Episodes

Troy Cooper and his family are on a mission: a mission to see no place left that hasn’t been reached by the gospel, starting with Los Angeles. Andrew sits down with Troy to learn more of the story about how the Lord has guided him over the years. We get some great insights on the big picture of what God is doing in the world today. Troy also lays out a clear pathway for how you can get involved. You'll want to check this one out! If you'd like to connect more with Troy and his family, you can ...

It’s easy for us to buy into the idea that bigger is always better. But is this the way of Jesus? Is it the way of the apostles we read about in the NT? We hope to convince you that the best way to make a difference in the world is to go small and learn to focus on a few. To follow the model of Jesus himself. Lakeith and Andrew break it down on today's show. ---------------------------------------------------------- If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience,...

You and I are not blank slates when we come to faith. Our lives are already revolving around something, or some set of ideas and values. But Jesus intends to make all things new and to be at the center of our lives! On today's show the team talks about reorienting your life around Jesus: why it’s important, why it’s hard, and how you can get started if you’re a new believer... or get back on track if you’ve been following Jesus for a while but gotten off track. --------------------------------...

On today's show we’re joined by the lovely Cindy Stroud to spend time discussing the challenges of being all in for Jesus during your 30s. This is no small thing. The 30s may be the make-or-break decade for followers of Jesus in terms of whether or not they will live a lifetime of being fully devoted to Jesus. Many people start well in their faith, but very few finish strong, and it's in their 30s that many believers lose their way. If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach ...

On today's show Abigail sits down with Ben Hanna, a missionary who is now working as a “pastor of pastors”. They have a great conversation about how we can better encourage and support our leaders in today's church culture, as well as ways to cultivate movement within our churches. If you believe in what we're doing and want to help us reach a wider audience, please donate at this link: We are a nonprofit ministry and rely on donations to produce and platform our content. Thanks for partnering...

Jesus calls and commissions each of us as his people to share our faith and witness for him. On today's show we give simple, practical tips on how you can gain confidence and become more consistent in sharing your faith with those around you. Subscribe to make sure you're in the loop for all our best content. Become a monthly supporter of the podcast and help us grow at www.intotheharvest.org/support Connect with INTO THE HARVEST: Website | Facebook | Instagram The post #32 – How to Share You...

What do ordinary people in ordinary places have to do with the mission of Jesus? Everything! Al Engler joins us to talk about how you can become a difference-maker... right where the Lord has planted you. If you'd like more information on the 2020 Navigators Neighbors Initiative in Austin and Detroit that Al mentions in this episode, you can find it here. Subscribe to make sure you're in the loop for all our best content. Become a monthly supporter of the podcast and help us grow at www.intot...

John Snyder has been making disciples for the past 20 years. He sits down with Andrew on today’s show to share his lessons learned. If you want to make disciples that stand the test of time, you won’t want to miss this episode! Subscribe to make sure you're in the loop for all our best content. Support this podcast and help us grow at www.intotheharvest.org/support Connect with INTO THE HARVEST: Website | Facebook | Instagram The post #30 – Going the Distance with John Snyder appeared first o...

Throughout the summer we'll be doing a series called "Devotion to Jesus in Every Decade", starting with today's show on the 20s. The difference makers of tomorrow are being shaped in obscurity today. For a follower of Christ, what are the keys to setting a solid foundation in your 20s? Subscribe to make sure you're in the loop for all our best content. Support this podcast and help us grow at www.intotheharvest.org/support Connect with INTO THE HARVEST: Website | Facebook | Instagram The post...

Ever wonder why the church seems to be losing ground? The terrain of culture and society has radically shifted over the past 50-60 years. And yet the church continues to operate in much the same way. Tod Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains, joins us to share what the church can learn from explorers Lewis and Clark about how to navigate in uncharted territory. Order your copy of Tod's book, Canoeing the Mountains at this link. To get access to a free digital training resource for Tod's ...

From the beginning of time, we find a God who speaks. He’s still speaking today and he wants us to make time to listen, so we can learn, so we can live for him and share him with others. Andrew and Abigail break it down on this week’s show and give practical tips on how you can grow deeper in the word. Topics covered in this episode include: A God who speaks Obstacles and how to overcome them Tips for growing deeper in the world Resources to help you on the way Subscribe to make sure you'r...

Prayer is one of the simplest demonstrations of our faith. So why do so many of us struggle to pray consistently? How can we develop and deeper prayer life, and why does it matter? Andrew, Abigail and Lakeith break it down on this week’s show. Topics covered in this episode include: Why prayer is hard Developing Biblical convictions that boost consistency What does it mean to pray in Jesus’ name? Practical tips to get started or go deeper in prayer Subscribe to make sure you're in the loop...

Joey Odell seems to be on a mission to squeeze 3 lives worth of action into one. He’s also a man on a mission for Jesus. We trace his journey of faith from its mysterious start to the present. We also talk about setting and achieving goals and why it’s important to develop breadth and depth in your thinking. If you want to connect more with Joey, find him on Facebook and Instagram, or at his website. You can also pick up his book Faith Is Not Blind on Amazon. Topics covered in this episode: A...

The Bible has a lot to say about rejection, but it’s not something we spend much time talking about. And that’s a shame because Jesus promised that if we belong to him and live for him, we will experience rejection, just as he did. But he also promised that it’s not something that should paralyze us. It's something we can overcome. Topics covered in this episode: What the Bible says about rejection The most difficult kind of rejection Taking courage in the face of rejection How to overcome ...

On today's show Andrew is joined by Shawn Lovejoy, founder of CourageToLead.com and author of the book Measuring Success. They talk about redefining leadership and success, using the right tools to measure success, and expose the myth of balance. Topics covered in this episode: Redefining leadership and success Measuring with the right tools Choosing rhythm over balance Exploring the Gears of Growth To learn more about Shawn's work, visit his site www.couragetolead.com. Click here to pick...

Discipleship is foundational to our mission in the harvest. On today's show we explore how Jesus doesn't just call us to "come and follow" but also sends us to "go and make disciples". Andrew, Abigail and Lakeith break it down in this episode of the podcast. Topics covered in this episode: How we each got started in the harvest Favorite ways to help others catch the vision Obstacles that keep people on the sidelines How it looks for us today Subscribe to make sure you're in the loop for al...

Discipleship is foundational to our identity as followers of Jesus, it's foundational to the message of the gospel, and it's foundational to our mission in the harvest. So what better topic to kick things off this year? Andrew, Abigail and Lakeith break it down in this episode of the podcast. Topics covered in this episode: Discipleship defined 2 great motivators for discipleship 2 faulty approaches to discipleship Obstacles that keep us out of the game Subscribe to make sure you're in the...

This is the second of two talks Andrew recently gave at a retreat in Ohio on the topic of discipleship. This audio explores the *push of discipleship*. Some of the ground covered in this talk: The 2 dynamics of discipleship 3 things that hold us back Lessons from Mark 6 Subscribe to make sure you're in the loop for all our best content. Support this podcast and help us grow at www.intotheharvest.org/support Connect with INTO THE HARVEST: Website | Facebook | Instagram The post The Push of...

Recently, Andrew spoke at a retreat in Ohio and gave two talks on the topic of discipleship. This first audio explores the *pull of discipleship*. The second talk on the *push of discipleship* will post next week. Some of the ground covered in this talk: What discipleship is and why it's important 3 reasons modern believers lack motivation Why there's never been a better time to follow Jesus Getting started: practical steps to following Jesus more faithfully Subscribe to make sure you're i...

This is the fourth and final Facebook Live for our series "Ancient Faith in Modern Times". In this conversation we're talking about *Rediscovering the Mission of Jesus* with Susie Walther and Liz Hile. What has Jesus called us to and how can we begin to live out his mission in our everyday lives? Some of what we cover in our discussion: How the lens of the kingdom helps us understand the mission Understanding mission as lifestyle (not event) Jesus' mission to the masses and the disciples 3...

This is the third in our four-part series on Living the Ancient Faith in Modern Times. In this conversation Andrew talks with G'Joe Joseph about why it's critical for this generation to understand the message of Jesus and how we can more effectively share it. In this conversation Andrew and G'Joe discuss: ** Modern problems: living on the fumes of the reformation ** A truncated gospel, an outdated mindset ** Shifting from prepared to unprepared audiences ** Shifting from only expounding sc...

In February we're doing a four-part series on Living the Ancient Faith in Modern Times. For our second week, we're talking about Re-Forming Your Understanding of Church with Al Engler -- why it's important and how you can get started. In this conversation Andrew and Al discuss: ** How we got here: popular conceptions of church ** Modern pressures that shape society, and the church ** Church as family, rooted in place ** Practical ways to reform your understanding and practice of church **...

In February we're doing a four-part series on Living the Ancient Faith in Modern Times. For this first conversation, we're joined by Cecil Bean to talk about How to Refocus Your Discipleship... and why it's critical if you want to effectively live out your faith. In this conversation Andrew and Cecil discuss: ** Getting started: defining discipleship ** How to keep Jesus in the bulls-eye ** Faulty approaches to discipleship ** Practical ways to increase your focus on Jesus ** Q&A Subscri...

Season 1 is in the books! We break down our favorite moments and then take a look forward to Season 2. Thanks to all of you who have joined us on the journey this past year. Here's to an amazing 2019! 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 - @intotheharvest The p...