Blessed in Bucharest & Beyond

14. God's Perfect Plan for Imperfect People

In this episode I chat with Kathryn Ana about her journey from the US to the Romanian-Ukrainian borders to Bucharest Christian Academy, and how God uses imperfect people, equipping them to serve in ways and places that we didn't plan for - but God did.

More about Kathryn's and Eugen's ministries:

• Bucharest Christian Academy: https://www.bcaromania.org/ 
• Christian Relief Fund: https://crf.com/ 

Production: Eva Cliffe
Music: Martin Cliffe
Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc

Other listening options:

Podbean: https://bibab.podbean.com/e/gods-perfect-plan-for-imperfect-people/ 
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

13. Embracing the Unexpected

In this episode I chat with McKayla Thomas about her recent arrival in Romania to work with Costi at Keenan Refuge Center, and the rapid evolution of the ways in which she is serving young people and their families here in Bucharest.

• Connect with McKayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillmck 
• Find out more about Keenan Refuge Center: https://refugecenter.apiweb.site/ 
• You may also be interested in listening to my conversation with Cath, also working at Keenan Refuge Center: https://BiBaB.podbean.com/e/10-for-a-hope-and-a-future/ 

Production: Eva Cliffe
Music: Martin Cliffe
Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc

Other listening options:

Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-2e8cm-1a6798f 
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

12. Time and Space for Blessing

In this episode, I take the opportunity to chat with some of the women at the International Church of Bucharest's Women's Retreat, about how they are blessed in this community, as our stories intersect at this time and place.

Find out more about ICB: https://bucharestchurch.com/ 

Production: Eva Cliffe
Music: Martin Cliffe
Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc

Other listening options:

Podbean App: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-j9k3s-1a51c58 
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

11. Filling the Gap with Encouragement

In this episode I talk with John and Lucy Helveston about how they support international churches during a 'gap' between pastors, and the importance of remaining open to new adventures, being curious learners and encouraging others in God's love.

You can support John and Lucy here: https://converge.org/global-worker/72353/ 

Production: Eva Cliffe
Music: Martin Cliffe
Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc

Other listening options:

Podbean App: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-nr4gv-1a3dbd8 
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

10. For a Hope and a Future

In this episode I talk to Cath about her work sharing God's love and hope with children and young people.

Connect with Cath and Keenan Refuge Center

Website: https://refugecenter.apiweb.site/ 
Email: cath_oshea@hotmail.com

Production: Eva Cliffe
Music: Martin Cliffe
Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc

Listening options:

Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-vf8mp-1a0d040 
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

9. Money Management as Mission

In this episode I meet Roxana Nazarie to find out about a new initiative 'Vistier - Financial Discipleship' which focuses on the Biblical teaching about finances, particularly in a Romanian context, and how it enables us to contribute to the mission field.

Connect with Roxana and her team:

• Vistier Financial Discipleship: https://vistier.ro/ (for English, translation by Google Chrome works well!)
• Email: contact@vistier.ro 

Production: Eva Cliffe
Music: Martin Cliffe
Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc

Listening options:

Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-dix6x-1a0b506 
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

8. Not Forgotten

In this episode I talk to Phil and Ronda about how they work with orphaned and abandoned children and the marginalised in society, so that they know they are not forgotten by God.

Connect with Phil and Ronda and their ministry:

• Stepping Forward Ministries: http://www.steppingforwardministries.com/ 
• You Are Not Forgotten: Stories of Hope https://notforgottenbygod.org/ 
• Email: Hesnotfinished@gmail.com 

Production: Eva Cliffe
Music: Martin Cliffe
Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc

Listening options:

Website: https://BiBaB.podbean.com/e/8-not-forgotten/ 
Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-gbmh9-19b9e7e 
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774

7. Locality, Diversity and Unity

In this episode I talk to Clare Gardom and Nevsky Everett from the Anglican Church in Bucharest about the importance of the locality of God's presence and ecumenism: working together with different denominations towards Christian unity.

You can find out more about the Anglican Church and their ministries here:

• Church of the Resurrection: https://www.anglicanchurchbucharest.org 
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16YC7sxp5n/?mibextid=wwXIfr 
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anglicanbucharest?igsh=Y2hwaG5nMGpleGVq 

Nevsky's book, Ways of Seeing: Orthodox Spirituality for our modern world (Canterbury Press, 2026) is available for purchase here: https://canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9781786227065/ways-of-seeing 

 

Production: Eva Cliffe
Music: Martin Cliffe
Graphics: Eva Cliffe, Samuel Mamoc

Listening options:

Website: https://BiBaB.podbean.com/e/locality-diversity-and-unity/
Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-ukipw-19a32a3 
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blessed-in-bucharest-beyond/id1838097811
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/39Ok5WTHikW8JAgKhsXeDF
Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/78bf35d9-1a06-4bf6-b47f-b116f277c774