Inside Missions

An in-depth look at the people, cultures, and countries where Maranatha is working. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, rate and review, and share!

Inside Missions is a religion podcast hosted by Maranatha Volunteers International, with 46 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Maranatha Volunteers International hosts Inside Missions, a religion show with 46 episodes published.

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  Inside Missions

  Episode 47 - Three Decades in India Comes to a Close

  Sep 28, 20261h 4m

  We reflect on Maranatha’s 28-year history in India as we prepare to close our effort there. Since opening a field office in 1998, Maranatha has completed approximately 3,600 projects across the country, including constructing more than 2,000 churches, 1,200 water wells, and 700 school structures. These extensive development efforts contributed directly to tremendous church growth, helping increase Seventh-day Adventist membership in India from around 200,000 to more than one million today, representing 40 percent of all Adventist church buildings nationwide. In this episode, the team shares personal memories, discuss key initiatives like the India 2000 campaign and large-scale water projects, and address the challenging decision to conclude operations in India by the end of 2026. Through reflections on favorite foods, local culture, and impactful community outreach, this episode celebrates the enduring legacy of faith, service, and partnership built by donors and volunteers over nearly three decades. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show. Visit maranatha.org for more info on the work of Maranatha Volunteers International. Text us! Let us know what you thought of this episode and the show in general! On September 19, 2026, join us in Sacramento, California, for our annual convention, Mission: Maranatha. You’ll be inspired by volunteer testimonies, stories from the mission field, and updates from Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders around the globe. Plus, be blessed by Oakwood University's award-winning choir, The Aeolians. Learn more at https://maranatha.org/media-events/maranatha-convention/

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  Episode 45 - Ultimate Workout 36 - Dominican Republic - Maranatha’s mission trip for high schoolers

  Aug 17, 20261h 3m

  We dive into the heart of Ultimate Workout (UW), Maranatha’s mission project for teens, fresh off the 36th iteration of the longstanding project. For more than three decades, UW has been a defining experience for high school volunteers. In this episode, UW leaders go behind the scenes to discuss the intricate logistics, the challenges of orchestrating such a massive project, and the unique spiritual atmosphere that makes these trips so transformative. Beyond the construction stats and travel stories, we explore the heart of the mission: the worship, the Bible studies, and the profound questions teens wrestle with today. Discover how these volunteers navigate the complexities of international missions and hear the powerful, personal moments where they witnessed Jesus working in the lives of the teens. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show. Visit maranatha.org for more info on the work of Maranatha Volunteers International. Text us! Let us know what you thought of this episode and the show in general! On September 19, 2026, join us in Sacramento, California, for our annual convention, Mission: Maranatha. You’ll be inspired by volunteer testimonies, stories from the mission field, and updates from Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders around the globe. Plus, be blessed by Oakwood University's award-winning choir, The Aeolians. Learn more at https://maranatha.org/media-events/maranatha-convention/

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  Episode 44 - Decades in the DR - Maranatha’s long history of working in the Dominican Republic

  Jul 24, 20261h 9m

  Explore Maranatha’s profound, decades-long history in the Dominican Republic. Tracing the journey from early post-Hurricane David relief in the 1980s to the pivotal "Santo Domingo ’92" project, the team discusses how a landmark mission involving 1,200 volunteers building 25 churches in 70 days transformed Maranatha’s approach to global service. The conversation delves into the organization’s significant footprint in the region, featuring over 500 structures—including 238 churches—and examines why this specific partnership has remained a cornerstone of their work. Listeners will gain insights into the "ripple effect" of these projects, where a single structure often serves as a catalyst for exponential growth in church membership and community planting. Beyond the numbers, the guests reflect on evolving construction strategies, the unique spirit of the Dominican volunteer experience, and the strategic vision for the future. Whether you are a long-time supporter or new to the mission, this episode offers a comprehensive look at the enduring collaboration between Maranatha and the people of the Dominican Republic. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show. Visit maranatha.org for more info on the work of Maranatha Volunteers International. Text us! Let us know what you thought of this episode and the show in general! On September 19, 2026, join us in Sacramento, California, for our annual convention, Mission: Maranatha. You’ll be inspired by volunteer testimonies, stories from the mission field, and updates from Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders around the globe. Plus, be blessed by Oakwood University's award-winning choir, The Aeolians. Learn more at https://maranatha.org/media-events/maranatha-convention/

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  Episode 43 - Origins of Ultimate Workout - How Maranatha’s annual high school mission trip began

  Jul 13, 20261h 7m

  In this episode we uncover the origin story of one of Maranatha’s most iconic mission trips: our annual high school project, Ultimate Workout (UW). Long-time UW leader Steve Case and the visionary for the project, Chris Blake, join our VP of volunteer services, Lisandro Staut, to share how this idea came to Chris in the late 1980’s, and how the program evolved from a bold experiment into a life-changing tradition spanning four decades. The guys track the program from the initial project in Brazil in 1990 with 14 kids, to the program growing quickly after tragedy inspired a wave of new volunteers. The panel discusses how the core mission has remained relevant for teenagers even as the world has changed, and how it has continued to shape the next generation of mission-minded leaders. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show. Visit maranatha.org for more info on the work of Maranatha Volunteers International. Text us! Let us know what you thought of this episode and the show in general! On September 19, 2026, join us in Sacramento, California, for our annual convention, Mission: Maranatha. You’ll be inspired by volunteer testimonies, stories from the mission field, and updates from Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders around the globe. Plus, be blessed by Oakwood University's award-winning choir, The Aeolians. Learn more at https://maranatha.org/media-events/maranatha-convention/

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  Episode 41 - Maranatha Mythbusters - Volunteering - Does Maranatha only use volunteer labor? Do short term missions yield sustainable results? Are there any limits on who can volunteer? Do you have to live in rough conditions for a mission trip to count?

  Jun 5, 202656 minS0

  <p>Staff from our volunteer department dismantle common misconceptions about volunteering with Maranatha, including four major myths. Does Maranatha only use volunteer labor? Do short term missions yield sustainable results? Are there any limits on who can volunteer? Do you have to live in rough conditions for a mission trip to count?<br/><br/>The panel discusses how our in-country construction crews around the world support the mission, and they bust the notion that only the retired or the wealthy can serve, affirming that Maranatha projects are open to a wide variety of people, regardless of age, financial background, or...

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