How Change Happens

After years of struggling with infertility and the pain of miscarriage, Katrina and her husband went to a stadium event in Orlando looking for a spark—but they weren't expecting a life-altering command. In this raw conversation, Katrina reveals the moment she heard an audible voice tell her to stop worrying about her own children and say "yes" to the ones who didn't have a home. What followed was...

Yasmin Pierce explores the "blueprint" for how real change happens within a community. Using the story of the Circuit Riders and the birth of Black Voices, she explains how creating space for radical honesty led to a God-encounter that transformed their entire staff. This conversation moves beyond political talking points and explores how to empower a generation to be proud of their iden...

We often think that once God gives us a vision, the next step is a platform. Banning Liebscher argues the opposite: the next step is actually the "root system". In this unfiltered conversation, the founder of Jesus Culture explains why God is more interested in developing your character than your calling. Banning shares the raw reality of the "Domino's Pizza" season—those years where your daily li...

Jake Mason grew up watching his father run camps in their front yard, but he never expected to lead a movement himself. At just 22 years old, he found himself in a room full of exhausted leaders, raising his hand to take on a responsibility he wasn’t sure he was ready for. In this episode, Jake breaks down his unconventional journey—from building skate ramps in Hawaii (despite not being a skater)...

Micah Studer joined "How Change Happens" to discuss his two-decade journey as a missionary in some of the most challenging regions of the world. Micah opens up about the "product of his environment" that led him to leave the Northwest at 20, the unexpected turn toward refugee ministry during the Arab Spring, and the humbling moments that reshaped his entire outlook on faith. Th...

At 13 years old, Justin Yuen stood in his living room in Malaysia, holding a pair of shoes over his head and promising God he would go anywhere. Then, he forgot. For five years, Justin chased a "conventional" life of status and academics while his spiritual life went dry—unaware that his mother was behind the scenes, journaling and praying for his return. In this episode, Justin reveals the raw, "...

We sit down with Eniola, a musician and missionary whose work with Black Voices is mobilizing a new generation of leaders. Eniola breaks down her unique framework for a life of impact—lifestyle, skillset, community, and focus. She shares how her Nigerian heritage and Atlanta upbringing shaped her sound and why she believes the "lace-up-your-boots" mentality is the only way to move from t...

Melissa Jensen shares her journey from dreaming of international missions to finding a radical calling in her own neighborhood in Kona, Hawaii. What started as a simple moment washing dishes transformed into a movement of "Love Feasts," foster care, and community redemption. Melissa discusses the heavy reality of foster care, the challenge of loving birth parents, and why she believes th...

Ben Graves didn’t just inherit a legacy; he had to find his own voice in the shadow of giants. As a third-generation pastor with a family history involving deep sacrifice in the jungles of Panama, Ben understands that true leadership isn't about status—it’s about your "yes." In this raw conversation, Ben breaks down the framework he used to scale a youth ministry from zero leaders to 700 students...

Adrien Lewis didn't just want to help people; he wanted to fix a broken system. As the founder of CarePortal, Adrien has built a technology platform that connects the world’s most vulnerable families to a network of over 5,000 churches and community partners. In this episode, we discuss the "Foster Care to Prison Pipeline," why the government cannot solve social isolation, and how Adrien transitio...

At just 16 years old, Asher Byrd received a challenge that would alter the trajectory of his life: preach in every single U.S. state before the age of 21. In this episode, Asher reveals the raw reality of carrying a massive vision while still in high school. We dive deep into the psychology of "mission" and how having a clear purpose provides the maturity and seriousness needed to avoid the traps...

Uriah Lyford's story is the ultimate case study in "missional living". After 22 years in Cambodia, Uriah reflects on his journey from a small-town kid in Washington to becoming a staple of the Cambodian community. He shares the unfiltered truth about his early days—sneaking cigarettes during Bible school and nearly quitting before he ever reached his destination. This conversation isn't just about...

Daniel MacLeod, leader of Fireplace Nashville and Wilco United, discusses the radical shift from wanting to be a missionary in the Himalayas to being called back to his own "Jerusalem". Daniel shares the unconventional strategies his team uses to reach thousands, from Friday night evangelism on the Nashville strip to using "business propositions" to earn the right to preach the...

Max Hoyt breaks down a year of radical transformation at a Crunch Fitness location. While working a standard 9-to-5 job selling memberships and checking in guests, Max and his wife saw 80 people—both staff and members—give their lives to Jesus. Max shares how a simple "yes" to God in a secular workplace led to spontaneous baptisms, healings in the parking lot, and a shift in the entire gym's cultu...

Taylor Stutts explores the internal battle of leadership—how to move past the "micro-fears" that keep most people stuck at the same "barbecue pit" talking about the same ideas for years. He reveals his strategy for pitching radical shifts to a team, including why most leaders fail by presenting "step 10" ideas to a room that is still on "step one". This conv...

Andreas Nordli didn't set out to be a "leader." He started as a radical teenager wanting to change the world, but found himself navigating the crushing weight of responsibility, the loneliness of the top floor, and the reality of organizational failure. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, the head of YWAM Norway breaks down why we are terrified of risk, how he handles the "...

Lindy Cofer shares an intimate look at the "fork in the road" where she chose to slow down her public career to focus on motherhood, foster care, and mentoring others. She explores the difficult mindset shift required to move from the "addiction to momentum" to a life of quiet, intentional legacy. In This Episode: ▫️Obedience as Worship: Obedience is the highest form of worship...

Noelle Zetterberg shares the raw and honest story of how she launched a "Jesus Club" at her private Christian high school after a life-altering encounter at a summer camp. She opens up about the "petrifying" fear of saying yes to a calling that she knew would change the trajectory of her high school career. Noelle details the "messy" first year where only 10 students...

David Platt, pastor and founder of Radical.net, reveals the unprecedented shift happening in global missions. He explains why the next generation is no longer content with "safe" Christianity and is instead choosing to run toward some of the most dangerous and unreached places on earth. David shares heart-wrenching and inspiring stories from his recent travels, including meetings with yo...

Tonya Prewett, the founder of Unite, shares the incredible story of how a single subject line in an email led her to quit a two-decade career to lead prayer walks at Auburn University. She pulls back the curtain on the "secret pain" of a generation, revealing why she walked away from security to reach students battling hidden anxiety and hopelessness. Tonya details the rapid scaling of U...

Nick Brennt, leader of the Circuit Riders movement, breaks down the unconventional culture behind reaching over 100,000 people annually with a team of entirely self-funded volunteers. He explores why the "politeness" of traditional ministry often hinders progress and how a commitment to "brutal truth" and "best idea wins" can accelerate change. In This Episode: ▫️The...

Andy Byrd, pioneer of The Send and Fire & Fragrance, breaks down the internal and external mechanics of starting a movement that actually lasts. He challenges the modern obsession with safety and comfort, arguing that a generation is waiting for a "permission slip" to do something difficult. From the lessons learned in the Alaskan wilderness to the strategy of filling stadiums for Je...