Amigos for Christ Podcast - Where Amigos Means Family
Danny, Kristin, Iris, and Joey bring you stories and guest interviews from Amigos' work in Nicaragua. Amigos for Christ is a non- profit organization that works shoulder-to-shoulder with Nicaraguan neighbors to bring community leadership, clean water, health, education, and economic opportunity to rural communities in need. www.amigosforchrist.org
Episodes
46 episodes
Coffee with Danny and Special Guest - Francisco "Chico" Desbas - 15 years with Amigos
On this episode of Coffee with Danny, Chico shares his 15-year journey with Amigos for Christ: from meeting a group of inspiring “gringos” as a teen, to becoming a scholarship student, a servant leader, and now a father whose own child attends ...
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Coffee with Danny and Special Guests Professor Ana - From Scholarship Student to Amigos' Youth Director
On this episode of Coffee with Danny we are joined by Ana, a teacher, leader, and former scholarship student who shares her incredible journey from nervous translator to confident mentor. They talk about the power of practice, pushing through f...
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Coffee with Danny - and special guest Fr. Patrick: The Ripple Effect of One Invitation
On this week's episode of Coffee with Danny, we sit down with Fr. Patrick, a longtime Amigo whose journey from high school mission trips to priesthood is rooted in one powerful idea that we all hold, juntos: people over progress. Fr. Patrick re...
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Coffee with Danny, Iris - and Special Guests the Coppage Family - Mission Trips with Kids
On this week's episode of Coffee with Danny, Iris joins as a guest host as we welcome the Coppage family to reflect on their trips to Nicaragua, with their kids. With honesty and heart, Michael and Jessica share what it was like to bring their ...
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Coffee with Danny - and Special Guest, "Twenty Trips" Daryl
This week on Coffee with Danny, we sit down with Daryl Strickland. He’s an executive pastor, veteran trip leader, and a true fire-starter in the Amigos family. Listen in as Daryl reflects on the moments that shaped him, from water ball...
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Coffee with Danny - and Special Guest Mel - Living With Intention
This week on Coffee with Danny, we meet Mel, a longtime friend of Amigos and someone who believes deeply in living with intention. From one surprising “yes” to a ripple effect that changed lives, Mel shares why generosity isn’t about having mor...
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Coffee with Danny - and Special Guest Scott - Water for Chinandega
Five years ago, a wild dream was born - clean water for every single community in Chinandega.Catch up with Danny and Scott as they reflect on how far we’ve come and what’s next for the biggest project we've ever taken on.This co...
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Coffee with Danny - and Special Guest Craig - A Former Amigos Board President
Join us for the latest episode, where Danny and Craig take you on an emotional ride of laughter, insight, and heartfelt stories about Amigos and Nicaragua. This in-depth conversation features former Amigos Board President, Craig Merrigan. Get i...
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Coffee with Danny - and Special Guest Karen from Michigan - Recent Trip Recap
Join Danny and Karen as they discuss her recent trip to Nicaragua, making connections, and choosing joy. If you or a loved one are headed to Nicaragua this year on a trip, you don't want to miss this!Video Podcast link for this episode: ...
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On the Camino: Walking the Journey Together in 2025
Listen in with Danny, Iris, Kristin, Philip, and Joey. All year, we’re embracing a powerful theme: On the Camino. In this episode, we talk all about what it means to be on a path of transformation, faith, and service juntos. Whether yo...
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Coffee with Danny - and Special Guest Manuel - We Can't Wait to See You This Year!
Grab a coffee and hang with Danny and Manuel for a few minutes as they chat about how Manuel first started with Amigos and how excited they are to host you in Nicaragua this year!
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The Best Stories from 2024!
Join Iris, Kristin, Danny, Scott, and Joey for a light hearted and inspiring year in review. These are the best stories of the year. Listen in!
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Devo - Live From the Rancho - with Kristin
Join us live from devo under the rancho at the Amigos Complex in Chinandega, Nicaragua. Kristin shares a short, practical devotional about how vision plays a crucial role in not only developmental work, but in all of our hearts as well.
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Convos con Kristin - Scott and Danny!
Kristin caught up with Scott first, then Danny, to get the scoop on the latest of their new jobs within the organization. Listen in to hear all the great stuff that's happening, and everything that's coming soon!
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Philip and Madison - Welcome to the team!
Iris, Joey, Danny, and Kristin catch up with Philip and Madison, two new Amigos employees who moved from Wilmington, NC to Chinandega recently. BONUS - if you're planning a trip to Nicaragua this year, you'll get to meet them in person! G...
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32:59
Coffee at Danny's Kitchen Table -with- Bill Roth
Join Danny and Bill, in a quick, fun convo about what makes Nicaragua so impressionable, inspiring, and fun.
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These are the best stories from the entire year!
Listen in with Iris, Joey, Danny, Kristin, Morgan, and Nic to hear the best and most inspiring stories of your work in Nicaragua this year.
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Coffee at Danny's Kitchen Table -with- Jared Alexander
Join Danny as he dives deep into a laid-back, kitchen-table conversation with Jared Alexander. No formalities, just real stories from over a decade of trips to Nicaragua with Amigos. Jared has been leading trips from Cincinnati for over 15 year...
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Coffee at Danny's Kitchen Table -with- Dan Huss
Join Danny as he dives deep into a laid-back, kitchen-table conversation with Dan Huss. No formalities, just real stories from over a decade of trips to Nicaragua with Amigos. Laugh with us as you hear hilarious moments from his numerous trips,...
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Clean Water for 100,000 people - Are we crazy?
Scott Cunningham, Director of Water for Chinandega, joins Iris, Joey, Danny, and Kristin to share the stories that inspired Amigos to take on their biggest endeavor in their 20+ year history. Get inspired, and get involved at: www....
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Baseball for the win! (pun-intended)
Iris and Joey catch up with Danny and Luis, the director of the Amigos Baseball Academy. Nicaragua's national sport has become a bridge in Chinandega for young athletes to pursue sports, and also grow in leadership and spirituality. Liste...
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How 5 Modern Bathrooms turned into 40!
Iris, Danny, Kristin, and Joey sit down with Amigos' team member, Morgan, and two pastors, Craig and Chad, from her church back in Nebraska, The Water's Edge. Share some stories and laughs about Morgan growing up in youth group, to now wo...
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You won't get bored with our board!
Iris, Danny, Kristin, and Joey sit down with Rick and Gene, two board members for Amigos, while they were on a recent trip to Nicaragua.
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What's Good? March 2023 Updates
Join Iris and Joey as they share updates on all things Amigos. This is a quick fun episode with the best stories from the last couple of months. Video version: https://vimeo.com/808836139/30a94b779d
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Step Into the Unkown with Brandon and Anna Walker
Join Iris, Joey, and Danny as they reflect with Brandon and Anna on what it has been like living in Nicaragua for the last 2 years. Their story of stepping into the unknown and trusting God with the results will leave you inspired and encourage...
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