The Jesus Missions Podcast

Rich goes in on explaining why it's important to have people in your life that will call out your faults when you least expect it.

Rich interviews a boots on the ground missionary in Pakistan who describes the slave conditions in this country.

Rich discusses the why telling people about Jesus is really the ONLY vital reason why outreach is important.

Rich explains how important it is to have people who are willing to say no to you.

Why do Missionaries need to go to other countries and societies when those people can do their own research without being pressured.

Human Trafficking is Real and going on today!

Are you Really taking advice or just hearing what you want to hear?

Should Christians avoid offending others due to their beliefs and upbringing at the cost of losing their soul?

The conversation delves into the concept of discipleship and growth, emphasizing the importance of seeking discomfort for spiritual and personal development. It explores the idea of the unfinished commission and the need for individuals to prioritize discipleship over comfortable Christianity. Takeaways Discipleship over Christianity Seeking discomfort for growth Chapters 00:00 Discipleship and Gr...

Join us as Jamie Schmidt shares powerful stories from the Amazon jungle, where missionaries are reaching unreached tribes with the gospel. From spiritual warfare and indigenous culture to worship, obedience, and the Great Commission, this episode gives an inside look at what mission work in the Amazon is really like. In this episode: • Missions in the Amazon rainforest • Reaching indigenous commun...

Join us as Jamie Schmidt shares powerful stories from the Amazon jungle, where missionaries are reaching unreached tribes with the gospel. From spiritual warfare and indigenous culture to worship, obedience, and the Great Commission, this episode gives an inside look at what mission work in the Amazon is really like. In this episode: • Missions in the Amazon rainforest • Reaching indigenous commun...

What happens when one trip changes the entire direction of your life? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Craig Alsup from MANNA Worldwide to unpack how a simple backpacking trip turned into a lifelong mission to serve children in poverty around the world. Craig shares the moment everything shifted—meeting children in Nepal, witnessing extreme poverty and trafficking, and realizing that...

In this podcast, we chat about how we filmed a real movie in the Himalayas, the challenges of shooting in such remote places, and the hurdles of planning mission trips. We also share our upcoming plans for a global docuseries in places like the Amazon, Burundi and Pakistan

Modern slavery still exists—and it’s happening in Pakistan’s brick kilns. In this episode, we sit down with a local school teacher who is quietly fighting one of the darkest injustices in his community. While thousands remain trapped in generational debt bondage, he chose to act. With no large organization behind him, he used his own income to start an orphanage—rescuing 10 children from the brick...

Could Jesus return in our lifetime? In this episode, we dive into one of the biggest questions facing Christians today — the timing of Jesus’ return and the completion of the Great Commission. We explore what Scripture says about reaching every people group, ask AI its perspective on when the Great Commission could realistically be completed, and discuss whether the signs of the times point to the...

In this episode of the Jesus Missions Podcast , we share an exciting vision for 2026 and the incredible doors God is opening around the world. We talk about our new opportunity with Kappa Studios to produce an upcoming Jesus Missions film, and how storytelling will help shine a light on what God is doing in some of the hardest places on earth. We also unpack the mission trips coming up this year,...

Most people know Santa Claus as a cheerful gift-giver—but few know the real story. In this episode, we uncover the true history of Saint Nicholas : a 4th-century Christian bishop, defender of orthodox faith, participant at the Council of Nicaea , and a man who used his wealth to serve the poor, protect the vulnerable, and advance the Gospel—often at great personal cost. Saint Nicholas lived during...

In Episode 12, we talk about what it really means to follow Jesus beyond Sunday church and surface-level faith. This episode is a call to quit making excuses , step into real discipleship , and grow alongside other brothers in Christ. We unpack: Why discipleship is foundational to spiritual maturity The danger of trying to grow alone What “iron sharpens iron” actually looks like in real life How e...

Serving in church is one of the most rewarding parts of the Christian life — but it can also be one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, we dig into why serving matters, why it grows us, and why it sometimes offends us. We talk about motives, expectations, misconceptions, and the deeper spiritual posture Jesus invites us into through serving. Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer, brand-new t...

n Episode 10, Rich dives into one of the most important steps in your spiritual journey: joining a church . Not just attending on Sundays — but truly becoming part of a community. In this conversation, you’ll learn: How to choose a healthy, life-giving church What to look for… and what to avoid Simple action steps to get plugged in fast Why community shapes your character more than you realize How...

In this episode, Rich sits down with Douglas Cobb, founder of The Finishing Fund and author of The Sprint to the Finish . Cobb has helped fuel more than $30 million toward taking the gospel to the last, hardest-to-reach peoples on earth. His message is bold yet simple: the Great Commission is not an endless task. It can be finished in our generation. Together they dig into the data, the stories, a...

In Episode 8, Rich and Seth dive into the pitfalls of short-term missions, the excuses that keep people from going, and the Western mindsets holding the church back. They challenge the “leave them alone” narrative and call believers to a genuine, lasting missional life.

In this episode of the Jesus Missions Podcast , we sit down with a woman from Sri Lanka whose story will leave you in awe. She shares how a nationwide prayer movement helped end the civil war , her powerful encounters with God, and miraculous moments of revival among Buddhist villages . From visions of heaven to stories of transformation, this episode reveals what happens when ordinary people say...

Bernard from Burundi shares powerful stories of miracles, faith, and God’s call to return home. From America to Africa, this is a testimony of purpose and obedience.

In this episode, I sit down with a pastor in Nepal to hear firsthand about the recent riots and unrest that shook the nation—leaving more than 80 people dead, prompting government bans on social media platforms, and sparking a surprising movement among Gen Z. Together, we discuss the realities of living out the gospel in a closed nation, the rising hunger for truth among the younger generation, an...