In the premiere episode of the revitalized Gospel Life podcast, hosts Josh Hutchens and Isaac Dzimbiri kick off a new chapter of sharing God’s work in Malawi and Mozambique. Isaac, now leading the ministry, dives into the impact of Shepherds Academy, where pastors and church leaders in Lake Chirwa, Phalombe, and Mozambique are being trained to understand and share the gospel clearly. From the hunger for God’s Word in remote Mozambican villages to the challenges of materialistic mindsets in Malaw...
Jul 30, 2025•35 min
Dr. Josh Hutchens and Isaac Dzimbiri share about traditional Malawian initiation ceremonies and how Gospel Life Baptist Church is offering believers an alternative way to teach their children.
Sep 21, 2023•35 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Josh and Stacy Leigh discuss the recent publication of The Bible Guidebook by Gospel Life Press and the vision for publishing and printing biblical resources for global pastors.
Apr 19, 2023•50 min•Season 5Ep. 2
To kick off season 5 of the Gospel Life podcast, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens sit down to reflect on their recent furlough in the U.S. Then they are joined in the second half of the show to hear from the Hutchens kids about what they loved and didn't like about furlough in America.
Mar 28, 2023•45 min•Season 5Ep. 1
In this brief update, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens share about Cyclone Freddy, the devastation in Malawi, and how you can help us prepare to respond in the long term to meet the needs of our partners.
Mar 21, 2023•15 min
Josh and Stacy Leigh review their first term in Malawi and look ahead to their next term, sharing 4 big dreams: sending Malawian missionaries to Mozambique, starting an online training program, launching the Gospel Life Media House, and expanding compassion ministries.
Jun 15, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 6
Josh sits down with team member Isaac Dzimbiri to examine the different types of marriage in Malawi and to discuss the challenge that unbiblical views of marriage and sexuality pose to ministry.
May 11, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 5
Josh and Stacy Leigh devote an entire episode for the first time to the main thing Gospel Life does — pastor training. They discuss the end goal of pastor training, different methods, and explain what we do at Gospel Life.
Apr 01, 2022•59 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In light of the war in Ukraine, Joshua and Stacy Leigh reminisce about the two years they spent as missionaries in Moldova. They share their love for the culture and people of Eastern Europe and remember the impact that living in Moldova had on their lives. Listen to Episode 20, God's Calling to Moldova with Eric Chapman: https://gospellife.org/20-gods-calling-to-moldova-and-malawi-with-eric-chapman/ Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast App...
Mar 09, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Joshua and Stacy Leigh discuss the challenges to marriage while responding to God's call to missions. They discuss the importance of each spouse sensing God's calling as well as how to strengthen and protect a marriage while serving overseas. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/...
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 2
Joshua and Stacy Leigh answer listeners' questions about their upcoming furlough and about life in Malawi. They give a recap of the rollercoaster year of 2021 and look ahead to 2022. Mentioned in the show Give to the Furlough Fund: https://bit.ly/3sX5ocq Stacy's posts about the Ilala: https://bit.ly/3t3s9LS AND https://bit.ly/3pVxD9n Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Googl...
Jan 15, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Josh speaks with the founder of the ministry in Malawi, Eric Chapman. Eric and his family began serving as missionaries in Moldova in Eastern Europe in 1993 after the fall of the Soviet Union. He shares about how God called him and has led him through his years of service. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher:...
Nov 09, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Josh and Stacy Leigh talk about leading mobile medical clinics in July and why medical missions is a worldview issue. They also introduce you to Macie, who is staying in Malawi for the next three months. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellif...
Oct 04, 2021•47 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Josh and Stacy Leigh share about our first-ever pastors' wives conferences. They talk about the special challenges that these women face and how the conferences encouraged and strengthened the women who attended. Give $400 to provide a church roof: https://bit.ly/3B8fp82 Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: b...
Jul 15, 2021•53 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this bonus episode of the podcast, listen to Josh's sermon to the first graduating class of Shepherds Academy. He speaks from 2 Corinthians 4 as he challenges the graduates to focus on the unseen things. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospel...
Jul 05, 2021•47 min
Josh speaks with Tyler, Trevor, and Peyton at the end of their short-term trip to Malawi. Josh and the guys talk about witnessing the Shepherds Academy seniors complete their final project as they plant churches in remote areas. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episod...
Jun 28, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Josh speaks with his friend Eric Gibbs, a missionary to Native Americans in Arizona and founder of Live Love Ministries, about God’s mission around the world. Eric shares his simple, biblical approach to ministry while also sharing the difficulties he has faced in over a decade of service in Arizona. Learn more about Eric and Brittany’s call to missions on the Live Love Podcast: https://bit.ly/3uGjFb4 Learn more about Live Love Ministries: liveloveministries.org Submit a question for an upcoming...
Apr 14, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 2
In this episode, Josh and Stacy Leigh reflect on the last year with Covid and look forward to what is coming in 2021 and 2022. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/15-a-year-with-covid-and-future-plans/
Mar 25, 2021•57 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Life as a woman in Malawi is challenging, and that makes ministering to women in Malawi particularly challenging. Josh and Stacy Leigh discuss the lives of women in Malawi with our team member Janet Mwandira. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Amazon Podcasts: https://amzn.to/3qIKZnK Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: http...
Dec 09, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 7
God ordains suffering in the lives of missionaries to magnify the glory of Christ. Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens reflect on their first two years in Malawi and share some of the struggles they have faced and how God is using it for his glory. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gos...
Jul 17, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Witchcraft, Sorcery, and African Traditional Religion are alive and well today. Josh discusses these topics with our team member Isaac Dzimbiri. This is part 2 of this conversation. Find part 1 at gospellife.org or wherever you listen to podcasts. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page:
Jun 05, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Witchcraft, Sorcery, and African Traditional Religion are alive and well today. Josh discusses these topics with our team member Isaac Dzimbiri. This is part one of this conversation. Part 2 will be available on June 5. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/11-witchcra...
May 22, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Join us for a special quarantine edition of the podcast for the entire family! Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens interview their kids about what it's like to move to Malawi from the U.S. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Podcasts: bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/10-kids-say-the-darndest-things-mk-edition/
May 01, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Jesus set the example of biblical discipleship, but how do we translate his example into the modern world. Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens discuss pastor training and how Gospel Life Global Missions seeks to imitate Jesus. Plus special guest Haylee Hutchens introduces listeners to nsima during our cultural tidbit. Resources Long Story Short by Marty Machowski: https://amzn.to/2PEJaax Old Story New by Marty Machowski: https://amzn.to/2PDlPWF Order a Gospel Life shirt before March 12, 2020: gospelli...
Mar 02, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 2
What obstacles keep people from following God's missionary call? Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens discuss everything from kids to support raising to rocks falling on your head, and remind listeners that the real questions are "Is Jesus worth it?" and "Do you trust him?" Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/2veO8U5 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38CaTQu Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn:...
Jan 22, 2020•48 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Malawi stars in the latest Netflix release, "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind." Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens discuss the movie, the book, and real life in Malawi. Also, Josh gives an update on Tropical Cyclone Idai. Give to our Disaster Relief Fund: gospellife.org/disaster Resources from this Episode The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Movie: https://bit.ly/2tsVWO4 The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Book: https://amzn.to/2HYxRar The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, Young Reader's Edition: https://amzn.to/2Czwh...
Mar 25, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Introducing our newest team member: Kiki Cunningham. Kiki tells about her call to global missions and her passion for mobile medical clinics. Also, you'll be blown away by her Chichewa skills. Learn more about Kiki: https://gospellife.org/team/#kiki Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Play: bit.ly/2obo85Q Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: https://gospellife.org/06-meet-kik...
Nov 19, 2018•29 min•Season 1Ep. 6
5 kids. 1 dog. 16 hours on a plane. In this episode, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens share about their new life in a new country. Submit a question for an upcoming episode: gospellife.org/questions Subscribe to the Podcast Apple Podcasts: apple.co/2ERgw1K Google Play: bit.ly/2obo85Q Stitcher: bit.ly/2BDF1xo TuneIn: bit.ly/2GjRjLI Episode Page: gospellife.org/05-give-the-man-some-cannas
Oct 22, 2018•31 min•Season 1Ep. 5
What is the plural of mongoose? In this episode, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens answer questions from listeners and give practical tips for those discerning a missionary call. Topics range from getting a Ph.D. to confronting fear. Resources from this Episode You Need A Budget (Referral Link): https://bit.ly/2ISbp46 Episode 03 | Seven Years with Autism: https://bit.ly/2JfKD5r John Piper, "Doing Missions When Dying is Gain": https://bit.ly/2JetM2H Rudyard Kipling, "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" in The Jungle B...
May 28, 2018•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4
For Autism Awareness Month, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens reflect on the seven years since their son's diagnosis. From practical tips to the emotional ups and downs of raising a child with special needs, this episode covers it all. Leave a review on Apple Podcasts before May 1, 2018 and you could win a Gospel Life mug! Resources from this Episode The Autism Revolution by Martha Herbert: http://a.co/0ArNYUF Temple Grandin (Movie): http://a.co/8O4rNlC The Autistic Brain by Temple Grandin: http://a...
Apr 21, 2018•50 min•Season 1Ep. 3
