Mission: To initiate conversations that equip and train listeners to follow Christ’s commands to evangelize and disciple.

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Jake Newton joins us to share how he was called into intimate relationship with the Lord. He also shares how God led him to pursue full-time ministry with Cru!<a href="https://give.cru.org/0945945" rel="nofollow">https://give.cru.org/0945945</a>Instagram: @cruatou

Follow Me - Episode 14: Base-baller to Jesus Follower

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This episode, Gabrielle shares the story of Sarah and how her faith encouraged her. Find out how God used one girl to draw 25 freshman together at Ohio University. Gabirelle also shares how Cru breaks “Discipleship” down to focus on Word, Ministry, and Relationship. To partner with Gabrielle, visit <a href="https://give.cru.org/0945945" rel="nofollow">https://give.cru.org/0945945</a>.Follow @cruatou on instagram!

Follow Me Episode 13: Gabrielle Newton – The Ripple of Discipleship

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Join us as Gabrielle shares how the Lord guided her from a career in the corporate world to becoming a missionary with Cru! Gabrielle and Jake Newton serve as missionaries with Cru in Athens, Ohio, but serve campuses all over southeastern Ohio. They are passionate about sharing the gospel and have vibrant hearts for college students. To partner with Gabrielle, visit <a href="https://give.cru.org/0945945" rel="nofollow">https://give.cru.org/0945945</a>.

Follow Me Episode 12: Gabrielle Newton – Corporate to Cru

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Elise Spencer returns to tell us how God used Anna to inspire her. She also shares her advice for evangelism and discipleship. Listeners can use her advice to do life on life with people they encounter and share the gospel! To support Elise or learn more, visit her giving page: <a href="https://give.cru.org/1188345" rel="nofollow">https://give.cru.org/1188345</a>.Learn more about UNTO: <a href="https://unto.com/about/who-is-unto/" rel="nofollow">https://unto.com/about/who-is-unto/</a>

Follow Me - Ep. 11: Elise Spencer - Life on Life

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Join us as we welcome Elise Spencer, a Cru missionary Porterfield supports! Elise shares about her faith journey, how God called her into ministry, and about her last year in South Asia! Elise will continue her work with UNTO, the humanitarian division of Cru.﻿To support Elise, visit her giving page: <a href="https://give.cru.org/1188345" rel="nofollow">https://give.cru.org/1188345</a>.

Follow Me Ep. 10: Elise Spencer- A Slow Build to a BIG Call

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Erica Jude shares a story that impacted her life, as a Lily planned for harm. She also discusses her tips for preparing your heart to share the gospel.<a href="https://www.lilyhousemissions.org/home" rel="nofollow">https://www.lilyhousemissions.org/home</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lily.house.1" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/lily.house.1</a>

Follow Me Episode 9 – Erica Jude Sharing Christ When You Don’t Feel Gifted

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Erica Jude discusses how the Lord gave her a heart for trafficked women. This eventually formed into Lily House missions, a safe house for trafficked women in the Dominican Republic.<a href="https://www.lilyhousemissions.org/home" rel="nofollow">https://www.lilyhousemissions.org/home</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/lily.house.1" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/lily.house.1</a>

Follow Me Episode 8 - Erica Jude Following Christ into Anti-Trafficking

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Allison talks with Lorelei Smith about her mission work and ministry.

Follow Me: Lorelei Smith

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Allison sits down and discusses the recent mission trip with of the others that went.Check out the documentary below.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y2OeTKOWdsA

Follow Me: 2023 Mission Trip

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Today Allison is joined by Tim Craft, founder of High on Hope ministries, Angel’s Harbor, and pastor of The Reach United. The Lord graciously saved Tim from his addiction to drugs and has now called him to serve that same community in the Mid-Ohio Valley. Tim shares his testimony and the fruit that has come from knowing the Lord. We Chose Life Podcast Link:<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1iZDipSsOaqYEc4AUrbTWS?si=25882e3cecb34dce" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/1iZDipSsOaqYEc4AUrbTWS?si=25882e3cecb34dce</a>

Follow Me: The Power of a Testimony

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Today Allison is joined by Pastor Eric Leeson and they discuss what evangelism is and what it is not. Eric also gives practical advise to listeners as they practice sharing the gospel.

Follow Me: What is Evangelism?

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Evangelism and theology often get separated in conversation. However, they go hand in hand, because the Bible presents one large story of God’s redemption plan from the beginning of creation until Jesus’ return. Join Allison Henry and Pastor Mark Eaton as they discuss the biblical basis for evangelism and trace its importance from the creation story to New Testament times.

Follow Me: Biblical Basis for Evangelism

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Allison sits down and talks with one of our missionaries from the Philippians.Mission Address:Independent Baptist Mission for AsiansP.O. Box 912 Marietta OH, 45750Any donations specify to Missionary Jayson Tulabot

Follow Me: Jayson Tulabot

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Allison sits down and talks with Jeff and Carlie Barner, missionary partners with CRU.

Jeff & Carlie Barner

Mission: To initiate conversations that equip and train listeners to follow Christ’s commands to evangelize and disciple.