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This episode follows a church planter who left city life in Florida to establish a mission-minded Anabaptist community in rural Tennessee. He reflects on the struggles of first-generation faith, family sacrifice, risk in church planting, and the practical role of a bulk food store in connecting with the local community. Through candid stories of evangelism, parenting, and perseverance, he explores the tension between preserving spiritual zeal and creating stability for the next generation.

Three Sojourners share raw testimonies of conversion, communal living, and front-line urban ministry. They describe creative evangelism—chalk art, questions on campus, and presence among the marginalized—while wrestling with finances, leadership, and cultural gaps between Anabaptists and city ministries.

The episode follows their journey to Portland, their vision for a community outpost, practical outreach ideas, and reflections on faith, sacrifice, and trusting God to provide as they pursue revival in unchurched places.

In this episode of the Church Planters Experience, follow Elisha from rural Pennsylvania to the unreached tribes in Mexico's Copper Canyon. Discover how a faith-driven life prepared him to raise independent children in challenging environments and the significant cultural shifts they embraced. As their family works among the Tarahumara people—a journey filled with linguistic barriers, opposition, and inspiring breakthroughs—the episode unveils deep insights into the mission fields and the spiritual fortitude required to thrive there. Whether embracing encounters with witchcraft or constructing homes from earth, each experience underpins a commitment to spreading the gospel in remote places. Engage with stories of resilience, tradition, and God's undeniable presence that propels this family on their incredible journey.