In the first episode of a new segment of the inCadence podcast, Dave Hutchings and Brian Kleager answer questions they commonly hear (from Cadence staff members, other ministers/missionaries, and friends and family). In this episode, the two discuss how those in ministry can discuss what they do for work with those who ask.

Have a question you want the two to tackle on the podcast? Email info@cadence.org.

Learn more about Cadence's ministry to the military: https://cadence.org/

How Does a Missionary Describe What He/She Does to Those Who Ask?

As someone who grew up as a "Cadence kid," then went on to marry a member of the armed forces, ElliePritchard is well versed on the trials of the missionary and military lifestyle. She shares her thoughts on how God has shaped her using the surprises and challenges she has battled, and how that has equipped her to be a better ambassador for the Kingdom now as a mom and a military spouse. 

Learn more about Cadence's ministry to the military: https://cadence.org/

Trusting God in the Unforeseen — Ellie Pritchard

Anyone who has had the blessing of crossing paths with Danny and Kathryn Perez's ministry has been blessed by their wealth of wisdom in marriage. From the outside, however, one could easily miss the long journey they have taken to get to where they are now, and their openness and honesty in marriage has served as an inspiration and an example to countless marriages. They sat down to discuss their story with Brian and Dave.

Learn more about Cadence's ministry to the military: https://cadence.org/

Contending for Marriage — Danny and Kathryn Perez

Cadence has a heart for military communities around the world, including militaries and security forces of other nations. 

Originating in the Philippines and the former USSR, Cadence Foreign Military Ministry—led by Paul Bradley and Brian Kleager—has since worked in Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, China, Burundi, Iraq, Kurdistan, Syria, and Ukraine.

Paul and Brian discuss the heavy, challenging, yet fruitful ministry of counseling those who have experienced immense grief and trauma.

Learn more about Cadence's ministry to the military: https://cadence.org/

Foreign Military Ministry — Paul Bradley and Brian Kleager

Beth Mabry has been involved with Cadence student ministries for over two decades, serving military youth in Germany, Okinawa, Japan, and now on mainland Japan.

As a former military child herself, she discusses the unique aspects of ministering to American youth stationed overseas with their parents.

Learn more about Cadence's ministry to the military: https://cadence.org/

Military Youth Ministry — Beth Mabry

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time when we celebrate the youth of our service members. These family members face unique challenges in the nomadic lifestyle of the military community, forfeiting a "typical" childhood for one filled with transition, moving, goodbyes, and (often) identity crises. This special group is also uniquely joyous, adaptable, and resilient, and the good news of the gospel is invaluable for third-culture kids searching for dependable roots. 

Kenji Fukunaga leads Cadence Kids Care, which equips Cadence staff members to care well for third-culture kids for the sake of the Kingdom, including both military youth and the youth of missionaries. 

Learn more about Cadence's ministry to the military: https://cadence.org/

Military Youth and Third-Culture Kids — Kenji Fukunaga

For five decades, Gene Poppino has been serving the Lord in ministry, including 20 years of ministry on Cadence's pastoral care team. Gene sat down to discuss what ministry to ministers looks like, caring for the souls of those who care for others.

Learn more about Cadence's ministry to the military: https://cadence.org/

Ministry to Ministers — Gene Poppino

Building on their dynamic conversation from the previous episode, David Schroeder expands on some of the lessons God taught him over the course of three decades in leadership with Cadence International.

Learn more about Cadence's ministry to the military here: https://cadence.org/

Lessons on Leadership — David Schroeder (Part 2)

On this special episode of inCadence, hosts Brian and Dave connect with Cadence's Ed and Joy Bissonnette. The group discusses what ministry to the military looks like during the holiday season, which can be a particularly challenging time of year for many servicemembers and their families as they spend time away from loved ones. This emotional episode provides a peek into the particular importance of caring for our military community during the holiday season.

Learn more about Cadence's ministry to the military here: https://cadence.org/

Holidays in the Military — Ed and Joy Bissonnette

In 2025, David Schroeder transitioned out of his role as President of Cadence International, a title he held for 30 years. Over the course of those three decades, the Lord taught him a lot about leadership, and he sat down with Dave Hutchings and Brian Kleager to discuss just a little bit of what he learned in his time at the helm of the mission.

Learn more about Cadence's ministry to the military here: https://cadence.org/

Lessons on Leadership — David Schroeder (Part 1)

For over 70 years, Cadence International has been in the ministry of sharing the gospel and our lives with the military community. Join us as we discuss the unique challenges and rewards of military m

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inCadence

For over 70 years, Cadence International has been in the ministry of sharing the gospel and our lives with the military community. Join us as we discuss the unique challenges and rewards of military ministry, and journey with us as we take part in what God is doing in the lives of our servicemembers and their families.

LEARN MORE: https://cadence.org/