#023: War in Ukraine - On the Ground in Ukraine w/ McCauley Austin

In this third episode of our series on the war in Ukraine, Texas native McCauley Austin shares what he saw in Ukraine when he recently traveled there. Mac is a pastor and on the board of Mission 823, a non-profit that provides for the needs of the embattled Ukrainians, namely the children there.

Mac shares about visiting Bucha, sharing a meal in the rubble of someone's former home, and what God is doing amongst the Ukrainians. It's an inspiring conversation with a dear, long-time friend.

Please consider giving to Mission 823 by going HERE.
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In this second, special edition of the Live the More podcast, John interviews Stacy Sample with One Collective about a shelter for refugees in Budapest  who are fleeing the war in Ukraine. The shelter not only provides housing and food (breakfast and dinner every day), but also meets needs for refugees trying to resettle elsewhere.
 
 To give to the Budapest Shelter fund, click HERE ("Giving to Support: Budapest Refugee Relief [80US3593]"). These funds help pay for the Shelter's rent, food, etc. 

To give specific items to the refugees at the shelter, Stacy and her team have set up an Amazon.de (Amazon Germany) list for you to shop from—found HERE.

To give to Stacy and her ministry in Central Europe, click HERE ("Giving to Ministry of Sample, Stacy [30US3276]").

Stacy's email: stacy.sample@onecollective.org.
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For the next few episodes of the Live the More podcast, we're going to highlight stories of the people impacted by the war in Ukraine. Specifically, we want to focus on the stories of refugees fleeing the violence in Eastern Europe. 

Episode #20 tells the story of Samuel and Melissa Hughes, missionaries to Ukraine for over a decade. The Hughes family fled Kyiv in mid-February, making their way to Romania, where they are serving and ministering to refugees fleeing the war. Their story is both harrowing and hopeful. Take a listen to learn more about what families like theirs are experiencing, how you can help, and how you can pray during this crisis. 

If you'd like to support Samuel's work in Romania, as he serves Ukrainians there, please visit https://ymitraining.com/hughes/.

Song in the intro/outro is "Price of Freedom," by ZakharValaha; found on Pixabay.
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Have you ever been in a situation where you’re giving more than you can bear but you’re the one who allowed it to happen?

In Episode #20 of the Live the More podcast, you'll hear more about how you can connect God's value for you with your own self-worth. We'll also talk about how setting boundaries protects you and loves the other people in your life. You'll understand more of what it means to "live the more" of life by living from a place of God-given self-worth.

Burnout is NOT what you were created for. You were created for MORE and we want to help you get there!

BURNOUT RESOURCES:
Boundaries book
Restore Resilience website
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In this mini-series, we ask, "What is burnout, how do you avoid it," and "how do you overcome burnout?"

OK, so you're waking up the fact that you're burning out. And that nagging feeling of hopelessness is beginning to take over. What now? 

In Part 2 of this series, we talk about the hard work of facing up to the realities of burnout, addressing hopelessness, and what it takes to overcome and move forward. Using the incredible true story of Jamie Hull--a former British SAS pilot who was forced to crash land his plane during a training exercise--we take a hard look at the path to  recovery.

Episode #019 of the Live the More podcast has practical tips for identifying burnout and how to heal and recover. It's not easy, but the hope that's found in community, forming new habits, and spiritual formation is worth it all. 
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In this mini-series, we ask, "What is burnout, how do you avoid it," and "how do you overcome burnout?"

The WHO uses words like "chronic stress" to define burnout and closely ties burnout to the workplace. But is it possible to also contend with spiritual burnout?

In the first part of this series, we define burnout, talk about some of the causes and effects, and face the realities of spiritual burnout. If you've ever felt like you've been burning the candle at both ends for too long or like nothing you do is ever enough--for your employer, others, or even God--this one is for you.
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Sverker Weissglas is an adventurer, prodigal-come-home, ragamuffin pirate who leads spiritual formation retreats through his sailing ministry: Living Journey. In this two-part interview, we hear about Sverker's story of encountering God in unexpected ways and rediscovering the life of Jesus. If you've ever walked through burnout, deconstructing your faith, and wondered what's on the other side--this one's for you.

Sverker is a hero to many European Christians who have sought the life of Jesus after facing burnout or failure of some kind. I first met Sverker in 2011, when I was ready to walk away from Jesus altogether because I was so fried from years of serving in ministry. Sverker showed me how to rediscover Jesus, the gospel, and what it means to live the more of God. It was from Sverker I first learned what it meant to be loved by God as a human being, not just a human doing.

Part 2 of this live the more podcast unpacks how Sverker rediscovered hope and purpose despite an intense period of spiritual burnout. "What if God doesn't need me...my gifts, service, etc.," Sverker asks, "What if God WANTS me; what if God LOVES me?"

Please visit https://livingjourney.net/ to view the upcoming sailing trips Sverker is leading for men, men and women, and others. Sverker takes his fellow pirates on journeys through the Greek islands and other beautiful, European destinations. You will always remember and cherish a trip with this incredible man and the amazing people you'll meet, so check it out and book a trip!
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Sverker Weissglas is an adventurer, prodigal-come-home, ragamuffin pirate who leads spiritual formation retreats through his sailing ministry: Living Journey. In this two-part interview, we hear about Sverker's story of encountering God in unexpected ways and rediscovering the life of Jesus. If you've ever walked through burnout, deconstructing your faith, and wondered what's on the other side--this one's for you.

Sverker is a hero to many European Christians who have sought the life of Jesus after facing burnout or failure of some kind. I first met Sverker in 2011, when I was ready to walk away from Jesus altogether because I was so fried from years of serving in ministry. Sverker showed me how to rediscover Jesus, the gospel, and what it means to live the more of God. It was from Sverker I first learned what it meant to be loved by God as a human being, not just a human doing.

Part 1 of this live the more podcast explores Sverker's journey towards burnout--how he got there, what the telltale  signs were, and what God was doing in him. Part 2 will unpack his journey towards healing and recovery, where he rediscovered Jesus and a passion for helping others along the same path.

Please visit https://livingjourney.net/ to view the upcoming sailing trips Sverker is leading for men, men and women, and others. Sverker takes his fellow pirates on journeys through the Greek islands and other beautiful, European destinations. You will always remember and cherish a trip with this incredible man and the amazing people you'll meet, so check it out and book a trip!
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In Seoul,  South Korea,  Pastor Lee Jong Rak and his wife, Chun-ja, are doing something EXTRAORDINARY. The elderly Korean couple have created "The Babybox," a place where mothers who are afraid to keep their babies can leave them safely to be cared for or receive counseling and strength to face the challenges of being a young mother. 

International author Nikki Colby joins us on Episode #015 of the Live the More podcast to tell us all about the remarkable story of The Babybox, how it impacted her life as she traveled to Seoul and teaches internationally with Korean students, and what God is speaking to her about the power of love to conquer fear.

Friends, this is a good one. Please join Nikki and me as we dive into the beauty of the Korean people, honor-shame culture, the power of grace and rescue, and the incredible true story of The Babybox.

Nikki's book, No Fear in Love: Reflections from The Babybox, can be found HERE on Amazon.com (US); it can also be found on Amazon UK or Amazon Germany.  ALL the proceeds--yes, all of them--go directly to the Babybox in South Korea. 
 
The Baby Box website

godslove.or.kr (click for English in upper right)

Nikki's website (about the author, blog, current projects, contact details)

nikkicolby.com

Book Illustrator on Instagram

@daybyday.doodle

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In the first episode of Season Two (Episode #014) of the Live the More podcast, CEO of Austin Street Center Daniel Roby shares why we need the weak who live among us and how we can care for those facing homelessness. 

Daniel Roby has been the CEO of Austin Street Center for nearly six years; he believes the most vulnerable members of our city should have access to their basic needs despite the limitation of their resources.  Austin Street Center is a homeless shelter in the heart of Dallas, TX, where several hundred people shelter every night. What makes this shelter truly unique is its holistic approach to homelessness. They boast a mental health clinic and are connected with ~150 housing units, helping their temporary residents find longer-term housing. And with a chapel onsite hosting three services a day, Austin Street Center also provides spiritual care for some of the weakest, most vulnerable people on the Dallas city streets.

Check out this week’s episode to hear more of Daniel's story, how Austin Street Center is helping transform lives in Dallas, TX, and learn more of what you can do in your city to care for the weak among us. 
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