What happens when saying yes to God means stepping away from the people you love most? In this episode, Ashley Rice shares her honest story of learning to trust God with her children as she and her husband gave God their 'yes' to head out on mission trips. As a mom of three, leaving her kids behind was anything but easy. There were fears, what-ifs, tears, and plenty of reasons to stay home. But through those experiences, Ashley discovered that trusting God doesn't mean we stop feeling a...
15 Sept 2026
The Story I Never Thought I'd Tell - Part 2
What happens when you say yes to God—and He takes your life somewhere you never expected? In Part Two of Lyndsay Ploehn’s story, she returns to Costa Rica to lead a mission team, expecting to serve, reconnect with people she met the year before, and perhaps find some closure. Instead, God begins writing a story she could never have planned for herself. From an unexpected encounter in a park to deeper conversations, prayer, wise counsel, and an extraordinary cross-cultural relationship, Lindsa...
8 Sept 2026
The Story I Never Thought I'd Tell - Part 1
Who can tell what God will do with our obedience? Sometimes the thing that makes us uncomfortable is exactly where He's asking us to step out—and sometimes our willingness to share our story becomes part of someone else's healing. In this episode, Lindsay Ploehn shares the unexpected story of a family mission trip to Costa Rica with her son. She went hoping to share a heart for missions and to serve alongside him—but God had something much deeper in mind. What began with a burrito mini...
25 Aug 2026
What's Your Next Step?
Summer Series Joel Reasoner is back—a returning guest on the podcast, and he has quite an update to share! When Joel joined us after his first trip to Peru, he talked about sensing a growing “tug” toward missions and ministry. Just a short time later, he said yes to that tug and returned to Peru for a four-week internship with South America Mission. In this episode, Joel shares what happened when he stepped beyond his comfort zone—from teaching English and living with a Peruvian family to tra...
11 Aug 2026
From Anxiety to Adventure!
What happens when a young ICU nurse who is overwhelmed by anxiety, striving, and uncertainty encounters the relentless love of Jesus? In this powerful conversation, Maddie shares her remarkable testimony—from growing up believing in God but not truly knowing Christ, to battling crippling anxiety and searching for purpose, to an unexpected gospel conversation during a hospital shift that changed everything. Maddie describes how God continued pursuing her through his Word, and social media call...
28 Jul 2026
Serving Side By Side: A Dad-Daughter Missions Adventure in Costa Rica.
John Szabo and his daughter, Emma, share their unforgettable experience serving together on a mission trip to Costa Rica. John reflects on more than 20 years of missions, while Emma describes how her very first trip changed her perspective on faith, relationships, and living out the Great Commission. Together they discuss the power of serving across generations, the importance of building relationships, and how God used this journey to grow both of them. Whether you're considering your ...
14 Jul 2026
When God Calls, It's Never Too Late.
What do you do when God begins stirring your heart toward something that seems unexpected—especially at a stage of life when most people are thinking about slowing down? In this episode, Mel sits down with Ellen Roetker to hear the remarkable story of how God called her back to France—the country where she first came to faith as a university student decades earlier. From serving in missions at home to sensing a persistent call she couldn't ignore, Ellen shares how God faithfully led her each ...
30 Jun 2026
When God Calls, Our Plans Can Change!
What happens when God calls you somewhere you never expected to go? In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Matt Parker, to hear the remarkable story of how a short-term mission trip to post-war Lebanon changed the course of his life. From teaching in an English elementary school to serving in ministry overseas, Matt shares how God used ordinary moments, unexpected relationships, and a simple willingness to say "yes" to reveal His plans. If you're wondering whether God might be calling y...
16 Jun 2026
When God Calls...His Timing Is Perfect.
In this episode of Faith That Moves, Mel sits down with worship leader Jeremy Schering to hear the story of how a life-changing encounter with the Holy Spirit transformed his faith and set him on a path of worship ministry. Jeremy shares how God met him in a powerful way as a teenager, turning faith from something he inherited into something deeply personal. He reflects on the role worship has played in shaping his relationship with God, the lessons he's learned through seasons of waiting, an...
2 Jun 2026
When God Calls, He Works In The Waiting
In this episode of Faith That Moves, Mel Parker sits down with Calvary Church's pioneer pastor, Joe Wittmer, to explore what it looks like to say "yes" to God—even when the destination isn't fully clear. Joe shares his journey from a struggling teenager to a pastor, reflecting on the pivotal moments when God called him to step out in faith. Together, Mel and Joe discuss how God guides His people through Scripture, the Holy Spirit, trusted relationships, and the church community. The conversat...
19 May 2026
When God Calls, He Is Enough.
What happens when God calls you somewhere you never expected? In this deeply personal episode of Faith That Moves, Mel Parker sits down with John Szabo to share the story of how a reluctant, young Brit sensed God calling her to leave everything familiar behind and move to Beirut, Lebanon. What began as a short-term mission trip became a life-changing journey and Mel opens up about the moment she first sensed God speaking, the confirmations that followed, the tears and loneliness of obedience,...
4 May 2026
When God Calls, He Equips.
In this episode of Faith That Moves, Mel Parker sits down with Everett Felsman and Joel Reasoner to talk about what it really looks like to step out when God calls—especially when it’s uncomfortable, uncertain, or unexpected. Fresh off a mission trip to the jungles of Peru, Joel and Ev share honest, funny, and faith-stretching stories about saying “yes” to God. From open doors that didn’t make sense at first, to moments of doubt, growth, and bold obedience, this conversation explores how God ...
1 May 2026
When God Calls, You Pack… Everything!
In this very first episode of Faith That Moves, host Mel Parker sits down with Taylor Burkholder and Mindy Hall as they unpack their experience serving missionaries families in Peru. They share how God stirred their hearts, confirmed His calling, and showed up in ways they didn’t expect. From stepping into the unknown to discovering unexpected joy and purpose, this episode will challenge and encourage you to say “yes” to wherever God is leading. If you’ve ever wondered, “Could God be calling ...
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