Gospel & Grit

What does missions work look like from the U.S.? How can you make a global impact from one location? Listen as Erica shares how her heart was transformed through obedience and willingness - from traveling to Zambia to serving at Overland Missions’ World Headquarters.

A nurse takes the courageous step of sharing the Gospel with a young man struggling with a severe mental condition. This small yet impactful gesture ultimately transforms the man's life in a profound way. Cristos went from a hospital bed to serving in full-time missionary work in the Middle East. Don’t miss the full testimony in this episode of Gospel and Grit.

In high-security nations, our missionaries continue to share the Gospel with individuals who have yet to learn about or experience our Savior. Elijah DeMarco shares a remarkable testimony of a Muslim in the Middle East who meets Jesus in an alley behind a local restaurant, resulting in a profound transformation through a single encounter with the love and the presence of God. Be sure to listen to the full story!

The chaplaincy program has been impacting Zambia in a profound way in the last years. It has turned into a move of God that has spread to many other nations already. But what does it mean to be a chaplain, and how can one bring a change to an area through this position? Hear a beautiful testimony of a chaplain who stood up for his chief in the midst of accusations. Tune in as we get to hear the full story from Oscar.

In Vietnam, an individual is employed to target and persecute the local Christian community. However, he becomes bewildered by the compassion exhibited by those he is harming and resolves to explore the essence of Christianity. Discover the man's journey as Jacob Deal, the country director for Vietnam, shares it on this episode of Gospel and Grit.

The only Christian in a witchcraft ruling area in Madagascar receives a dream to lead a group of foreign expeditioners to his area. The group goes and shares the Gospel, and God begins working miracles among the people, confirming His word and His deity. Hear the full miraculous story as Micah shares it with us in this episode of Gospel and Grit.

Deep in the Amazon of Brazil, a man has a dream about getting baptised. This dream ends up not only changing his life but also the whole community. Hear the full story on how all of this unfolded in collaboration with our missionaries as the country director of Brazil, Derek Province, shares it with us.

Cambodia is being effectively impacted by the Gospel. The daughter of a local chief gets saved and through that, miracles start happening. Hear the full story about a transformation that impacted many others as Charles shares it with us in this episode of Gospel and Grit.

Director of Overland Missions Music, Libby Myszka, shares with us an impactful story on how songwriting can lead to a transformation in an area and inspire people to know Jesus on a deeper level. Hear the full story on this episode of Gospel and Grit.

Here is a rare opportunity for you to get to hear what a message would sound like for a people group that is hearing the Gospel for the first time. The Himba people in Angola are hearing an encouraging message about their value in God’s eyes, and you have a chance to be a part of it!

A young, tribal man welcomed Phil and Sharon to his home as they were visiting Angola 13 years ago. The household heard the Gospel for the very first time in their lives. Today, this young man, Katerça, is advancing the Kingdom of God together with our greater team. Listen to the full story as Sharon Smethurst, the Vice President of Overland Missions shares it on this episode.

During the tough war times of Angola, a deep desire for reaching the unreached people was birthed in the heart of Phil. Listen to the full epic story shared by the President of Overland Missions.

An older man in Cambodia meets God by being healed from blindness, and his life gets immediately changed. Do these signs and wonders only happen in places where the Gospel hasn’t been preached? Listen to the amazing story as Preston shares it on this episode.

Being a friend of God can present its meaning in various ways. Hear Jason share a powerful story of how God healed and set many people free in Zambia. Did this happen because of Jason’s pursuit for God or for other reasons? Listen to the full story on this episode.

Trent made a deal with a Muslim named Omar. He presented him with an opportunity to encounter with God, and in exchange for a physical experience with a real God, Omar would have to then listen to the full message of the Gospel…but if nothing happened, Trent would have to let him go on his way. Listen to what happens as Trent shares the full story on this episode.

A Headman by the name Kaquarta was transformed when he witnessed a miracle rain in his village. He became a key person opening up doors to the unreached tribal groups in Angola. Hear the story as Dan shares it while being on a ministry trip on top of a mountain.

A tough area in Angola opened up when our missionaries showed up. Amazing miracles of healing took place and started a shift in the region. But was it the miracle that opened up the area or the consistency of our missionaries? Could one have worked without the other? Hear more as Tom and Becca Whitney take us into the story.

The gospel shines bright in the midst of persecution. Be impacted and encouraged by this story of a disciple who through being tortured found Jesus and is now advancing the Kingdom in a beautiful, simple way.

A remote village of the Maasai tribe was powerfully transformed through the work of Alex and his team in mainland Tanzania as God confirmed His word by the signs that accompanied the preaching of it.