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The Missions Podcast

A missions podcast from Word of Life church in Uppsala Sweden. In this podcast, always recorded out on the missions field, you will hear faith teaching and testimonies about what God is doing all over the world.
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23. Revival in the midst of persecution

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.

Sep 30, 201925 minSeason 1Ep. 23

22. Q&A about the missions calling

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.

Sep 23, 201911 minSeason 1Ep. 22

21. What is missions?

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 as well as different members, who together reach needy places. It is time again for the church to c...

Sep 17, 201914 minSeason 1Ep. 21

20. God’s faithfulness in the missions field

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 for lasting impact. God’s faithfulness fills my faith.

Sep 13, 201916 minSeason 1Ep. 20

19. Will my mistakes hinder me from going on missions?

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.

Apr 23, 20196 minSeason 1Ep. 19

18. How do I hear the voice of God?

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.

Mar 19, 20198 minSeason 1Ep. 18

17. Go on short term missions

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!

Mar 12, 201910 minSeason 1Ep. 17

16. What is the motivation for missions?

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.

Feb 22, 201911 minSeason 1Ep. 16

15. A Door of Hope in the Valley of Troubles

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.

Dec 04, 201711 minSeason 1Ep. 15

14. God is good (part 2)

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!

Sep 18, 201711 minSeason 1Ep. 14

13. God is good (part 1)

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!

Sep 18, 20179 minSeason 1Ep. 13

12. Don't despise the day of small beginnings

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

Apr 03, 201711 minSeason 1Ep. 12

11. What is more important than money?

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.

Mar 16, 20179 minSeason 1Ep. 11

10. Giving is planting a seed for harvest

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.

Mar 16, 20179 minSeason 1Ep. 10

9. How to have an open heaven for finances?

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.

Mar 16, 20179 minSeason 1Ep. 9

8. God wants to bless you

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.

Mar 16, 20179 minSeason 1Ep. 8

7. Am I ready for missions?

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.

Jan 16, 20177 minSeason 1Ep. 7

6. Miracle Missions

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.

Jan 16, 201713 minSeason 1Ep. 6

5. Hanging around the true heroes of Egypt

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 updates and partake in the faith filled messages that transform peoples’ lives.

Dec 12, 201610 minSeason 1Ep. 5

4. The Cambrigde Seven

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 exciting updates and partake in the faith filled messages that transform peoples’ lives....

Dec 12, 201612 minSeason 1Ep. 4

3. Called to the World

Ville Männistö in Iraq. 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 updates and partake in the faith filled messages that transform peoples’ lives.

Dec 12, 201610 minSeason 1Ep. 3

2. Jonah - the reluctant missionary

Christian Åkerhielm in Iraq . 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 updates and partake in the faith filled messages that transform peoples’ lives....

Dec 12, 201613 minSeason 1Ep. 2

1. Stepping out in faith like Abraham

Christian Åkerhielm in Iraq. 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 updates and partake in the faith filled messages that transform peoples’ lives....

Dec 12, 201610 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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