Gospel & Grit
Welcome to Gospel & Grit, where we invite you into the conversations and testimonies coming straight from the front lines where our Overland Missionaries are pioneering the Gospel to remote and neglected peoples. Our goal is to empower you to grab the Gospel and get the Grit to do whatever it takes to fulfill your calling in Christ.
Gospel & Grit
From a prison cell to the emperor's court - Jacob Schwertfeger
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Overland Missions
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Season 2
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Episode 24
While exploring new opportunities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Jake and his Congolese friend unexpectedly find themselves thrown in jail. Word quickly spreads throughout the region—a missionary imprisoned without cause. The news reaches the ears of a traditional emperor, who steps in to intervene. What follows is an incredible unfolding of events that opens doors for the Kingdom on multiple levels and across several nations. Don’t miss this powerful story as Jacob Schwertfeger shares his firsthand experience.