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06/04/2026

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 22 Raquel Richards - Interlink

In this episode of Mission SONlight CHATT, Raquel Richards shares how Interlink is reaching young adults with practical service, real friendship, and a clear call to follow Jesus. Recorded live at the General Conference Session exhibit hall in St. Louis, this conversation covers her faith journey, the birth of Interlink, outreach work in Atlanta, Jamaica, Mexico, and more. She also opens up about her health testimony, including multiple heart surgeries and how God has carried her through every season.

If you care about young adult ministry, local outreach, or simple ways to serve people well, this episode has a lot to take in. Raquel also talks about friendship evangelism, community partnerships, and why ministry needs both planning and personal connection.

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0:00 Welcome to Mission SONlight Chatt
1:58 Faith at home
3:09 Family roots
6:19 Interlink begins
9:47 Mission SONlight update
12:14 Young adult outreach
13:26 Serving refugees
15:03 Local and global work
16:02 Cruise with a mission
19:46 Friendship evangelism
23:00 Impact St. Louis
25:07 What's next
26:06 Raquel's testimony
29:29 Closing prayer


05/28/2026

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 21 Adam Ramdin - Historical Storyteller

Today, Mission SONlight CHATT sits down with Adam Ramdin, executive producer of Lineage Journey, for a wide-ranging conversation about faith, family, ministry, and why Christian history still matters today.
Adam shares how he grew up in England in an Adventist home with roots in both Lutheran and Hindu backgrounds, how his own walk with Christ became personal, and how life in the US, England, church work, and self-supporting ministry shaped his perspective. The conversation also gets into the story behind Lineage, how it began with a simple idea, why visual storytelling connects with people who don't read history books, and how the team built a global audience through videos, books, and short-form teaching.
You'll also hear about the latest project, Women of Christian History, plus a special look at the illustrated Great Controversy edition with QR codes that link readers to video content. The program closes with a William Tyndale feature from Lineage, a powerful reminder that the Word of God came at a cost.
If you enjoy Adventist history, Christian media, faith-based interviews, and stories that point back to God's leading through the years, this episode is for you.

For more information visit https://lineagejourney.com

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0:00 Welcome to Mission SONlight CHATT
2:57 Growing Up Adventist
5:04 Family and Marriage
7:47 What Is Lineage?
9:53 How Lineage Started
13:32 Early Series and Growth
15:52 Great Controversy Project
20:52 Women of Christian History
22:23 A Word of Encouragement
27:04 William Tyndale Feature


05/14/2026

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 19 Heidi Martin - Hope Channel

In this episode of Mission SONlight CHATT, Heidi Martin shares a story shaped by ministry, missions, family, and a lifelong love for Jesus. In this episode of Mission SONlight CHATT, she talks about growing up as a pastor's daughter, serving on mission trips in Romania, knocking on doors as a student colporteur, and finding her path through ministry at Andrews University. She also shares how God brought her and her husband, Christian, together and how they now serve through both church leadership and Hope Channel's morning program, Wake Up with Hope.

Heidi opens up about the kind of ministry that starts early, grows through real life experiences, and keeps pointing back to Jesus. She shares how Hope Channel reaches viewers around the world, what makes Hope Sabbath School so loved, and how Living Hope Seventh-Day Adventist Church is connecting with its community through health outreach, Bible seminars, Pathfinders, and creative local events like Footprints of Hope.

Her closing encouragement is simple and strong: be a blessing in the waiting, and let Christ be enough for every season.�

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0:00 Welcome to Mission SONlight CHATT
1:33 Growing Up a Pastor's Kid
3:25 Moving Between States
6:20 Romania Mission Trip
8:04 Bible, Books, and Ministry
9:27 Andrews University and Benton Harbor
14:44 Meeting Christian
18:00 Wake Up with Hope
20:02 Hope Channel and The Hopeful
25:20 Living Hope Church
27:27 Community Outreach
29:06 Be a Blessing in the Waiting


05/07/2026

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 18 Alita Acosta - Motorcycle Missionary

A moving conversation with Alita Acosta of Adventist Motorcycle Ministry for a story about faith, family, and life on two wheels. Alita shares her Cuban and Puerto Rican roots, her path through ministry and nursing, and how a simple hobby grew into a calling to reach riders with the gospel.
This conversation covers the start of Adventist Motorcycle Ministry, the first meetings in Fort Myers, the meaning behind the vest, and the practical ways AMM serves local churches and communities. You'll also hear how the group meets people where they are, at bike events, gas stations, roadside stops, and church outreach efforts, with kindness, prayer, and real conversation.
If you've ever wondered how motorcycle culture and ministry connect, this episode gives a clear look at what AMM does and why it matters. Alita's story is grounded, warm, and full of purpose.
Connect with Mission SONlight and hear more stories behind ministry and mission.�
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0:00 Welcome to Mission SONlight Chat
1:33 Alita's background
5:48 Family and faith
10:41 How AMM began
18:28 Early outreach and toy runs
21:00 Meeting people on the road
27:07 AMM around the world
31:18 Every ride is a mission
32:24 Matthew 28 and the mission

04/30/2026

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 17 Samuel Francis - Christian Entrepreneur

Mission SONlight sits down with Samuel Francis for a conversation about faith, mission, business, and the tools he is building to help people talk about Jesus in real life.
Samuel shares his story, from growing up in Brooklyn and Maryland to studying at Hartland College, serving as a missionary in the Dominican Republic, and spending 17 years in literature evangelism. He also explains how that path led to three projects: the Next Drop Off podcast, the "Wear Jesus Is" clothing brand, and the new conversation game "How Saved Are You?"
This episode has a lot to offer if you're interested in Christian entrepreneurship, practical ministry, personal testimony, and using your gifts with purpose. Samuel also gives clear advice for young adults who want to start something of their own: think, pray, write it down, stay focused, and build around a real need.
And then in this interview, we walk through the "How Saved Are You?" game. Samuel explains how it moves from icebreakers to deeper questions, then to soul-stirring prompts and Scripture-based challenges. It's built for families, couples, churches, schools, and small groups who want stronger spiritual conversations.
You'll also hear a powerful story about how a simple "Jesus is" shirt opened the door to a faith conversation that led to a baptism.

Connect with Samuel:
https://www.howsavedareyou.com
https://www.wearjesusis.com
https://www.thenextdropoff.com

If this conversation encouraged you, share it with someone who cares about evangelism, Christian business, or finding new ways to point people to Christ.

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0:00 Mission SONlight CHATT Open
1:25 Samuel's background
3:20 Hartland and conversion
4:22 Mission work in the Dominican Republic
6:27 His ministries today
8:21 Advice for entrepreneurs
12:35 How Saved Are You? game
20:33 The game's purpose
23:06 The Next Drop Off podcast
26:02 Where Jesus Is clothing brand
33:21 Parable of the talents
34:59 Closing prayer

04/23/2026

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 16 Nikki Gelman - Thomas Nelson Publishing

A thoughtful conversation with Nikki Gelman, Vice President for Bibles at Thomas Nelson. This episode of Mission SONlight CHATT goes beyond publishing news and gets personal. Nikki shares her early faith story, the kind of home that shaped her love for Scripture, and the long path that led her into Bible publishing.
Along the way, this interview explores the history of Thomas Nelson, the story behind the New King James Version, why Bible sales are still growing, and how print, audio, and digital formats are helping more people stay connected to God's Word. Nikki also talks about the Open Bible, Thomas Nelson authors like Max Lucado and Sarah Young, and the lasting value of making beautiful, usable Bibles for everyday readers.
One of the strongest moments comes near the end, when she reads Colossians 3:23-24 and points everything back to serving Christ in whatever work God gives us.
If you care about Bible publishing, Christian books, the NKJV, or how faith and work connect in real life, this episode is worth your time.

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0:00 Mission SONlight CHATT
1:54 Nikki's faith story
5:10 Faith at home
9:47 How publishing began
13:30 Missionary media break
14:37 Thomas Nelson history
16:48 NKJV story
22:30 Bible sales rising
24:17 The Open Bible
28:40 Books beyond Bibles
34:28 Audio and digital Bibles
37:54 Colossians 3:23-24


04/16/2026

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 15 Sid Multani - PodcasterMission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 15 Sid Multani - Podcaster

In this heartfelt conversation, Sid Multani shares the defining moments that sparked his call to ministry and how God has faithfully guided his journey to Andrews University Seminary.

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04/09/2026

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 14 Diana Guinard - Bangladesh ministry

A moving conversation with Diana Guinard of Bangla Help, sharing how God brought her back from deep personal loss and led her into ministry in Bangladesh. This episode of Mission SONlight Chat also shows the real work happening on the ground, from slum schools and daily meals to safe homes for children and training for women trying to leave prostitution behind.
Diana's story is honest, painful, and full of hope. If you care about Christian mission work, Bangladesh ministry, helping at-risk children, and practical outreach that opens doors to share Jesus, this one is worth your time.
Learn more about Bangla Help's ministry in Bangladesh [https://banglahelp.org]
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0:00 Welcome
1:12 Opening prayer
1:40 Diana's childhood
4:26 Leaving law school for mission training
5:24 From missionary life to atheism
6:25 Family trauma and return to God
9:20 The 285-day answer
11:55 Break and ministry info
14:36 What Bangla Help does
18:10 Inside the brothel ministry
20:05 Training women for a new start
21:38 How to support Bangla Help
27:06 Why this work matters in Bangladesh
32:23 Closing prayer


04/02/2026

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 13 Servio Cordoba - Lay Minister

A thoughtful conversation with Servio Cordoba of Golden Trumpet. In this episode of Mission SONlight Chatt, Servio shares his story, the heart behind his ministry, and how Mysteries Illustrated helps readers see the book of Revelation, verse by verse, through clear visual art rooted in Scripture.
This episode covers his journey from Colombia to Canada, his work as a lay minister, and the five-year process behind creating an illustrated guide to Revelation. It also highlights why Revelation still matters, why visual study tools can help both adults and children, and what's next as Golden Trumpet works on an illustrated book of Daniel.
Learn more about Golden Trumpet and explore the book discussed in this interview: https://www.goldentrumpet.com
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0:00 Welcome
1:40 Servio's story
5:44 Faith at work
8:10 Media missionary spot
9:17 Golden Trumpet
10:24 How the book began
13:21 Mysteries Illustrated
15:07 Three angels
19:04 Daniel project
20:43 Where to get the book
23:52 Testimony of Jesus
26:50 Final appeal


03/26/2026

Mission SONlight Chatt Season 4 Ep. 12 Jim Rennie - Operation Life

Jim Rennie shares how Operation Life is serving children and families in Papua New Guinea through a child rescue sanctuary, two schools, daily feeding programs, and a new Sabbath School room project. This Mission SONlight CHATT episode also traces Jim's story from New Zealand to years of humanitarian ministry, and shows why caring for "the least of these" still drives his work today.
If you'd like to support the PNG Sabbath School room project, child rescue work, or feeding ministry, visit Operation Life's ministry website - https://operationlife.org
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0:00 Intro
1:32 Early life
3:07 Sales career
4:52 Child Impact years
7:59 Faith growth
10:32 Operation Life
12:15 Ministry work
15:15 PNG for Christ
17:12 Sabbath School rooms
24:09 Child rescue sanctuary

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