If you’ve ever sat down across from a missionary over a cup of coffee, you know you’re in for stories that will stick with you forever — stories of God’s faithfulness, the joy and sacrifice of life overseas, and unexpected miracles.
With the Coffee With a Missionary podcast, we bring those conversations to you. This is your invitation to pull up a chair and listen in on fresh, personal interviews every month to discover what life and faith look like on the mission field across Latin America Caribbean.
Coffee With a Missionary is produced by LAC World Missions, a Region of Assemblies of God World Missions. See lacworldmissions.org for more details, and connect with us!
In this episode, you’ll meet Mike and Sonja, missionaries serving in Peru with a heart to advance gospel access among indigenous communities. After meeting in the military and serving in Venezuela, they followed God’s leading to Peru, where they now partner with local leaders to reach remote areas of the Amazon. Sonja’s background in law has also played a key role in navigating church systems and strengthening ministry efforts. Together, they share how God has guided their journey and how the...
1 Apr 2026
Sn. 4 Ep. 4 - Rick and Denise Ryan in Latin America
In this episode, you’ll meet Rick and Denise Ryan, missionaries returning to LAC. After first serving in Costa Rica—where they met and later married—they spent multiple terms in Latin America before pastoring and leading intercultural ministry in Arizona. Now, after a season of sabbatical and renewed calling, they are stepping back into missions with a heart to strengthen missionaries and partner with national churches. With decades of experience and a deep reliance on the Holy Spirit, the Ry...
4 Feb 2026
Sn. 4 Ep. 3 - John Michael and Nicole Caldwell in Panama
In this episode, you’ll meet John Michael and Nicole Caldwell, missionaries serving missionary kids throughout Latin America Caribbean. Based in Panama, they travel the region to walk alongside MKs during some of the most formative years of their lives. John Michael and Nicole share their personal journey into missions and their heart to create spaces where MKs can grow and encounter Jesus in a real and lasting way.
2 Feb 2026
Sn. 4 Ep. 2 - Billy and Melynda Marsh in Belize
In this episode you'll meet Billy and Melynda Marsh, missionaries serving in Belize City. Their journey back to faith began through their children—and today, they’re building bridges between the Spanish and English speaking churches, bringing hope to Belize.
12 Jan 2026
Sn. 4 Ep. 1 - Ben & Gini Harper in Peru
In this episode you’ll meet Ben and Gini Harper, missionaries serving in Cusco, Peru. After years as kids pastors in the U.S., they now equip national leaders to plant healthy churches — sharing the gospel through orality, a powerful, story-based approach that engages everyone in the room, young and old alike.
30 Oct 2024
Sn. 3 Ep. 4 - Nathan & Christine Alfaro
In this episode, you'll meet Nathan and Christine Alfaro who serve as LAC's Strategic Leaders for Church Planting. They share from their 30 years of missionary experience. Nathan and Christine have planted over 35 churches and are passionate about equipping others to fulfill God’s call.
30 Sept 2024
Sn. 3 Ep. 3 Joshua and Alina Gordon in Costa Rica
In this episode, you'll get to know the Gordons, serving in Costa Rica. They'll share their personal callings, wins in ministry, and more!
3 Sept 2024
Sn. 3 Ep. 2 - Brooke Miller in Belize
In this episode, you'll meet Brooke Miller who serves in Belize. She shares how her call into missions started in children's church and now she serves with children's ministries and ChildHope in Belize!
31 Jul 2024
Sn. 3 Ep. 1 - Becca Whitaker in Chile
In this episode, you'll meet Becca Whitaker who serves in Santiago, Chile. She shares about her experience working in several different countries of LAC and the people she has encountered along the way.
24 Apr 2024
Sn. 2 Ep. 5 - Peter and Delia Breit in Mexico
In this episode, you'll meet Peter and Delia Breit who serve in Mexico City, Mexico. They share from their more than 15 years of missionary experience. You'll hear about everything from their unique call to church planting to the unexpected leading of the Spirit.
31 Jan 2024
Sn. 2 Ep. 4 - Thom and Becky Davis in Ecuador
In this episode, you'll meet Thom and Becky Davis who serve in Cuenca, Ecuador. They share about their unconventional role in missions, stories of God's provision, and big miracles.
19 Jan 2024
Sn. 2 Ep. 3 - Brian and Michelle Paulauskas in Peru
In this episode, Brian and Michelle Paulauskas share about serving in the jungles of Peru. You'll hear about their experience navigating a scary health crisis overseas and having an open door policy with their community.
17 Jan 2024
Sn. 2 Ep. 2 - Noah and Melanie Lane in Mexico
In this episode, you'll get to know Noah and Melanie Lane, the CWAM hosts, in Oaxaca, Mexico. They'll share their experience with unexpected delays, navigating their first term on the field, and having a long term focus.
6 Nov 2023
Sn. 2 Ep. 1 - David Ellis, LAC Regional Director
We're kicking off Season 2 with an interview with David Ellis, LAC Regional Director. In this episode, we talk about being called to the mission field, callings in marriage, and more!
26 Oct 2023
Sn. 1 Ep. 4 - Lexie Bishop in Nicaragua
An interview from our throwback season, where we revisit conversations originally live-streamed on Facebook in years past. Keep an eye out for fresh interviews coming with Season 2!
26 Oct 2023
Sn. 1 Ep. 1 - Matt Richardson in Ecuador
An interview from our throwback season, where we revisit conversations originally live-streamed on Facebook in years past. Keep an eye out for fresh interviews coming with Season 2!
26 Oct 2023
Sn. 1 Ep 5 - Area Directors Panel
An interview from our throwback season, where we revisit conversations originally live-streamed on Facebook in years past. Keep an eye out for fresh interviews coming with Season 2!
26 Oct 2023
Sn. 1 Ep. 2 - Kenny & Lacy Horton in Guatemala
An interview from our throwback season, where we revisit conversations originally live-streamed on Facebook in years past. Keep an eye out for fresh interviews coming with Season 2!
26 Oct 2023
Sn. 1 Ep. 3 - Jon Dahlager in Costa Rica
An interview from our throwback season, where we revisit conversations originally live-streamed on Facebook in years past. Keep an eye out for fresh interviews coming with Season 2!
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