Stormy Times

We wrap up our podcast series with Loren's final words to the movement that he had helped bring to life more than 60 years earlier. With 88 he is looking back at the work God had allowed him to do, but - more importantly - he is looking ahead at the work that God had left us with to do! Join us today as we talk about the great task that is still before us: a Bible in every single language spoken today.

How can we hear God for direction? Loren has learned and applied principles that helped him discern God's voice and guidance. Outlined in the book he gives us 12 points to remember.

"Shema" means to hear and to act. This had been Loren's attitude throughout his life. This is what he modelled. David Hamilton reflects on how this played out in Loren's life and shares stories, where he saw this in action. David has worked closely with Loren for decades and has a lot to say about these exceptional leader who lived to act out what he believed God said.

The Maori was dead - but not the dream of a ship that would serve the poor and the needy in the remotest places if the planet... At the same time the other vision - that of a university training campus - is taking shape. A season that is often referred to as the birth of twins, as both ministries became foundational for YWAM's future. The content of this podcast was created entirely by AI. (Chapters 17 - 19 in Is That Really You, God?)

Far away from the thriving ministries overseas Loren and Darlene are starting all over again with nothing in their hands but the word of the Lord to go to Hawaii... Was that really God telling them to move to this island in the Pacific? And why is Kalafi Moala's personal story of failure and redemption so important that it made it into the founding story of YWAM? Let's find out as you join us on this deep dive of today's episode. The content of this podcast was created entirely by AI. (Chapter 16 in Is That Really You, God?)

What does an axhead have to do with our story? In this chapter we learn important lessons on divine guidance. The content of this podcast was created entirely by AI. (Chapter 15 in Is That Really You, God?)

A ship for YWAM! That dreams had been on Loren's mind for a long time, ever since he saw the impact of natural disasters on the people on the islands. Now this dream seems as close as it had never been before! But things go dramatically differently than expected. Join us in this episode that marks a dark, yet very formative period in YWAM's history. The content of this podcast was created entirely by AI. (Chapter 14 in Is That Really You, God?)

YWAM moves into a season of rapid growth and multiplication. The dreams begins to unfold more and more as ministries and initiatives are launched in Europe and worldwide. The Munich Olympic Outreach of 1972 becomes a landmark for the young movement. Yet, behind the obvious success there is a danger lurking in the shadows... The content of this podcast was created entirely by AI. (Chapters 11 - 13 in Is That Really You, God?)

Loren and Darlene are learning deep life lessons that will become part of YWAM's DNA later on. While seeking God for guidance, they receive clear instructions - in ways they did not expect. The content of this podcast was created entirely by AI. (Chapter 10 in the book "Is That Really You, God?")

In this episode we will cover another important season in the forming of YWAM. The first mission trips with large groups that nearly end in a disaster. And we will hear about a difficult choice that Loren had to make. (Chapters 7-9 in the book "Is That Really You, God?") The content of this podcast was created entirely by AI.