs a powerful punch! This episode takes a look at what follows the "But God!" moments in your life! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/22217159

Living Undistracted 02/15/2022

Living Undistracted Things always come that can keep us from living a missional life. In this episode, we consider how to DISS DIStractions and live a focused life! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/22141871

Pop Quiz: Will You Pass The Test? 02/08/2022

Pop Quiz: Will You Pass The Test? Tests will always come your way - will you pass? This episode will help prepare you to be an overcomer in the tests of life! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/22069298

KWITCHYERBELLYAKIN: Getting Rid of the Grumbles 02/01/2022

KWITCHYERBELLYAKIN: Getting Rid of the Grumbles Are you a grumbler? Do you have grumblers in your life? This episode will help you get free from the grumbles! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/21979838

You CAN Do It All! 01/25/2022

You CAN Do It All! You’ve probably heard it said and even proclaimed yourself the words of the well-known sentiment - "you can’t do it all"... But in this episode, I want to invite you to look at things in a different perspective as I share how you CAN do it all. YOU. CAN. DO. IT. ALL! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/21892034

Whose Report Will You Believe? 01/18/2022

Whose Report Will You Believe? In this episode, we consider the different "reports" that come to us throughout life - and why believing the right one makes all the difference! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/21814904

Prepare To Be Amazed! 01/11/2022

Prepare To Be Amazed! The Lord is inviting you -in 2022- to LIVE in the expectation of being amazed by Him! Here's how! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/21743162

What's In Your 2022 Suitcase? 01/04/2022

What's In Your 2022 Suitcase? I've got a question for you and how you answer will affect how your 2022 goes, regardless of what the circumstances on the world stage may be... /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/21673013

2021 Wrap-Up 12/30/2021

2021 Wrap-Up This wraps up Season 5 of the podcast! Please listen as I share an exciting announcement about the future of The Mission Suitcase! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/21636698

Praying the Psalms with Sarah Keeling 09/22/2021

Praying the Psalms with Sarah Keeling Engaging with the Word of God is an awesome way to pray for nations, to pray for our families, and to exalt the Lord. Christian author, podcaster, wife and mom Sarah Keeling has a God-given strategy of praying the Psalms that is tangible, easy, and fun for all ages! Join me in the episode - as Sarah shares how she started and how it's going! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/20565548

Why Albania? with Pastor Erion Cuni 09/09/2021

Why Albania? with Pastor Erion Cuni Erion Cuni - a pastor, church planter, and missionary within the beautiful nation of Albania - articulates how Albania is perfectly poised for Gospel impact in that area of the world and beyond, how to have a successful short-term mission trip, and more! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/20415845

Where In The World Is Albania? 06/30/2021

Where In The World Is Albania? Albanians get that you may not know much of their history or even where they are located. But they want you to know. They want you to see their photos and hear their stories. And they want you to come. In this episode, you'll find out why this is a fantastic time - and place - to share the Gospel! So let’s go ahead and get the initial question out of the way – where in the world is Albania? /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/19665782

The Harvest Field in Front of You 06/01/2021

The Harvest Field in Front of You 'Think you are too busy to share the Gospel with others? Wait until you hear Lydia's fascinating story of following and obeying God! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/19320317

Man Your Station with Becky Murray 05/21/2021

Man Your Station with Becky Murray In the Season 5 opener, Becky Murray - of One by One Missions and The Dignity Project - returns to encourage us to "man our station." She also shares exciting news out of Kenya and some heartbreaking news out of Pakistan. /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/19192793

Simple Obedience with Ginger Cummins 02/17/2021

Simple Obedience with Ginger Cummins What if missions was as simple as God putting things in your heart and then you stepping out in simple obedience under His leadership to do those things? Hear Ginger Cummins' story of how God exposed her to Germany all through her life and then opened the door for her family to go - for a very specific purpose! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/17976920

The Gospel Meets Needs 02/05/2021

The Gospel Meets Needs A missionary and homeschool mom, Joye and her husband Joel and their seven children loaded up and moved to Kenya at the end of 2019. They spent much of 2020 in a village where God sent them to do one main thing... dig a well. /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/17835227

Kanita Benson, Part 2 01/26/2021

Kanita Benson, Part 2 This episode is the conclusion of a two-part conversation with Kanita Benson! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/17701766

Kanita Benson, Part 1 01/18/2021

Kanita Benson, Part 1 Her passion for nations and the Great Commission has led her to serve as a short-term missionary, speaker, trainer and mobilizer to Kenya, Africa, and Chiang Mai, Thailand. /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/17598728

Conversation with Elizabeth Giles 01/13/2021

Conversation with Elizabeth Giles What if you were in a remote village thousands of miles from home and family when a global pandemic hit? What would life be like? /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/17528585

What's In Your Lunchbox? 01/06/2021

What's In Your Lunchbox? As you begin a new year, this episode will encourage you to see what you have to offer and how it will have a global impact! God wants to take your loaves and fishes and turn them into a bountiful feast! /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/17438840

Lighting the Window 12/14/2020

Lighting the Window Light the Window is a global prayer alliance with the purpose of mobilizing 10 million believers to pray daily for the unreached peoples of the 10/40 Window Region. /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/17192822

What's So Great About The Great Commission? 11/05/2020

What's So Great About The Great Commission? Over half of churchgoers in the U.S. are not familiar with The Great Commission, yet it is the very foundation of evangelism and cross-cultural missions. Learn what makes The Great Commission so great, where it originated, and how it affects your purpose on earth. /episode/index/show/themissionsuitcase/id/16691909

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