Japan Stories

A Texas Boy and Rice Famers

2008-02-23T15:31:00.002+09:00

Asian Access missionary Robert shares stories of how God is at work in the countryside on the southern island of Kyushu.

A Texas Boy and Rice Farmers

Kids Are A Key

2007-12-11T14:56:00.000+09:00

Asian Access missionary Eric shares stories of how ministering to children opens doors to the hearts of everyone. And to all the big kids out there listening, invites you to come and work with us.

Kids Are A Key

Reproducibility and Crock Potting

2007-11-26T16:58:00.000+09:00

Asian Access missionary Sue shares how her partnership with Japanese churches results in ministry reproducibility in the lives of Japanese believers. Learn from her great examples!

Reproducibility and Crock Potting

Use Your Passion

2007-11-15T21:57:00.000+09:00

Claire shares how her ministry of teaching English has helped a church member be able to start a new outreach based on her passion for cooking.

Use Your Passion

A Heart to Listen

2007-11-06T15:53:00.000+09:00

Asian Access missionary Claire shares how the art of listening has a powerful impact in the lives of her friends.

A Heart to Listen

Father and Son Team

2007-10-30T23:17:00.000+09:00

Listen to Peter interview his son about ministering together as a family in Japan.

Father and Son Team

We're back!

2007-10-30T23:00:00.000+09:00

Hey Everyone!

Apologies for the break we took since April. Busy ministry schedules, some trans-Pacific moves, and a whole lot going on diverted our attention from you! But we're back and we've got some great stories to tell. Thanks for hanging in there and waiting for us.

Don't forget to tell your friends and family about Japan Stories. Get updates via RSS from this website, or subscribe to us on iTunes (link on the right) for automatic downloads of each new episode. All free, of course.

We look forward to bringing you great stories of how God is at work throughout Japan.

Blessings,
The Japan Stories Team

Reality Bytes

2007-04-10T14:42:00.000+09:00

What's it like working with Japanese churches, serving together to reach this nation? What's our ministry reality? The keyword is partnership. Without it, we would be nowhere. With it, we display the love of Christ to this nation.

Check out this video, produced by Kansai Team. Right Click to download it to play in iTunes.

Reality Bytes Video (30MB)

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Anime is God's Will

2007-03-22T16:02:00.001+09:00

God is at work in amazing ways. That love for anime you have may be more than just a funky craze. God may be planting the seeds to have you join in his wonderful work in Japan. Join us in checking out God's will for your life.

Anime is God's Will

Takeshi's Story

2007-03-09T17:46:00.000+09:00

You've been listening to Takeshi talk about sharing Christ in Japan, now hear his story!

Takeshi's Story

Listening Shops

2007-02-19T13:43:00.000+09:00

Want to know what's on the cutting edge of evangelism in Japan? Check out this report from Takeshi, Country Resource Coordinator for Japan with Asian Access.

Listening Shops

Don't forget, if you have questions about ministry in Japan that you would like us to address on Japan Stories, send us an email at podcast@asianaccess.org.

The 3 R's of Sharing Christ

2007-02-03T13:17:00.000+09:00

Relationship, relationship, relationship. Start here, end here, and make sure it's in the middle. Ain't no better way we know to share the love of Christ with friends.

Learn more from Takeshi, Asian Access Country Resource Coordinator for Japan.

The 3 R's of Sharing Christ

Beyond Kanji, Sushi and Anime

2007-01-26T16:48:00.000+09:00

Join us as we explore what's up with people in Japan.

Beyond Kanji, Sushi and Anime

Pre-Urbana Update

2006-12-24T21:25:00.000+09:00

Asian Access will be at Urbana! Come and hear about how God is at work throughout Japan and Asia. We're booth 810, and the hosts of Japan Stories will be there.

Pre-Urbana Update

Favorite Things, Part Three

2006-10-10T15:26:00.000+09:00

Kari and Peter share a few more of their favorite ministry resources for those considering coming to Japan. (Or anywhere in the world!)
Favorite Things, Part Three

Great Books
"The Geography of Thought"
"Confucius Lives Next Door"
Available pretty much anywhere.

Favorite Things, Part Two

2006-09-19T11:38:00.000+09:00

Join Kari and Peter as they share more of their favorite ministry resources for those considering coming to Japan. (Or anywhere in the world!)

Favorite Things, Part Two

Reources listed in this podcast.

"Experiencing God, 13 week study". (Google it and you will find it.)
Perspectives Course
Dimensions of the Faith

Favorite Things, Part One

2006-09-07T23:10:00.000+09:00

Allow us to share some of our favorite resources with anyone considering coming to Japan.

Favorite Things, Part One

Resources mentioned in podcast.
http://www.yesjapan.com

Leaving on a Jet Plane

2006-08-10T15:16:00.000+09:00

Check in with the team as they spend their last night in Japan. Hear how God has worked in and through them during their two weeks in Japan.

Leaving on a Jet Plane

Shift Into High Gear

2006-08-09T13:19:00.000+09:00

The team moves into high gear as they finish up their time of serving three Japanese churches in the Osaka area. Listen to the latest events and how God has been at work.

Shift Into High Gear

Restaurant Roundtable

2006-08-05T10:37:00.000+09:00

Our two-week trek with a summer team continues with ministry updates, prayer requests and comments from a Japanese pastor.

Restaurant Roundtable

I'm never leaving!

2006-08-02T12:24:00.000+09:00

Listen in to team leader TJ as he gives an update on the team's work serving in a Japanese church.

I'm never leaving!

Why I Am Here

2006-07-31T13:49:00.000+09:00

Listen in to missionaries explain why they are in Japan and what they hope to see God do in them this summer.

Why I Am Here

Arrival

2006-07-28T22:16:00.000+09:00

Follow the lives of five missionaries as they serve in Japanese churches for two weeks this summer.

Arrival

True Partnership

2006-06-01T02:43:00.000+09:00

How does Asian Access work with Japanese congregations to take the love of Christ to Japan? Listen to Jeffrey, serving in Okinawa, explain about dynamic partnerships and "missionary catalysts". Oh, and check out the beach parties and BBQs, too!

True Partnership

Hearing the Call

2006-05-22T16:33:00.000+09:00

What happens when a young man decides to go to Brazil as a missionary, only to find that God has a different plan? Listen in to Asian Access missionary Jeffrey as he shares about his calling to Japan.

Hearing the Call