#39 | Miracles, Ministry & the Mission: A 3-Month Journey Across Cultures
Episode · 53 min · September 5, 2025
About this episode
What does it look like when God's Word travels across borders—and transforms lives?In this episode of the 55:11 Podcast, Dirk and Brooke share stories from their journeys through Europe and parts of Asia, where they met with ministry partners, local believers, and everyday people being transformed by Scripture. From
the vibrant streets of Romania to the hills of Poland and the shores of Cyprus, each stop revealed a fresh glimpse of how the gospel moves: one Bible, one conversation, one person at a time.You’ll hear about Anna, who grew up caught between cultures and confusion, but found purpose through Scripture and now teaches others how to walk through trauma using the Bible. You’ll hear a story about a 102-year-old woman in Cyprus who gave her life to Christ after hearing the gospel on the radio. There’s the story of a formerly Muslim college student who discovered a New Testament, came to faith on her own, and began sharing Jesus long before meeting another Christian. This episode is a reminder that God is still at work—in quiet places, in unseen ways, and through His unchanging Word.Listen now and be reminded of the incredible power of God’s Word.Follow us on: PRAY.COM Connect with us online:Facebook - www.facebook.com/EasternEuropeanMission Instagram - www.instagram.com/EasternEuropeanMission/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/eastern-european-mission Website - www.eem.org/ Pray.com - Pray.com/eemGive the gift of the Bible every month and become a monthly donor today! - https://eem.givecloud.co/ Join us on this year's Hope Campaign: https://eem.org/hope
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