Doug Pitman: Ukraine - Missions in the Midst of War [The Ezra Institute Podcast for Cultural Reformation]
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🗓️ 8 March 2025
⏱️ 71 minutes
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Summary
In this episode of Ezra Interviews, Dr. Michael Thiessen interviews Doug Pittman, a missionary to Ukraine, discussing the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Doug shares his experiences and insights from the ground, highlighting the human impact of the war, the testimonies of those affected, and the complexities of navigating political tensions. The conversation emphasizes the need for compassion and understanding amidst the chaos, as well as the hope and healing that can emerge even in the darkest times. In this conversation, Doug Pitman shares his experiences of preaching the gospel in war-torn Ukraine, highlighting the profound impact of faith amidst chaos. He recounts stories of individuals finding hope and healing in the midst of despair, the challenges faced by the Ukrainian people, and the complexities of trust in leadership during the ongoing conflict. The discussion emphasizes the importance of humanitarian aid, the role of the church, and the need for justice and accountability in the face of war crimes.
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| 0:00.0 | We need to talk. It's been a rough ride from a culture bent on burning itself down to attacks from within |
| 0:09.4 | But by the grace of God we've been given a moment a chance to make lasting changes |
| 0:14.6 | We can rebuild what's been torn down |
| 0:16.8 | But we have to build with what will last, the gospel of the kingdom. This April, |
| 0:22.8 | let's sit down. Let's talk about what matters. And together, we'll build something that lasts. |
| 0:31.7 | ReformConn, 2025. Tickets are limited. Lord willing, we'll see you in Tucson. |
| 0:44.9 | Thank you. Tickets are limited. Lord willing, we'll see you in Tucson. Hey, everybody. Welcome to Ezra interviews. I'm Dr. Michael Tisen. And today on the show, |
| 0:51.6 | I have missionary to Ukraine, Doug Pittman. |
| 0:56.1 | And so we're going to be talking about, of course, as Ukraine is in the headlines of all around the world, |
| 1:02.4 | we're going to be talking about trying to have a bit of a Christian perspective on what's going on between Ukraine and Russia. |
| 1:10.1 | And of course, what's going on to Ukrainian Christians in the midst of all this conflict. |
| 1:15.6 | So stay tuned. |
| 1:21.6 | Okay, well, as we dig into some big topics, everybody, I want to do our normal reminders. |
| 1:31.7 | We want you to get ready for our World View Youth Academies coming up in 2025. |
| 1:37.4 | Again, we have one scheduled in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. |
| 1:40.4 | That's July 11th to 17th. |
| 1:43.5 | And we have another one scheduled in Canada in Port |
| 1:47.0 | Coburn, July 20th to 25th. So we want you to know about our youth academies. Of course, |
| 1:54.9 | as I'm always so excited about, we have our family camps, our family academies as well. We're |
| 2:00.0 | hosting one in Texas this year. And hopefully Doug and his wife are going to be there with us potentially, and we're going to have another great event up in Minnesota. |
| 2:10.5 | So go online, Ezra Institute.com. |
| 2:14.5 | Please check out all of our programs because we really want to have in-person |
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