Podcasts about Missional living

In this episode, Ben and Jamie conclude the Missional Life series, counting the cost of missions and how Jesus still calls us to live into it in our practical lives.

Pastor Ben concludes our series looking at Missional Living. Sunday February 15th, 2026.

Joseph Barkley continues our series called 'Toward Missional Living' - Sunday, February 8th, 2026

In this week's episode, Ben and Jamie reflect on missions, diving deeper in to the topic of evangelism and how to missionally serve the people in front of us.

All throughout both the Old and New Testaments, we see a clear pattern of people in Scripture turning to prayer and fasting in times of uncertainty, brokenness, and need. And in those examples, we find that prayer and fasting are not just religious obligations but natural responses to desperation. And we find that moments of crisis can lead to spiritual renewal when approached with humility and dependence on God. And we find that whether you and I are facing the unknown road ahead or the ruins of life, the invitation is to pray and fast, recognizing that our deepest hunger can only be satisfied by God. SPEAKERS: Jay Kim (Saratoga), video (South Hills) Bible Passage(s): Ezra 8:21,23, Nehemiah 1:3-4

Ben Chase continues our series called 'Toward Missional Living' - Sunday, February 1st, 2026

Ben Chase continues our series on Missional Living with a sermon titled 'The Call of the City'. Sunday January 25th, 2026.

Our Connections Pastor, Jacinta Read, continues our series on Missional Living with a message titled 'It Starts With Jesus'. Sunday, January 18th, 2026

In this week's episode, Makenzi and Ben dive deeper into our new series on missional living, unpacking the in, through, out, framework that will shape our church this year. Tune in to hear how this vision invites us to participate in what God is already doing and learn practical ways to get involved in the year ahead.

Who is Jesus, according to Jesus? We are going to answer that question by exploring seven scandalous claims that Jesus makes in the Gospel of John. These are known as the "I AM" statements.In John 6, Jesus declares: "I am the bread of life". We all have this tendency to seek fulfillment in things that will never truly satisfy, leaving us perpetually disappointed. Jesus reveals that we cannot find satisfaction in him, while we are looking to be satisfied by something else. When we turn away from those things that we are looking to for fulfillment, we realize that our deepest longings can only be met by him and him alone.

Ben Chase continues our series called 'Toward Missional Living' - Sunday January 11th, 2026.

Ben Chase kicks off our new series called 'Toward Missional Living'. Sunday January4th, 2025.

In Acts 8, God shows us how He works through ordinary obedience to accomplish extraordinary gospel impact. As Philip follows the leading of the Holy Spirit, obeys immediately, and faithfully points someone to Scripture, the good news of Jesus reaches a searching heart. This passage reminds us that missional living is not about creativity or convenience, but about being Spirit-led, obedient, and committed to doing things God's way.

How can your everyday conversations become invitations to God's kingdom? Biblical wisdom means speaking with grace and living intentionally, creating natural curiosity about your faith. When you combine prayerful watchfulness with "salt-seasoned" words, unexpected doors open for gospel conversations. Listen now and be inspired to answer faith questions with humble clarity that draws others to Jesus.

Sunday, November 23, 2025

Hey FTG Fam! We're tackling Acts 2 this week and the beautiful, radical way the early church lived in community with the Holy Spirit at the center. As we go through Week 2 of The Wild Invitation Bible study, we reflect on what it truly looks like to care for one another, share life sacrificially, and be on mission together. From funny church traditions we'd ditch to the hard-but-holy call to open our hearts and homes, we get real about what a Spirit-filled community looks like in modern life. We for sure don't have all this figured out, but we'd love you to be on the journey with us! In This Episode 03:00 – Icebreaker: Church Traditions We'd Retire 08:00 – Recap of Acts 2: The Spirit Comes at Pentecost 10:00 – What the Early Church Looked Like 13:00 – Radical Generosity & Sacrifice 16:30 – Missional Living in Today's World 20:00 – Young Life: Living Missionally in Community 22:30 – Facing Outward: Community That Grows 25:00 – When Community Gets Boring or Hard 28:00 – How to Start a Spirit-Led Mission With Your People 29:00 – Closing Encouragement & Small Group Prompt ⁠ORDER OUR NEW STUDY!⁠⁠ This seven-week, verse-by-verse study through the book of Acts invites you to embrace the unpredictable, sometimes challenging adventure of Spirit-led living that characterized the early church. Thanks to Our Sponsors Operation Christmas Child: Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan's Purse, partners with churches to collect and distribute gift-filled shoeboxes to millions of children around the world, telling them the Good News of Jesus Christ, God's Greatest Gift. For more, visit ⁠⁠samaritanspurse.org/occ.⁠⁠ Piper and Leaf: Visit ⁠⁠PiperandLeaf.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to pick up an Advent Tea set for you or someone you love! NIV Application Study Bible - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Grab your copy today!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Winshape: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn more or submit your application today⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! If you'd like to partner with For The Girl as a sponsor, fill out our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise With Us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form! Follow us!

Acts 8:9–25 contrasts the gospel of the Kingdom with the transactional mindset of Simon the Magician. As Philip proclaims Christ, the people of Samaria rejoice—yet Simon approaches the gospel like something to buy, control, or use for personal gain. This passage exposes how easily we can slip into treating ministry like a product and people like customers. But everyday mission is not a sales pitch; it's an announcement of a King and a Kingdom. Peter's rebuke reminds us that the Spirit cannot be purchased, manipulated, or branded. The mission belongs to Jesus, the true King, and we are simply witnesses who proclaim His reign. When the gospel is rightly understood, it leads not to control but to repentance, surrender, and joyful obedience.For more information about Integrity Church, visit our website, http://liveintegritychurch.org Connect with us on social media throughout the week to stay up to date on events and things happening at Integrity! Instagram: @integrity_church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liveintegrity/

Why does God allow pain and suffering? It's one of the most frequently asked questions about God and one that keeps many from choosing to follow Him. Unfortunately, the Bible doesn't offer clear and concise answers to every question we have about suffering. Suffering is unpredictable, messy, and deeply personal. The good news is that Scripture offers us stories of real people who live through suffering and still draw near to God despite not having all their questions answered. Acts 27 is one of those stories. After years of trials and suffering , Paul finds himself in the middle of a violent storm as he sails to Rome. Through Paul's experience and example, we uncover some profound truths that will help us to live well in the midst of suffering in our own lives.

In this final message of the Come and See series, Pastor Jim invites listeners to respond to Jesus's call not only to come and see, but to come and go. Drawing from Luke 10, Jim explores how Jesus sends His disciples ahead of Him into everyday places to proclaim that the kingdom of God has come near. He challenges listeners to wake up to a greater purpose beyond comfort and consumerism, embracing a life of missional living that reflects the presence of God through everyday friendship, hospitality, healing, and courage. Jim shares that being sent by Jesus is not about having all the answers, but about trusting God to work through us as we proclaim good news, display the fruit of the Spirit, and bring wholeness to a broken world. The invitation to join Jesus on His mission is not an optional extra to the Christian life, but the very purpose of it.

Deuteronomy 10:12-11:1

Life on mission starts with surrender. In Romans 12:1–2, Paul calls us to lay down our whole selves, resist the pull of the world, and allow God to transform us from the inside out. In this message, we explore what it means to live as a “living sacrifice,” to daily renew our minds, and to walk in the good purpose God has prepared for us.

What do we do when we are overcome with the brokenness in the world around us? Often, Christians respond in one of two ways: we separate or we assimilate. We remove ourselves from the culture so that we are not affected by the brokenness; or we assimilate so that we are not bothered by it. Both of these responses prevent us from being able to have any meaningful impact on the world around us. Instead, Jesus offers a third way: We call this contextualization.In Acts 17, Paul is overwhelmed by the brokenness that he sees in the city of Athens. But instead of isolating or conforming, he contextually engages the culture. As a result, the people of Athens hear the message of Jesus in their own language and are compelled to consider if Jesus is truly God and King of the world.

In this episode with have a conversation with Larry McCrary, missionary and founder of The Upstream Collective. Larry and the Upstream team train marketplace missionaries to go abroad and engage their context through their vocation. They partner with churches to send well and support people during their time overseas. Larry shares a helpful tool for assessing the unique rhythms of your neighborhood or missional context and identifying the best times to build relationships and connect with people on a deeper level. If you want to learn more about The Upstream Collective, visit https://www.theupstreamcollective.org/. 

In this episode of The Mobilized Church Podcast, we unpack the article “An Exploration of Missional Expressions in an Age of Skepticism.” As cultural trust in Christianity declines and indifference replaces curiosity, the Church finds itself at a crossroads—much like the early believers in Acts 28:22, who were “spoken against everywhere.”We explore how this cultural shift is not just a challenge but a Spirit-led opportunity for bold, authentic discipleship and Kingdom multiplication. What does it mean to thrive missionally in a world that is no longer listening the way it used to? How do we form courageous disciples, equip everyday missionaries, and rethink church systems to foster vibrant witness in the margins?Join us as we discuss redefining success, discerning spiritual openness, and cultivating leaders for a world that demands faithfulness more than familiarity.