The Why Europe Podcast

Growing up as a missionary kid (mk) Jason said he "never" would be in "full time - ministry". Decades later, he and his team are planting churches all over Frankfurt, Germany and leading people toward...

13 Des 20241h 16min

Kim Garrity was appointed to be a GEM missionary over 40 years ago. After a backpacking trip around Europe in his early years, he was "ruined for the ordinary". In this episode, we discuss Kim's sto...

14 Nov 20241h 5min

How is God working in Bulgaria? In this episode, we hear all about it. We discuss the story of Jivko and Julie's relationship to one another and their love for Bulgaria. "It's all the Lord working thr...

24 Okt 202451min

Sean Thelen took a leap of faith to serve God's kingdom overseas. After sensing the Lord's leading after a few short term mission trips, Sean and his wife moved their lives to Athens to serve within t...

18 Sep 202454min

Serving others was intertwined within the mission of Jesus. The mission of GEM teams is to reflect the life and mission of Jesus. Serve others and preach the good news. Gene Harter leads GEM teams, ...

4 Apr 202448min

Over 40 years ago, a young man from Wyoming went to France for the first time. That young man went back to France for the next 11 summers serving at Camp des Cimes, which is now his home and ministry....

19 Mar 202439min

Barbara Wilkie works in administration with Greater Europe Mission. Almost every missionary we come in contact with has the need for an administrative worker in their field of work. In this episode,...

15 Feb 202422min

Jon has been the president of Greater Europe Mission for nearly a decade. Jon joined GEM with a heart that was already passionate about reaching Europe for Christ. His enthusiasm for Europe is contagi...

18 Des 202349min