“We had like 20 Rambos surrounding us.” - Adventures in Ukraine

“We had like 20 Rambos surrounding us.” - Adventures in Ukraine

Author: Rock in a Hard Place March 13, 2023 Duration: 1:39:06

On this episode of Rock in a Hard Place, James and Jon Micah share fond memories and funny stories from their travels throughout Ukraine in 2015-2016. The guys from Kutless discovered a nation full of beautiful and amazing people that were passionate about their country, hopeful that the Church would continue to grow, and excited to go to a rock concert! Recounting stories from Kyiv to Kherson, from Mykolayiv to Khmelnytskyy, and Kamianets Podilskyi, Melitopol, Chernivtsi, Odesa, and a very “close call” in Vinnytsia. Follow along as James and Jon Micah tell stories about the impact of sharing the Gospel, the concerts and the huge crowds, impromptu singing in crowded restaurants, almost being arrested, and having forty Rambos for security! There are also a few amazing ministries that are doing a lot of work there in Ukraine to help the displaced refugees and those serving on the front lines: 


Please visit www.eem.org to learn more about funding Bible distribution all across Eastern Europe and caring for the daily needs of refugees through “Ukraine Aid.” 


Please visit www.ajesusmission.org to support their missionaries and learn more about their work delivering food and supplies in Ukraine. 


Please visit www.samaritanspurse.org to help them deliver shelter materials, resources, medical care, and food and water to the people of Ukraine.


Email us at podcast@kutless.com


For two decades, the members of Kutless have been a fixture in music, navigating the unique pressures of life on stage and the personal faith that grounds them. Rock in a Hard Place (A Kutless Podcast) is where founding members James and Jon Micah pull back the curtain on that entire journey. This isn't a polished retrospective; it's an ongoing conversation filled with the unvarnished realities of touring, creating, and growing up within a public ministry. You'll hear the kind of stories that only happen after twenty shared years in a van-absurd, laugh-out-loud moments from forgotten towns and cramped venues that perfectly balance more vulnerable reflections. The podcast delves into personal struggles and the complex challenges of existing at the intersection of art, commerce, and Christian culture, topics they approach with a hard-won perspective. Each episode feels like a candid talk between old friends who have seen it all, offering listeners a genuine connection that is as thought-provoking as it is entertaining. Tune in for a rare, behind-the-scenes listen that goes far beyond the music.
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