Facing a Task Unfinished is a podcast presented by OMF (U.S.). Each episode features intimate conversations focused on the missionaries’ personal testimonies of faith, resilience, and obedience—from long-term ministry in Japan and medical missions in Thailand to the journeys of third-culture kids and calls to service in Cambodia and the Philippines. These stories highlight God’s faithfulness amid cultural challenges, family life, and cross-cultural outreach.
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What is it like to plant churches among unreached peoples in Cambodia?
On this episode of Facing a Task Unfinished, Rodney sits down with Tim Kangas. He and his wife Jenny have spent decades serving “up country” in Cambodia as church planters. For Tim, it all started in a high school history class. A lesson on world religions birthed a hunger for meaning in Tim’s life.
Tim recounts some of the moments that solidified his faith and calling. He came to Christ through a Fellowship of Christian Athletes Bible study. He traveled to England doing sports ministry, and eventually moved to Cambodia with OMF.
In addition to sharing his testimony, Tim reflects on the challenges of cross-cultural ministry, raising a family overseas, learning dependence on God, and watching lives transformed through the freedom found in Christ. His story is a strong example for anyone wrestling with discouragement or questioning God's purpose for their life.
Support Tim and Jenny in Cambodia: https://partnerhub.omf.org/TJK1 (https://partnerhub.omf.org/TJK1)
Visit the OMF Cambodia Website: https://omf.org/east-asia/cambodia/ (https://omf.org/east-asia/cambodia/)
31 Aug 2026
Invitation to a Blessed Life
What happens when you say ‘yes’ to God’s invitation to the nations?
In this episode of Facing a Task Unfinished, Christian shares the story of how God led him from a nomadic childhood, through a life devoted to serving Christ overseas.
A pivotal moment at age 16 transformed his faith. An unforgettable mission trip to South Asia showed him what was possible. Eventually, God invited him and his family to spend ten years in Asia.
Rodney and Christian discuss culture shock, spiritual breakthroughs, leadership, burnout, raising children overseas, and the difficult transition back to the United States during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through every challenge and blessing, one theme remains constant: God's invitation is always worth accepting.
Whether you're considering missions, wrestling with God's calling, or simply wondering what it looks like to trust Him one step at a time, this testimony is a powerful reminder that the most blessed life is found in through wholehearted surrender to God.
1 Aug 2026
Discerning Steps Toward Japan (chat with Tucker & Anna Germain)
Two lives shaped by God’s faithfulness and brought together for a shared purpose.
In this episode of Facing a Task Unfinished, host Rodney Pennington chats with Tucker and Anna Germain about their calling, surrender, and preparation for Japan. From childhood faith, pivotal moments of spiritual growth, and their first experiences in missions, Tucker and Anna reflect on how God guided each step toward serving Him overseas.
God used a six-month trip to confirm their calling as a couple. Tucker and Anna share the joys, challenges, and lessons of trusting God's timing, navigating family conversations, and preparing for life as long-term missionaries.
Whether you're discerning God's direction for your own life, curious about missions, or simply encouraged by stories of faith and obedience, this conversation is a powerful reminder that God is sovereign, His timing is perfect, and a life invested in eternity is never wasted.
Learn more about serving with OMF: https://omf.org/us/serve-overseas/
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