JAARS Uncharted Podcast

About JAARS Uncharted Podcast

The JAARS Uncharted Podcast shares inspiring stories from the last mile of missions. Hosted by Craig Russell, the show highlights how faith, teamwork, and innovation bring God’s love to remote communities around the world. Discover what it means to serve in uncharted territory—where the road ends and mission begins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

JAARS

Category

leisure · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 May 2025

Latest episode

2 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 22 episodes have a transcript.

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   2 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 21 | Jon and Jenny Moe on Being Unshakable

   Missionaries Jon and Jenny Moe share their resilient faith and experiences serving the Domung people in Papua New Guinea during an earthquake.

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   13 May 2026

   Episode 20 | Jeremy Maller and Jonathan Faught on Technology and Aviation Training

   In this conversation, Jeremy Maller and Jonathan Faught discuss the development and implementation of a flight simulator for mission aviation training. They explore the importance of technology in enhancing training experiences, the challenges they faced in the development of realistic training environments, and the ability to practice emergency procedures without the risks associated with real flights. This conversation explores the innovative approaches to pilot training and simulation technology at JAARS, and highlights the collaboration between the Engeneering and Aviation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Simulation and Decision Making 02:48 The Role of Technology in Aviation Training 05:54 Building a Customized Flight Simulator 09:00 Cost-Effectiveness and Customization in Simulation 12:11 The Importance of Realistic Training Scenarios 15:08 Challenges in Simulator Design and Implementation 24:42 Innovative Pilot Training Techniques 30:07 Realistic Simulation and Decision Making 35:53 Personal Journeys in Mission Aviation 43:59 Encouragement for Future Engineers and Aviators Keywords: aviation training, flight simulator, technology, decision making, emergency procedures, cost-effectiveness, customization, training scenarios, engineering, hardware mission aviation, pilot training, simulation technology, engineering, JAARS, aviation safety, career paths, faith in missions, technology in aviation, personal stories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

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   21 Apr 2026

   Episode 19| Joy Carrera on The Journey of a Missionary Pilot

   In this engaging conversation, Joy Carrera shares her journey as a missionary pilot and the blessings and challenges that come with serving in the mission field. She reflects on her early calling to missions, the rythum of family life while serving, and the importance of empowering the next generation of women in aviation. Joy also shares inspiring stories from her time in the field and discusses the transition to a new mission field in Peru. In this conversation, the speaker shares her journey from Brazil to Peru, detailing her experiences in mission aviation, the challenges of facing a cancer diagnosis, and her transition to training the next generation of missionary pilots. She emphasizes the importance of faith, family, and the need for continued mission work, particularly in aviation, while encouraging future missionaries to embrace their calling. Chapters 00:00 Intro 03:05 Journey to Becoming a Missionary Pilot 05:55 Balancing Family and Missionary Life 08:54 Breaking Barriers in Aviation 12:01 Empowering the Next Generation of Women in Aviation 15:08 Stories from the Field 18:01 Transitioning to a New Mission Field 21:47 Journey to Peru: A New Beginning 27:14 Facing Health Challenges: A Life-Altering Diagnosis 38:09 Transitioning to Training the Next Generation 42:55 Encouragement for Future Missionaries Keywords JAARS, missionary work, aviation, family, women in ministry, mission field, missionary pilot, faith, service, encouragement, stories mission aviation, health challenges, training, Peru, cancer, family, faith, transition, missionary work, encouragement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Inside a recent episode

Episode 21 | Jon and Jenny Moe on Being Unshakable

Published 2 Jun 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] Um, so they can't look at the original source languages, right? Um, a very deep knowledge of English, so access to all of the commentaries and resources, which the Munco translators speak Tokpis in, they speak just a little bit of English, but most of those resources are beyond their reach. They're no fault of their own, of course. Most would be beyond mine. Yeah, well, sometimes it's beyond mine, too. But anyway, so, you know, I provide access to all of those resources for them. I can translate it into and we can talk about those things so they can understand the meaning of the source text, which is essential part of doing a good translation. […]

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