In this episode, we sit down with missionary Wayne Sehmish to hear the story of a life devoted to taking the Gospel to Thailand. From the early call to missions, to stepping into a foreign culture, learning new customs, and faithfully serving over the years, this conversation offers a firsthand look at what long-term missionary work truly requires.

We discuss the realities of ministry overseas — the victories, the hardships, the spiritual battles, and the moments that remind you why the mission matters. Wayne shares what it was like adjusting to life in Thailand, building relationships, preaching Christ in a Buddhist culture, and trusting God through seasons of uncertainty.

In this episode, we cover:

• How God called him to the mission field
• Why Thailand became the place of ministry
• The challenges of language, culture, and daily life overseas
• Reaching people with the Gospel in a Buddhist society
• Stories of changed lives and answered prayer
• The sacrifices missionary families often make
• What churches can do to better support missionaries
• Why the Great Commission still matters today

This is a powerful conversation about obedience, faith, sacrifice, and the eternal value of giving your life to something bigger than yourself.

Whether you’re interested in missions, ministry, or simply hearing how God works across the world, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

Dr. Jim Schettler has spent decades in ministry as a pastor, Bible teacher, and educator, shaping generations of students through a steady emphasis on Scripture, discernment, and obedience to God.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Schettler to walk through his story — from his early years and conversion, to his time in Bible college, pastoral ministry, and eventual role training young leaders for the next generation. We explore what shaped his beliefs, how his understanding of God’s will developed over time, and why he has consistently emphasized biblical principles over emotion or cultural trends.

This conversation goes beyond sound bites. We talk honestly about:

• His early spiritual influences and calling to ministry
• The experiences that formed his teaching on knowing God’s will
• His philosophy of discipleship, authority, and personal responsibility
• The challenges of pastoring and teaching over multiple decades
• How he views obedience, grace, and discernment today
• Lessons learned from a lifetime of ministry and leadership

This is a thoughtful, reflective discussion about faithfulness over time — what it means to walk with God when life isn’t simple, culture is shifting, and clarity doesn’t come quickly.

Whether you agree with every perspective or not, this episode offers insight into the life and convictions of a man who has devoted his life to teaching the Word of God and helping believers live it out with integrity.

In this episode of Echoes of Faith, we sit down with Adam Young, a missionary who spent many years serving in Russia, sharing the Gospel in a land shaped by hardship, history, and spiritual resistance.

Adam walks us through his calling into missions, what led him specifically to Russia, and what daily life looked like serving Christ in a culture still bearing the scars of Soviet atheism. From cultural barriers and government pressure to powerful moments of faith and transformation, this conversation offers a rare look behind the curtain of long-term missionary work.

We talk about:

• What life is really like for missionaries in Russia
• The spiritual climate and challenges facing believers there
• The cost of obedience and faithfulness
• How Russian Christians worship under pressure
• What American believers can learn from persecuted or restricted churches
• The future of missions in an increasingly closed world

This is a conversation about endurance, obedience, and trusting God when the path is uncertain. Adam’s story is a reminder that the Gospel still advances — even in the hardest places.

Whether you’re interested in missions, faith under pressure, or what it truly means to follow God’s calling, this episode will challenge and encourage you.