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The official podcast of YWAM Furnace. Encounter. Equip. Send. We want to equip you for a sustained life of intimacy with God, leading to an outward impact in the world around us. Through these episodes you will gain insight through conversations and messages from YWAM Furnace and the Furnace Prayer Room. New episodes released Fortnightly.

Furnace Podcast


    • May 28, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 39m AVG DURATION
    • 48 EPISODES


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    Relationships & Dating in Christian Community; Ft Kate Dixon (#41)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 34:06


    Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    How to Know Your Calling; Ft Trevor Wolnisty (Ep 40)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 46:31


    Have you asked the question "What is my purpose and calling in God?" In this conversation Trevor & James discuss discovering how to find your purpose and calling & what it looks like to live a life of obedience to God.Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    The Long Awaited Episode. Wisdom from Over 50 years in YWAM; Ft Barry & Kay Austin (Ep 39)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2025 58:06


    This episode has been in the pipeline for so long and finally we have made it happen. James interviews two generals in the YWAM world who have together been in the mission for over 50+ years. Barry & Kay share wisdom from decades in ministry and following Jesus, providing gold nuggets on staying in the race for the long haul. We hope you enjoy todays episode!Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Arrested For The Gospel..Missionary to North Africa; Feat Villem Nel (Ep 38)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2025 49:05


    Have you ever felt called to live a life of radical obedience to God? In this episode, Villem, a missionary with many years of experience, shares powerful stories of God's movement across North Africa and the Middle East. He recounts the many times he's seen God work, even in the most challenging circumstances, including behind bars.Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Killing Performance in the Church; Ft Ryan Kondo (Ep 37)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 35:36


    Ryan Kondo is a Worship Pastor at Radiant City Church. On this episode Ryan shares his heart is to see people worship God free from the need to perform with purity and authenticity.Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    The Urgency of The Hour; Ft SunAwh Park (Ep 36)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 47:54


    SunAwh Park leads one of the largest youth movements in history at YWAM Kona, Hawaii calling young people to give all for the call of God. How urgent do we take the Gospel in our day? Are we prepared to give God our best? Be prepared to be gripped with a heart for the nations and inspired to reach the unreachable in your world. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Stories From The Asbury Revival; Ft Emily Schoenleber (Ep 35)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 48:35


    Emily lives in Wilmore, Kentucky at the heart of the Asbury Outpouring which took place in 2023. On the podcast she shares stories from being there from the beginning of the outpouring until now and what God has been stirring across the earth from this time. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Leading & Leaning on God; Pioneering in Fiji at only 24 years old - Ethan Roberts (Ep 36)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 37:19


    At only 24 years old Ethan heard the call to go to the nations and reach a new generation in Fiji for the Lord. Going with only a clear word from God and a whole lot of faith Ethan has pioneered a thriving YWAM community in the South Pacific. Hear insights from his journey trusting God and walking in obedience. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Marriage, Dating & Leading the Next Generation; Ft Brendan Edwards (Ep 34)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2024 53:24


    Brendan Edwards leads a YWAM Community in Northern Queensland, Australia. On this episode Brendan shares personal advice around dating, marriage and leadership from real life stories and experiences. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    18 Years in Central Asia: Miracles, Deliverance, and Life-Changing Encounters; Ft Ron Flores

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 69:55


    What could your "Yes" today mean decades from now? Ron Flores said yes to the call to GO to the nations without looking back. In this conversation he shares real stories from the field of the challenges and adventures of following the call to missions; miracles of provision, overcoming spiritual attacks and finding God's heart for the people of Central Asia. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 32. A Global Resurgence of Prayer; Ft Josh Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 41:41


    There is a global shift taking place toward the call of day & night prayer. In this episode Josh Cole discusses what he sees God doing throughout the Body of Christ globally through a resurgence of prayer and intercession and how we can be a part of this move God is working on the earth. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 31. Prayer, Silence & Solitude; Ft Josh Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 30:05


    How do we sustain a life centred around prayer & the presence of God. In todays conversation Josh Cole unpacks how the spiritual practices of silence & solitude among others empowers us to live vibrant lives of prayer and intimacy with God. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 30. The Generosity of God; Ft Dave Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 42:39


    James sits with Dave Cole to reflect on a life of serving God full time in YWAM for decades, drawing from the journey stories and crunchy sound bites of wisdom. We hope you enjoy the convo! Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 29. The Faithfulness of God; Ft Dave Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2024 37:01


    Can I really trust God with my life? Is He really able to provide for my needs? Dave Cole, an international leader within YWAM Global answers these questions through sharing countless stories of God's goodness and faithfulness over decades of life as a missionary and in leadership. We hope you are blessed by this conversation! Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 28. Neighbourhoods & nations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 46:50


    Have you ever struggled with the question; How do I reach out to those of other cultures and generations from my own? We can be hindered often times by our cultural differences; language, dress, customs, etc. In this podcast we discuss how can we share Gods heart cross culturally in practical, loving ways. We hope you enjoy!! Website-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ywamfurnace.nz/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ywamfurnacenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ywamfurnacenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YWAM Ships Aotearoa -⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ywamshipsaotearoa.org.nz/⁠⁠

    Ep 27. God's Desire For The Nations

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2024 56:46


    What if we really believed God desired EVERY nation to know Him & to hear the Gospel in their own language & culture. James & Caleb sit down to discuss God's heart for the nations and how this effects every believer everywhere. Website-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ywamfurnace.nz/⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ywamfurnacenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook-⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/ywamfurnacenz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YWAM Ships Aotearoa -⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.ywamshipsaotearoa.org.nz/⁠⁠

    Ep 26. A Season of Transition - ft. Rev Jo Moody

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 51:16


    On the convo we ask Rev Jo Moody what she is seeing God doing to awake His people around the earth to be ready for the coming harvest of souls & how we can prepare our hearts to be a part of this global shift. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 25. The Father Heart Of God - ft. Ben Nonoa

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 42:56


    How do we move from seeing God as a distant & stoic God, into a loving relationship with Him as our kind and loving father? 'Uncle' Ben Nonoa shares his personal story of coming to see God as a Father & how to lead others to see Him this way. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 24. Raising up a Generation - ft. Sam Chang

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 43:34


    Sam Chang leads of one of the largest youth movements of our day, Fire & Fragrance in Kona Hawaii. In this episode Sam takes us on his personal journey walking with the Lord he tells of miraculous God encounters in Afghanistan & across the nations & unpacks what God is doing in the emerging generation through Fire & Fragrance & beyond. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 23. Developing a Lifestyle of Outreach - ft. Ben Findlay

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 36:31


    In this conversation James sits down with Ben Findlay, founder of the Catalyst Movement to hear his journey pioneering a discipleship making movement in New Zealand, keys to growing in boldness to preach the Gospel and the Send NZ 2024. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 22. The Story of the YWAM KOHA Medical Ship - ft. Marty Emmett

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 62:02


    James sits down with Marty Emmett to talk about the story of the YWAM Koha, our medical vessel which is currently in the Pacific Islands, and how you can be a part of helping it today. Here's where you can find the Save Our Ship website-https://www.ywamshipsaotearoa.org.nz/save-our-ship/ Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 21. Come Lord Jesus - ft. Josh Yeoh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 22:36


    James sits down with Josh Yeoh to unpack the heart behind his latest album 'Maranatha' and the importance of the message of the return of Jesus for EVERY believer. Maranatha Album by Josh Yeoh - https://open.spotify.com/album/42Ra622My0Z94u5aOjEP0p?si=voIwyjbYSluM5THMT7UIxA Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 20. Wholeheartedness, Song-Writing & the Return of Jesus - ft. Josh Yeoh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 37:13


    "The greatest crisis in our generation is the lack of the knowledge of God..." Josh Yeoh; singer, musician & House of Prayer pioneer shares his journey into the global prayer movement & his heart around the generation we are in regarding the worship movement and the return of the Lord. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 19. Beauty of God; God of Awe- ft. Kassi Steenblok & Kristi Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 27:11


    "The Lord never suspends one part of Himself when acting with another..." God is both loving and awesome, gentle & terrifying in His glory, causing the heart to tremble. In this episode we go deeper into Revelation 4 & 5 looking at who God is as the God of Awe. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 18. Beauty of God; Come Up Here... ft. Kassi Steenblok & Kristi Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 32:37


    There is nothing that transforms the human heart like God's beauty. In this episode Kassi & Kristi unpack what does the Bible say about God's character & nature & how this revelation changes us from the inside. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 17. Beauty of God; God of Glory - ft. Kassi Steenblok & Kristi Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 32:00


    "What are you filling yourself with in place of what you let go of.." On this episode join hosts Kassi Steenblok & Kristi Walsh as they discuss the beauty of God revealed through one of the most radical encounters found in the Bible. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    BEHOLD Session 5; Unity in Christ - ft. Dwayne Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 41:48


    Hey and welcome to the podcast! Here is an excerpt from the Behold Conference hosted in Tauranga, New Zealand. The heart of the conference was to call the Body of Christ together to worship Jesus and stir faith for the hour of history we are in. We hope you enjoy!! Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    BEHOLD Session 4; The Revelation Of Jesus - ft. Josh Yeoh

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 50:34


    Hey and welcome to the podcast! Here is an excerpt from the Behold Conference hosted in Tauranga, New Zealand. The heart of the conference was to call the Body of Christ together to worship Jesus and stir faith for the hour of history we are in. We hope you enjoy!! Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    BEHOLD Session 3; Grace For The Marathon - ft. Dwayne Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 36:40


    Hey and welcome to the podcast! Here is an excerpt from the Behold Conference hosted in Tauranga, New Zealand. The heart of the conference was to call the Body of Christ together to worship Jesus and stir faith for the hour of history we are in. We hope you enjoy!! Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    BEHOLD Session 2; The Greatness of Jesus - ft. Ryan Kondo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 33:15


    Hey and welcome to the podcast! Here is an excerpt from the Behold Conference hosted in Tauranga, New Zealand. The heart of the conference was to call the Body of Christ together to worship Jesus and stir faith for the hour of history we are in. We hope you enjoy!! Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    BEHOLD Session 1; Breaking the Drought - ft. Dwayne Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 51:22


    Hey and welcome to the podcast! Here is an excerpt from the Behold Conference hosted in Tauranga, New Zealand. The heart of the conference was to call the Body of Christ together to worship Jesus and stir faith for the hour of history we are in. We hope you enjoy!! Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 16. Beauty of God; On Earth As In Heaven Pt 2 - ft. Josh Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 29:21


    "It completely revolutionised the way I do life and ministry..." In this episode join Josh & James as they explore through the life of King David what costly and extravagant worship looks like fuelled by the revelation of God's beauty. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 15. Beauty of God; On Earth As In Heaven Pt 1 - ft. Josh Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 27:56


    Have you ever desired to be close to God? Did you know He desires to be close to you!! In this episode Josh & James unpack the reality of God's desire for a dwelling place on earth among His people; on earth as it is in Heaven. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 14. Beauty of God; A human longing - ft. Josh Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 32:13


    At the core of every human heart is the longing to be fascinated and captivated. Join Josh & James on the journey of unpacking where we begin finding that longing fulfilled in God. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 13. Intimacy through Obedience - ft. Marty Emmett

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 61:48


    In this episode we interview Marty Emmet, leader of YWAM Ships Aotearoa as he shares his journey of encountering Gods heart through acts of obedience both small and large. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 12. Gen Z & The Future of Missions - ft. Andy Byrd

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 12:03


    In this episode Josh & James sit down to discuss an excerpt of a conversation with Andy Byrd, leader of The Send movement on why he believes we are alive in one of the greatest periods of human history & the role of upcoming generations in taking the Gospel to all nations. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 11. Everyday Supernatural Part 2 - ft. Jo Moody

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 33:02


    In this episode we sit down with Jo Moody as she shares her heart to see the Body of Christ live a naturally supernatural lifestyle everyday. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 10. Everyday Supernatural Part 1 - ft. Jo Moody

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 44:24


    Join us as we sit down with Rev Joanne Moody, itinerant speaker and leader of the Agape Freedom Fighters. Jo shares her story of encountering Jesus, being healed of 14 years of chronic nerve pain & keys to living a life in the supernatural everyday. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 9. Simplicity of Knowing God - ft. Brianna Lokeni

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 39:36


    In this episode, an excerpt from one of our Community Nights, Brianna shares on the simplicity of knowing God in a real and vulnerable way. Our prayer is this inspires you to hunger more for Jesus in your everyday walk with Him. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 8. The Power of the Word - ft. Prabina

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 51:37


    In this episode James & our good friend Prabina dive into the power of the living word, how we can personally connect with God's word and why scripture is still so relevant and important today. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 7. Intimacy with Jesus; Jesus in the Daily - ft. Josh Cole & Kristi Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 31:40


    In this episode James, Josh & Kristi dive into the practicals of daily living in intimacy with Jesus, sharing from their personal journeys how they live out this reality daily. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 6. Intimacy with Jesus; Radical Love - ft. Kristi Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 32:52


    In this discussion we explore the deep affection of God found in the Song of Solomon, a small book in Scripture displaying the most amazing love between Jesus & His Church. Website - https://ywamfurnace.nz/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ywamfurnacenz/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ywamfurnacenz

    Ep 5. Intimacy with Jesus; God of Joy - ft. Kristi Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 30:14


    Kristi & James talk about finding intimacy with God through the experience of His joy & delight toward us. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 4. Intimacy with Jesus; Jesus the Bridegroom - ft. Kristi Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 31:55


    In this conversation Kristi Walsh shares her journey of discovering the affectionate heart of God as not only King and Lord but as a passionate bridegroom who pursues intimacy with His people.  Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 3. Intimacy with Jesus; Extravagant Devotion - ft. Josh Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 31:05


    Join James & Josh sharing about what a lifestyle of extravagant devotion to Jesus looks like, following the example of a young woman who changed history. Related verses: Luke 10:38-42, John 12:1-8, John 11:1-57 Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 2. Intimacy with Jesus; Living a First Commandment Lifestyle - ft. Josh Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 30:23


    Do you desire to grow in love for God? In this episode Josh & James discuss what Jesus calls the first and greatest commandment and what it looks like to live in this reality daily. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Ep 1. Intimacy with Jesus; A Lifelong Vision - ft. Josh Cole

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 32:29


    Join us for our first ever episode!! On this episode Josh & James share encouragements from Scripture & their own personal journeys into why intimacy with God is so important & how it is possible. Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

    Furnace Podcast Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 1:06


    Hello and welcome to Furnace Podcast. Our vision is to equip you for a sustained life of intimacy with God, leading to an eternal impact in the world around us. In this podcast you will be equipped through conversations and messages from our YWAM Furnace missions base and the Furnace Prayer Room.  Find out more about YWAM Furnace below

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