On Mission Xtra
By North American Mission Board, SBC
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Podcast Description
On Mission Xtra (OMX) provides a blend of missionary features, studio interviews, and profiles of people who are reaching North America with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. From thrilling adventures to heart-warming stories, OMX will inspire you to look at your own mission field with a new perspective and challenge you to take part in God’s mission. Check your local listings for airtimes, or visit www.FamilyNet.com.
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
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| 1 | Video OMX: Artistically Speaking | God is using people with all kinds of talents to share Jesus with the world. Illusionist Brock Gill spreads the hope of Christ through tricks, escapes, and visual stunts. Comedian Kenn Kington shares how God has used laughter to impact his life and others. Step inside an Atlanta art gallery and meet missionary Kerry Jackson and the church he started specifically for artists. Recording artist Mandisa shares her story and sings live in the OMX studio. | 12/12/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Video OMX: Intervention | Missionary Michael Allen at Uptown Baptist Church in Chicago and the folks at the Charis House in Florida have seen the devastation that drug addiction brings to individuals and families. But they've also seen the redeeming power of Jesus break those chains. Reggie Robbins from Set Free Ministries shares stories about grace paid forward. And with her own story of redemption, Stephanie Smith sings her hit song "Renew Me." | 12/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Video OMX: Desperate Choices | By age 19, Dawn had faced two crisis pregnancies and an abortion. Unfortunately, she is not alone. In the U.S. Alone, 6.3 million women face a crisis pregnancy each year. Pregnancy resource centers exist nationwide to tell these women there is hope and a future for them and their babies in Jesus Christ. Danny and Danielle were advised to terminate a pregnancy because of medical complications. They chose life for their daughter Bobbie and found joy in the short life of this tiny miracle. | 11/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Video OMX: A New Hope | In this special edition of On Mission Xtra, we'll take you deep inside the walls of the Louisiana State Penitentiary. Named for the birthplace of its former slaves, today Angola is a maximum security prison that is home to more than 5,000 inmates â most of whom will die here. Angola had the reputation of being the bloodiest, most violent prison in the country, until something changed-to a give the inmates-"A New Hope". | 11/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Video OMX - Medical Missions | Meet some missionaries and on mission Christians who go to the extreme to provide dental care for Carnival workers. Find out how your church can start a health care ministry in your own community. Then head to Houston and the country's largest medical complex and see how God used one family to start a church for care givers and patients. | 11/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Video OMX - The Great White North | Toronto has one of the most diverse populations in North America. Nadeem and Jamila Qazi escaped Pakistan due to religious persecution. They came to Tononto as refugees. As Muslim background believers, they are now sharing their faith openly with Muslims in Toronto. Miles away in Doaktown, New Brunswick, God used a radio and a drug deal to convince musician Dave Storey to start a church in his hometown. | 10/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | Video OMX: Hunger | When economic times are tough, poverty grows. And while most of us may never know what it's like to be hungry, more than 36 million Americans suffer from food insecurity. In this episode you'll learn about missionaries Ken Dean and Mike Watson and ministries like There's Hope for the Hungry that are nibbling at hunger in North America. | 10/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Video OMX - Braving Bullets | Every day Christians are risking their lives for the sake of the Gospel. Missionaries and chaplains often face dangerous situations when taking the Gospel around the world. See how missionary Eric Reese risks it all to bring hope to the favelas of Rio de Janeiro. Next, go behind the lines of the war in Iraq and watch Army Chaplain Daniel Middlebrooks as he ministers in the middle of a busy trauma center in Baghdad, Iraq. | 10/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Video OMX: Off the Beaten Path | Craig and Suzy Miles hike the Appalachian Mountains in search of tired feet and weary souls. Their hospitality on the Appalachian Trail opens doors for them to share their faith. Because of people like Craig and Suzy and churches like FBC Damascus, hikers searching for life answers along the Appalachian Trail are finding Christ. | 10/10/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Video OMX: People Groups | With a little creativity and a large dose of sensitivity, you can reach around the world just by going next door. America is a mixed salad of cultures and traditions, and the line between religious tolerance and acceptance has blurred over the years. Van Sanders and Mark Snowden walk us through the steps of loving our multinational communities in ways that draw them to Christ. Also see a touching story of a missionary working in the Muslim community; and Murray Tilles of Light of Messiah Ministries will explain the difficulties in reaching Jews for Christ. | 4/18/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Video OMX: Prison Ministry | Christians working on the inside of the razor wire—from wardens to chaplains to security officers to volunteers–are bringing spiritual awakening to the nations prisons and jails. Paul taught the Philippians to be joyful in all circumstances, through Christ, and that is the message of Chaplain Robert Toney who offers the hope of real freedom to the men of Angola Prison. Warden Burl Cain and singer-songwriter Russ Lee reveal their hearts and innovative methods of reaching these men, most of whom will never see the outside world again. | 4/11/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Video OMX: Families Making a Difference | Trade in your family vacation for a family missions adventure. Jay and Nina French are a testimony to the value of short-term family mission trips. Jerry Pipes, author of “Families on Mission,†shares insights on that topic, and you’ll meet Ashley Cummins, one of NAMB’s youngest missionaries. This Hope, a family of musicians, shares their amazing gift of song live in the OMX studio. | 4/4/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | Video OMX: Extreme Sports | Extreme sports ministries will turn your perception of skaters and skiers inside out and upside down. Bill Mohler introduces us to âHeaven Skates,â a ministry focused on reaching the skateboarding community. Extreme biker Brad Bennett and missionary Brad Lartigue tell us how they use their passion for edgy sports as a ministry tool. | 3/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | Video OMX: Outdoor Sportsmen | The great outdoors offer an inroad to a man’s heart. Wild-at-heart outdoorsmen like Jason Cruise and missionaries Glenn Chappelear and Kyle Woodfin have built ministries around outdoor sports, fishing, and hunting. Tag along as OMX discovers how outdoor sports parallel the Christian walk and help fishermen become godly men. | 3/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | Video OMX: Resort Ministries | All year long, Americans head to resort locations for rest and relaxation. Many times they also find Christ. Hardworking on mission Christians like Monica Clark give up chunks of their summer to minister to vacationers in Orlando. Missionary Todd Wood and resort ministry expert Jeff Wagner offer creative ideas on attracting attention and how to share the gospel once you've got it. | 3/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | Video OMX: Native Americans | On mission Christians David and Carla Sturgis show their love for Native Americans every day. Mike Wallace and missionary Daniel Goombi show us how they share the gospel on Native American reservations. Alpha Goombi illustrates that becoming a believer doesn't mean abandoning your heritage. | 3/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | Video OMX: Urban Beat | Let's face it, Jesus was homeless. He can relate. That's the urban beat message and exactly where Boston missionary Dick May, pastor Jeff Wallace, and First Baptist Church Woodstock spend their time: on the streets with the people who need to know they are loved and can be forgiven. Also features how real-world Christian rap music is influencing inner-city youth to follow Jesus. | 2/28/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | Video OMX: Hollywood | God can use Tinseltown to infiltrate our mainstream culture. Members of Sherwood Baptist Church (Facing the Giants and Fireproof) and missionary Victorya Rogers tell us what it's like to be part of the Hollywood mission field and how you can influence film content. Bob Waliszewski from Plugged-In Online offers reviews that guide viewers through the newest releases. Discover what leaders from Johnson Ferry Baptist Church say about how to set up a family movie night outreach event. | 2/21/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | Video OMX: God and Country | As military professionals experience frightening encounters, their brave service is beyond commendable. Military chaplain Jeff Struecker shares his personal story of being involved in the harrowing events that inspired the film, "Blackhawk Down." Chaplain Neal Hicks sheds light on the spiritual struggles of being in the military, and retired Master Sergeant Brad Pressley shows how to minister to the families left behind. | 2/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | Video OMX: Ten-Gallon Church | When cowboys can't make it to regular Sunday church, church planters like Jeff Smith and Mike Palmer take the church to them. It means breaking the mold of traditional worship, like holding services in a barn on a Tuesday night and baptizing in a feed trough! Ride with OMX through cowboy churches of North America and the Double HH ranch, where missionary Rebecca Hampton serves up hope and healing to kids -- cowboy style. | 2/7/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | Video OMX: The Main Event | Large public events are awesome venues to tell others about Jesus. | 1/31/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | Video OMX Trailer | On Mission Xtra provides a blend of missionary features, studio interviews, and profiles of people who are reaching North America with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This trailer also available in a 30-second version at www.omxtv.com. | 1/24/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 22 Episodes |
