Venture: Serving in Unsafe, Unreached, and Unresourced Places for Jesus

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In this episode, Eric sits down with Ryan Skoog—entrepreneur, faith leader, and co-founder of Venture—for a conversation about purpose, perseverance, and the transformative power of abiding in Christ. From his early passion to serve the global church to launching Venture—a humanitarian organization focused on serving in the most unsafe, unreached, and unresourced regions—Ryan shares his remarkable journey through seasons of bold action, hardship, and miraculous provision.

As the COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges, Ryan recounts how prayer, community, and a deepening relationship with God carried him through adversity, including personal trials and spiritual attacks on his family. Together, Ryan and Eric explore spiritual leadership, the power of daily prayer rhythms, and the explosive growth of the global church amidst suffering. Through honest stories and heartfelt wisdom, this episode invites listeners to consider what it means to craft a life of abiding presence with God, to find miracles in the midst of struggle, and to lead with courage born out of intimacy with Jesus.

Listen in and be encouraged to step into the adventure of faith, deepen your walk with God, and join the mission to serve the world’s most vulnerable.

Takeaways

• Ryan's journey began with a passion for the global church.
• He emphasizes the importance of serving in unsafe, unreached, and unresourced areas.
• The impact of COVID-19 challenged both his business and ministry.
• Venture has grown significantly, funding various projects and ministries in hard places.
• Prayer is foundational to effective leadership and ministry.
• Abiding in Christ leads to deeper relationships and understanding.
• Crafting a day with God transforms the approach to prayer.
• Following God is an adventure filled with unexpected turns.
• The global church is experiencing unprecedented growth.

Get Involved

There are several meaningful ways you can support the mission and vision of Venture. You can start by giving directly to their global initiatives, which provide food, education, trafficking rescue, and spiritual hope to communities in need. For those who love to move with purpose, consider joining a Venture Mission Team, where every mile powered by biking, running, hiking, or walking helps fund critical programs. 

You can also become a monthly partner to sustain ongoing impact, or explore church and business partnerships that connect your community or workplace to Venture’s transformative work. However you choose to engage, your involvement helps bring hope, healing, and the Gospel to places that need it most.

About Venture

Venture is a Christ-centered humanitarian organization dedicated to serving the world’s most vulnerable people in some of the toughest places on earth. With a mission rooted in justice and compassion, Venture provides food, education, and human trafficking rescue and prevention through partnerships with local leaders in areas of extreme poverty, oppression, and conflict. Every initiative is powered by a commitment to holistic transformation—meeting physical needs while sharing the hope of the Gospel. Join the movement to make a tangible impact where it’s needed most—learn more, get involved, and be a part of bringing hope to the hardest places.

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