The Learning Journey
The Learning Journey
MAF International
In The Learning Journey, we hear from people within Mission Aviation Fellowship International (MAFI) as they share their personal stories with learning and development. Through their journey, you will be inspired to keep developing and learning to help you reach your full potential.
Dedication, Development & Dreams - Volkher Jacobsen (Australia)
Senior Training Captain, Volkher Jacobsen, is our guest on this episode of the podcast. Having started working in aviation more than 30 years ago, Volkher shares some of the lessons he has learned as both a missionary kid in Papua New Guinea and in his time serving with MAF.
Jul 1, 2025
20 min
Systems, Service and Struggles - Faith Susan (Kenya)
Faith Susan is Country Director of the programme in Kenya and she joins us on this new episode of the podcast. Faith shares her journey from breaking barriers in Kenyan aviation to navigating cultural landscapes with wisdom. She also reveals why mistakes can lead to powerful growth.
Jun 9, 2025
20 min
Perspective, Partners and Pride - Stephen Charlesworth (Australia)
Stephen Charlesworth, Director of Strategic Development, initially hesitated to join MAF due to his parents’ involvement as missionaries with the organisation. Fortunately, he reconsidered — and in this episode of The Learning Journey, Stephen reflects on the many lessons he has learned throughout his years of service with MAF.
May 20, 2025
20 min
Pilots, Passion and Piano - Marco Koffeman (Netherlands)
Marco Koffeman, Director of Mission Aviation Training Centre (MATC), joins us on the latest episode. Marco shares the lessons learned from serving in Africa, and how the realisation that training, rather than flying, was his passion changed the direction of his journey with MAF.
Apr 29, 2025
20 min
Culture, Coaching and Children - Lisa Blomberg (Guinea)
In our latest podcast episode, we’re joined by Lisa Blomberg, Country Director in Guinea. She opens up about the powerful lessons she’s learned leading a team in Africa, how she balances her work with MAF while parenting five young children, and why humility has been an essential part of her journey.
Apr 6, 2025
19 min
Coaching, Courses and Celebration - Kees Barendse (Uganda)
Kees Barendse has been serving with MAF for more than three decades, and is currently the Director of Maintenance in Uganda. In this episode of the podcast, Kees shares some of the many things he has learned training and equipping numerous staff in his role with MAF.
Mar 18, 2025
19 min
Movement, Mountains & Marriage - Renee Muhlematter (PNG)
Renee Muhlematter joins us again on The Learning Journey, 2 years since her last appearance. During that time Renee got married, made it to programme and learned a lot.
Feb 25, 2025
20 min
Season Two Highlights - Josefin Brandstrom, Angela Harding, Ping Dommta, Sundar Daniel
In this special edition of The Learning Journey, we take a look back at some of the best moments from Season Two.
Feb 6, 2025
21 min
Season Two Highlights - Caleb Bjorem, Joost de Wit, Matt Henderson
In this special edition of The Learning Journey, we take a look back at some of the best moments from Season Two.
Jan 14, 2025
20 min
Accidents, Appreciation and Ambition - Anna Beck (UK)
Chief Financial Officer Anna Beck shares some of the many lessons she has learned over the last decade with MAF, including as part of the Executive Leadership Team.
Dec 10, 2024
20 min
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