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20 episodes
August 29, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
The Power of Music in World Missions
Send a text In this episode, Steve Benham reflects on a lifelong journey of weaving music, faith, and service together through the work of Music in World Cultures . From the early days of the Ukraine…
EP 19 · July 19, 2025 · 48 min
Ignite America: Obedience, Influence, and the Power of Love
Send a text In this episode of The Grand Weaver, Eric sits down with Barry Meguiar, founder of Ignite America, to explore a powerful story of faith, purpose, and obedience. From growing up in a…
EP 18 · May 29, 2025 · 41 min
The Reel Hope Project: Forever Families for Foster Kids through Adoption Reels
Send a text In this episode, we sit down with Kaycee, founder of The Reel Hope Project, to explore how one powerful idea—creating compelling video profiles of children in foster care—has transformed…
EP 17 · May 22, 2025 · 42 min
Show Hope: Transforming Lives Through Adoption
Send a text Justin Myers, Director of Programs at Show Hope, joins Rahn and Eric to share insights into the nonprofit’s deep commitment to helping families overcome barriers to adoption. They explore…
EP 16 · April 24, 2025 · 51 min
Venture: Serving in Unsafe, Unreached, and Unresourced Places for Jesus
Send a text In this episode, Eric sits down with Ryan Skoog—entrepreneur, faith leader, and co-founder of Venture—for a conversation about purpose, perseverance, and the transformative power of…
EP 15 · March 20, 2025 · 36 min
Wise Carpenter: Mentorship, Faith, and Hope for Ukrainian Boys
Send a text In this episode, Eric sits down with Vitaliy Andriiets, the founder of Wise Carpenter, a ministry in Ukraine dedicated to mentoring boys—especially those growing up without fathers.…
EP 14 · March 12, 2025 · 54 min
Stories Foundation: From Awareness to Action - Confronting Human Trafficking Together
Send a text In this eye-opening episode, Rahn and Eric sit down with Stephanie Page from the Stories Foundation to dive deep into the realities of human trafficking. From breaking down myths to…
EP 13 · February 26, 2025 · 51 min
CarePortal: What if A Child Shall Lead Us?
Send a text What if your church had the power to keep families together and support vulnerable children—right in your own community? In this episode, Joseph Knittig shares how Care Portal is bridging…
EP 12 · February 12, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min
Mission X Mission: Endless Opportunities & Countless Salvations
Send a text In this episode, Tim Bisagno shares his journey from being a preacher's kid to founding Mission X Mission, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for young people to find Jesus.…
EP 11 · February 7, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min
Likewise Worship: Serving and Preserving Worship Leaders
Send a text In this episode, Justin Unger shares his journey from frosted-tip touring musician to worship pastor and the challenges he faced along the way. He reminds us of the critical role…
EP 10 · February 2, 2025 · 46 min
MomCo. Albania: Overcoming Shame - A Mother's Mission
Send a text In this episode, Eric speaks with Nita, the country leader for MomCo in Albania, about her journey to Albania, the challenges faced by women in a shame-based culture, and the…
EP 09 · January 18, 2025 · 43 min
Wilderness Fellowship: Encountering God in the Wilderness
Send a text In this episode, Eric is joined by his wife, Heather, as a special guest host for an endearing conversation with Randy from Wilderness Fellowship. Together, they explore the origins,…
EP 08 · December 30, 2024 · 49 min
Promise686: Empowering Churches to Support Vulnerable Families
Send a text In this episode, Ty Bryant shares the heart behind Promise686, a ministry dedicated to supporting vulnerable children and families, inspired by Psalm 68:6. Ty, adopted himself, was drawn…
EP 07 · December 12, 2024 · 1 hr 5 min
Unwavering Resolve: The Healing Power of Storytelling
Send a text Bruce Koblish and Mark Heimermann share stories of Reggie White on Jesus Freak night, a tiny house on Amy Grant's farm, and other fascinating tales as they reminisce about their journeys…
EP 06 · December 9, 2024 · 39 min
St. Joseph Worker: From Unlikely Beginnings to Lifelong Mission in Haiti
Send a text In this heartfelt episode of The Grand Weaver , we sit down with Dick Wildeman, a former Catholic priest who shares his journey from a reluctant participant in a parish meeting to a…
EP 05 · November 13, 2024 · 60 min
Selah Worship Arts: Equipping the Church in Albania
Send a text In this episode of The Grand Weaver, we visit Selah Worship Arts in Tirana, Albania, and hear from father–son leaders Benny and Sam about God’s surprising work in a nation once called…
EP 04 · October 22, 2024 · 49 min
Chosen: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma for Foster & Adoptive Kids
Send a text In this episode, Rahn and Eric talk with Jenni Lord, founder and CEO of Chosen. She shares the heart behind Chosen, how it started, and the evolution of their mission to what it is today.…
EP 03 · October 16, 2024 · 38 min
Global Seed Planters: To the Ends of the Earth - Part 2
Send a text Diane Brask shares how two questions from the chief in a remote village on the other side of the globe profoundly shaped her life, ultimately leading to forming Global Seed Planters. She…
EP 02 · October 16, 2024 · 46 min
Global Seed Planters: To the Ends of the Earth - Part 1
Send a text From humble beginnings as a farm girl in rural Wisconsin to serving people in the most remote parts of the globe, Diane Brask shares stories about the experiences that led her to a…
EP 01 · September 24, 2024 · 52 min
A Week With the Weaver: How this All Started
Send a text Rahn and Eric share the story of how God inspired the launch of the podcast, weaving their lives together over a week unlike any they had ever experienced. Early morning encounters with…