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Pastor Abdisa in Ethiopia

Pastor Abdisa is caught between ongoing rebel conflicts and the harsh realities of unconducive policies, yet he chooses to keep championing the community’s transformation. Inchini, a town in Ethiopia, is plagued by ongoing conflicts that frequently disrupt and sometimes completely close schools, businesses, and gatherings, including church services. Pastor Abdisa struggles to support his church and […]

Nehemiah: Part Two

The question on the table for part two: “How do we address the human heart holistically?” Martin, Doug, and Emily discuss the power of God’s irreplaceable Word and the character of God in the book of Nehemiah as it relates to the foundation of Possibilities Africa. Transcription: Emily: We are here for part two with […]

From Fetching Water to Fostering Fellowship

From Fetching Water to Fostering Fellowship Name: Harrison Mutwiwa Title: Program and Projects Coordinator  About Harrison: Harrison walks hand in hand with pastors every step of their Possibilities Africa (PA) journey. He is involved in recruitment of pastors into the PA program, as he goes to rural communities to share the agenda of Possibilities Africa. After […]

Nehemiah: Part One

Join Martin, Doug, and Emily for a conversation about the book of Nehemiah. Nehemiah is a man who cares, who prays, and who depends on God. Expect to hear how the account of his life guided Martin to develop this ministry.  Transcription: Emily: Welcome back to the 4:18 Podcast. I’m Emily Frenzen and we are […]

A Snowball Effect

Join Emily for part two with long-time partners, John and Carla Watson. This episode includes stories of people in Africa, how they are so happy with so little, and God’s power to grow this ministry from a small beginning.  Transcription: Emily: Welcome to the 4:18 Podcast. God is moving through partners, pastors, and entrepreneurs in […]

A Remarkably Unusual Opportunity

Join Emily for a conversation with longtime partners of Possibilities Africa, John & Carla Watson. John & Carla have partnered with Possibilities Africa for 14 years and have also gone overseas multiple times to see the ministry firsthand. Transcription: Emily: Welcome to the 4:18 Podcast. God is moving through partners, pastors, and entrepreneurs in African […]

From Genocide to Gospel Love

This is the story of one pastor who testifies to the power of radical love to heal. This pastor lives in an area of Rwanda where there are perpetrators of the genocide and victims of the genocide in the same community. Seeking reconciliation would take the kind of faith that Jesus describes in Matthew 17:20, […]

From Crime to Christ

To the surprise of Ntchisi pastors in Malawi, ex-convicts in their community were going back to prison for the very same crimes they previously committed. Because convicts were going back, prison cells became overcrowded.  After adopting the Possibilities Africa vision, Ntchisi pastors met with prison authorities to share the ministry of holistic transformation. The pastors […]

The Start & The Heart

PART ONE with Doug Reed, Emily Frenzen, Martin Simiyu, and Merrell McIlwain dives into the start and the heart of Possibilities Africa. You can expect to hear how this ministry began with God’s blessing and the main ministry message of Possibilities Africa. Transcription:  Emily: Welcome to the 4:18 podcast. God is moving through partners, pastors, […]