Reliant Mission Podcast

In this episode of Field Notes, Greg Larson reflects on nearly three decades in support-based ministry. During the episode, Greg and Russell discuss the realities of adversity in ministry, explore how God often works through unexpected setbacks, and share why seeking practical help can make a lasting difference. Greg also offers honest insights into fundraising, perseverance, and the lessons he's learned about sustaining a ministry calling over the long haul. It's an encouraging conversation about faithfulness, resilience, and trusting God's leading through every season. To learn more about Greg and his ministry, please visit reliant.org/greg.larson.
Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the Reliant Mission Podcast.

In this episode of Field Notes, Cathy Applington shares the painful and powerful story of walking through public tragedy, personal trauma, and years of uncertainty after serving in pastoral ministry for more than twenty years. Cathy reflects on the dark nights of the soul that tested her faith, the friends who helped carry her through, and the moment she realized God could use her suffering to bring hope to others.
That realization eventually became Sanctuary in Trauma, a growing ministry dedicated to helping people heal from life's deepest wounds through biblical truth, authentic community, and the restoring grace of Christ.
To learn more about Cathy and her ministry, please visit reliant.org/cathy.applington or sanctuaryintrauma.org.
Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the Reliant Mission Podcast.

In this episode of Field Notes, Russell welcomes Lauren Woolum, who has served as a campus missionary with H2O Church at Kent State University since 2015. Lauren shares her journey of faith, her commitment to campus ministry, and the lessons she’s learned through the challenges of support raising. Her insights on perseverance in ministry and the importance of community will encourage and strengthen you in your own walk.
To learn more about Lauren and her ministry, please visit reliant.org/lauren.woolum.
Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the Reliant Mission Podcast.

In this episode of Field Notes, Russell is joined by David Ross as he shares about his journey from academia to ministry, and the unexpected challenges along the way. David reflects on how a cancer diagnosis reshaped his perspective, deepened his faith, and strengthened his resolve to pursue support-based ministry. Together, they explore perseverance, calling, and how God faithfully provides through both hardship and everyday support-raising conversations.
To learn more about David and his ministry, please visit ⁠reliant.org/david.ross.
Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the Reliant Mission Podcast.

In this episode of Field Notes, Natalie and Josiah Keith share their journey of building a life on mission together. They reflect on the joys, challenges, and growth that come with raising support as newlyweds, and relay how God has faithfully provided to them through various seasons.
To learn more about Natalie and her ministry, please visit reliant.org/natalie.keith⁠.
Field Notes is an ongoing series hosted by Russell Dietrich for the ⁠Reliant Mission Podcast⁠.