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How Do You Take Care of the “Sent Ones”? One of the most critical aspects of cross-cultural work is how to practically care for those we send. In this episode, Nik takes a deep dive into the most important elements that individuals and churches need to consider to most adequately take care of our “sent […]
What does it mean to “give all” for the Kingdom of God? Everything that God has ever done, He is still doing. Listen as Nik recounts a story out of Apartheid that demonstrates what it truly means to “give all” for Jesus and how the Biblical narrative continues to come alive all over the world. […]
STOP Playing it Safe and Start Living Radically for Jesus from “The Even You Podcast” Last week, East-West’s The Even You Podcast came out with an episode featuring Nik Ripken. Join hosts, Mariah and Scott, as they interview Nik on what bold faith and radical obedience looks like. 🔗 Visit NikRipken.com to learn more about […]
Ruth Ripken’s 36-Year Journey of Faith and Family How do you teach your children while serving on the mission field? For many families considering missions, this is one of the most significant concerns. In this episode, Ruth Ripken shares their family’s 36-year journey across various mission fields, offering invaluable insights into how they navigated the […]
Christian Nationalism is a Contradiction Nik Ripken tackles one of the most pressing issues facing the modern church: Christian nationalism. Join Nik as he explores what it means to faithfully follow Jesus in a world where politics has been weaponized to divide, define, and instigate hatred. As Christians, we’re confronted by a society that challenges […]
Rethinking How We Relate to Muslims In this episode, Nik Ripken tackles one of the most pressing questions many Christians have: “How should I think about Muslims?” With more and more news media pushing out different narratives, especially about the Middle East and Islam — how are we called to view Muslims? With years of […]
Unpacking the Impact of Short-Term Mission Trips Almost 2 million people from over 40,000 churches embark on short-term international mission trips each year, driven by a desire to serve, make a difference, and spread hope. But how many of these trips actually leave a lasting impact? In this episode, join Nik and Anthony as they […]
Finding Light in the Darkness Nik and Ruth Ripken welcome Tim and Aileen Challies in this moving episode, where they share their journey through the grief of losing a child and how they’ve found hope and redemption through their faith in Christ. Through raw and honest conversation, they discuss the challenges of navigating such deep […]
Understanding Biblical Context: A Key to Transforming Mission Work Join us for a powerful episode of Ripken Reports where Nik Ripken tackles the question: “How does knowing the context of the Bible help us in missions?” In this candid and insightful session, Nik shares his deep understanding and firsthand experiences from the mission field, explaining […]
Unleashing the Power of Prayer: The First Step in Evangelism Have you ever thought how powerful it is when you as a believer have the ability to lift up prayer requests directly to God? Nik discusses both the power and practice of prayer as it relates to the first step of evangelism. Follow us on […]