Redeeming Missions

This episode of Redeeming Missions was recorded in Zimbabwe, with Every Home’s ministry director for Zimbabwe, Dr. Grace Taruvinga. From the first sermon she preached at eight years old to a ministry spanning her nation today, Dr. Grace shares the story of her own calling in Christ. Dr. Grace explains the “missing ingredient” in African Christianity, gives us a look behind the scenes of ministry in Zimbabwe, and shares her heart fo...

This episode of the Redeeming Missions podcast comes to you from a high-security nation, where Every Home ministry adapts to extreme opposition to the Christian faith. A ministry leader for this nation, Andrew Salem,* shares a glimpse into the everyday difficulties of carrying Christ in a place where Christians face very real persecution. Listen in for incredible stories, inspiring miracles, and encouraging hope for the difficult p...

Every Home is a ministry committed to “never giving up on people,” and this episode of Redeeming Missions shares what that looks like in action across western Africa. Tanner Peake is in the studio with Lanre Da Silva, who leads twenty-nine Every Home ministries across twenty-four countries in western and central Africa. Lanre shares an inside look at the African church—its strengths, challenges, and modern calling. Tanner and Lanre...

Tanner Peake is in the studio with Every Home’s director of operations for the Americas, Lidia Reaños. As a young girl, Lidia’s heart was captured by the love of Christ when she watched a simple gospel booklet transform her parents’ marriage and their lives. Today, she is walking in a rich legacy of ministry in the Every Home fellowship. Listen in as she and Tanner discuss the unique strengths of women in ministry, the challenges L...

We’re talking all about Africa on this episode of the Redeeming Missions podcast! Tanner Peake is in the studio with Every Home’s regional director for East Africa, Douglas Mudimba. Douglas was born in Zimbabwe, raised in a traditional, polygamous, impoverished African home, and now calls Namibia home. He excelled in school, became a veterinarian, and then found an open door to carry Christ through his profession. Douglas and Tanne...

God is on the move in the Middle East today, and this week’s guest is here to share all about it. Tanner is with Philip Magdy* (a ministry director for Every Home) at an undisclosed location in the region. They talk about the things we don’t see on the news—the countless ways Jesus is encountering people across the Middle East and drawing them to his heart. Although ministry dynamics remain complex as persecution is still a reality...

Travel with Tanner Peake to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where he interviews Samuel Bekele, Every Home’s ministry director for the nation of Ethiopia and the surrounding Horn of Africa area. Samuel shares about the spiritual confusion of his upbringing in a multifaith home and the clarity he found in Christ. His tender heart for people facing poverty in mind, body, or soul will move you, and his tenacious hope in the gospel’s transformat...

Redeeming Missions is back for 2025! In this special episode, Tanner Peake is hosting a conversation in the Middle East with one of Every Home’s ministry leaders in the region, Ralph Smith.* While his identity must be obscured for security reasons, Ralph shares vulnerably about his journey of encountering Christ in the depths of anxiety. His story is filled with hope for anyone who might be wrestling with emptiness, longing, or men...

We’re flipping the script! Redeeming Missions host—Every Home president and CEO—Tanner Peake is sharing his own story on this episode of the podcast. From his upbringing in rural Montana to an encounter with God in India, Tanner shares from the threads of his story that led him to the ministry of Every Home. You’ll hear more from his heart, what’s driving his leadership, and how he sees the future of ministry at Every Home. You’ll ...

Tanner Peake is on the ground in Poland to connect with Every Home’s leaders working in Ukraine. On this episode, hear from Jaroslaw Lukasik, who was born in Poland and has dedicated his life to carrying Christ in this region. Today, Jaroslaw is pioneering ministry across Ukraine that focuses on uniting churches and fighting for hope among the Ukrainian people. Hear firsthand what God is doing, right now, even in the middle of this...

Coming to you from Warsaw, Poland, Tanner Peake is joined by Anatoliy Kushnir, an Every Home leader from Ukraine. Anatoliy gives us a glimpse of what it’s truly like to live in Ukraine in the midst of war. How are children going to school? How do you adapt to regular power outages? What do you do when a missile is coming? How does life go on under such circumstances? Anatoliy also shares about his current ministry in Ukraine—a focu...

How does a person who was raised on dairy farm in a Mennonite family end up facilitating 24/7 prayer on the National Mall in Washington, DC, for over eight years continuously? Listen to Tanner Peake’s fascinating conversation with Jason Hershey to find out! Jason shares his story, his passion, and his work on this episode of the Redeeming Missions podcast. He asks the compelling question: “When a nation is at its best, what are the...

Tanner Peake is in the studio with Manasa Kolivuso, a leader in the Every Home fellowship who has pioneered ministry in the nation of Fiji and beyond. Manasa shares how the Lord led him away from an academic path toward law and politics into full-time ministry. He and Tanner discuss the costs and risks of ministry in an island nation like Fiji, and Manasa explains why, for him, carrying Christ involves our entire lives. This episod...

In the studio today is a spiritual father in the Every Home community and beyond: Jacob George. You will love Jacob’s gentle voice and quiet humor as he shares his story: from translating the Bible in a small village in India to befriending a postal worker in his current home in the United States. He and Tanner tackle the question of why evangelism has a negative reputation today. Jacob offers practical wisdom and encouragement to ...

On this episode of Redeeming Missions, Tanner Peake is joined by a friend of Every Home, Assif Reid. You’ll be encouraged and delighted by Assif’s testimony—from his upbringing in Jamaica to his current role as the assistant vice president of ministry investment for Hobby Lobby. Assif’s joy is contagious as he shares his journey of trust in the Lord’s faithfulness through all seasons. Tanner and Assif discuss what it truly means to...

On this episode of Redeeming Missions, Tanner is joined by David Perkins, a local church pastor and board member of Every Home. David is passionate about prayer, and he and Tanner cover the topic in depth. They talk about when to pray, why to pray, what to pray for, and how to approach prayer in weary seasons. Whether you are a seasoned intercessor or a new believer curious about what it means to walk with God, you’ll be inspired b...

Our guest for this episode of Redeeming Missions is Gabriel Kosmály, Every Home’s leader over ministry across Eurasia. Gabriel and Tanner have a deep conversation about doubt as a valuable gateway to faith, the courage of asking questions, and the state of Christianity in Europe today. This honest and vulnerable episode will leave you feeling encouraged and provoked in authentic pursuit of Christ.

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This week on Redeeming Missions, Tanner is joined by special guest Dick Eastman, his predecessor as president of Every Home, a respected mentor, and a valued friend. This episode is filled with heartfelt stories, beautiful memories, and deep wisdom. Dick shares how his trumpet diverted his path to ministry, how he began praying for the nations, and what his life of prayer has looked like over the years. His hopefulness and practica...

Brian Alarid, president and CEO of America Prays, joins Tanner in the studio on this episode of Redeeming Missions. Brian shares his story—from a childhood encounter with Jesus, to his prayer mobilization ministry today. Tanner and Brian talk about the importance of leading with love in prayer and in evangelism. Brian explains a practical approach to sharing the gospel and shares compelling stories from his own experience. Listen i...