Journey to Ukraine

We’re back with more news from our family and ministry in Ukraine, but also an important announcement. This will be the final episode of the Journey to Ukraine podcast. While we are sad to have reached the end of this chapter, we’re glad that our journey has brought us home to L’viv! Ukraine remains free, but the war is not over, and there are new challenges ahead. Please join us for this special episode as we share what’s next for the Steele family in Ukraine! Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Links from the Episode OFReport.comOFReport.com/subscribeOFReport.com/podcasteuroteamoutreach.org/blogfacebook.comfacebook.com Ukraine News Sources Sky News (YouTube)The Kyiv IndependentDenys Davydov (YouTube)Jake Bro (YouTube)TLDR News EU (YouTube)Ukraine: The Latest (podcast)Institute for the Study of War (ISW)Deep State Map How You Can Pray Good and EvilBlog Post https://ofreport.com/blog/2023-10-19-loving-ukraine/ Support the show

At long last, our journey has brought us back to Ukraine! In this episode we’ll talk about moving, missile strikes, Bible First French, and the return of our CMO project this summer. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Ukraine News Sources Sky News (YouTube)The Kyiv IndependentDenys Davydov (YouTube)Jake Bro (YouTube)TLDR News EU (YouTube)Ukraine: The Latest (podcast)Institute for the Study of War (ISW)Deep State Map How You Can Pray Blog Post https://ofreport.com/blog/2023-07-27-destination/ Support the show

It’s been over a year since our initial evacuation to Slovakia. In this episode, we’ll share our decision regarding a return to Ukraine in 2023. We’ll also update you on the war, CMO 2023, and our other ministry projects. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Carpathian Mountain Outreach 2023 CMO is back for 2023! Time is short, so if you’re interested, we need to hear from you as soon as possible. The links below will get you started! Read the Announcement - https://euroteamoutreach.org/blog/2023/04/time-to-go Learn How to Apply - https://www.cmoproject.org/apply Ukraine News Sources https://youtu.be/zDIJmhRuVj0https://kyivindependent.com/https://youtu.be/s8l44bxVND0https://youtu.be/GPC4ifmoMVwhttps://youtu.be/_OQdf7HghEohttps://www.understandingwar.org/https://deepstatemap.live/ How You Can Pray Good and Evil Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2023-05-07-we-ve-made-our-decision Support the show

This interview is long overdue for publishing, but today it’s finally ready. In this episode, we take you once again to the small Ukrainian town of Radekhiv — this time for an interview with the director of the “Hostesses of Radekhiv”, Milena Slyusarchuk. You’ll be sobered, inspired, and I hope challenged by Milena’s story. Listen as she shares her firsthand experiences bringing aid to soldiers on the front lines of Ukraine’s war against Russian tyranny. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Banking Data You can find full donation details on their Facebook page here. There are multiple accounts and currencies, including EUR and USD. Here the essentials for their USD account: CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION “CHARITABLE FOUNDATION “RADEKHIVS’KI HOSPODYNI”UA923257960000026009301090776COSBUAUKLVI How You Can Pray Good and EvilBe sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2023-04-03-ukrainian-angels Support the show

Today we’d like to share the story of our most recent trip into Ukraine. Our primary objective was to reunite a Ukrainian family separated by the war. But as you’ll find out in this episode, God led us through a whole string of adventures. As always, He was faithful to guide and protect our way. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. How You Can Pray Good and EvilBe sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2023-02-01-midnight-invasion Support the show

Ukraine is now in its tenth month of a war for its very existence. In this episode, we’ll ask Serhii Chepara for his perspective on a variety of questions related to the largest European conflict since World War 2. Serhii currently serves with the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Odessa, and we’re grateful for his commitment to defending his country. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. How You Can Pray Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-12-23-soldiers-perspective Support the show

I went to Ukraine and made it back in one piece! It was my first time there in six months. In this episode, I share my impressions from several days spent in L’viv as well as a possible answer to that looming question: “Can we return to Ukraine?” Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. How You Can Pray Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-12-21-back-from-ukraine-my-impressions Support the show

After months of waiting, the day has arrived: I’m making a trip back to Ukraine! In this episode, we’ll share more about the purpose of my trip and give an update on the war. We’re also excited to share a brief preview of something new God is doing in our ministry here in Žilina! Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. How You Can Pray Support the show

Today, we have some exciting news to share about our residency status in Slovakia! Travel to L'viv is on the horizon, but the war isn't over yet. Please join us for the latest episode in our Journey to Ukraine! Support the show

In today’s episode, we share new details about the Good and Evil book ministry in Ukraine. We talk about our new distributor program, update you with the latest stats, and introduce you to the Ukrainians who are making this operation possible. You’ll learn some Ukrainian geography along the way as we break out the map and show you exactly where in the country these books are going. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Links from the Episode Alert map of Ukraine (alerts.in.ua/en)Our Ukrainian distributor formHebron IT AcademyFree Ukrainian Language Offer (pimsleur.com) How You Can Pray Good and EvilBe sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-11-10-good-and-evil-books-shipping Support the show

Today we’re excited to bring you another episode from our Voices from Ukraine series. In this episode, Yura Petriv shares his personal experiences at the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, his humanitarian work in support of Ukrainian soldiers, and his perspective on the current state of the war. We’ll also provide updates in some other areas including our family’s status in Slovakia, the Good and Evil book ministry in Ukraine, and Russia’s deadly missile attacks of October 10. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. How You Can Pray Good and EvilGood and Evil Donations to Yura and Radekhivski Hospodyni If you would like to donate to support Yura’s work with Radekhivski Hospodyni, you can do so easily by sending funds to Yura via PayPal. (details below) Don’t forget to choose the “family and friends” option so that Yura will receive the full amount of your gift. ❤️ Donate to Radekhivski Hospodyni (via Yuriy Petriv) on PayPal! 📨 petrivs@ukr.net ✅ Specify “Radekhivski Hospodyni” in the memo line. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-10-12-voices-from-ukraine-yura-petriv Support the show

Yes, it’s been a while, but today we’re back with lots to report! In this episode, we’ll tell you about our recent music outreach during which we presented the Gospel to around 100 Ukrainian children. We’ll also share family news, our latest take on the war in Ukraine, an update on the Good and Evil printing, and much more. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Videos The Ukrainians Strike BackHow did Ukraine retake so much territory from Russia so fast?Russian Military Front Lines Have COLLAPSEDUkraine War: Ukrainians calling the shots Links Invasion Day 200 – Summary (militaryland.net)Liberators Greeted With Cheers, Tears Of Joy (thedrive.com)After Russian Retreat, Witnesses Claim Torture (thedrive.com)Invasion Maps (militaryland.net)Deep State Map (deepstatemap.live) Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-09-15-and-we-re-back Support the show

Why is Russia acting as it is? What are the fundamental motivators driving their campaign of evil against Ukraine? In this episode, we’ll talk about the fascinating world of geopolitics and its relevance to the current conflict. We’ll also bring you up to date on our family news, the Good and Evil project, and our Bible First ministry. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Resources Vinnytsia Attack (facebook.com)The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan (amazon.com)The Accidental Superpower Maps (zeihan.com)Invasion Day 144 – Summary (MilitaryLand.net)Deep State Map (deepstatemap.live)U.S.-Provided HIMARS Effective in Ukraine (defense.gov)Ukraine Gets First M270 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (thedrive.com)Russia is Completely Unprotected in Ukraine Right Now (youtube.com)Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-07-21-russia-and-geopolitics Support the show

Our family is moving to a house! The small apartment that has been our home for the past three months has been a God-send, but now it’s time for a bit more space. Additionally, we would like to bring you some new updates on the Good and Evil project, our other ETO team members, the Bible First program, and our recent family ministry trip to Bratislava. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-06-27-moving-again Support the show

It has now been over 100 days since Russia invaded our home — the beautiful country of Ukraine. We’re all ready for this nightmare to end, but reality is not as simple as we would like. In this episode, we’ll share our thinking about the long-term implications of the war for our family and ministry. We’ll update you on several key fronts, and we’ll close out the episode with an informative synopsis of the military situation on the ground in Ukraine. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-06-04-digging-in-looking-ahead-to-the-long-haul 💙💛 Radekhivski Hospodyni Also in this episode, we talk more about the charity foundation “Radekhivski Hospodyni”. Their volunteers are working hard to send aid to soldiers on the front lines. They collate, package, and ship everything from food stuffs and medicines to shoes, clothing and even tactical gear. They’ve been in operation since 2014 when Russia first attacked Crimea and eastern Ukraine. If you’re curious, you can see photos of their work on their Facebook page. If you would like donate to Radekhivski Hospodyni, you can do so easily by sending funds via PayPal to Yura (Yuriy) Petriv. (details below) Yura is a member of our church in L’viv and a personal friend of more than 20 years. He receives funds from American donors and uses them to purchase and deliver the specific supplies requested by Radekhivski Hospodyni. Don’t forget to choose the “family and friends” option so that Yura will receive the full amount of your gift. ❤️ Donate to Radekhivski Hospodyni (via Yuriy Petriv) on PayPal! 📨 petrivs@ukr.net ✅ Specify “Radekhivski Hospodyni” in the memo line. Resources ❤️ Radekhivski Hospodyni (facebook.com) 📺 How Ukraine Became Part of the USSR (youtube.com) 📺 Is Russia Winning This War? (youtube.com) ⚡️ Institute for the Study of War (understandingwar.org) ⚡️ Invasion Day 98 – Summary (MilitaryLand.net) ⚡️ UK Ministry of Defence (twitter.com) ⚡️ Ukraine War in Maps (bbc.com) Support the show

Today we’re pleased to introduce a new series on the podcast called Voices from Ukraine. In each episode of the series, we’ll be interviewing people in-country who are serving the Lord and striving to support the Ukrainian people in their struggle for freedom. In today’s episode, we’re excited to bring you the story of Serhii and Natallia Chepara. You’ll hear Serhii share his experiences in his native Ukrainian language, with Kelsie translating into English. Natallia will talk about their long weeks of separation as she and the children evacuated to Germany and adapted to refugee life. Finally, you’ll hear the heart-warming conclusion as their family is reunited in a small Carpathian village. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! If you would like to bless the Chepara family financially, you can donate to them directly via PayPal using Serhii’s email address (see below). And don’t forget to choose the “family and friends” option so that the entire donation will go to the Chepara’s. ❤️ Donate directly to the Chepara’s via PayPal! 📨 serhii.chepara@gmail.com 🎥. Check out Serhii and Natallia's reunion video! https://youtu.be/XT1vhANNw8Y Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-05-16-voices-from-ukraine-serhii-and-natallia-chepara Support the show

As we enter the third month of Russia’s war against Ukraine, I am reminded of Paul’s words in 1 Corinthians 16:9: “For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.” Despite the sorrow and tragedy of war, God continues to lead and bless His people. In this episode, we’ll tell you all about our recent trip to Poland where we visited a large group of our displaced Ukrainian friends from our church in L’viv. We also have updates about a new printing of the Good and Evil Bible comic book, our ministry to Ukrainians in Slovakia and more. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-05-02-on-the-road-again Support the show

Evacuation life for our family has proven to be anything but boring! In this episode, we’re excited to share our most recent stories with you, including another trip back into Ukraine, new doors opening for ministry to refugees in Slovakia and Poland, family news, and, sadly, a report on Russia’s latest missile strike in L’viv. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Be sure to check out the blog post for this episode for related photos! https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-04-20-all-over-the-map Support the show

For the first time since our evacuation, Joshua made a trip back into Ukraine to our home in L’viv. Hours before his planned arrival, L’viv was hit by Russian cruise missiles! Meanwhile, our daughter Abigail volunteered for a week with a team distributing humanitarian aid to Ukrainian refugees entering Slovakia. She joins us in this episode to share her story! We also have news about a new van for our family, as well as several prayer requests, especially regarding our health. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends and pray for our family as we minister to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe. Blog post for this episode (with photos!) https://ofreport.com/blog/2022-04-08-back-to-the-borders PayPal in Ukraine Press Release (paypal-corp.com)Ukrainian-language Instructions (tsn.ua) News Sources Ukraine NOW [English] (Telegram)The Kyiv Independent (Telegram)Ukraine War Report (Telegram)Air Raid Alerts in L’viv UKR/ENG (Telegram)SOF News (sof.news) Support the show

God is continuing to open doors here in Slovakia, and we are seeing good progress on several fronts. In this episode, we’ll talk about our new apartment, some good relationships that we’ve been building with Ukrainians, an exciting evacuation story from Kharkiv, and Joshua’s upcoming trip back to L’viv. Additionally, we have some good news about a new van! Thank you for listening and for praying for our family. We are excited about the days ahead! Reference Zac & Kim Shepperson (josiahventure.com)HARP (harprescue.org) Support the show