The Serve Asia Podcast

Stories of how the gospel is spread among the people of East Asia, interviews with those who have crossed cultures to share the good news, and discussions that will equip and inspire you in your evangelism wherever you are. Visit www.omf.org/uk/podcast for more information

The Serve Asia Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by OMF International UK, with 67 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

OMF International UK hosts The Serve Asia Podcast, a religion show with 67 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Conversations with Rose Dowsett: On Writing and Mission

  Jun 11, 202629 minS10

  In Rose Dowsett's two new books, she shares stories of seeds planted in the Philippines and across Asia, as well as the changes over her lifetime that have transformed the way we do mission. Listen to our conversation to discover more about Rose, what drove her to write these stories, and what mission looks like today. Get your own copy of Rose Dowsett's new books here: https://uk.10ofthose.com/category/all?query=rose%20dowsett

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  Uncovering Japan (Ep. 4): Ordinary People Taking Small Steps

  May 21, 202622 min

  In the final episode of "Uncovering Japan" on theServe Asia Podcast, host Chris Watts reflects on conversations with OMF workers during travel through Japan in 2025, asking what their stories mean for listeners. He highlights that missionaries are ordinary people who feel fear and self-doubt, illustrated by AJ and a Japanese pastor agreeing to be "terrified together," and argues that fear can sit alongside obedience. Stories from Liz, John and Birita Timothy, and others show that calling is often gradual--growing awareness of Japan's spiritual need (fewer than 1% Christian), prayer, counsel from church and OMF, and taking the next step, including "come and see." Find out more – 5-minute prayer guide for Japan OMF Japan on Instagram Serve Asia trips to Japan 00:00 Welcome and Series Recap 01:18 The Question for You 01:59 Fear and Vulnerability 04:52 No Missionary Type 08:19 Calling One Step at a Time 12:42 Come and See Japan 13:24 Challenges and Isolation 15:20 Hope and Open Doors 18:22 How to Pray and Engage 20:44 Next Steps Visit our website for resources and more information on OMF Japan⁠

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  The Serve Asia Podcast

  Uncovering Japan (Ep. 4): Ordinary People Taking Small Steps

  May 21, 202622 min

  In the final episode of "Uncovering Japan" on theServe Asia Podcast, host Chris Watts reflects on conversations with OMF workers during travel through Japan in 2025, asking what their stories mean for listeners. He highlights that missionaries are ordinary people who feel fear and self-doubt, illustrated by AJ and a Japanese pastor agreeing to be "terrified together," and argues that fear can sit alongside obedience. Stories from Liz, John and Birita Timothy, and others show that calling is often gradual--growing awareness of Japan's spiritual need (fewer than 1% Christian), prayer, counsel from church and OMF, and taking the next step, including "come and see." Find out more – 5-minute prayer guide for Japan OMF Japan on Instagram Serve Asia trips to Japan 00:00 Welcome and Series Recap 01:18 The Question for You 01:59 Fear and Vulnerability 04:52 No Missionary Type 08:19 Calling One Step at a Time 12:42 Come and See Japan 13:24 Challenges and Isolation 15:20 Hope and Open Doors 18:22 How to Pray and Engage 20:44 Next Steps Visit our website for resources and more information on OMF Japan⁠

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  Episode #3

  Uncovering Japan (Ep. 3): Faithfulness Over Results

  May 7, 202625 minS18

  John Newton Webb, a pastor in Sapporo, describes sharing the gospel with thousands over 15 years, yet seeing few baptisms, and admits the daily discouragement of expecting little response. Others compare the experience to Jeremiah’s largely rejected ministry and emphasise living with “faith and faithfulness,” not measuring success by numbers, since God gives the growth. Workers highlight the importance of partnership and learning from Japanese Christians’ joyful perseverance, patience, respect for God, reflective worship, and valuing small churches and small steps. Meg reframes fruitfulness as obedience, sharing a long-term conversion story tied to 2011 tsunami relief. The episode concludes with John’s advice: “Do it for Jesus.” Visit our website for resources and more information on OMF Japan⁠ 00:00 Welcome and Recap 01:45 Slow Fruit in Japan 04:10 Jeremiah and Faithfulness 06:13 Faith Not Results 08:58 Partnership and Learning 09:59 Small Church Lessons 12:10 Persevering Japanese Faith 15:20 Beholding and Reverence 17:48 Fruitfulness as Obedience 23:35 "Do It for Jesus" 25:08 Next Episode trail

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  Episode #3

  Uncovering Japan (Ep. 3): Faithfulness Over Results

  May 7, 202625 minS18

  John Newton Webb, a pastor in Sapporo, describes sharing the gospel with thousands over 15 years, yet seeing few baptisms, and admits the daily discouragement of expecting little response. Others compare the experience to Jeremiah’s largely rejected ministry and emphasise living with “faith and faithfulness,” not measuring success by numbers, since God gives the growth. Workers highlight the importance of partnership and learning from Japanese Christians’ joyful perseverance, patience, respect for God, reflective worship, and valuing small churches and small steps. Meg reframes fruitfulness as obedience, sharing a long-term conversion story tied to 2011 tsunami relief. The episode concludes with John’s advice: “Do it for Jesus.” Visit our website for resources and more information on OMF Japan⁠ 00:00 Welcome and Recap 01:45 Slow Fruit in Japan 04:10 Jeremiah and Faithfulness 06:13 Faith Not Results 08:58 Partnership and Learning 09:59 Small Church Lessons 12:10 Persevering Japanese Faith 15:20 Beholding and Reverence 17:48 Fruitfulness as Obedience 23:35 "Do It for Jesus" 25:08 Next Episode trail

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