As a teenager in the U.S. Navy, Chuck Cleveland saw the world in ways he hadn’t before. After his service, he continued to travel the globe as a medical missionary, founding training schools and wellness centers throughout Europe.

In their early 20s, sisters Florence Silver and Estelle Calbi both converted from Judaism to Christianity. Decades later, the sisters share heartfelt stories and insights about faith, resilience, and the power of God in their lives.

Pulling from his childhood in Egypt and more than a decade of work in Senegal, Boaz Papadick shares stories from his life in the mission field and how God is using their self-supporting ministry to equip local missionaries and impact communities across West Africa.

Steve Dickman, President of Outpost Centers International, believes that mission work is the right arm of the gospel. Representing a network of over 350 member ministries, Steve shares impactful stories and insights from diverse OCI mission projects around the globe.

Dr. Gordon Guild shares anecdotes from his book, tales from his years as a medical missionary, and the inspirational story of how the tragic loss of his son led to a medical development that has blessed thousands.

Once a student at Southern Adventist University, today, Ken Shaw serves as its president. With enrollment numbers increasing, Ken reflects on the price of Christian education and the principles Southern adheres to as they pursue their goal of transforming lives for eternity.

In their work with the Institute for Biblical Peacemakers, Ron Price and Charlie Brown deal with church tension and interpersonal conflict. They share real-life experiences and offer biblical insight as well as practical guidance for resolving conflict.

After sustaining life-threatening injuries during a car accident, Kim DeWind's recovery was nothing short of a miracle. The story and experiences Kim shares are a testament of faith in the Great Physician that will uplift and inspire you.

Born in Germany to a military family, Eric Flickinger’s religious upbringing was generically Christian. However, his college years in Florida—and a specific young lady—led him to think critically about his faith, and he ultimately left his modeling career to pursue Bible teaching and evangelism.

Twin brothers, Shahin and Shahbaz Bakhshnia, share the powerful story of their conversions from Islam to Christianity and how they began a ministry to reach other Muslims through church planting in West Asia and an underground network of Bible workers in Iran.

The food we eat is one of the greatest weapons available to us in combating poor health. Drawing on his expertise in lifestyle medicine, Dr. Derek Heldzinger explains the role of inflammation in health and the importance of where you eat on the food chain.

Eli Goree was well on his way to stardom after critical roles in Hollywood brought him a measure of fame and fortune, but while his career brought him gratification, it was unfulfilling. Today, Eli tells of his journey from award-nominated actor to student of pastoral evangelism.

Early on, Tim and Wendy Maddocks pledged to follow God anywhere, for any length of time, and at any cost. Tim shares how his family ended up ministering in Cambodia and stories of God’s miraculous provision throughout the years.

A mission trip to Africa in 2003 changed Anita Jepson’s life irrevocably. After several years of personally supporting evangelism in Africa, she founded Mara Vision Outreach, a ministry that transforms thousands of lives by bringing literacy and the love of Jesus to the tribes of Kenya.

Dr. Frank Hasel returns to Conversations to share memories of his late wife and insight into his experiences with grief, as found in his book “Love Is.”

From navigating the challenges of pastoral life to sharing practical ways to grow in faith, Tim and Andrea Madding offer encouragement and wisdom for anyone seeking a deeper spiritual walk. Drawing from their personal experiences, they share insights into how to foster spiritual growth in communities and balance family life with ministry.

Many people have unhealthy relationships with food and with their own bodies. For teenage Tiffany Bartell, anorexia gave her what felt like control in a life where she felt powerless. Reflecting on her own experience, Dr. Bartell shares what was helpful in her journey to recovery and how best to communicate care and concern to those with eating disorders.

Always interested in making faith practical, Dr. Frank Hasel shares insights into pastoral training, his journey through grief, his latest books on faith and resilience, and his current work as associate director of the Biblical Research Institute.

Behind great grades and football fame, Wes Peppers’ life was broken. A childhood tragedy and his parents’ divorce during high school led him into a downward spiral and the belief that God didn’t care or exist. Wes shares his remarkable story of miracles, battling cancer, and the ways God has used him to bring hope to others.

Eden Knapp was diagnosed at age 7 with uveitis, an inflammatory autoimmune condition affecting her vision. Eden, now 15, shares her story of perseverance despite the challenges, the impact of a supportive family, and how she finds strength in her relationship with God.