The Mission Room

Podcast by International Conference On Missions

The Mission Room

The Mission Room is a place where we will be discussing all things about The Great Commission, the International Conference On Missions (ICOM), and furthering the goal of growing the Kingdom of God. Our show will consist of discussions and interviews on best practices on the mission field, featured guests with impactful stories, inspirational episodes with practical outreach ideas for all listeners! Join ICOM and friends in The Mission Room!

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Latest episodes

18 September 2025

Inspired by Christ: Technology & Communications

Technology in Missions expert, Mike Schrage, will be joining us today to share about how the niche of technology and communications are impacting the world for Christ. We’ll be talking about the heart behind Good News Productions, Intl (GNPI) is and how they are using skills from all over the world to further the Gospel. Our hope is that someone with an interest in technology or communications will hear this episode and begin dreaming about how they can use their skills to win the world for Christ.

Important Links:

GNPI Website: https://gnpi.org/
GNPI Mission15: https://gnpi.org/projects/mission15
Nomad Academy: https://nomadacademy.org/
GNPI/Redeem TV/ICOM Film Festival: https://filmfreeway.com/RedeemTVStudentFilmFestival
ICOM Website: www.theicom.org
Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate
Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

See full show notes and transcript at this link.

Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

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04 September 2025

Inspired by Christ: Agriculture for Poverty Alleviation

In our third episode of the Inspire series, we’re honored to welcome Dennis Bratton and Jennifer Bratton Farber from the KORE Foundation. This episode will revolve around using agriculture as a way into a country and implementing sustainable living to the communities there.

Related Resources:

KORE Foundation Website: https://korefoundation.org/
Haiti food alliance - https://www.hfsalliance.org/
ICOM Website: www.theicom.org
Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate
Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

See full show notes and transcript at this link.

Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

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21 August 2025

S1.8 - Inspired by Christ: Marketplace Ministry

We’re continuing in our Inspire series talking about using marketplace skills for Christ. Kevin Dooley is in The Mission Room to explain what that means, why it’s important, what are some skills that you may not think about that are usable in a cross cultural setting - and more!

Kevin Dooley is the Director of Marketplace Engagement for Pioneer Bible Translators as well as the coordinator for the Center for Global Business in association with ICOM. He is an expert in the Marketplace Engagement area of mission work. This episode is for anyone who loves business and entrepreneurship as well as the Kingdom - or anyone you know who fits that description!

See full show notes at this link.

Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

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13 August 2025

BONUS! - Ukraine Relief Efforts

This episode is all about people coming together to be the hands and feet of Christ to those suffering. Guests from Mulberry International, I.D.E.S., and ICOM join Emily and Ricky as we discuss the upcoming project being held at ICOM 2025 of filling a 40-foot container (or more!) of supplies that will be sent to Ukraine to aid in the relief efforts of the war that continues there. We are very excited to be hosting this group today and we hope you come away with ideas and a plan on how you could get your church, college, family and friends involved. You won’t want to miss the links in the show notes to learn more about this effort!

Hosted by Ricky & Emily. Music by Pala.

Related Resources:

Ukraine Relief Container: https://www.theicom.org/ukraine-relief
Link to show notes
ICOM Website: www.theicom.org
Partner with ICOM: www.theicom.org/donate
Connect with us on Instagram or Facebook.

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07 August 2025

Inspired for Christ: Caring for His Creation

Have you ever wondered how you could use what you do for a paycheck and use it for Kingdom impact? This episode’s guest, Fledge Fiamingo founder of SonSafaris, wondered how his passion and skills as a game reserve ranger could be used for the Kingdom, yet now he’s running a mission that serves the creation of God and their full time keepers. Dive into the African jungle with us as we hear about how God said “Yes, YOU!” to someone who had a very specific set of skills but a willing spirit and open eyes to be used for Christ.

View a full transcript and show notes at this link.

Son Safaris Website: https://sonsafaris.com/

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31 July 2025

Inspire Series Trailer

We're launching a new series: INSPIRE! Listen to this quick mini-episode that will give an overview of what the goal is behind this series and what topics we'll be covering over the next 4-5 episodes!

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