Jungle Discipleship School Podcast

Jungle Discipleship School Podcast

This is the official podcast of the Jungle Discipleship School. Here you'll find stories, interviews, music, news and content from the war in Burma, and what is happening at the Jungle Discipleship School. These are real life stories of missionaries and ministries on the front lines. This is raw discipleship from the warzone, becuse christian living isn't always easy. Visit us at www.JungleDiscipleshipSchool.com Support the work of the school and this podcast, consider tax-deductible giving through our website. Facebook Instagram YouTube

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October 3, 2025 34 mins
What does real community look like? In this episode, we dive into the value of walking through life with “a few” close companions—just like Jesus did. From friendship and accountability to the power of belonging, we explore why community matters more than ever.

We also share exciting news about our brand-new student sponsorship campaign—your chance to make a lasting impact, support education in a war zone, and personally connect wit...
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What are the giants you are facing in your life today? We all have them. It might do us well to sit for a moment with that question. 

JDS-2 is underway. Camp is abuzz and there is lots of things happening. In this episode we're going to chat about some of the giants we're facing, and some that we're holding back from our Giant Killing God. We're also going to take a dive into what our second year students are up to and how the first...
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Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Leanne Davidson, author of Tattered Hearts and Hopeful Souls

If you missed part one, please go back and listen to the first part of this incredible story as Leanne shares about finding out that her son had died. 

In part two we pick thing back up and cover some Holy ground as we get deeper into the topic of grief and loss. 

Please send Leanne a note if you've enjoyed this episode, sh...
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Wherever this finds you this summer—on the lake, on a road trip, out for a walk, or just puttering around the house—thank you for being here. Whether you're a longtime listener or joining us for the first time, welcome.

On November 27, 2022, Leanne Davidson received a phone call that shattered her world: her son Mikael had died from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl.

How does a parent go on after something like that? How do ...
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Join us for part 2 in my interview with Mike Riley. After getting kicked out of Central Asia for his work with the Uyghurs, Mike took a job as a youth pastor in Thailand and then started serving in the conflict zones in the Middle East. The danger ramped up as he entered war zones in Syria, with a young family, he had to reckon with the dangers associated with bringing the gospel into places where he could easily die. 

Mike is a hum...
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Wow wow wow what an exciting episode we have for you this week. Join us as we transition from the war zone of Burma into an interview with my dear friend Mike Riley. Mike served as a missionary to the Uyghur people in central Asia and has spent his life fighting for the poor and oppressed people in the world. He and his young family were kicked out of the country they were working in because of their support and missions work to th...
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June 16, 2025 48 mins
Spiders, snake, pets, it's all fair game when it comes to eating in Burma. Join me on the Jungle Discipleship School Podcast this week as we talk about food, food security, and nutrition in the war zone of Burma. There is actually something much deeper going on in our minds and lives when we don't know where tomorrow's food will come from. Food security is a huge part of trauma healing. 

We're thankful for your donations to the Jung...
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May 27, 2025 44 mins
Sit with me as I have a glass of wine and watch for the police out my window. 

It's been a long past 24 hours, stressful and full of anxiety, but God is still with me. In this episode I share some missionary tales from the war zone of Burma and ask two important questions (you'll have to listen to the episode to find out what the questions are... if you think I was just going to post the questions in this blurb, think again!) Also, ...
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May 16, 2025 39 mins
Episode 31 - Savour Your Blessings - Join us in this exciting episode of the Jungle Discipleship School Podcast as we dive deep into some of the way you have been a blessing to us, and we have been able to be a blessing here in Burma. We are more than just a school - we've quietly been able to help with a number of projects and opportunities here in Burma, thanks to your support. In this episode we celebrate you as we savour some o...
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May 6, 2025 43 mins
Have you exiled grief in your life? Have you even paused to consider that you've exiled anything? Good grief, we need to pause and give grief time in our lives.

Join us in this episode of the JDS Podcast as we talk through the stages of grief and how we learned it here at JDS last week. We'll also talk about the Love of God and our upcoming graduation ceremony. There is lots happening at JDS and we're so thankful you're tuning in, f...
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April 13, 2025 49 mins
How do you handle setbacks in your life? Recently at JDS we've faced a few setbacks that have taken the wind out of my sails - hense, no podcast episodes for a while - sorry about that. But, we're back! Are you still with us? 

Come along for a drive with me in my truck. One of my favourite times to chat and catch up with an old friend is on a long drive - so I invite you guys to into my podcast studio this week in the JDS truck. 

Lis...
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As you step into your talents and voice, do you look up in the balcony or bleachers of life and see a host of spiritual parents cheering you on? Hmmm...I wonder where they are? Catch up with us at JDS here in this episode of the podcast where we unpack this concept of spiritual parenting. We never stop watching our parents, how they handle different situations, and I think its important that someone says that - so that's what this ...
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OK, this might surprise some of you amazing podcast listeners, but I actually don't know everything in the world... BUT....in this episode I take some liberal guesses at some of the "we're the only discipleship school in the world..." type topics. Come have a listen and let me know if I'm right or not. In other news... there are some big announcements in this episode, but you'll have to stick with us to the end of the episode to fi...
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You know how the King of England gives royal speech every Christmas? And the President of the United States gives the State of Union every year? Well, this is nothing like that. Those things are professionally done and this, well, this is like everything else JDS, scattered and beautiful. But, I really genuinely hope this episode doesn't get lost in the shuffle of New Years and holidays because I really feel like there is some good...
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November 26, 2024 24 mins
This episode starts off with a prayer, gets into our mission plans and some of whats been going on here at JDS, but then it deteriorates quickly into burps and laughter... This is not your normal podcast, JDS is not a normal school - AND - in excited news, we are not having a normal Black Friday sale on JDS swag! 

This is just a quick pre-mission update from JDS. Thank you so much for being with us. We love you and we value your tim...
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November 19, 2024 37 mins
"Does Jesus have more personality than our JDS pig?" It’s a question no one’s dared to ask—until now. In this episode, we dive into the personality of Jesus, comparing Him to our famously sassy swine, while also bringing you some exciting updates from the Jungle Discipleship School. Stick around for a sneak peek at our students’ incredible recordings that are helping spread the gospel across Burma and hear about our upcoming missio...
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October 30, 2024 38 mins
Hi friends, it's been a while since we last uploaded an episode. So here is a cool little update. This started out just being a short update but ended up having a few little nuggets of gold in it - if I do say so myself...I think you'll be encouraged by some of the answers to prayer and God stories in this. 

Thanks so much for being with us. 

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October 9, 2024 70 mins
This week join Dave as he takes a deep dive into the happenings of JDS, some of the back story, struggles and challenges, and whats going on as JDS prepares for their first ever Opening Ceremony. Dave also walks through how JDS is doing, and building, "church"... 

We are excited where the JDS Podcast is heading, it feels like we're just getting warmed up. 

It helps us when you share these podcast episodes with a friend, so please tak...
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September 30, 2024 106 mins
Jeremy was drinking at the bar one night and took a girl home. They ended up having a one night stand that led to her getting pregnant. But when he found out she was pregnant, he went and knocked on her door and said "we better get to know each other because we're going to be having a kid together." They've now been married for twelve years. God redeemed Jeremy's story, and continues to redeem his story. 

For many of us, alcohol is ...
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September 17, 2024 90 mins
Food Not Bombs Facebook PageJDS has begun! Year 1 students are here. We're in the jungle and we've started class... it's a bit surreal. Join us this week on the podcast as we share a bit about the opening of JDS, then we welcome Naw Zember Paw as a guest on our podcast. Naw Zember Paw started an organization called Food Not Bombs that teaches about sustainable farming and freedom through food. She is passionate about helping young ...
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