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How Change Happens

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Explores the stories, principles, and real-life moments that spark transformation in individuals, communities, and nations. Each episode dives into conversations with leaders, missionaries, and everyday people who are living out the gospel in bold and practical ways. The podcast highlights how obedience, compassion, and intentional action create lasting impact, showing that change isn’t accidental — it’s the result of faith meeting movement.
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Episodes

I Grew Up Thinking I Had To Be Quiet: Finding Your Voice | Eniola Abioye | EP 016

We sit down with Eniola, a musician and missionary whose work with Black Voices is mobilizing a new generation of leaders. Eniola breaks down her unique framework for a life of impact—lifestyle, skillset, community, and focus. She shares how her Nigerian heritage and Atlanta upbringing shaped her sound and why she believes the "lace-up-your-boots" mentality is the only way to move from talking about change to actually living it. We explore the discipline behind the art, from the rules of screenw...

May 25, 20261 hr 19 minEp. 16

We Bought The Drug House Across The Street: A Story Of Radical Redemption | Melissa Jensen | EP 015

Melissa Jensen shares her journey from dreaming of international missions to finding a radical calling in her own neighborhood in Kona, Hawaii. What started as a simple moment washing dishes transformed into a movement of "Love Feasts," foster care, and community redemption. Melissa discusses the heavy reality of foster care, the challenge of loving birth parents, and why she believes the solution to community brokenness starts with the person right across the street. In This Episode: ▫️The Shif...

May 18, 20261 hr 8 minEp. 15

If You Aren't Called To Youth Ministry, You Should Quit Immediately | Ben Graves | EP 014

Ben Graves didn’t just inherit a legacy; he had to find his own voice in the shadow of giants. As a third-generation pastor with a family history involving deep sacrifice in the jungles of Panama, Ben understands that true leadership isn't about status—it’s about your "yes." In this raw conversation, Ben breaks down the framework he used to scale a youth ministry from zero leaders to 700 students in a parking lot during the height of a global pandemic. We dive into the "whiteboard strategy" he u...

May 11, 202647 minEp. 14

Solving America's Hardest Problem, Ending The Foster Care To Prison Pipeline | Adrien Lewis | EP 013

Adrien Lewis didn't just want to help people; he wanted to fix a broken system. As the founder of CarePortal, Adrien has built a technology platform that connects the world’s most vulnerable families to a network of over 5,000 churches and community partners. In this episode, we discuss the "Foster Care to Prison Pipeline," why the government cannot solve social isolation, and how Adrien transitioned from a corporate career to mobilizing thousands of people to step into the gap for families in c...

May 04, 20261 hr 3 minEp. 13

Challenged To Preach In Every State By The Man Who Has Been To Every Country | Asher Byrd | EP 012

At just 16 years old, Asher Byrd received a challenge that would alter the trajectory of his life: preach in every single U.S. state before the age of 21. In this episode, Asher reveals the raw reality of carrying a massive vision while still in high school. We dive deep into the psychology of "mission" and how having a clear purpose provides the maturity and seriousness needed to avoid the traps of modern boredom. If you’ve ever felt like your life lacks direction, Asher’s journey from a "dying...

Apr 27, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 12

"I Was A Stoner On Probation": How One Trip To Cambodia Changed Everything | Uriah Lyford | EP 011

Uriah Lyford's story is the ultimate case study in "missional living". After 22 years in Cambodia, Uriah reflects on his journey from a small-town kid in Washington to becoming a staple of the Cambodian community. He shares the unfiltered truth about his early days—sneaking cigarettes during Bible school and nearly quitting before he ever reached his destination. This conversation isn't just about religion; it's about the psychological shift that happens when you replace personal addiction with ...

Apr 20, 202654 minEp. 11

The Missionary Who Chose Nashville Over Nepal | Daniel MacLeod | EP 010

Daniel MacLeod, leader of Fireplace Nashville and Wilco United, discusses the radical shift from wanting to be a missionary in the Himalayas to being called back to his own "Jerusalem". Daniel shares the unconventional strategies his team uses to reach thousands, from Friday night evangelism on the Nashville strip to using "business propositions" to earn the right to preach the Gospel at secular raves. In This Episode: ▫️The Jerusalem Principle: Why stewarding the city you are currently in is th...

Apr 13, 202657 minEp. 10

The 9-to-5 Missionary: How To Lead 80 People To Jesus At A Commercial Gym | Max Hoyt | EP 009

Max Hoyt breaks down a year of radical transformation at a Crunch Fitness location. While working a standard 9-to-5 job selling memberships and checking in guests, Max and his wife saw 80 people—both staff and members—give their lives to Jesus. Max shares how a simple "yes" to God in a secular workplace led to spontaneous baptisms, healings in the parking lot, and a shift in the entire gym's culture. In This Episode: ▫️The Neighborhood Mission Field: Why the most effective place to share your fa...

Apr 06, 202654 minEp. 9

How I Got 350,000 People To Show Up For Jesus | Taylor Stutts | EP 008

Taylor Stutts explores the internal battle of leadership—how to move past the "micro-fears" that keep most people stuck at the same "barbecue pit" talking about the same ideas for years. He reveals his strategy for pitching radical shifts to a team, including why most leaders fail by presenting "step 10" ideas to a room that is still on "step one". This conversation is a masterclass in "velocity of ideas" and how to maintain momentum while constantly tearing down and rebuilding your successful m...

Mar 30, 20261 hr 7 minEp. 8

Why Are Norway's Missionary Schools Overflowing With Students? | Andreas Nordli | EP 007

Andreas Nordli didn't set out to be a "leader." He started as a radical teenager wanting to change the world, but found himself navigating the crushing weight of responsibility, the loneliness of the top floor, and the reality of organizational failure. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, the head of YWAM Norway breaks down why we are terrified of risk, how he handles the "burden" of leading hundreds of missionaries, and the moment he realized his own ambition was getting in the way of God’...

Mar 23, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 7

The Worship Leader Who Walked Away From Fame to Build a Legacy | Lindy Cofer | EP 006

Lindy Cofer shares an intimate look at the "fork in the road" where she chose to slow down her public career to focus on motherhood, foster care, and mentoring others. She explores the difficult mindset shift required to move from the "addiction to momentum" to a life of quiet, intentional legacy. In This Episode: ▫️Obedience as Worship: Obedience is the highest form of worship, even when it requires stepping away from a public platform. ▫️Accepting Limitations: Recognizing that personal limitat...

Mar 16, 20261 hr 7 minEp. 6

Why I Said "Yes" To God When I Was Petrified | Noelle Zetterberg | EP 005

Noelle Zetterberg shares the raw and honest story of how she launched a "Jesus Club" at her private Christian high school after a life-altering encounter at a summer camp. She opens up about the "petrifying" fear of saying yes to a calling that she knew would change the trajectory of her high school career. Noelle details the "messy" first year where only 10 students showed up and how a literal vision from God gave her the endurance to keep going until the movement exploded to hundreds of studen...

Mar 09, 202659 minEp. 5

Why Your "Safe Life" Is Destroying Your Potential To Change The World | David Platt | EP 004

David Platt, pastor and founder of Radical.net, reveals the unprecedented shift happening in global missions. He explains why the next generation is no longer content with "safe" Christianity and is instead choosing to run toward some of the most dangerous and unreached places on earth. David shares heart-wrenching and inspiring stories from his recent travels, including meetings with young leaders in Myanmar and Bangladesh who are counting the cost of their faith in literal life-and-death terms...

Mar 02, 20261 hrEp. 4

The Mom Who Quit Her 21-Year Career After One Email To Start A Movement | Tonya Prewett | EP 003

Tonya Prewett, the founder of Unite, shares the incredible story of how a single subject line in an email led her to quit a two-decade career to lead prayer walks at Auburn University. She pulls back the curtain on the "secret pain" of a generation, revealing why she walked away from security to reach students battling hidden anxiety and hopelessness. Tonya details the rapid scaling of Unite, which has seen over 100,000 students gather across 17 campuses in less than two years. In This Episode: ...

Feb 23, 202648 minEp. 3

The "Brutal Truth" Strategy: Why Honesty Is Your Most Powerful Missional Tool | Nick Brennt | EP 002

Nick Brennt, leader of the Circuit Riders movement, breaks down the unconventional culture behind reaching over 100,000 people annually with a team of entirely self-funded volunteers. He explores why the "politeness" of traditional ministry often hinders progress and how a commitment to "brutal truth" and "best idea wins" can accelerate change. In This Episode: ▫️The Honesty Contract: Success in a volunteer-driven movement depends on a social contract of radical honesty where ideas are separated...

Feb 16, 20261 hr 12 minEp. 2

Gen Z Could Be the Greatest Missions Movement in History (If We Don't Miss It) | Andy Byrd | EP 001

Andy Byrd, pioneer of The Send and Fire & Fragrance, breaks down the internal and external mechanics of starting a movement that actually lasts. He challenges the modern obsession with safety and comfort, arguing that a generation is waiting for a "permission slip" to do something difficult. From the lessons learned in the Alaskan wilderness to the strategy of filling stadiums for Jesus, Andy provides a masterclass on how to steward a "God-sized" dream without losing your soul or your family...

Feb 09, 202658 minEp. 1
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