Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means Family
Danny, Kristin, Iris, and Joey bring you stories and guest interviews from Amigos' work in Nicaragua. Amigos for Christ is a non- profit organization that works shoulder-to-shoulder with Nicaraguan neighbors to bring community leadership, clean water, health, education, and economic opportunity to rural communities in need. www.amigosforchrist.org
Episodes
On this episode of Coffee with Danny we are joined by Ana, a teacher, leader, and former scholarship student who shares her incredible journey from nervous translator to confident mentor. They talk about the power of practice, pushing through fear, and why showing up, even with mistakes and all, is ultimately what leads to transformation.
On this episode of Coffee with Danny, Chico shares his 15-year journey with Amigos for Christ: from meeting a group of inspiring “gringos” as a teen, to becoming a scholarship student, a servant leader, and now a father whose own child attends the Amigos Academy.
Through joy, fear, worship, and deep purpose, Chico reflects on what it means to find your calling, lead with love, and experience God’s presence in...
On this week's episode of Coffee with Danny, we sit down with Fr. Patrick, a longtime Amigo whose journey from high school mission trips to priesthood is rooted in one powerful idea that we all hold, juntos: people over progress. Fr. Patrick reflects on how a single invitation changed the course of his life, leading him to discover radical love in Nicaragua, dedicate his life to service, and now lead hundreds of ...
On this week's episode of Coffee with Danny, Iris joins as a guest host as we welcome the Coppage family to reflect on their trips to Nicaragua, with their kids. With honesty and heart, Michael and Jessica share what it was like to bring their kids into a new culture, serve alongside them, and witness the power of empathy in action. This episode explores what happens when families choose to step out of their comf...
This week on Coffee with Danny, we sit down with Daryl Strickland. He’s an executive pastor, veteran trip leader, and a true fire-starter in the Amigos family. Listen in as Daryl reflects on the moments that shaped him, from water balloon fights and karaoke nights to baptisms, volcano climbs, and water inaugurations that changed everything. Now, with his son and daughter-in-law living and working in Nicaragua, Daryl’s...
This week on Coffee with Danny, we meet Mel, a longtime friend of Amigos and someone who believes deeply in living with intention. From one surprising “yes” to a ripple effect that changed lives, Mel shares why generosity isn’t about having more, it’s about staying awake, ready, and open to whatever might be right in front of you. As he says, “If you’re intentional, it’ll find you.”
This one’s about finding ...
Five years ago, a wild dream was born - clean water for every single community in Chinandega.
Catch up with Danny and Scott as they reflect on how far we’ve come and what’s next for the biggest project we've ever taken on.
This convo will inspire you. Don’t miss it.
Join us for the latest episode, where Danny and Craig take you on an emotional ride of laughter, insight, and heartfelt stories about Amigos and Nicaragua. This in-depth conversation features former Amigos Board President, Craig Merrigan. Get inspired Amigos Fam.
Link to this podcast on video: https://vimeo.com/1069642730?share=copy
Join Danny and Karen as they discuss her recent trip to Nicaragua, making connections, and choosing joy. If you or a loved one are headed to Nicaragua this year on a trip, you don't want to miss this!
Video Podcast link for this episode: https://vimeo.com/1056410869/8954badf84?share=copy
Listen in with Danny, Iris, Kristin, Philip, and Joey. All year, we’re embracing a powerful theme: On the Camino. In this episode, we talk all about what it means to be on a path of transformation, faith, and service juntos. Whether you’re preparing to volunteer on a trip this year, supporting from afar, or need some encouragement for your own journey, this conversation will inspire you to take your next step with pur...
Grab a coffee and hang with Danny and Manuel for a few minutes as they chat about how Manuel first started with Amigos and how excited they are to host you in Nicaragua this year!
Join Iris, Kristin, Danny, Scott, and Joey for a light hearted and inspiring year in review. These are the best stories of the year. Listen in!
Join us live from devo under the rancho at the Amigos Complex in Chinandega, Nicaragua. Kristin shares a short, practical devotional about how vision plays a crucial role in not only developmental work, but in all of our hearts as well.
Help us meet our goal to bring water to every home in Chinandega!
www.waterforchinandega.org
Kristin caught up with Scott first, then Danny, to get the scoop on the latest of their new jobs within the organization. Listen in to hear all the great stuff that's happening, and everything that's coming soon!
Iris, Joey, Danny, and Kristin catch up with Philip and Madison, two new Amigos employees who moved from Wilmington, NC to Chinandega recently. BONUS - if you're planning a trip to Nicaragua this year, you'll get to meet them in person! Get ready for some heart and some laughs. This episode has it all.
Join Danny and Bill, in a quick, fun convo about what makes Nicaragua so impressionable, inspiring, and fun.
Listen in with Iris, Joey, Danny, Kristin, Morgan, and Nic to hear the best and most inspiring stories of your work in Nicaragua this year.
Join Danny as he dives deep into a laid-back, kitchen-table conversation with Jared Alexander. No formalities, just real stories from over a decade of trips to Nicaragua with Amigos. Jared has been leading trips from Cincinnati for over 15 years, and lived in Nicaragua with his family for several years. Don't miss this special episode. Take a listen and let these stories transport you back to Nicaragua!
Join Danny as he dives deep into a laid-back, kitchen-table conversation with Dan Huss. No formalities, just real stories from over a decade of trips to Nicaragua with Amigos. Laugh with us as you hear hilarious moments from his numerous trips, the lasting impact serving in Nicaragua has had on the youth at his church, and the beautiful journey of his own family interwoven into these experiences. Don't miss this ...
Scott Cunningham, Director of Water for Chinandega, joins Iris, Joey, Danny, and Kristin to share the stories that inspired Amigos to take on their biggest endeavor in their 20+ year history.
Get inspired, and get involved at: www.WaterForChinandega.org
We're nearly halfway to raising $100,000 this summer towards this project. Share these stories and help us reach our goal!
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