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Even with the best intentions, language learning can sometimes lead to embarrassing situations. Nik has had his fair share of language bloopers during his time as a missionary, and he’s sharing them with us today. Be sure to subscribe to the Witness & Persecution Podcast on your favorite platform. The Challenge of Learning a New Language as […]
Nik tells us that out of every 10 persecuted believers brought to America, only one in 10 are still practicing their faith after 10 years. Ruth and Nik Ripken have observed this phenomenon while offering freedom from persecution to Christians around the world. Be sure to subscribe to the Witness & Persecution Podcast on your favorite platform. […]
Going overseas as a single missionary and waiting to get married are both valid options. Ultimately, the decision depends on where God is calling you for this season of your life. Be sure to subscribe to the Witness & Persecution Podcast on your favorite platform. Go as a Single Missionary Going as a single Christian missionary can […]
According to Nik Ripken, some Christians mistakenly believe that short term mission trips can replace being involved in the local church and evangelizing in their own communities. He argues that this approach is misguided. It does not address the ongoing need for evangelism and discipleship in one’s local context. Be sure to subscribe to the Witness […]
For every one man on the mission field, Nik Ripken sees seven women. In tough areas where safety is threatened, Nik explains, the ratio of women to men increases. Still, it’s a misconception that God calls more women to the mission field than men. What’s causing the gender disparity in male and female missionaries? Be […]
Are the needs of the lost so great in America that we need to reach our own country first? Nik says no. If we wait to completely unite America as believers before we go to other nations, he explains, we will not fulfill the Great Commission as Christ commanded. Be sure to subscribe to the Witness […]
Are you feeling called to missions? Is the Great Commission for everyone? In this episode, Nik Ripken asserts that it doesn’t matter whether you feel called to missions or not. He explains that we are all commanded by Jesus to share the gospel throughout all the nations. Be sure to subscribe to the Witness & Persecution […]
Sometimes Christians in the West can get so caught up in the stories of miracles taking place overseas that we forget to be grateful for what we enjoy at home. Do miracles even happen in America? In this episode, Nik Ripken reminds us that America is blessed with an overt miracle. We’re talking about the […]
In this episode, Nik Ripken explores four guiding questions that witnesses can use when sharing the gospel with those we encounter. By answering these four questions, we can better understand how to share the gospel and offer salvation through Christ to the people we meet. Be sure to subscribe to the Witness & Persecution Podcast on your […]
In restrictive countries, mission work must be approached with caution in order to avoid betrayal and retaliation. Nik explains that it’s safer and more effective for young mission teams to evangelize to the elders rather than to the children of Islamic communities. Join Nik as he explores effective witnessing strategies for growing the church in […]