Into the Harvest

Frank Viola is an author, speaker and thought leader for the church in the 21st century. I recently had a chance to talk with him about his latest book, Insurgence: Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom . We cover a lot of ground in this conversation, including exposing popular myths and misconceptions Christians have about the kingdom of God, why we should seek to understand the kingdom by describ...

Back in August I spoke at a weekend retreat where I gave three talks on “The Crisis of Discipleship: How We Can Seek First the Kingdom in a Me First World”. Today's bonus audio is the second talk in that series and is all about Committing to Community (you can hear the first talk here ). I think this talk will greatly encourage you in your faith. And if it does, please share it with a friend. It’s...

Today's show is all about finding a mentor who can help you grow in your faith. Abigail and I talk about examples of mentoring in the Bible, examples from our own experiences and then finish by giving you 3 principles and 3 practices you can live by that will help you find a mentor in the faith. Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and missio...

If you only had one word to describe the mission of Jesus, what would it be? Listen to today's Mission Minute to learn more. Scripture: John 10.11-18, Luke 11.23, Luke 19.10 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the building and into the everyday places of life. Get connected with us! Website - https://www.intotheha...

Back in August I had the chance to speak at a retreat on discipleship. I gave three talks on "The Crisis of Commitment: How We Can Seek First the Kingdom in a Me First World". Today's bonus audio is the first talk in that series and it's all about Committing to Christ. The writer of Proverbs had it right when he pointed out that "Many claim to be loyal, but who can find a person who is truly commi...

We get to follow the example of Jesus and his first followers by living life in dependence on God. When we do, we cannot fail. Find out more on today's Mission Minute. Scripture: John 15.5, 5.19, Acts 5.38-39 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the building and into the everyday places of life. Get connected with...

Sometimes a promise is all you have! The scriptures are filled with promises from God! Learn more about how you can persevere with God's promises on today's Mission Minute Scripture: John 12.27 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the building and into the everyday places of life. Get connected with us! Website - h...

A few months back I sat down with Matt for a conversation centered around technology and specifically social media. We talked about opportunities and challenges that technology has presented the church in the 21st century. And we spent some time discussing how all of us as everyday believers can be more mindful of how we live our faith throughout the week, especially when it comes to how we intera...

Paul's investment in Timothy gives us a picture of how the faith spreads from one generation to the next. Nowhere is this is seen more clearly than in 2 Timothy 2.1-2. Learn more about how we should each "pay it forward" on today's Mission Minute. Scripture: 2 Timothy 2.1-2 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the...

Today we bring you another classic. Jean Fleming reminds us that in all seasons, all of us need to prioritize, protect and pursue that vital time spent alone with Jesus. In a world that is increasingly filled with distractions, this audio is more relevant now than ever. Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the buil...

What if the main idea of Christianity was not about heaven or hell, saved or unsaved? Sound crazy? Maybe not so much. Learn more on today's Mission Minute! Scripture: John 17.3; 1 John 5.20 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the building and into the everyday places of life. Get connected with us! Website - https...

What does an umbrella have to teach us about experiencing God's love? Find out on today's Mission Minute! Scripture: John 3.16 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the building and into the everyday places of life. Get connected with us! Website - https://www.intotheharvest.org Instagram - @intotheharvest Facebook...

Last month we did a few podcasts on church in the harvest and then invited you to ask us your questions on the topic. On today’s show Abigail and I spend time answering some of questions you guys sent us. If you didn't catch the previous episodes on church in the harvest, you might want to go back and listen to those. They’re Episode 9 and Episode 10 . We had a lot of fun on this Q&A show and want...

Is your life an epic adventure or a boring biography? Everyday we make choices that shape our lives and determine our devotion to Christ. Even when we have the best intentions, there are so many ways we can get distracted or settle for mediocrity. This talk is especially geared towards those of you who are in your 20’s and 30’s and highlights three things you can give yourself to in those decades...

You can't have a heart full of darkness and speak words that are full of light. So how do we change? How do we get a new heart? Find out on today's Mission Minute! Scripture: Luke 6.45; Psalm 19.14 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the building and into the everyday places of life. Get connected with us! Website...

Words are powerful! They have the ability to save a life or to destroy it. Find out more in today's Mission Minute! Scripture: Matthew 12.34; John 15.3; Psalm 141.3 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the building and into the everyday places of life. Get connected with us! Website - https://www.intotheharvest.org...

Abigail sits down with Nathan Clark, an evangelist, church planter and urban missionary in San Antonio. Nathan and his wife Allison have been actively sharing their faith and making disciples over the past 4 years, even when he was working as a full-time chef. He has a passion for sharing the good news of Jesus with the lost but also for equipping and mobilizing believers to represent Jesus in the...

What are Mission Minutes all about? Every so often we want to circle back and answer this question. Have a listen and find out! Scripture: Matthew 9.35-38 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the building and into the everyday places of life. Get connected with us! Website - https://www.intotheharvest.org Instagram...

Mixing it up today. Give a listen as JT drops his first Mission Minute rap! We are all about having fun and encouraging one another to be disciples and make disciples for Jesus in the the 21st century. Let's do this together! Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the building and into the everyday places of life. Ge...

Making disciples can be intimidating. Learn where to start in today's Mission Minute. Scripture: Matthew 28.18-20; 2 Timothy 3.10-11 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the building and into the everyday places of life. Get connected with us! Website - https://www.intotheharvest.org Instagram - @intotheharvest Fac...

From the earliest days of the church, writers like Jude and apostles like Paul warned against false prophets, wolves who would come into the church dressed like sheep and who would introduce new teachings that were contrary to what the apostles had delivered from Jesus. Paul says that the goal of these false teachers is to draw away people after themselves. As then, so now. Today’s bonus audio is...

This is the last Mission Minute in our series on Commitment to Community and it's all about the importance of finding and committing to a mentor. We think you'll be encouraged and challenged by it! Part 4 of 4 in our series on Commitment to Community. Scripture: John 1.35-39; 2 Timothy 3.10-11; Hebrews 13.7 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the messag...

In our last Mission Minute we saw how it's important to find out **who** the Lord has called you to be family with. It's also important to find out **when** you will connect with them! That's what today's Mission Minute is all about. Part 3 of 4 in our series on Commitment to Community. Scripture: Ephesians 5.15-17; Hebrews 10.24-25 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new gen...

There are 3 ways you can commit yourself that will help you experience church as family. Learn the first way on today's Mission Minute. Part 2 of 4 in our series on Commitment to Community. Scripture: John 13.20; Romans 12.10-11 Into the Harvest Our mission is to inspire and mobilize a new generation to move the message and mission of Jesus out of the building and into the everyday places of life....

Today’s show is Part 2 of our discussion on church in the harvest. Abigail and I share how we came to our present understanding and practice of church, and we talk about some of the challenges we’ve faced with church in the harvest. Then we describe what our churches look like and some basics of how we conduct our gatherings before finishing with a discussion of how church in the harvest looks wit...