Episodes 62
Avg. Duration 23m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (5)
Since Feb 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
59%
Hosting
anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

Facing a Task Unfinished is a podcast presented by OMF (U.S.). Each episode features intimate conversations focused on the missionaries’ personal testimonies of faith, resilience, and obedience—from long-term ministry in Japan and medical missions in Thailand to the journeys of third-culture kids and calls to service in Cambodia and the Philippines. These stories highlight God’s faithfulness amid cultural challenges, family life, and cross-cultural outreach. Learn more and partner at omf.org/us.

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Recent Episodes

S2E3 From Refugee to Redeemed (chat with Hawa Navarro)

Apr 01, 2026 54m

"I asked the Holy Spirit — can I feel your love?"In this episode, Hawa joins Rodney Pennington to share how she grew up between war zones, raised by grandmothers and aunties, navigating civil wars,…

From Near-Death to Purpose: Jonatan's Powerful Journey 🙏

Mar 01, 2026 39m

Born with the umbilical cord around his neck and given just 3 days to live, Jonatan Alvarez became a "miracle child" after his mother's prayer of dedication. But his story was just beginning...  In…

34 Years of Faith, Family, and Japan (Chat with Tim and Susan Driscoll)

Feb 01, 2026 1h 2m

Rodney Pennington sits down to have a conversation with Tim and Susan, a remarkable couple who met in Bible college and have been joyfully married for nearly 34 years. Together they’ve raised three…

"I had to face what my faith was really about, and I struggled." (Chat with Michael Best)

Dec 01, 2025 39m

This episode of Facing a Task Unfinished will be of particular interest to TCKs (Third-Culture Kids) and those interested in the lives of missionary kids.Michael Best was born and spent most of his…

God's call to Medical Missions (Chat with Neil and Wannee Thompson)

Nov 01, 2025 1h 4m

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose," is a challenge that led Neil Thompson into a life of missions, specifically medical missions in Thailand. Dr. Thompson and…

A Gradual Journey to Missions in Cambodia (Chat with Megan Sarian)

Oct 01, 2025 59m

How clear should your call to overseas missions be?We welcome Megan Sarian to our podcast this month. Her journey to becoming a missionary in Cambodia was a slow and gradual process. You'll…

"My identity is in Jesus, not what I do for Jesus." (Chat with Grant Haynes)

Sep 01, 2025 1h 25m

What if you limited God with your own definition of what missions should be?  Rodney Pennington welcomes to the podcast Grant Haynes from Global Frontier Missions (GFM). Grant founded GFM in 2000.…

Your Suffering is Never for Nothing (Chat with Amanda Slaughter)

Aug 01, 2025 48m

What would you sacrifice for just one person to know Christ? What if a specific desire you had to serve Christ was potentially turning into an idol to you?And what if God said "No" to that specific…

"Because you are created with a purpose, you have value."

Jul 01, 2025 45m

OMF missions mobilizer Lisa Mellinger joins us on the podcast to share her journey into missions. Often our guests tell us about the family support they had. Lisa's story is different. As a Chinese…

Praying for Japan Leads to Going to Japan

Jun 01, 2025 55m

You've probably heard the saying, "Be careful what you wish for." It can hold true for our prayers, too.  That's a foundational part of the story we're excited to share on our podcast. Eric and Katie…

"God definitely had a plan that still surprises me to this day." (Chat with Marjorie Young-Krauss)

Apr 28, 2025 50m

If you've been listening to our podcast conversations for a while, you'll notice a few common themes. One is: I had plans for my life, but God had other plans that were better.  However, the journey…

Unqualified, Called, and Sent (Chat with Brian Newton)

Apr 22, 2025 1h 10m

Imagine hearing at age five that a teacher thought you’d “never become anything.” But God had other plans for the young Brian Newton, a shy child from England. The road wouldn’t be smooth, though,…

Why Has No One Here Become A Christian Yet?

Apr 14, 2025 3m

"If you lived here, you would understand."This is often the response OMF Taiwan missionary Kat Tang wants to say to people who inquire about why, after five years in Meishan, Taiwan, has no one…

Introducing Global Neighbors

Mar 28, 2025 22m

The United States is home to more international migrants than any other country, receiving 20% of the world’s “people on the move.” Today, 13.8% of U.S. residents are foreign-born, with 1 in 25…

How God Led Me to Missions (Chat with Sharon Tang)

Mar 06, 2025 40m

What happens when you think you have your life figured out, but God leads you in a new direction? And what happens when there's still suffering to endure such as a divorce? OMF's Sharon Tang joins…

Embracing the Journey with God (Chat with Michael Littlefield)

Feb 03, 2025 44m

Former OMF (U.S.) President and National Director, Michael Littlefield, joins Rodney Pennington on this episode of the podcast. Michael shares about how his faith developed and led to a life in…

What is Your Next Step in Missions?

Jan 10, 2025 4m

Instead of asking, “Am I called to missions?”, a better question might be, “How does God want me to participate in His mission to reach the world?” Writer Christopher Lane explores that question on…

Groceries, Grumpy Ladies, and Offense

Nov 18, 2024 6m

What happens when an unpleasant person is the person God puts in your path to speak to? OMF Thailand missionary Bekah Farber explains what happened to her in that situation. ----- Originally started…

"You can't be on the fence." – A Conversation with Travis Pappa

Nov 05, 2024 47m

"Do you want the pleasures of the world or are you going to seek Jesus? You can't be on the fence. It's one or the other." Cambodia missionary and OMF mobilizer Travis Pappa joins Rodney Pennington…

"I felt this feeling of love that I never felt in my life!"

Oct 14, 2024 37m

From a challenging past to a hope-filled future in Christ, OMF’s Kori Jackson shares her journey from Laos to the U.S., and how God’s patience helped her to see that a different life was…

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Facing a Task Unfinished has published 62 episodes since February 2023, covering topics in Christianity, Religion & Spirituality.

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