The Gospel Mobilization Podcast

Many parents and mobilizers overlook an incredible secret—the power of childhood prayer in global missions. Jake Hines uncovers a simple, yet profound, tool that transforms kids into passionate prayer warriors for the nations. Imagine children praying for the unreached in countries like India and Zimbabwe, not tomorrow, but today—making an immediate impact on the harvest! In this episode, discover...

Unlock the true meaning of being "chosen" — for the Jewish people and for you. In this eye-opening episode, Avi Snyder reveals the powerful, but often misunderstood, biblical call that fuels God's mission through Israel. Prepare to have your assumptions challenged and your perspective shifted as we explore why the Jewish people were selected not for salvation, but for a divine missions purpose tha...

Unlock the secret to leading Generation Z with insights that challenge stereotypes and ignite real connection. If you're a mobilizer, pastor, or ministry leader struggling to understand, retain or mobilize young talent, this episode is your game-changer. Dr. Tim Elmore, founder of Growing Leaders and author of The Future Begins with Z , reveals how to turn your biggest challenges into powerful sol...

How can you help churches move from maintenance to mission? In this episode of the Gospel Mobilization podcast, Dave sat down with Carlos Negron, the Director of Church Engagement for Missio Nexus, to explore practical strategies for mobilizing the local church. Drawing from his extensive experience serving in Colombia, Indonesia, and New York City, Carlos identifies the top needs and challenges f...

With more than 7,200 people groups in the world who have never heard the Good News of Jesus Christ, the staff at 1615 wondered, "How is the Church doing with its global missions engagement?" So they commissioned the Barna Group to survey American pastors to find out. The results are as exciting as they are challenging. In this episode, host Dave Jacob, interviewed Matthew and Denny from 1615 to he...

How efficient is your mobilization sending pipeline for new missionary applicants? Do your current systems and processes meet the needs of your organization? It's always good to evaluate and this episode will help you process where your gaps might be and how you can improve your pipeline from inquiry to boots on the ground. We're getting very practical today so gather your staff and take notes. An...

In the foothills of northwest Laos, an unreached tribal group lives unaware of the gospel --until an American army medic is captured and brought to their village. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the historical fiction book, Taking You Under My Skin imagines a mountain tribe's encounter with Jesus and how it transforms their lives forever. Follow the gripping journey of Mike Neilson as...

What helps and hinders new missionaries getting to the field? The Launch Survey was conducted in the first quarter of 2025 and the results are in! Over 2,400 new and aspiring missionaries provided fresh insights as to what (and who) helped them in their journey to become a missionary, and what obstacles they faced along the way. In this episode (part 2), host Dave Jacob and Katy White discuss the...

What helps and hinders new missionaries getting to the field? The Launch Survey was conducted in the first quarter of 2025 and the results are in! Over 2,400 new and aspiring missionaries provided fresh insights as to what (and who) helped them in their journey to become a missionary, and what obstacles they faced along the way. In this episode, host Dave Jacob and Katy White discuss the implicati...

How are you using AI to mobilize more missionaries? Perhaps you're not using AI at all.  This tool is growing extremely fast and it can be hard to stay informed. Today, Gospel Mobilization Podcast host Dave Jacob sits down with Bevin Ginder, cofounder of GlobalCAST Resources, who has spent more than 25 years mobilizing , equipping, and sending laborers to the field. This is Part 2 of our discussio...

How are you using AI to mobilize more missionaries? Perhaps you're not using AI at all.  This tool is growing extremely fast and it can be hard to stay informed. Today, Gospel Mobilization Podcast host Dave Jacob sits down with Bevin Ginder, cofounder of GlobalCAST Resources, who has spent more than 25 years mobilizing, equipping, and sending laborers to the field. They discuss the pros and cons o...

Today on the Gospel Mobilization Podcast, host Dave Jacob interviews Luke Richey, Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer for Gravity Jack, one of the first augmented reality companies in the U.S. that has helped build technology and games for brands like Pokémon GO, and World of Tanks. Dave and Luke talked about the gaming space, why the Church should be in these spaces, and how to best mobilize t...

Does your agency or church have a plan to mobilize retirees? Tune in today as Dave chats with Bill Hennesy, author of the newly-released book, Purposeful Retirement. Bill shares practical advice to help mobilizers send more laborers. Here's what Dave asked:     1. Let's start by talking about retirement. What is it and where do we see this in the Scriptures? 2. You've written a new book called: "P...

Do you talk with believers that are apathetic towards world missions? Perhaps you're currently discipling someone who can't seem to get out of their comfort zone. If so, today's episode of the Gospel Mobilization Podcast will equip you with practical ideas as you have these difficult conversations. Our host, Dave Jacob, sat down with Scott Hildreth,  the associate professor of missiology and assoc...

We would all agree that the best missions force is a diverse missions force. But how do we practically mobilize more ethnic minorities to the missions field? Join host Dave Jacob as he chats with Charles Chapman, the Missions Candidate Development Specialist for the Alliance. Charles also serves as the  African-American Leadership Developer for the Ohio Valley District of the Christian and Mission...

If you are mobilizing in an organization, you know the frustration that can sometimes exist when others unknowingly sabotage your mobilization efforts or at the very least, don't quite see the importance of mobilization. Today, Dave has a frank conversation with John Darnell, CEO of Global Outreach International. John unpacks his philosophy of mobilization, how to balance hitting the recruitment n...

Can one conversation with a family member really make a difference? Today, Dave interviews his oldest son who has served on staff at two churches overseeing their missions programs and leading people on short-term trips. Sam shares what happened while he and his dad were waiting for a taxi in Thailand and what influenced him as a young boy to serve in ministry and missions. He gives us eight thing...

David Platt has said that unreached people groups are unreached for a reason, they are hard, dangerous, and difficult to get to, All the easy ones are taken. So what will it take to make disciples in the most difficult places on earth? Today, on the Gospel Mobilization Podcast, host, Dave Jacob interviews Josh Duncan and Eddie Lozano with Triad. Our guests explain how to mobilize people to the har...

If you are tired, stressed, weary, or ready to quit mobilization, this episode is for you! Our guest, Levi Longwe, a mobilizer from Malawi serving in Lesotho, helps us understand the importance of being a lifelong mobilizer. You'll be encouraged to press on as Levi shares his journey in mobilization. Give the gift of encouragement and send this link to a friend! Here's what our host, Dave Jacob, a...

Mobilization doesn't stop when a new global worker gets to the field. Some have said it should continue through the first year of field service. As mobilizers, we need tools to help stop the revolving door of new missionaries going to the field and then coming home for preventable reasons. Today, Dave interviews Carol Ghattas, author of the new book, When Serving Gets Tough. Visit our show notes t...

Today, Dave Jacob interviews Justin Schell, Director of Younger Leaders Generation for the Lausanne Movement. His latest book, The Mission of God and the Witness of the Church, is dedicated to missions mobilizers, making this episode just for you! Starting in Genesis and ending in Revelation, the book is shorter than you'd expect, making it user-friendly for those who need a synopsis on the missio...

To celebrate our 100th episode of the Gospel Mobilization Podcast, we are giving you 100 best practices of mobilization! Join mobilization experts, Katy White, Mark Stebbins, Chelsea Christopher, and host Dave Jacob as they unpack these practical tips for missions mobilizers. 

Do you want to mobilize the younger generations? Are you finding it difficult to relate to Gen Z? Today, we're talking with 4 Gen Z mobilizers who work for World Gospel Mission, a non-denominational missions agency based in Marion, Indiana. These 4 mobilizers: Madeline, Andy, Kaeley, and Kenzie work to not only mobilize Gen Z, they are Gen Zers themselves! You'll learn the importance of diversity,...

We all know that a diverse missions force is the best missions force. Listen to this episode as host Dave Jacob talks with Moses Saldivar, the  Director of Engagement for US Latino Churches at Frontiers. Moses shares his story as well as several challenges and strategies to help you mobilize more Latino missionaries. Here are the specific questions Dave asked: What's your story? How did God lead y...

There are two things every good mobilizer does: inspires and educates. In today's episode, Yvonne Huneycutt, an instructor and trainer for the Perspectives course, unpacks a little history of the missions movement showing how using education mobilizes others. Yvonne and host Dave Jacob discuss her newly-released book, Propelled by Hope: The Story of the Perspectives Movement. In this episode you'l...