The Missions Podcast

For as late as up until the 1980's Azerbajdzjan was seen as one of the most unreached countries for the gospel in the world. Azerbaijan is part of a region which had many Christians before the rise of islam. In 1994 Christian Åkerhielm was part of a big evangelistic outreach in this country and got to see many people turn their lives to Christ and a new movement rise up. Listen to his stories from...

Missions start from within. It is about understanding the revelation that Jesus is coming back soon and living it out. God has chosen us all to carry a spirit of missions, no matter our personality, gifts or callings. How can we prepare for Jesus to come back? How can we "be" missions?

We are a part of God's plan for history! He is the one administrating the plans and vision he has for our lives. He has anointed us and created us with specific gifts and personalities, which he wants to use. The question is: how can we grow and develop who God has made us to be? How can act on the the potential God has put inside of us? This is what this episode is about.

Step into your mission field. The transforming power of the gospel always remains inside of the believer. Missions is something that we are all called to take part in, whether it is where we are in our everyday lives in our own countries or if we are called to the ends of the earth. In this episode Rune inspires us to step into God's major plan for the world and the expanded life that follows.

God is seeking the Muslim world and in the midst of a turbulent environment with persecution and enmity against the gospel, God reveals himself to Muslims. Spontaneous outbreaks of revival happens in the very place where martyrs have spilled their blood.

Standing in the midst of revival does not make us immune against persecution. Even Jesus met it, but it couldn't stop him. We see the same thing in the book of Acts. Today, some of the hotspots of revival in the world is happening right in the midst of strong resistance but the gospel is breaking through.

In this episode Christian Åkerhielm answer questions as "How did you find your missionary calling?", "Can anybody become a missionary?" and "Are there any "must have" qualities you need to become a missionary?". He tells the story about how he started with missions. Missions is for everyone, but in different ways depending on gifts and calling.

A recent survey showed that 51% of American Christians had not heard of the Great Commission. Only about 20 % had a clear idea of what the Great Commission is. In this episode, Christian Åkerhielm - just back from Iraq, shares about what Missions is all about. The missions field starts outside the church door and stretches all the way to the ends of the world. It involves professional missionaries...

Christian Åkerhielm in Russia. Reflections from a trip to Russia, where we experienced how God has been faithful to his promises. Our faith rests on God's faithfulness. When embarking on a faith journey, heading for the mission's fields, I need to have assurance that God is really backing me up, not backing off. I need to know he stands by his promises and that the fruit I bear for him will remain...

Ville Männistö in India. When we fail it's easy to wonder if God can still use us. In this episode Ville Männistö answers that question. God's definition of success is growth, not a life without any failures. With this perspective we can see our failures as opportunities to develop and learn.

Ville Männistö in Iraq. When we get to know the Holy Spirit, we will learn how to hear God's voice. In this episode Ville Männistö talks about how the Holy Spirit wants to communicate with us personally. Our part is to learn to understand His ways of communicating.

Ville Männistö in Singapore. In the previous episode Ville Männistö shared about the drive we need to have for missions, but what comes next? How do we take the next step? In this episode Ville talks about trying out short term trips and to take steps out of our comfort zones. The fact that the world is a dangerous place is one of the reasons why we need to go out!

Ville Männistö in Singapore. The importance in our missions calling is to have the right drive in our spirit for missions. In this episode, you will see the importance of being able to dare to step out with love and humility.  

Christian Åkerhielm in Kiev, Ukraine.  Ukraine has gone through a lot of hardship during the last few years. In this episode of the Missions Podcast the Missions Director of Word of Life Uppsala delivers a message of hope in the midst of many troubles. 

Christian Åkerhielm in Egypt. In this fallen evil world it can be easy to believe that God is not good. In this episode Christian Åkerhielm shares about how God is good and how He is for you, and not against you!

Christian Åkerhielm in Egypt. In this fallen evil world it can be easy to believe that God is not good. In this episode Christian Åkerhielm shares about how God is good and how He is for you, and not against you!

Christian Åkerhielm in Armenia. In this episode Missions Director Christian Åkerhielm shares about how small beginnings can result in great national breakthroughs in missions. 

Carl-Gustaf Severin in Lebanon . God wants to bless us financially, but there are things that are more important than money. According to the Bible: A good name, a good wife, wisdom, knowledge, our soul, persecution and the blood of Jesus are more important than gaining money. We need to have right priorities in our lives.  

Carl-Gustaf Severin in India. The good news is that you don't have to be poor anymore. To be rich means to have what you need in your life, with abundance! Out of your abundance you are called to give your blessings further. When we give, we plant a seed for a new harvest.

Carl-Gustaf Severin in Russia. God has a great plan for our finances. God is calling us to be givers and to have right priorities in our lives. There is no fear in God and He wants us to be freed from fear in the area of finances.

Carl-Gustaf Severin in Russia. God is a good God and He wants to bless our lives. One of His Names is "El Shaddai", which means "God is more than enough". What ever needs we might have, God is above and able to fulfill the desires of our hearts.

Ville Männistö in India. Sometimes we wonder how we can know when we are ready to step out in our calling. How can you know that you are called for missions and when it is the right time for you to go? Maybe you have given up on your calling before you've even tried? In this episode of the missions podcast we speak about how missions is more about learning than it is about ministry. 

Christian Åkerhielm in India. God confirms the gospel with signs and wonders, miracles of healing, deliverance, even people being raised from the dead. This was Jesus method and it is still in force today. In this episode Christian Åkerhielm shares from India how the church is growing and multiplying through powerful miracles.

Ville Männistö in Egypt. Jesus calls us to a life of faith and he calls us to preach the gospel in the whole world. We want to share the passion of our hearts with you; missions. We are so glad for this tool that can inspire your faith walk and bring you even closer to the world of missions. In this podcast you can come along with our travelling preachers to the missions' fields, get exciting upda...

Christian Åkerhielm in Great Britain. Jesus calls us to a life of faith and he calls us to preach the gospel in the whole world. We want to share the passion of our hearts with you; missions. We are so glad for this tool that can inspire your faith walk and bring you even closer to the world of missions. In this podcast you can come along with our travelling preachers to the missions' fields, get...