Inside Missions
An in-depth look at the people, cultures, and countries where Maranatha is working.
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Inside Missions
Latest Episodes
Episode 46 - Young adult project at 12,500 feet in Peru: Catalyst 2026
Maranatha’s re-launched mission project designed specifically for young adults aged 18–28 landed in the high-altitude landscape of southern Peru in July 2026, where 40 volunteers faced the physical challenges of working at 12,500 feet, and the ...
Episode 45 - Ultimate Workout 36 - Dominican Republic - Maranatha’s mission trip for high schoolers
We dive into the heart of Ultimate Workout (UW), Maranatha’s mission project for teens, fresh off the 36th iteration of the longstanding project. For more than three decades, UW has been a defining experience for high school volunteers. In this...
Episode 44 - Decades in the DR - Maranatha’s long history of working in the Dominican Republic
Explore Maranatha’s profound, decades-long history in the Dominican Republic. Tracing the journey from early post-Hurricane David relief in the 1980s to the pivotal "Santo Domingo ’92" project, the team discusses how a landmark mission involvin...
Episode 43 - Origins of Ultimate Workout - How Maranatha’s annual high school mission trip began
In this episode we uncover the origin story of one of Maranatha’s most iconic mission trips: our annual high school project, Ultimate Workout (UW). Long-time UW leader Steve Case and the visionary for the project, Chris Blake, join our VP of vo...
Episode 42 - A Decade in Kenya - Unique challenges, ethical questions when cultures collide, geographic diversity, strong tribal traditions, and a deeply welcoming culture. Why it’s been a favorite destination for volunteers for the past ten years.
Join us for a special episode of Inside Missions as we celebrate a significant milestone: 10 years of Maranatha Volunteers International’s work in Kenya. With more than 1,200 structures built, including churches and classrooms, and more than 2,...