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Josiah Venture Stories

Gwynne Gardner
Josiah Venture
Youth Ministry
Spiritual Warfare
Holy Spirit
Ukraine
Jesus
Czech Republic
Christianity
Empowerment
Faith
Discipleship
Scripture
Jesus Christ
Central and Eastern Europe
Gospel Of John
Transformation
Slovenia
Christian Faith
Acts 1:8
War

Josiah Venture is a non-profit mission organization that equips young leaders in Central and Eastern Europe to fulfill Christ's commission through the local church. We want to see passionate followers of Jesus Christ with a vision to reach and disciple their generation for him. This podcast is about sharing life-changing stories from on-the-ground missionaries and the local people they work with t... more

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Summer ministry is underway across the 16 countries where Josiah Venture serves, and this episode introduces several of the 2026 summer interns (Rachel Langley-Slovenia, Vince Johnson-Czech Republic, Aaron Connors-Ukraine, Anya Mediakovska-Ukraine, I... more

Eric Mayer, a 25-year-old extended summer intern with Josiah Venture serving in Estonia, is from Southern California and a Grand Canyon University marketing and advertising graduate with a minor in Christian studies. He shares his background in sport... more

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From launching youth programs to inspiring leaders, Nadiya Vorobyova's journey amidst the war in Ukraine will move you. Join us for insights on leadership, faith, and the power of community. Find out how she's using music as a tool for transformation... more

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Dare to be inspired! Discover how Shelby Halsa Flowers has helped grow Fusion International and the powerful role music plays in spreading joy and faith.

Shelby first traveled to the Czech Republic in 2010 as part of a mission team serving at one o... more

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Eric Mayer
Extended summer intern serving in Estonia; former Mission Team participant in Ukraine
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Episode: Eric Mayer's Extended Summer Internship Journey
Nadiya Vorobyova
Leader of Fusion Ukraine and Fusion Ministries coordinator in Ukraine
Fusion Ministries / Josiah Venture Ukraine
Episode: Inspiring Hope Through Music with Nadiya Vorobyova
Shelby Hlavsa Flowers
Director of Fusion International
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Episode: Dare to Believe! Music and Relational Ministry with Shelby Hlavsa Flowers
Amanda Snyder
Josiah Venture missionary and former Fusion Slovenia leader
Josiah Venture Slovenia
Episode: Gifts and Talents for the Kingdom with Amanda Snyder
Hayley Arnold
Director of the school's ministry with Josiah Venture, passionate about youth ministry and trauma-informed education.
Josiah Venture
Episode: Called to Ukraine with Hayley Arnold
Diana Anton
Missionary and leader involved in discipleship and evangelism in Romania
Missio Dei
Episode: Discipleship and Miracles with Diana "DU" Anton
Mateja Todorovska
A former New Age leader who encountered Jesus and now serves the Josiah Venture Council.
Josiah Venture
Episode: From New Age to True Faith in Jesus with Mateja Todorovska
Lelde Keice
Camp Director for JV Latvia and Youth Ministry Leader in Riga
Josiah Venture Latvia
Episode: Camps Ministry and Mission Teams with Lelde Keice
Lee Humerian
Missionary with Josiah Venture, passionate about music and youth ministry.
Josiah Venture
Episode: "Real Life" Story with Lee Humerian

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Gwen Gardner
Host of Josiah Venture Stories and related series

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Insightful and encouraging

    Every episode is encouraging and I am constantly learning more about how the Lord is at work in Central and Eastern Europe. I especially enjoy the teaching episodes from the JV conferences. Thankful for this pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HandTmwh
    United States6 months ago
  • Thankful for this Podcast

    I am so thankful for this podcast by JV. It is such a great way to hear stories and other news from the mission field on how the Lord is at work. The podcast also helps as a reminder of ways to be praying for the missionaries. To top it all off, I love that they post their conference sessions from Dave Patty and other teachers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jonathaNorton
    United States6 months ago
  • Grateful, thankful, encouraged

    What a rich podcast - full of encouragement, new insights and perspectives about what God is doing in Central and Eastern Europe!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ben_Rob_27
    United States3 years ago
  • Amazing Podcast! Amazing Organization!

    This last summer I went with a group from my church in Colorado to stay in Albania for a month and help with these summer camps. It was one of the most amazing experiences of my life! One of my favorite parts about this experience was hearing the life stories of the people in charge and how they came to be a part of this amazing organization and their hearts behind the ministry that they are doing.

    This podcast gives you an even deeper and wider insight into the organization as a whole. You are ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kiko1170
    United States4 years ago
  • Thankful for this podcast!

    This podcast does a great job of showing the many different paths and backgrounds of those who have ended up working in ministry in Europe. It’s beautiful to hear how God hand-tailors experiences that so uniquely prepare individuals to join him in the work he’s doing. Highly recommend to anyone who’s discerning a calling (whether to vocational ministry or something else!) - this podcast really highlights just how intricate God’s plan for your life really is

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lancer14
    United States4 years ago

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Friends of the organization value insights into regional ministry work and practical ways to pray.
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Listeners praise the show for authentic, personal missionary stories.

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Eric Mayer's Extended Summer Internship Journey
Q: What sparked your interest in the Ukraine mission trip and how did that lead to JC internships?
Eric recalls hearing about Josiah Venture during a training, the Ukraine trip as his first extended exposure, and realizing his desire to return for more than two weeks. The exposure to Fusion and English teaching cemented his path toward ongoing involvement and later ESI opportunities.
Eric Mayer's Extended Summer Internship Journey
Q: Eric, how did your faith journey begin and influence your decision to get involved with Josiah Venture?
Eric describes growing up in a Christian home, his early commitment at age four, being baptized at nine, and how family and mentors shaped his faith. This foundation led him to pursue mission-oriented experiences and eventually join Josiah Venture's internships and leadership roles in Europe.
Valentine's Wedding: A Cross-Cultural Love Story with the Kaspars
Q: What advice would you give to someone just about to get married?
Be the president of your spouse's fan club and remember that you're not each other's enemies, but teammates.
"Living in the Ongoing Battle" with Kristy Williams, Victorious Teaching
Q: How do I find victory in the middle of an ongoing battle?
Victory comes through reliance on God and recognizing that suffering serves a greater purpose in the spiritual realm.
"Victory in Christ" with Dave Patty, Victorious Teaching
Q: What am I actually supposed to do?
We are called to stand firm in faith and rely on the power of God's Word and the Holy Spirit to guide our actions.

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What is Josiah Venture Stories about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on on-the-ground missionaries and the communities they serve in Central and Eastern Europe, with a strong emphasis on youth ministry, leadership development, and faith-in-action. Episodes profile personal journeys—from internships and mission trips to long-term ministry leadership—highlighting mentorship, relational outreach through music and sports, trauma-informed care, and resilience in wartime contexts. Listeners get vivid, ground-level stories about building churches, empowering national leaders, and practical ways to pray, partner, and participate in cross-cultural mission work. A standout trait is the authentic, conversational format that makes complex ministry work approachable and relatable for prospective guests ... more

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1. Eric Mayer
2. Nadiya Vorobyova
3. Shelby Hlavsa Flowers
4. Amanda Snyder
5. Hayley Arnold
6. Diana Anton
7. Mateja Todorovska
8. Lelde Keice

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