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It has been quite a journey — at times exciting, challenging, and certainly unexpected. And today, we have arrived at the end. This is the very last episode of the Everyday Eurasia Podcast. Looking back over the past year, it almost feels unreal to think about everything that happened. There were ideas, plans, meetings, deadlines, and of course, plenty of obstacles along the way. How do you schedule conversations with people thousands of miles away? How do you keep a production moving when your team is spread across the Netherlands, Croatia, Wales, Switzerland, and Portugal? And how do you somehow get everything together and ready on time? All of these things became part of a very unique — and at times challenging — journey. But in the end, it wasn't just the production that made this podcast special. It was the stories of the people we had the privilege of meeting. Stories of faith, hope, struggle, loss, calling, and God's faithfulness. Stories we initially set out to tell to others, but that ended up deeply impacting us as well. Some conversations stayed with us long after the recording stopped. Some stories challenged our faith. Others encouraged us. And many reminded us once again of the ways God works through people, through their stories, and sometimes right in the middle of difficult circumstances. So, for this final episode, we are turning the microphone around. I’m sitting down with Michelle Lynam, Eurasia Communications Coordinator, Kristin Burchfiel, Podcast Administrator, and myself, Bryan Koopmans, Podcast Producer. Together, we look back on the journey — the challenges, the stories that stayed with us, what we learned, and the impact this podcast ultimately had on us. And while the Everyday Eurasia Podcast is coming to an end, there are new projects on the horizon, and we hope to take you along for those as well. So today, we say goodbye to the Everyday Eurasia Podcast — with deep gratitude for everyone who listened, and for everyone who trusted us with their story. Welcome to the very last episode of the Everyday Eurasia Podcast. Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

During Breakthru, the summer event of the British Isles South District, we had the privilege of welcoming Sam Barber and Chad Gibbons from Nazarene Discipleship International, who joined us to speak about something that lies at the heart of our calling as the Church of the Nazarene: discipleship. But what do we actually mean when we talk about discipleship? What does it look like to make Christlike disciples? And how does discipleship move from something we talk about in Church to something that shapes our everyday lives? In this special episode, David Gilmour takes us on a journey into discipleship —from the deeply personal side of following Jesus, to the wider vision of “Making Christlike Disciples in the Nations.” So, whether you’re already involved in discipleship, just beginning to explore what it means, or simply wondering how we can better live out our calling to make Christlike disciples, we invite you to join us. Eurasia Region Podcast Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

After a year, the Everyday Eurasia Podcast is coming to an end. We, the team behind the podcast—Kristin Burchfiel and Michelle Lynam on the editorial team, Chad Gibbons as our theological sounding board, and myself, Bryan Koopmans, as the producer—are incredibly grateful for all the stories, testimonies, reflections, and conversations we’ve been able to share with you over the past year. Across two seasons, we’ve spent around 28 hours listening to stories of what God is doing across the Eurasia Region. What started as a podcast has grown into a huge collection of stories, testimonies, reflections, and information. And now, as we come to the end of Everyday Eurasia, we want to finish where it all began: with the people behind the podcast. This week, you’ll hear devotionals from the makers of Everyday Eurasia. We’ll share a little bit about our own stories, our everyday lives, and what this journey has meant to us. So, let’s begin this final week together. Today, you’ll hear from Bryan Koopmans. Bryan has been volunteering with the Eurasia Region since July 2024, and from this year he has been serving as a missionary with the Eurasia Region, working with the Communications Team and the Central Europe Field in Croatia. He grew up in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, and joined the Church of the Nazarene in 2015. With more than 15 years of experience in radio and television broadcasting, Bryan brings his passion and communication skills to the mission field. As the podcast manager, Bryan has been one of the team members behind the Everyday Eurasia Podcast. The holiness tradition is also deeply important to Bryan. It has been part of his family’s faith and history for more than 100 years. Today, Bryan will share with us about “The Story of Place.” Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

After a year, the Everyday Eurasia Podcast is coming to an end. We, the team behind the podcast—Kristin Burchfiel and Michelle Lynam on the editorial team, Chad Gibbons as our theological sounding board, and myself, Bryan Koopmans, as the producer—are incredibly grateful for all the stories, testimonies, reflections, and conversations we’ve been able to share with you over the past year. Across two seasons, we’ve spent around 28 hours listening to stories of what God is doing across the Eurasia Region. What started as a podcast has grown into a huge collection of stories, testimonies, reflections, and information. And now, as we come to the end of Everyday Eurasia, we want to finish where it all began: with the people behind the podcast. This week, you’ll hear devotionals from the makers of Everyday Eurasia. We’ll share a little bit about our own stories, our everyday lives, and what this journey has meant to us. Today, we’ll hear from Chad Gibbons. Chad serves as the Nazarene Discipleship International Coordinator for the Eurasia Region. As a missionary, he lives and serves alongside his wife, Crystal, from the regional office in Büsingen, Germany. Throughout the Everyday Eurasia Podcast, Chad has also been our theological sounding board—helping us think through the questions, stories, and themes we’ve explored along the way. Today, as we come toward the end of this journey, Chad will share with us about: ‘’The story we’re part of’’ Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

After a year, the Everyday Eurasia Podcast is coming to an end. We, the team behind the podcast—Kristin Burchfiel and Michelle Lynam on the editorial team, Chad Gibbons as our theological sounding board, and myself, Bryan Koopmans, as the producer—are incredibly grateful for all the stories, testimonies, reflections, and conversations we’ve been able to share with you over the past year. Across two seasons, we’ve spent around 28 hours listening to stories of what God is doing across the Eurasia Region. What started as a podcast has grown into a huge collection of stories, testimonies, reflections, and information. And now, as we come to the end of Everyday Eurasia, we want to finish where it all began: with the people behind the podcast. This week, you’ll hear devotionals from the makers of Everyday Eurasia. We’ll share a little bit about our own stories, our everyday lives, and what this journey has meant to us. Today, we’ll hear from Kristin Burchfiel. Kristin grew up in Medford, Oregon, in the United States, and has spent her life serving both locally and around the world. Kristin currently serves with the Eurasia Region, where she and her family have lived since 2020—first in Amman, Jordan, and now in Lisbon, Portugal. She serves as the Missional Evangelism and Missions Teams Coordinator for the Western Mediterranean Field. Kristin has also been the podcast administrator for the Everyday Eurasia Podcast, helping keep everything running behind the scenes. Today, Kristin will share with us about “The Story of Everyday Life.” Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

After a year, the Everyday Eurasia Podcast is coming to an end. We, the team behind the podcast—Kristin Burchfiel and Michelle Lynam on the editorial team, Chad Gibbons as our theological sounding board, and myself, Bryan Koopmans, as the producer—are incredibly grateful for all the stories, testimonies, reflections, and conversations we’ve been able to share with you over the past year. Across two seasons, we’ve spent around 28 hours listening to stories of what God is doing across the Eurasia Region. What started as a podcast has grown into a huge collection of stories, testimonies, reflections, and information. And now, as we come to the end of Everyday Eurasia, we want to finish where it all began: with the people behind the podcast. This week, you’ll hear devotionals from the makers of Everyday Eurasia. We’ll share a little bit about our own stories, our everyday lives, and what this journey has meant to us. So, let’s begin this final week together. Today, you’ll hear from Bryan Koopmans. Bryan has been volunteering with the Eurasia Region since July 2024, and from this year he has been serving as a missionary with the Eurasia Region, working with the Communications Team and the Central Europe Field in Croatia. He grew up in Vlaardingen, the Netherlands, and joined the Church of the Nazarene in 2015. With more than 15 years of experience in radio and television broadcasting, Bryan brings his passion and communication skills to the mission field. As the podcast manager, Bryan has been one of the team members behind the Everyday Eurasia Podcast. The holiness tradition is also deeply important to Bryan. It has been part of his family’s faith and history for more than 100 years. Today, Bryan will share with us about “The Story of Us.” Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

This week, we’re excited to share the top three daily devotionals from our Podcast Contest. Thank you so much for tuning in, and for all the encouragement and support you’ve shown along the way: Today, we’re excited to share our number one episode from the Podcast Contest, featuring Nathan McMullan from England. Nathan will introduce himself and share a little bit about his story and journey. We’re excited to have him with us, so let’s jump right into today’s episode with Nathan! Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

This week, we’re excited to share the top three daily devotionals from our Podcast Contest. Thank you so much for tuning in, and for all the encouragement and support you’ve shown along the way: Today, we’re joined by the second-place winners of our Podcast Contest, Dasha and Valeriya, from the Church of the Nazarene in Astana, Kazakhstan. They’re here to share some real, honest, and serious girl talk with us. So, grab your coffee, get comfortable, and let’s hear what Dasha and Valeriya have to say! Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

This week, we’re excited to share the top three daily devotionals from our Podcast Contest. Thank you so much for tuning in, and for all the encouragement and support you’ve shown along the way: Today, we’re joined by Pratik from India, who took third place in our Podcast Contest. He’ll introduce himself and share a little about his journey and his experience with mission in India. We’re excited to hear his story, so let’s get into today’s devotional with Pratik. Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

This week, we’re excited to share the top three daily devotionals from our Podcast Contest. Thank you so much for tuning in, and for the encouragement and support you’ve shown by checking in with us each day. For the first two days, we’re joined by Jeremy Height. Jeremy and his wife, Reetu, along with their three children—Zane, Ruby, and Kavya—serve with the Central Europe Field in Zagreb, Croatia. Jeremy serves the local church in Zagreb, while Reetu serves as the Field Finance Coordinator. We’re really excited to have Jeremy with us, and we’re looking forward to hearing what he has to share. So, let’s get into today’s message with Jeremy Height. Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

This week, we’re excited to share the top three daily devotionals from our Podcast Contest. Thank you so much for tuning in, and for the encouragement and support you’ve shown by checking in with us each day. For the first two days, we’re joined by Jeremy Height. Jeremy and his wife, Reetu, along with their three children—Zane, Ruby, and Kavya—serve with the Central Europe Field in Zagreb, Croatia. Jeremy serves the local church in Zagreb, while Reetu serves as the Field Finance Coordinator. We’re really excited to have Jeremy with us, and we’re looking forward to hearing what he has to share. So, let’s get into today’s message with Jeremy Height. Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

This week, we are joining the Eastern Mediterranean Field. Throughout this week, we will hear inspiring devotionals, personal stories, and testimonies from across the Middle East — stories of faith, hope, and the ways God is at work in the lives of people and communities. We are excited to share these voices and stories with you. Today, we will listen to: Philip Rodebush, Philip serves the East-Med field for the Church of the Nazarene in the Middle East with his family. He is passionate about discipleship and encouraging the next generation of young leaders. Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

This week, we are joining the Eastern Mediterranean Field. Throughout this week, we will hear inspiring devotionals, personal stories, and testimonies from across the Middle East — stories of faith, hope, and the ways God is at work in the lives of people and communities. We are excited to share these voices and stories with you. Today, we will listen to: Pastor Abed, Abed is from Lebanon and together with his wife Aseel, they serve in the Church of the Nazarene there. He is also an assistant professor of practical theology and teaching on topics such as reaching out to our neighbours. Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

This week, we are joining the Eastern Mediterranean Field. Throughout this week, we will hear inspiring devotionals, personal stories, and testimonies from across the Middle East — stories of faith, hope, and the ways God is at work in the lives of people and communities. We are excited to share these voices and stories with you. Today, we will listen to: Zaki Kopti, Zaki is the Pastor of Gardens Church of the Nazarene in Amman, Jordan. His church serves Iraqi refugees out of their center by way of English classes, cooking clubs, work skills trainings and a lot more where holiness in action and regularly lived out for Christ. This ministry is supported by NCM. Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026

This week, we are joining the Eastern Mediterranean Field. Throughout this week, we will hear inspiring devotionals, personal stories, and testimonies from across the Middle East — stories of faith, hope, and the ways God is at work in the lives of people and communities. We are excited to share these voices and stories with you. Today, we will listen to: Waleed Almadanat, Waleed is the Senior Pastor of the Church of the Nazarene in Madaba  Jordan, and District Superintendent for the Church of the Nazarene in Jordan. He also serves in leadership training through Arabs for the Arabs (AFTA), helping equip pastors and Christian leaders across the Arab world and beyond for discipleship, ministry, and mission. Today he will take a closer look with us about the term ''Helpers'' in the Bible. Everyday Eurasia | Inspiring faith for everyday Website: eurasiaregion.org Facebook: facebook.com/eurasiaregion Instagram: instagram.com/eurasiaregion Eurasia Podcast Team E-Mail: [email protected] ©️Eurasia Region 2026