Fuel For The Harvest: The Forge Podcast Network

How do you share the gospel with young children — and actually make it stick? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, host Nathan sits down with Forge speaker and former teacher Hope Radebaugh to answer one of the most important questions for Christian parents, grandparents, and Sunday school teachers: how do we plant the seeds of faith in the hearts of kids? Whether you have a toddler, a classro...

Are we really living in a revival? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, host Nathan sits down with evangelist and Forge speaker Joshua McFann to unpack what revival actually is — and share the real stories proving it's happening right now across the globe. From 11,000 salvations in Ghana to a stranger walking up in a Colorado coffee shop asking for a Bible, the evidence is impossible to ig...

Church hurt is real — and it's one of the most common reasons people walk away from the church, and sometimes the faith altogether. In this episode, Nathan sits down with Nicholas Hines for an honest, compassionate, and biblically grounded conversation about what church hurt actually is, why this happens, and what to do when it happens to you. Nathan and Nicholas break down two distinct types...

What does it actually mean to obey the Great Commission — and is it really for everyone? In this episode, Nathan sits down with Colin, Forge speaker and youth ministry leader, to do a deep dive into Matthew 28 and unpack one of the most well-known — and most misunderstood — passages in all of Scripture. Colin and Nathan walk through the Great Commission line by line, exploring why Jesus took the d...

Do you want to pray for missionaries but don't know where to start — or wonder if it even makes a difference? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with fellow Forge speaker Santiago Fuentes, joining all the way from Mexico City, for one of the most theologically rich and practically helpful conversations the podcast has ever had on the topic of prayer. From a deep dive into Co...

Do you know you need Christian community but have no idea where to start? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with fellow Forge speaker Joshua McFann — one of the most naturally gifted community builders you'll ever meet — for a warm, honest, and deeply practical conversation about how to find, build, and maintain real Christian friendships. From Joshua's own story of isolati...

You've heard the word "lukewarm" your whole Christian life — but what if most people have completely misunderstood what Jesus actually meant? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with co-host Charlie to dig into one of the most well-known — and most misinterpreted — passages in all of Scripture: Revelation 3 and the letter to the church at Laodicea. Spoiler: Jesu...

What does it look like when God shows up in one of the hardest places on earth to be a Christian? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with three teammates — Stephen, Kaylee, and Olivia — fresh off a mission trip to North Africa where they served Muslim background believers: men and women who left Islam to follow Jesus, often at tremendous personal cost. From a seeker who enco...

What if the way most Christians date is still missing the mark? In Part 2 of this conversation, Nathan continues his discussion with Paul and Natalie Epperson — Forge speakers, premarital counselors, and young adult ministers with over 20 years of experience — diving deep into what a truly God-honoring dating and engagement season actually looks like. This episode is honest, practical, and genuine...

Is Christian dating supposed to look like what we see on TV? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with Paul and Natalie Epperson — married 23 years, parents of five, and passionate young adult ministers — for an honest, practical, and refreshing conversation about what it actually looks like to date as a follower of Jesus. With two decades of walking alongside college students...

How do you find a good church? It's one of the most important decisions a believer can make — and one of the most overcomplicated. In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with Nicholas Hindes, a fellow Forge speaker and experienced church leader, to break down exactly what to look for when searching for a local church. Whether you're a brand-new believer or someone who&#3...

What does it really mean to be a mature Christian — not just in words, but in substance? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest , Nathan sits down with pastor and Forge speaker Caleb McNaughton for a bold and honest conversation about spiritual depth. Using the image of pine trees and seeds that sink versus seeds that float, Caleb challenges believers to examine whether their faith is rooted deep...

Have you ever wondered if God is really still working through ordinary people today? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest , Nathan is joined by Forge staff member and Firebrand graduate Joshua McFann to share fresh, real-time stories of kingdom laborership happening right now. From coffee shops to ski lifts, pickleball courts to skate parks, Josh tells powerful stories of everyday believers ste...

Discipleship is one of Jesus’ clearest commands — but many believers feel unsure how to actually live it out. In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest , Nathan sits down with Forge speaker Michaela Wickham to talk honestly and practically about what biblical discipleship looks like in everyday life. Together, they explore Jesus’ model of discipleship, why transformation is often caught more than ta...

What does it really look like to follow Jesus and live on mission in everyday work and ordinary places? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with Forge speaker Olivia Humphrey to talk about being a Kingdom laborer at work—without pressure, performance, or having all the answers. Olivia shares real stories from her life as a barista, chaplain, and everyday follower of Jesus, in...

How can Christians confidently defend their faith in today’s culture—without becoming argumentative or harsh? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest , Nathan sits down with apologist and Forge Family Member Holly Roe to talk about Christian apologetics and why every follower of Jesus needs to understand the basics. Holly explains what apologetics is (and what it is not), why the Bible is historic...

How do Christians learn to walk by faith in everyday life? In Part 2 of this conversation on Fuel for the Harvest , Nathan and Forge President Dwight Robertson continue unpacking what it looks like to hear God’s voice, overcome fear, and take small steps of obedience without knowing the outcome. Dwight shares why faith is rooted in intimacy with God, how God still speaks to those who are listening...

What does it actually mean to walk by faith as a Christian? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest , Nathan is joined by Forge President Dwight Robertson for a powerful conversation about faith as the foundation of Kingdom laborership. Dwight shares how God uses ordinary people from obscure places, why faith is rooted in knowing God’s character, and how obedience often begins without clarity. Thi...

How do you discover your calling as a Christian? In Part 2 of this conversation on Fuel for the Harvest , Nathan and Forge speaker John Vermilya focus on the practical next step: serving where you are right now. John explains why trying to imitate someone else’s calling often leads to frustration, and why God reveals our gifts through action, not waiting. This episode explores the idea that every...

How does God use ordinary Christians to accomplish His purposes? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest , Nathan sits down with Forge speaker and pastor John Vermilya to explore calling, gifting, and what it really looks like to say yes to God over time. John shares his journey growing up as a missionary kid, navigating identity, passion, and insecurity, and learning how God weaves together our e...

How should Christians read the Bible so it actually changes them? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest , Nathan and Forge speaker Jonathan Sherwin talk about how to go deeper in God’s Word—not just to finish a reading plan, but to truly know God. Jonathan shares practical tools for Bible reading, studying Scripture in context, using trustworthy resources, and building simple reading plans that...

In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest , Nathan is joined by Forge speaker and pastor Jonathan Sherwin for an honest and practical conversation on perseverance in the Christian life. Together, they explore why salvation is not the finish line but the starting point, and how following Jesus requires daily acts of obedience empowered by the Holy Spirit. Jonathan shares the heart behind Six Mile Cam...

In this powerful conversation, Nathan is joined by Forge Speaker Nicholas Hindes to explore Matthew 9, the foundational chapter for Forge and the heartbeat of Kingdom Laborership. Together, they dig into why Jesus began His ministry in His own town , why people always knew where to find Him, and why His love was so tangible that people experienced it as actual love—not just intention. Nathan and N...

In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest , Nathan is joined by Forge speaker and pastor Chris Prather from Starkville, Mississippi, to explore what it really means to carry the presence of God in everyday life. Using the story of Saul, David, and the Ark of the Covenant, Chris unpacks the danger of building impressive “carts” for God while quietly sidelining His actual presence. Together they talk...

This week, Kaon Serjani joins the podcast to share what God is doing in the formerly Communist, formerly Ottoman, formerly Christian country of Albania. He gives a brief history and shares encouraging stories of how they are seeing the gospel advance. Learn more about Kaon and his ministry at partner.ifce.al What happens when someone journeys from Christianity to Islam, then to atheism—and finally...