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July 15, 2025 44 mins
Have you ever started a witness over coffee and asked, ‘How are you?   Join hosts Monica Hansen and Dr. David Chotka on the Graceful Warrior Podcast as they interview Ravi David, a seasoned educator and mentor with deep expertise in cross-cultural ministry.   In this episode, Ravi explores the transformative power of mentorship, the essence of mission in both local and global contexts, and the vital role of community in fostering spiritual growth. Through compelling personal stories, Ravi highlights the importance of intentional relationships, the impact of discipleship for exponential growth, and the art of balancing missional and pastoral approaches. Drawing from his experiences in diverse countries, Ravi offers practical insights on engaging others through listening and understanding their unique contexts.   Discover how to make a difference in your community and embrace opportunities for ministry right in your neighborhood. It starts with that cup of coffee.   CONNECTION CORNER- RaviDavid@gmail.com Email Ravi for his Book mentioned in this Episode: Mission Possible📚📑     🎙️🎙️EPISODE BREAKDOWN🎙️🎙️  
  • 00:00 Introduction to Ravi David: A Leader in Cross-Cultural Ministry
  • 02:57 Ravi’s Journey: Personal Stories Shaping Faith
  • 05:33 Defining Mission: Local and Global Perspectives
  • 08:23 The Power of Mentorship and Discipleship
  • 11:20 Building Effective Mentorship Groups
  • 14:10 Regional Insights for Spiritual Growth
  • 17:02 Cross-Cultural Ministry in Ethiopia and Beyond
  • 19:47 Training Others for Lasting Ministry Impact
  • 22:23 Balancing Missional and Pastoral Faith Approaches
  • 25:07 The Role of Community in Spiritual Connection
  • 27:52 Engaging Diverse Cultures in Ministry
  • 30:32 Final Encouragement for Spiritual Growth and Mission

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Mentorship, discipleship, community, spiritual growth, Ministry, Ravi David, Spirit equip, The Graceful Warrior Podcast

🎙️💥Rated #2 in top Indie Christian podcasts by listeners on @Goodpods      💪💥Dedicated 3.5K Warriors who Support The Graceful warriors              😮🎙️🎙️ Over 3.8K Downloads!🎙️🎙️😎👏💥   Follow us on X @GracefulPod  for updates or share with us your thoughts! Call to Action  1. Grab Monica's Book- amazon.com/Captured-By-His-Heart 2. Grab Pastor David's Books- https://SpiritEquip.com Https://whitakerhouse.com/product/healing-prayers,  3.. Subscribe at Https://SpiritEquip.com or https://TheGracefulWarrior.com 1.. Engage with Us on  Social Media -  Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/GracefulWarrior8  Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@TheGracefulwarrior Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/gracefulwarrior24 David's Social Media-  Facebook- https://facebook.com/SpiritEquip Instagram- https://Instagram.com/david_chotka Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/@spiritequipbydavidchotka4626   Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. Ephesians 6:11
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