What if the strongest call on your life isn’t a U-turn, but a re-aiming of everything you already know how to do? That’s the heartbeat of this conversation with Sandra, a veteran educator whose “halftime” moment turned administrative chops and ...

The songs reached us before we saw the faces—women in white dresses who had ridden hours in the back of a truck to greet us at the airport, singing it’s true, they’ve come. That moment set the tone for ten days in Masinja Village, Malawi, where...

Join us to hear Pastor Jason and Pastor Chad as they recount how God worked around them during their recent trip to South Asia.  This is Part 3 of their journey!What if multiplication looked less like a stage and more like a living ...

A dusty road, a two-room house, and eighty neighbors pressing in to sing at full volume. That’s where we watched despair give way to freedom and a young farmer—months into his new faith—open his home night after night until ten house churches s...

What if a nation of 1.4 billion held entire communities who might live and die without ever hearing the name of Jesus? We sat down to talk through our recent journey to India, why we sent both our senior pastor and missions pastor, and what we ...

What does it really take to uproot your family and move to one of the most spiritually unreached regions on earth? J & K pull back the curtain on their remarkable two-year journey serving in North Africa, where Christians represent less tha...

Ever wonder what happens when ordinary people say an extraordinary "yes" to God's call? In this captivating conversation, Kelly Nelson shares her journey leading nine people from First Baptist Church to Missinja Village in Malawi, Africa – a pl...

Have you ever walked where ancient apostles once trod? Imagine standing in Laodicea, gazing across miles of ancient landscape to see the literal source of Jesus' "lukewarm" analogy from Revelation. This transformative experience was just one hi...

What does it mean to truly live as an exile? Meet Andy, Natalie, and their daughter Jenda – a family who has spent over fifteen years crossing borders, learning languages, and building relationships in some of the most challenging environments ...

What happens when American teenagers step outside their comfort zones and experience a completely different way of life? In this heartfelt conversation, high school students Brooklyn and Julianne open up about their transformative first mission...

A spontaneous decision with just three days' notice led Sawyer Werab to his first international trip—a mission journey to Mexico that would profoundly transform his understanding of faith. Having grown up in church, Sawyer thought he understood...

What does it mean to walk where the Apostle Paul once preached? Lidia Gallardo, a mother of quadruplets from Oak Hills Church, joins us to share her transformative journey through Turkey and Georgia with our mission team. Having never visited t...

Pastor Chad reconnects with Sergei from Moldova in a fascinating conversation that bridges continents and ministry approaches. Currently in the midst of a seven-week visit to America, Sergei shares how Moldovan churches are pioneering a relatio...

Behind the seemingly idyllic facade of affluent communities lies a stark reality: domestic violence affects one in three women and one in seven men regardless of zip code or socioeconomic status. The Kendall County Women's Shelter stands as a v...

What happens when God gives you a vision that takes 16 years to fulfill? Bill McLeod's journey from seminary student to mission mobilizer reveals the patient, often unexpected path of kingdom work.Bill's story begins during the Jesus Re...

What happens when you choose to live in a blighted neighborhood for nearly five decades? Jimmy Dorrell's remarkable story of incarnational ministry reveals the profound impact of genuine presence in marginalized communities.After a worl...

What if everything we thought we knew about church and mission was backward? In this eye-opening conversation with veteran missionary Will Smith of E3 Partners, we explore a revolutionary perspective on discipleship that challenges conventional...

What happens when 33 people—from military pilots to business professionals to fifth graders—trade their spring break vacation for a mission trip to Cancun, Mexico? The answer lies not in resort experiences, but in the transformative power of se...

Pam Arland's journey from Kansas City to the remote mountains of Western China unfolds as an extraordinary testament to how God uses the most unexpected gifts to reach the unreached. "The greatest injustice on earth," Pam explains,...

What if I told you that Christianity is growing faster globally today than at any point in history? While many American Christians see a church in decline, the reality beyond our borders tells a dramatically different story.In this eye-...

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Nicole Parks, who shares her heart for missions and the transformative experiences that shaped her calling. From rediscovering the meaning of short-term mission trips to understanding God's Great Commi...

Join us for a transformative conversation on the dynamics of disciple-making in today’s church. In this enlightening episode, Pastor Chad welcomes Jeff Lewis to discuss how God is actively engaging churches across the country to foster a cultur...

In this vivid and enlightening episode, Ron and Star Nelson share their incredible journeys from the secular workforce to embodying the calling of Christ in global missions. With decades of experience, they illuminate the powerful impact that i...

Explore the depths of prayer with us in this enlightening episode, where we unpack the long-held belief that “God answers prayers.” Instead, we focus on the idea that God responds to the intentions and hearts behind our prayers. Our special gue...

Join Pastor Chad and John Nipp for an unforgettable trip to Uganda, where we visited refugee camps housing South Sudanese refugees and experience the vibrant spirit of a Dinka tribe's church service. Alongside Pastor Stephen from Africa Renewal...