Forgotten Sheep
By S.E. McCaslin
Hi! Welcome to the Forgotten Sheep Podcast, were we take a look at the lives of Christians both past and present. And if you ever feel forgotten by Christians and the church, remember that you are never forgotten by God!
Forgotten SheepSep 01, 2018
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Ollie and Winnie Kaetzel: Missionaries to Laos
Hear about the life of the late Ollie and Winnie Kaetzel, who served as missionaries to East Asia during a time of great turmoil. Learn about how they dealt with fear during the communist takeover of Laos and Winnie's struggle with depression after working in Thailand's overflowing refugee camps. You can learn more about their life in Winnie's book, Bending with the Bamboo (available on Amazon).
Jun 27, 202248:07
Henrietta Shuck: First Female American Missionary to China
Henrietta was passionate, determined, and burdened for the lost long before she entered the mission field with her husband, Jehu Lewis Shuck. She is an excellent example of Christian wisdom and commitment, as well as what a personal relationship with Jesus Christ can look like.
Jul 04, 202135:19
Dr Zenas Sanford Loftis, Medical Missionary to Tibet
Dr Zenas Sanford Loftis graduated from Vanderbilt University and headed to Tibet shortly after the turn of the century in 1908. His life is a fantastic example of how our journey may be more important than our destination.
Mar 28, 202133:06
Isabel Crawford: A Force to be Reckoned With
Isabel Crawford worked among Native Americans in Oklahoma (the Kiowa) and in New York -- and managed to stir up good trouble (and a fair share of mischief) in doing so! This is the story of her life, with all its adventures, pain, and obstacles (such a being hearing impaired).
Mar 07, 202101:14:45
Kathryn Kuhlman
Kathryn Kuhlman was a dramatic, passionate, determined, anointed, and controversial evangelist and teacher of the 20th century. Her story starts in a white two-story house in Concordia, Missouri, and leads all across the United States as she carries God's message of salvation and healing. In this podcast, we talk about her life, including not just the high points but the low points as well. And hopefully, you'll come away from it convinced that man's dead ends can become God's fresh beginnings.
To hear some of Kathryn's story straight from her, I recommend this video from Shake the Nations Ministry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKNqELlE17o
Feb 14, 202101:35:47
Emily Blatchley, Missionary to China
Hear the exciting story of one of the members of the China Inland Mission Lammermuir Party as they passed through rough seas and typhoons to reach their destination. Although very young, Emily's calm demeanor and dependence on God for wisdom made a huge impact on the future of missions. (Dedicated to Mrs. Doris Peterson -- sorry I called you by the wrong name in the podcast)
Jan 17, 202136:10
My Mother, Lura McCaslin
Hear the story of a 1960s era homemaker who found God after trying to help a mentally ill neighbor.
Jan 04, 202139:58
DC van Slyke: From Morphine Addict to Evangelist
DC was raised in a Christian home and saved as a child, but turned away from the Lord. Alcoholism was wrecking his life, but then a surgery for a stomach hemorrhage led to a morphine addiction. Medical science could offer him no cure for the addiction, but God could.
Dec 11, 202040:01
Kate Booth: Broken but Restored
The uplifting story of how Kate Booth seemed down for the count after her husband joined up with a cult but the Lord intervened. Her ministry was gone, her health was broken, her friends had rejected her, and she was seemingly alone ... but the Lord brought about a miraculous restoration that gives hope to everyone of us!
Apr 14, 202047:20
Salvation Army Officer Katie Booth Goes to Jail
True Story. After successful work in France, Salvation Army leader Katie Booth is sent an urgent invitation to Switzerland. There she faces disruptions, angry crowds expulsion, and even imprisonment ... But the message of the Gospel will not be silent and neither will Katie.
Feb 23, 202038:04
John Eric and Lucille Booth-Clibborn
Learn about the awe-inspiring story of two young missionaries ready to give their lives to serve the people of West Africa.
Jan 12, 202043:58
Alice E. Luce, Missionary
A quick overview of the life of Alice Luce, missionary and educator. She had a profound influence on the Assemblies of God approach to missions as well as a huge impact in Latin America. Oh, and she started the most influential aspect of her work while she was in her 40s.
Nov 08, 201937:03
Archibald Forder, Missionary to Arabia
Part 1 on the life of pioneer missionary Archibald Forder, including his call to missions, his salvation, and the scathing response he received from his pastor when he inquired about serving as a missionary. However, also included is how the Lord opened the door for him to serve the Bedouins of the Arabian desert.
Sep 08, 201925:30
Bishop Ida Bell Robinson
Learn about the exciting life of Bishop Ida Bell Robinson: preacher, visionary, leader. Hear how she overcame racism and sexism to found a powerful denomination that carries the message of Holiness to this day. The story of her life is fascinating, encouraging, and convicting. She is an excellent example of how Holiness should be exhibited in the life of ministers and Christian leaders.
Aug 22, 201952:38
Clarence Jones, Radio Missionary Part 2
In this podcast, you'll learn more about the adventures in faith of missionary Clarence Jones as he leads the pioneering effort to establish radio as a tool of successful missions. Beginning with a small station in Ecuador and growing that station until it literally reaches around the world, you will see the hand of God intervening and shaping circumstances to achieve the goal a spreading the gospel around the world by radio.
Aug 20, 201938:06
Clarence Jones, Radio Missionary, Part 1
Follow the life of radio missionary pioneer Clarence Jones from his early days of playing in a Salvation Army band to his salvation under the ministry of evangelist Paul Rader. Then hear about how he became involved in radio and his answer to the Lord's command, Go south ... With radio."
Aug 04, 201935:43
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Part 2
Learn about the secret seminaries of the Confessing Church, Bonhoeffer's involvement in counterintelligence, and his execution.
Jul 06, 201934:34
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Part 1 - Birth through the rise of Nazism
Cheap vs costly grace, open racism, putting Biblical teachings into action, addressing injustice, and how a Lutheran theologian became involved in a ploy to kill Hitler.
Jun 23, 201934:54
Eric Liddell
Learn about Olympian and missionary Eric Liddell, a man of conviction who was wholly surrendered to God.
Jun 17, 201948:07
Elizabeth Anne Wilson
The story of Miss Elizabeth Anne Wilson is not well known, and her missionary career was short, but her impact on missionary work (specifically for young single female missionaries) is felt to this day. Hers is an inspiring story of faithfulness, waiting, and trust.
Apr 09, 201929:50
Lars Skrefsrud: from Prison to the Mission Field
Learn about the Norwegian missionary Lars Skrefsrud, who was born again while imprisoned for bank robbery and then called to be a missionary to the Santal people of India.
Mar 30, 201936:41
William J. Seymour, Part 2
Learn about the Azusa Street Revival, the attacks on the revival and Seymour's leadership, and how his humility and wrought iron will enabled him to persevere in following the Holy Spirit's leading.
Mar 24, 201941:21
William J. Seymour, Part 1
*Recorded Live* William J. Seymour, the son of emancipated slaves, was used by God as a catalyst for the Pentecostal movement in the US. Learn about his early years, including how his attitude of love and his power in prayer convinced people that he was bringing a message from God.
Mar 18, 201935:17
Thomas Barnado: Compassion and Prayer
Learn about the life and methods of Irish philanthropist Thomas Barnado, and how the Lord used to him to impact the lives of thousands of kids.
Mar 12, 201953:18
Miriam Booth: Peace in Suffering
The life of Miriam Booth is an encouragement to any who are sick, suffering, or feel trapped by circumstances -- you can still do the will of God.
Mar 05, 201944:36
Agnes Sanford, Part 2
Hear about the ministry of teaching and prayer that develop after Agnes' deliverance from depression.
Feb 19, 201936:43
Agnes Sanford, Part 1
Learn about Agnes Sanford, the Christian writer and pastor's wife who struggled with suicidal depression and found deliverance through Jesus Christ.
Feb 11, 201942:33
The Salvation Army Invades Devil's Island, Part 2
Learn more about Charles Pean and his prayer-empowered common sense approach to prison ministry and rehabilitation for the men trapped on Devil's Island.
Jan 26, 201944:19
Salvation Army Invades Devil's Island, Part 1
Learn about the horrific conditions of the Devil's Island penal colony and how a Salvation Army officer named Charles Pean was tasked with organizing an outreach to the men trapped there.
Dec 22, 201829:21
Maria Woodworth-Etter, Part 2
Falsely accused of insanity, hypnotism, fraud, disorderly conduct, disturbing the peace, and more, Maria continues to travel across the US with message that every person needs to make sure they are right with God.
Dec 12, 201835:59
Maria Woodworth-Etter, Part 1
Maria Woodworth-Etter was called by God, but suffered terrible heartache and disappointment. Hear the story of how she persevered, and how the Lord began using her in a powerful way to reach the lost.
Dec 05, 201838:11
Martin Niemoller, Part 3
Hear how the Lord strengthened Martin through 7 years in Nazi concentration camps and what he did with his life once he was freed.
Nov 23, 201847:41
Martin Niemoller, Part 2
Hear how many ministers initially supported Hitler and were deceived by his promises ... and how Niemoller and other true Christian ministers took a stand against the Nazis when they realized they had made a mistake.
Nov 08, 201844:60
Martin Niemoller, Part 1
The early years of Martin Niemoller, including his submarine service during WWI and entry into the ministry.
Nov 07, 201827:34
The Shantung Revival, Part 1
The story of how the Shantung Revival of China got started. Source of Ola Culpepper's letter: bit.ly/2RBP8Yy
Nov 05, 201844:16
Amy Carmichael, Part 3
Learn about Amy's work in Tamil Nadu, including the rescue of child prostitutes and the founding of the Dohnavur Fellowship.
Oct 30, 201838:31
Amy Carmichael, Part 2
Hear about Amy's adventures in Japan, including the time she and her translator cast a devil out of a local man.
Oct 26, 201826:17
Amy Carmichael, Part 1
Hear about Amy Carmichael's life prior to the mission field, including what a mischievous child she was and three key turning points in her life.
Oct 24, 201836:35
Evangelist Rodney "Gipsy" Smith, Part 2
Part 2 of the life of world evangelist Gipsy Smith, including his days in the Salvation Army, his own ministry, and the "scandal" that developed in his later years.
Oct 23, 201828:25
Evangelist Rodney "Gipsy" Smith, Part 1
Learn how the Lord touched a gypsy family in England, including a future evangelist who would travel all over the world.
Oct 17, 201833:41
Mary Slessor, Part 2
Join Mary Slessor as she starts her active missionary work in Nigeria.
Oct 13, 201840:21
Mary Slessor, Part 1
Learn about the early life of Scottish missionary Mary Slessor -- a woman full of courage, compassion, determination, and unshakeable faith in God.
Oct 10, 201837:33
Darlene Deibler Rose, Part 2
Part 2 of Darlene's story of victory and answered prayer as a Japanese POW in World War 2.
Oct 06, 201841:33
Darlene Deibler Rose, Part 1
Part 1 of the moving story of one of the bravest missionaries of the last century, Darlene Deibler Rose.
Oct 05, 201822:16
Friedrich von Bodelschwingh, Sr., A Ministry of Compassion
Learn about the life of German theologian and minister Friedrich von Bodelschwingh, a man of God filled with love and compassion for those society had pushed away.
Sep 26, 201831:14
Clement Le Cossec, Apostle to the Gypsies
Learn about Clement Le Cossec, a devoted pastor who the Lord called to act as a shepherd for the Gypsies of Europe.
Sep 21, 201839:36
Betty Baxter, Evangelist and Missionary
The wonderful story of Betty Baxter's divine healing and subsequent ministry. A wonderful testament to the power of faith and the Word of God.
Sep 18, 201847:44
Evangeline Booth, Part 2
Learn about Evangeline's work in both the US and Canada, as well as her influence during both world wars (including the donut girls and Hitler).
Sep 10, 201825:37
Evangeline Booth, Part 1
The early years of Evangeline Booth, first female general of the Salvation Army and daughter of its founders, William and Catherine Booth.
Sep 08, 201825:11
Mathilda Wrede, Angel of the Prisons, Part 2
The continuing story of Mathilda's work in the prisons of Finland.
Sep 04, 201825:37