Gospel Life | Malawi, Missions, and More

In this brief update, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens share about Cyclone Freddy, the devastation in Malawi, and how you can help us prepare to respond in the long term to meet the needs of our partners.

Josh and Stacy Leigh review their first term in Malawi and look ahead to their next term, sharing 4 big dreams: sending Malawian missionaries to Mozambique, starting an online training program, launching the Gospel Life Media House, and expanding compassion ministries.

Josh sits down with team member Isaac Dzimbiri to examine the different types of marriage in Malawi and to discuss the challenge that unbiblical views of marriage and sexuality pose to ministry.

Josh and Stacy Leigh devote an entire episode for the first time to the main thing Gospel Life does — pastor training. They discuss the end goal of pastor training, different methods, and explain what we do at Gospel Life.

In light of the war in Ukraine, Joshua and Stacy Leigh reminisce about the two years they spent as missionaries in Moldova. They share their love for the culture and people of Eastern Europe and remember the impact that living in Moldova had on their lives. Listen to Episode 20, God's Calling to Moldova with Eric Chapman: https://gospellife.org/20-gods-calling-to-moldova-and-malawi-with-eric-chapman/ Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/23-memories-of-moldova/

Joshua and Stacy Leigh discuss the challenges to marriage while responding to God's call to missions. They discuss the importance of each spouse sensing God's calling as well as how to strengthen and protect a marriage while serving overseas. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/22-the-missionarys-marriage-or-how-we-dont-kill-one-another/

Joshua and Stacy Leigh answer listeners' questions about their upcoming furlough and about life in Malawi. They give a recap of the rollercoaster year of 2021 and look ahead to 2022. Mentioned in the show Give to the Furlough Fund: https://bit.ly/3sX5ocq Stacy's posts about the Ilala: https://bit.ly/3t3s9LS AND https://bit.ly/3pVxD9n Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/21-furlough-relish-and-other-listener-questions/

Josh speaks with the founder of the ministry in Malawi, Eric Chapman. Eric and his family began serving as missionaries in Moldova in Eastern Europe in 1993 after the fall of the Soviet Union. He shares about how God called him and has led him through his years of service. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/20-gods-calling-to-moldova-and-malawi-with-eric-chapman/

Josh and Stacy Leigh talk about leading mobile medical clinics in July and why medical missions is a worldview issue. They also introduce you to Macie, who is staying in Malawi for the next three months. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/19-meet-mobile-medical-clinics-and-macie/

Josh and Stacy Leigh share about our first-ever pastors' wives conferences. They talk about the special challenges that these women face and how the conferences encouraged and strengthened the women who attended. Give $400 to provide a church roof: https://bit.ly/3B8fp82 Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/18-our-first-ever-pastors-wives-conferences/

In this bonus episode of the podcast, listen to Josh's sermon to the first graduating class of Shepherds Academy. He speaks from 2 Corinthians 4 as he challenges the graduates to focus on the unseen things. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/bonus-graduation-sermon-focus-on-the-unseen-things/

Josh speaks with Tyler, Trevor, and Peyton at the end of their short-term trip to Malawi. Josh and the guys talk about witnessing the Shepherds Academy seniors complete their final project as they plant churches in remote areas. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/17-encountering-church-planting-with-tyler-trevor-and-peyton/

Josh speaks with his friend Eric Gibbs, a missionary to Native Americans in Arizona and founder of Live Love Ministries, about God’s mission around the world. Eric shares his simple, biblical approach to ministry while also sharing the difficulties he has faced in over a decade of service in Arizona. Learn more about Eric and Brittany’s call to missions on the Live Love Podcast: https://bit.ly/3uGjFb4 Learn more about Live Love Ministries: liveloveministries.org Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/16-gods-mission-from-arizona-to-malawi-with-eric-gibbs/

In this episode, Josh and Stacy Leigh reflect on the last year with Covid and look forward to what is coming in 2021 and 2022. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/15-a-year-with-covid-and-future-plans/

Life as a woman in Malawi is challenging, and that makes ministering to women in Malawi particularly challenging. Josh and Stacy Leigh discuss the lives of women in Malawi with our team member Janet Mwandira. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/14-womens-ministry-in-malawi/

God ordains suffering in the lives of missionaries to magnify the glory of Christ. Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens reflect on their first two years in Malawi and share some of the struggles they have faced and how God is using it for his glory. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/13-suffering-and-grace-in-2-years-in-malawi/

Witchcraft, Sorcery, and African Traditional Religion are alive and well today. Josh discusses these topics with our team member Isaac Dzimbiri. This is part 2 of this conversation. Find part 1 at gospellife.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page:

Witchcraft, Sorcery, and African Traditional Religion are alive and well today. Josh discusses these topics with our team member Isaac Dzimbiri. This is part one of this conversation. Part 2 will be available on June 5. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/11-witchcraft-and-traditional-religion-with-isaac-dzimbiri-part-1/

Join us for a special quarantine edition of the podcast for the entire family! Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens interview their kids about what it's like to move to Malawi from the U.S. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/10-kids-say-the-darndest-things-mk-edition/

Jesus set the example of biblical discipleship, but how do we translate his example into the modern world. Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens discuss pastor training and how Gospel Life Global Missions seeks to imitate Jesus. Plus special guest Haylee Hutchens introduces listeners to nsima during our cultural tidbit. Resources Long Story Short by Marty Machowski: https://amzn.to/2PEJaax Old Story New by Marty Machowski: https://amzn.to/2PDlPWF Order a Gospel Life shirt before March 12, 2020: gospellife.org/shirts Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/09-the-good-better-best-of-biblical-discipleship/

What obstacles keep people from following God's missionary call? Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens discuss everything from kids to support raising to rocks falling on your head, and remind listeners that the real questions are "Is Jesus worth it?" and "Do you trust him?" Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/08-overcoming-obstacles-and-trusting-jesus/

Malawi stars in the latest Netflix release, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind." Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens discuss the movie, the book, and real life in Malawi. Also, Josh gives an update on Tropical Cyclone Idai. Give to our Disaster Relief Fund: gospellife.org/disaster Resources from this Episode The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Movie: https://bit.ly/2tsVWO4 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Book: https://amzn.to/2HYxRar The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Young Reader's Edition: https://amzn.to/2Czwhbi Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Play: bit.ly/2obo85Q Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: gospellife.org/07-the-boy-who-harnessed-the-wind/

Introducing our newest team member: Kiki Cunningham. Kiki tells about her call to global missions and her passion for mobile medical clinics. Also, you'll be blown away by her Chichewa skills. Learn more about Kiki: https://gospellife.org/team/#kiki Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Play: bit.ly/2obo85Q Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/06-meet-kiki-cunningham/

5 kids. 1 dog. 16 hours on a plane. In this episode, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens share about their new life in a new country. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Play: bit.ly/2obo85Q Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: gospellife.org/05-give-the-man-some-cannas

What is the plural of mongoose? In this episode, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens answer questions from listeners and give practical tips for those discerning a missionary call. Topics range from getting a Ph.D. to confronting fear. Resources from this Episode You Need A Budget (Referral Link): https://bit.ly/2ISbp46 Episode 03 | Seven Years with Autism: https://bit.ly/2JfKD5r John Piper, "Doing Missions When Dying is Gain": https://bit.ly/2JetM2H Rudyard Kipling, "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" in The Jungle Books: https://bit.ly/2Jbrr8E Video: Mongoose fights Cobra: https://youtu.be/OyuIAUlL5IU David Platt Sermons: https://bit.ly/2IUcKrd David Platt, Radical: http://a.co/8N2OhF6 Chip Gaines, Capital Gaines: http://a.co/bGsTpeX Typology Podcast: Moving Out of Fear: https://bit.ly/2IXAYgs Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Play: bit.ly/2obo85Q Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/04-mongooses-or-mongeese/

For Autism Awareness Month, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens reflect on the seven years since their son's diagnosis. From practical tips to the emotional ups and downs of raising a child with special needs, this episode covers it all. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts before May 1, 2018 and you could win a Gospel Life mug! Resources from this Episode The Autism Revolution by Martha Herbert: http://a.co/0ArNYUF Temple Grandin (Movie): http://a.co/8O4rNlC The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin: http://a.co/f9ygGv9 ABLLS Curriculum: https://partingtonbehavioranalysts.com/collections/ablls-r Rapid Prompting Method by Soma Mukhopadhyay: http://www.halo-soma.org/ How Can I Talk If My Lips Don't Move? by Tito Mukhopadhyay: http://a.co/0YBIfHT Disability and the Gospel by Michael Beates: http://a.co/1VgRgoP Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Play: http://bit.ly/2obo85Q Stitcher: http://bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: https://bit.ly/2GjRjLI

Two former astronaut-wannabes talk about primate species, the American obsession with bathing, and the weather. In this episode, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens give an overview of the ministry of Gospel Life Global Missions and answer some FAQs about Malawi. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Become a prayer or giving partner at gospellife.org Follow us: www.facebook.com/GospelLifeGo/ www.twitter.com/GospelLifeGo www.instagram.com/gospellifego/ Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Play: bit.ly/2obo85Q Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Website: https://gospellife.org/02-a-primer-on-primates-and-gospel-life/

Fiddler on the Roof is the greatest musical of all time. In this episode, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens share about once living in Anatevka, tell believers to stop playing hide-and-seek with God, and tell their story of God's call and guidance to serving in Malawi. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Become a prayer or giving partner at gospellife.org Follow us: www.facebook.com/GospelLifeGo/ www.twitter.com/GospelLifeGo www.instagram.com/gospellifego/ Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Play: bit.ly/2obo85Q Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Website: https://gospellife.org/01-apologies-to-pleven-bulgaria-and-discerning-gods-call/

Meet Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens, founders and missionaries of Gospel Life Global Missions (a.k.a. the Chip and Joanna Gaines of Global Missions...you be the judge). In this preview episode, find out their plans for the new Gospel Life podcast. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Other podcasts mentioned in this episode: This House with Kory and Katie: http://bit.ly/2GmecNy Taking Route: http://bit.ly/2odZEId The Forgotten Initiative: http://bit.ly/1QTQG7o The Briefing: http://bit.ly/2BAiJN1 Money Girl: http://bit.ly/2EyxY7R What Should I Read Next: http://bit.ly/2EMgZSP This American Life: http://bit.ly/2eLEf5x Become a prayer or giving partner at gospellife.org Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/GospelLifeGo/ https://www.twitter.com/GospelLifeGo https://www.instagram.com/gospellifego/ Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Play: bit.ly/2obo85Q Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Website: https://gospellife.org/00-the-preview-episode/