Called BEYOND

S2 Ep6 Everyday Disciple-Makers and 'The OC Underground'

In the latest installment of Called Beyond, Tim sits down with two "everyday disciple-makers" to discuss their experiences and challenges in fostering Gospel movement in Orange County. With insights on overcoming barriers like time and busyness, this episode will encourage you to believe in your identity and begin to take action through small steps of obedience.

Guests Bios:

• Jonne' Rasmussen works as a labor and delivery nurse at Kaiser Irvine. She also serves on Novo's Board of Directors and has helped to foster a prayer-walking movement in Orange County's largest school district.
• John Gash leads a nonprofit called FaithQuest that hosts adventure mission trips around the world. John has literally traveled around the world and he originally met Novo while on a trip in the Middle East.

Highlights from the Episode:

1. Orange County's Potential for Gospel Movement
2. The Expansion of Prayer Walking at OC Schools
3. Addressing Challenges and Barriers to Movement

S2 Ep5 Motorcycles, Toffee & Disciple-Making

In this episode, Tim connects with Greg and Jeannie Burns, a couple from Minden, NV who are deeply rooted in their faith and community. Reconnecting with their early faith days, Greg and Jeannie found new purpose through their work with Novo, reigniting their everyday experiences with spiritual excitement. Greg, a seasoned mechanical engineer and competitive motorcycle racer, and Jeannie, a dedicated candy maker, emphasize how simple, daily interactions can be powerful tools for ministry.

Highlights from the Episode

1. Embracing Everyday Ministry: Greg and Jeannie share how their journey with Novo helped them reconnect with their roots in faith and shaped how they view ministry today.
2. Moto Novo’s Impact: Founded as a small group, Moto Novo has grown into a vibrant ministry, engaging the motorcycle community through gospel messages, prayer services, and personal conversations that have led to new believers and meaningful transformations.
3. Listening to God's Guidance: Through Novo’s teachings, Greg and Jeannie learned how to recognize opportunities for spiritual conversations and to follow the Holy Spirit’s leading in every area of life—from racing to candy-making.
4. Finding Purpose in Hobbies and Passions: Jeannie’s candy business, highlighted in Novo’s recent blog post (see link below), is another ministry outlet where she serves with joy alongside a volunteer team, using her gifts to connect with others and share her faith.

Related Resources

Novo Trainings:

• Prayer Tools: https://novo.org/prayercohort
• Disciple-Making: https://novo.org/disciple-makingcohort

Blog Post:

• Hallelujah Toffee: https://novo.org/novo-action-blog/from-pots-of-toffee-to-global-impact-the-unique-vision-of-hallelujah-toffee

Final Takeaways

Greg and Jeannie encourage listeners to pursue a relationship with God that infuses their daily lives, whether in the workplace, through hobbies, or with friends. They remind us that with God’s guidance, even small interactions can be meaningful ministry moments.

[Bonus Content] S2 Ep4 "Following God When You're Ready to Quit"

Have you ever found yourself struggling with serious doubts and frustrations in ministry? This bonus content from Tim's conversation with Stu and Sara Sutherland will encourage you to persevere during your most difficult seasons of life and ministry.

If you haven't heard the main episode featuring the Sutherlands we recommend you check it out here: "Coffee, Ministry and Apostolic Calling".

S2 Ep4 Coffee, Ministry and Apostolic Calling

Join us in this episode of the Called Beyond podcast as Tim sits down with Novo missionaries Stu and Sara Sutherland. Discover their incredible journey from a reluctant stance on missionary work to embracing a divine call that transformed their lives and community.

Experience the heartfelt story of how Stu and Sara navigated the challenges of marriage, family, and career while listening to God’s unexpected call. Their decision to say "yes" led them to establish nonprofit coffeehouses in one of the most unchurched cities in the U.S., creating spaces for connection and spiritual growth.

This episode explores the themes of obedience, spiritual entrepreneurship, and the power of authentic truth in fostering healing and transformation. With insights on living missionally and practical tips for deepening your walk with God, this episode is a testament to the beauty of following Jesus beyond your comfort zone.

S2 Ep3 Creativity, Intimacy, and Mission

In this episode, Tim interviews Novo staff members Alice Collier and Chris Somogyi. Together they explore the profound impact of understanding God's love and the intimacy He invites us into.

Alice shares her journey of leading a team of creatives in gospel movements, emphasizing how intimacy with Jesus and fuels her passion for prayer and creativity, while Chris discusses the privilege of holding space for leaders and teams to experience the fullness of what God has for them.

Through personal stories and practical insights, this episode encourages listeners to find balance in their spiritual practices, embrace creativity in their faith journey, and step into God's calling with courage and joy.

Join us for an inspiring conversation that will challenge you to deepen your relationship with God, engage meaningfully with others, and bring the gospel to the world around you.

S2 Ep2 Finding Identity in Christ

Hearing directly from God, cultivating a vibrant faith community, and discovering the truth of what God says about us - in this second episode of Season 2 you'll hear stories from Taylor and Chewy who are on the frontlines of a fresh movement of God in Dallas, TX.

"I would tell myself intellectually that who I am in God is what matters, but deep down what helped me sleep at night was whether or not people perceived me as successful. My identity was so wrapped up in being a high achiever that I was having a meltdown. When the Holy Spirit breathed truth into my heart, that's when things really started to change."

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RELATED RESOURCES:

Young Adults Fired Up For Jesus [Novo BLOG]

The Activating Prayer Cohort [Novo Training]

S2 Ep1 Introducing Cave, Table, Road

During this second season of the podcast we’re highlighting 3 spiritual rhythms reflected in the life of Christ: Cave, Table, and Road. In this first episode Tim connects with Novo Leaders Bill Randall & Darren Prince, to explore both the history, as well of the current application of these essential spiritual rhythms.

• Check out this Novo blog to read more about Cave, Table, and Road.

About Our Guests:

Darren Prince is Novo's Senior Vice President. He currently lives and serves in Whitechapel London. Darren loves to read, he's an encouragement to everyone he meets, and he often finds friends in the most unlikely of places.

Bill Randall is the Director of Novo's Gospel Movement Teams. He and his wife Jill live nearby their kids in Boise, ID. Bill loves to equip everyday people with tools to see God at work in and through them. Bill also loves fishing.

Ep.12 A View From Beyond

In this wrap-up/preview episode, our host Tim Shuck reflects back on the stories we've shared during Called Beyond Season 1, while also looking ahead to the theme we're planning to introduce for Season 2. Tim is joined in this episode by Mark Thrash, Jill Randall and Simeon Lohrmann.

• Mark is the President of Novo and if you’ve been listening in order to the episodes in this first season, you will have just heard from Mark and his wife Jamie in our latest episode: Courage To Step Into New Territory
• Jill is a Director within Novo’s Gospel Movement Teams and Resource Teams with an emphasis on Staff Health. In Episode 8 she teamed up with another Novo missionary to discuss the role of Spiritual Parenting
• Simeon serves within Novo’s Mission Advancement division and in addition to helping produce this podcast, he also heads up Novo’s Mobilization efforts

Ep.11 Courage To Step Into New Territory

Are you facing a life-altering decision? Maybe you sense the Lord inviting you to take a step of faith, or maybe you and your spouse are trying to discern God's leading together. Whatever the situation may be, we believe the conversation in this episode will serve you in your search for courage and confirmation to step into the plans God has for you.

In this finale episode of Season 1, Tim talks with Mark and Jamie Thrash about their process of learning to hear from God at critical turning point moments. From the early days of their marriage and ministry with Young Life, to Mark's transition and growing leadership within Novo, the Thrash's journey is one of surrender and faithful obedience to continually say yes to Jesus.

Ep.10 Called to be a "Good News Agent"

Have you ever paused to consider the brokenness around you and found yourself asking, What is good news? In Episode 10, Called to be a Good News Agent, you'll meet Novo staff member Luc Kabongo who lives and ministers with his family in South Africa.

Despite growing up in the Congo, which is statistically 87% Christian, Luc shares candidly about the impacts of civil war and poverty. "The majority of our neighbors would call themselves Christian, yet there's a lot of animosity between neighbors, and the primary criminals are neighbors themselves." Luc's real life experience led him to grapple with the question 'What is good news in the hurting neighborhoods and communities where we are serving?'

Prayerful reflection around this core question led Luc and his team to embrace a number of creative ministry responses. Luc describes the transformation they've witnessed as a learning experience and a humbling process.

We hope Luc's story encourages you to pursue God's call to be an agent of good news to those in need around you.