Mission Post

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Holt, a missionary to Chile and the Latin America field director with Vision Baptist Missions, to talk about the vital role of Bible training in missions. What does it really mean to start a Bible college on the mission field? Is it necessary—or even biblical? Jason shares practical, real-world insight from his experience starting with just a few men and bui...

From Navy diver to missionary in Colombia—this is a story of adventure, calling, and surrender. In this episode, Chesley shares how a life spent chasing adventure—from the U.S. Navy, MMA fighting, commercial diving, and underwater robotics—ultimately led him to something greater: the call of God. Raised in a pastor’s home, Chesley first sensed God’s calling at a young age—but like many, life took...

From Finals to the Field | Missionary Training & Calling Stories In this episode, we sit down with several graduates from the Vision School of Missions as they finish their final classes and prepare to step into full-time ministry around the world. Hear powerful testimonies from Luke, Jacob & Damaris, Sarah, and Grant as they share: • What God taught them during their three years of traini...

How do you overcome the fear of sharing the Gospel? In this episode, veteran missionary Sam Wilson shares powerful, practical insights on personal evangelism—why so many struggle with it, how fear holds us back, and what it takes to become an effective witness for Christ. Drawing from years of ministry experience around the world, Sam challenges believers to step out of their comfort zones, trust...

Pastor Bill Schneider shares his powerful testimony—from getting saved on a Florida beach during spring break to pastoring churches across the country and stepping out in faith to train the next generation. In this inspiring conversation, he talks about how God redirected his life, the moment that “changed everything,” and why missions still matter today. Through challenges, health struggles, and...

What does real discipleship look like when you’re starting a church from scratch? In this episode, missionary Dallas Brown shares honest, on‑the‑ground lessons from church planting in West Africa, where every believer is a brand‑new Christian and spiritual growth doesn’t happen overnight. From evangelism to discipleship, this conversation explores how the gospel not only saves but truly changes li...

What does it really take to leave comfort, plant a church, and raise a family on the mission field? In this episode, missionary Cason Bloom shares his powerful journey of being called to Ecuador, planting a church in Quito, and trusting God through uncertainty, hardship, and growth. From launching a church with no contacts to discipling new believers and preparing national leadership, this convers...

What happens when God changes the mission field mid‑calling? In this powerful conversation, Jim Roberts shares his journey from being born on the mission field, to planting churches in India, to walking through fear, uncertainty, government pressure, and finally hearing God say it was time to come home. “With less than two percent of India identifying as Christian, everywhere we went—we were the m...

How do you plant churches and make disciples one person at a time? In this episode, Pastor Steve Hall shares decades of ministry insight on using one-on-one Bible studies to reach the lost, disciple believers, and plant healthy churches. This conversation is especially helpful for missionaries, church planters, pastors, and ministry leaders who want to stay focused on what matters most: seeing peo...

What happens when mental health and ministry collide? In this honest and deeply encouraging conversation, Sam Quinn shares his personal journey with anxiety, depression, and faith, including how a panic attack once sent him to the hospital, believing he was having a heart attack. This episode addresses the myths Christians often hear—like “if you loved God more, this wouldn’t happen”—and offers a...

Are you constantly busy but still feel unproductive? In this episode, John Pearson shares 5 biblical principles of time management that will help you take control of your schedule, eliminate distractions, and focus on what truly matters. This conversation goes beyond productivity hacks. We discuss redeeming the time, building intentional habits, and creating a daily plan that balances work, minist...

Mission Post | Sharpening the Axe: The Value of Ongoing Education with Dr. J. Michael Lester Join us for a powerful and encouraging conversation with Dr. J. Michael Lester, President of Veritas Baptist College, as he shares his journey of ministry, leadership, education, and faith. From his early calling as a teenager in Georgia, to 26 years of teaching and leading in California, to now guiding an...

Mission Post | S6E3 | In this powerful interview, missionary couple Chestley and Yessica share their incredible story of how God brought them together and led them to serve in Medellín, Colombia. From Yessica’s journey out of Venezuela and coming to know Christ, to Chestley’s path from single missionary to pastor, this conversation is filled with faith, sacrifice, and God’s grace. You’ll hear how...

Mission Post | What does it really mean to die to self in ministry? In this episode, missionary Dallas Brown shares honest lessons from serving in Burkina Faso, West Africa, and how the mission field exposed areas of pride, ambition, and expectations he didn’t even realize were there. After years of training and preparation, many missionaries arrive on the field expecting to lead—only to discover...

Mission Post | S6E1 | In this episode, Jeffrey Bush interviews missionary statesman Dr. Don Sisk as he shares the story of his salvation, his surrender to preach, and the moment he told God he would go to Japan if the door opened. Less than two years later, he was on the mission field. This interview is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and powerful reminders about trusting God in missions. If yo...

In this episode, we introduce an important and long-needed conversation on missionary member care—what it is, why it matters, and how it works in real life. If you would like to ready the complete Member Care Best Practices Guide, follow this link: https://mcusercontent.com/c12b196b16e71128874e5d2b1/files/02b32357-a1c3-4f65-8d70-0ad96c0ba91b/Member_Care_Best_Practices_v1_2026_01_08.pdf Travis Snod...

Mission Post | In this powerful conversation, Pastor Andrew Stensaas shares his journey from growing up on the mission field to serving as a pastor in the United States—and how God clearly directed every step along the way. Raised by missionary parents and having served for years in Uganda, Pastor Stensaas never expected to return to America to pastor a church. Yet through closed doors, undeniable...

Mission Post | In today’s episode, Dr. Jim and Sandy Roberts share a powerful and emotional testimony about praying for your children, loving them unconditionally, and trusting God when your kids walk away from Him. If you’re a parent, missionary, or ministry leader struggling with a prodigal child—or simply wanting to strengthen your family’s walk with God—this conversation will deeply encourage...

Mission Post | In this powerful conversation, missionary Sam Quinn joins us to talk openly about mental health, depression, anxiety, and burnout in Christian ministry. Sam shares his personal journey as a missionary in the United Kingdom, including seasons of deep discouragement, anxiety attacks, and the spiritual and emotional battles that many pastors, missionaries, and church leaders silently f...

Mission Post | Join Josh and Allie Miller as they share their journey of preparing for the mission field, discovering God’s call, navigating marriage and ministry decisions, and overcoming insecurities in church planting. This episode offers practical insights into faith, obedience, mindset, and trusting God through every stage of ministry. If you would like to hear more about how God is working i...

Mission Post | In this insightful conversation, Pastor Trent Cornwell of Vision Baptist Church shares the heart behind missionary care—how churches can joyfully labor to develop, send, and care for missionaries in a worthy manner. Learn practical ways to support missionaries and their families during furlough and beyond. If you would like to hear more about how God is working in missions, please C...

Mission Post | In this inspiring interview, Dr. Charles Keen shares timeless wisdom from over five decades in ministry and missions. He discusses the purpose of the church in world evangelism, the importance of the Bible in planting churches, and how to stay faithful through discouragement. From lessons on family and devotion to the true heart of missions — the glory of God — this conversation off...

Mission Post | Join Dr. Jim and Mrs. Sandy as they share their powerful testimony of faith, from salvation and ministry in Scotland to church planting and missions in India. Hear how God transformed their lives, called them to serve, and used their obedience to impact countless souls. A story of perseverance, calling, and the unshakable love of Christ. If you would like to hear more about how God...

Mission Post | Missionary Sam Quinn shares his journey of following God’s call to the United Kingdom, serving in Northern Ireland, and reaching people in a land rich with Christian heritage but still in great need of the gospel. Discover how God is still working in the UK and how you can be part of His mission. If you would like to hear more about how God is working in missions, please COMMENT, LI...

Mission Post | In this episode, Dr. Bryan Stensaas, veteran missionary to Uganda and former missions professor at West Coast Baptist College, joins the podcast to discuss Cultural Anthropology in missions. Drawing from over 20 years on the field, Dr. Stensaas shares eye-opening stories about learning local customs, navigating culture shock, and understanding worldviews to effectively communicate t...