
Nik Ripken, with his wife Ruth Ripken, equip you with biblical principles and practices from believers in persecution to help you cross the street and cross the oceans with the love of Jesus.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 96 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | ||||

After a long hiatus, Nik and Anthony are back! In this episode, Nik apologizes to parents, grandparents and churches. After four decades on the mission field, Nik now knows how difficult it is to be the one sending a child or grandchild overseas - an... more
This is a REWIND episode of Witness & Persecution from a past episode titled "Redefining Christmas". This is part two of two! If you haven't listened to the first part, we highly recommend listening to that first. You can find that on podcast platfor... more
This is a REWIND episode of Witness & Persecution of past episode titled "Redefining Christmas". In light of the Christmas season, we thought this episode would be a good reminder for some and challenge for others on their perspective of Christmas. T... more
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 ... more
So encouraging to me and others. Thank you for this.
I saw Nik speak in person and have greatly enjoyed the podcast and emails since then. It has brought more perspective to things for me and my family! Very Moving! So thank you for taking time to share! Blessings brothers and sisters! In our prayers
God is glorified by Nik and Ruth and the ministry He has given to them. It has been inspiring for myself and my family to hear the stories they tell and the encouragement they give to go, even just across the street, to reach and serve God's children.
God is glorified by Nik and Ruth and the ministry He has given to them. It has been inspiring for myself and my family to hear the stories they tell and the encouragement they give to go, even just across the street, to reach and serve God's children.
Nik and his wife are awesome ππΌ down to earth Folks π who walk the walk and talk the talk !
Blessings to you for shining the light on the reality of what is needed to do the work of the Father π. Thank you ππ½ β£οΈππ½ββοΈ
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Focusing on the experiences and insights of believers facing persecution, this podcast presents a wealth of stories that emphasize the love and faith demonstrated by Christians in challenging environments. Nik and Ruth Ripken share their firsthand accounts and reflections from mission work in various parts of the world, highlighting themes such as sacrifice, community support, and the resilience of faith. Episodes often combine personal anecdotes with teachings on how to engage meaningfully with those who suffer for their beliefs. Unique in its approach, the conversations are not only inspiring but also practical, offering listeners guidance on how to apply these lessons to their everyday lives, thus fostering a deeper understanding of glob... more
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