Episode 40 – Storing Up Treasures in Heaven – Mike Preaches from Romania
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What does Jesus mean when he says to store up treasures in heaven? In this message from Matthew 6, Mike walks through one of the most misunderstood teachings in the Sermon on the Mount — and what it actually demands of how we live, spend, and invest our lives.
This sermon was recorded in Avrig, Romania, during a Storyline Missions training trip partnering with Romanian believers to equip and send indigenous missionaries to unreached people groups. The setting isn’t incidental. Hearing a message about eternal treasure in a country where the church is actively sending its own people to the nations puts the text in sharp relief.
What you store up reveals what you actually believe about eternity.
Keywords naturally included: Sermon on the Mount, store up treasures in heaven, Matthew 6, missions, unreached people groups, Romania missions, indigenous missionaries, Christian podcast, expository preaching
9 Dec 2025
Episode 39: Hope in the Middle of War: How Ukrainian Students Are Turning to God
In Episode 39, Mike interviews Tolya (Tolik) Deminko, the National Campus Ministry Leader for CRU in Ukraine, about how God is working among university students during the ongoing war. This episode gives a ground-level look at Christian ministry in Ukraine, the spiritual hunger emerging on campuses, and how young people are responding to the Gospel in the middle of crisis.
Tolya shares firsthand stories from Kyiv, Lviv, and Odessa—cities deeply impacted by the war. He explains how internally displaced students are finding Christian community, how CRU volunteers are serving sacrificially, and why the war has actually increased spiritual openness among many Ukrainian students.
You’ll hear:
How campus ministry continues during missile attacks and power outages
Why students who were once “culturally Orthodox” are now asking deeper questions about faith
Stories of students placing their trust in Christ during wartime
How a new student ministry in Odessa grew under untrained volunteers
Tolya’s own crisis of faith and how God met him
Why he and his family chose to remain in Kyiv despite the danger
What Christian leaders in Ukraine need prayer for right now
If you care about missions in Ukraine, CRU/Campus Crusade, student evangelism, or want to know how God is moving during the war, this episode will inspire and challenge you.
Links & Resources
Storyline Missions Website
https://www.storylinemissions.org (https://www.storylinemissions.org)
Storyline Resources Library
https://www.storylinemissions.org/resources (https://www.storylinemissions.org/resources)
Storyline Blog
https://www.storylinemissions.org/blog (https://www.storylinemissions.org/blog)
Give to Storyline or Support Our Guests or our work in Ukraine
https://www.storylinemissions.org/ukraineaid (https://www.storylinemissions.org/ukraineaid/)
Learn More About Tolya & Alyona Deminko’s Ministry
https://give.cru.org/2837562 (https://give.cru.org/2837562)
10 Nov 2025
The Zahara Story: From Orphan to CEO
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Today on the Storyline Podcast, Mike sits down with Zahara, current CEO of Children of Grace — a remarkable ministry rescuing and empowering orphans in Uganda.
Born into hardship and raised as an orphan herself, Zahara’s journey is one of courage, faith, and purpose. From surviving poverty to leading a movement that has provided education and hope to over 20,000 Ugandan children over 25 years, her story is a living testimony of what God can do through a life surrendered to Him.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
How Zahara’s childhood shaped her vision to break cycles of poverty.
The founding story of Children of Grace and how it’s changing lives in Uganda.
What it means to lead with compassion, faith, and resilience.
How listeners can partner to make lasting impact in the lives of children.
Whether you’re in ministry, leadership, or simply in need of inspiration, this episode will move your heart and remind you that God redeems every story for His glory.
Guest: Zahara, Founder & CEO of Children of GraceHost: Mike Krieg, Storyline MissionsWebsite: storylinemissions.org (https://storylinemissions.org)Connect with Children of Grace: childrenofgrace.com (http://www.childrenofgrace.com)
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