Four years into the full-scale war in Ukraine, daily life is still marked by air raid alerts, uncertainty, and loss. Yet ABWE missionary Mike Gustafson and Pastor Zhenya Yashchenko share how God continues to build his church in the midst of the conflict. They discuss the realities of serving while missiles fall, caring for families under constant stress, and shepherding a church whose members have been drafted to the front lines.

Despite the hardships, the gospel is reaching people who are searching for lasting hope. Through humanitarian outreach, church planting, and faithful gospel witness, many are hearing the good news for the first time and finding new life in Christ. Mike and Zhenya also share how believers around the world can pray, support local churches, and stand alongside their brothers and sisters in Ukraine as they continue the work of making disciples.

• Living and serving faithfully during war
• How local churches are meeting physical and spiritual needs
• Stories of lives transformed by the gospel in Ukraine
• Church planting and leadership development despite the ongoing war
• Prayer and partnership opportunities for believers worldwide
• Why now is still a strategic time for ministry in Ukraine

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Physical fitness may not be the first thing that comes to mind when we think about ministry, but should it be?

In this episode of The Missions Show, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore why caring for our bodies is part of faithfully stewarding God's calling. They discuss the relationship between physical health, spiritual discipline, and long-term ministry effectiveness, while avoiding legalism or unrealistic standards.

The conversation also tackles the unique challenges pastors and missionaries face, from food-centered hospitality to sedentary work and ministry stress. Alex and Scott share practical habits, biblical principles, and personal experiences that can help believers build strength, energy, and endurance so they are better prepared to serve their families, churches, and the mission God has given them.

• Why physical fitness matters for long-term ministry
• The biblical connection between stewardship, discipline, and the body
• Common health challenges pastors and missionaries face
• Practical habits for building strength and endurance
• How physical health supports mental clarity and ministry effectiveness
• Simple ways to stay active in every season of life

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How do you reach one of the youngest populations in the world with the hope of the gospel?

In this episode of The Missions Show, Alex and Scott welcome Reuben Gitonga, a Kenyan ministry leader serving with ABWE. Reuben shares his remarkable journey from growing up in Nairobi to leading a ministry that uses soccer, discipleship, and local church partnerships to reach young people living in Kenya's underserved communities.

The conversation explores the unique opportunities and challenges facing Kenya's next generation, where many young people struggle with poverty, fatherlessness, and limited access to biblical teaching. Reuben explains how sports open doors for long-term discipleship, education, and gospel-centered community, while sharing powerful stories of transformed lives.

• Reuben's testimony and call to ministry in Kenya
• Reaching Kenya's youth through soccer, discipleship, and local churches
• Addressing poverty, education, and family brokenness with the gospel
• Stories of life transformation through his ministry
• A vision for gospel saturation and church planting across Kenya

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