Made for Missions podcast: Recent Episodes
One Eight Catalyst
We had been introduced to Bryan through mutual friends and right away we were intrigued. Bryan maintains the Engaging Missions Podcast as a way to connect what those on the Mission field are seeing God doing and getting those stories to the larger Christian population. We love that! In this interview, we learn more about […]
What a pleasure to be able to learn more about the ministry of ZimZam Global as Mike talked to Dave Meyers, the ministry’s President. After talking with Dave, Mike definitely has a new ministry to be praying for and a ministry that is ‘on the same page’ as it relates to Great Commission fulfillment. Mike […]
In this, the second part of our interview with Wayne Peterson, Mike asked him our Made For Missions 3 Questions. We loved the way he answers the questions and in-particular, we loved his Biblical reasoning behind his answer to whether the Great Commission is a normative command for all Christians! You’ll really enjoy this episode…. […]
In this episode, Mike interviews Wayne Peterson of International Day for the Unreached (IDU). They talk about the mission, vision and work of IDU, a bit about the stats behind IDU’s work and the desperate need for Christians to take up the cause of reaching the unreached! Great Episode!
In this episode, our CEO Mike Falkenstine was interviewed by Denver Radio personality Tom Moller about the new initiatives brewing here at One Eight Catalyst! Listen to learn about the ministry and all that is happening here! Enjoy, and share!
In this episode, Mike and Ken reflect on making the 80th Episode and pick two of their favorite moments from the previous episodes! Join us for this fantastic celebration of God’s goodness here at the Made for Missions Podcast!
In this episode, Ken and Mike have a fantastic conversation about the 10/40 window! They talk about what it is, why it’s important and how we in the West can best engage with those yet to be reached within the window! Highly recommended episode for all Western Christians!
In this episode of the Made For Missions Podcast, Ken and Mike talk about Cru‘s (the former Campus Crusade) The Jesus Film Project . At One Eight Catalyst, as a part of our plan to reach Unreached and Unengaged People groups, we will be using the Jesus Film as a major part of our evangelistic process […]
In this episode of the podcast, Mike interview’s Dave Runyon, the author of The Art of Neighboring, Building Genuine Relationships right outside your door. Dave is also co-founder and director of CityUnite, which helps government, business, and faith leaders unite around common causes. In this interview, Mike and Dave talk about Dave’s process of how he […]
Over the last couple of years, we’ve been diligently praying for North Korea and it’s people… we even had an opportunity to recruit teachers to go to a University in Pyongyang, but that opportunity closed last Spring with the heightened rhetoric between the US and North Korea. Many of those in country were forced to […]
Our first Bible Translation projects started in November 2017, and we’re using a new Bible Translation method called the MAST Translation method, which finishes Bible Translation projects in months rather than years! In this episode of the podcast, Mike and Ken talk through this method, including the 8 steps of MAST Translation and the pros/cons […]
In 2014, Wycliffe Associates developed a new Bible Translation method called the MAST Translation method, which speeds up Bible Translation projects tremendously, therefore getting copies of the Bible into languages that have been waiting for too long. At One Eight Catalyst, we have adopted the Mast Method in our projects in Asia and have become […]
This is the 2nd part of Mike’s interview with Duane Fraiser of Joshua Project. In this 2nd half, we talk more about the lists of People Groups that exist and some of the finer details of how information is curated and collected for these lists. At the end of the episode, we get to a […]
We are very pleased to interview Duane Frasier with Joshua Project! In this first part of a two part interview, Duane and Mike talk about the list of People Groups that ministries use to determine which people groups are yet to be reached. They talk General Facts of the list, how many lists exist, and […]
Having just returned from Saddleback Church and the Finishing the Task Conference, Mike gives his impressions of the conference and encourages anyone who has a heart for reaching unreached people groups to consider attending next year!
In this episode, Mike and Ken look at 1 Corinthians 3, and talk through the consequences of disobedience. As Jesus gives us commands to obey, what happens if we don’t obey them?
Far too many Christians cannot clearly lay out the main principles of the Gospel Message. In this podcast, Mike and Ken give a simple way to lay out the Gospel. Notes: We love the Bridge Illustration as a way to share the Gospel. Here is the Navigators version of the Bridge: The Bridge to […]
In this, the 2nd of a 2 part interview, Dudley talks about how they are ‘re-imagining church’ as a church planting ministry. What will churches of the future likely look like? Where is God at work in area that are now post-Christian? In this wide ranging, but very interesting episode, Dudley helps us see where […]
In this very special episode, Mike talks to Dudley Callison with Communitas Intl about their work, some of what they do around the world, and in particular, a very interesting look at their findings in Scotland, now considered an unreached area because of the vast decline of the church. Enjoy, then share!
In this episode, Mike and Ken Talk about despite the vast Western resources available in the Church, 42% remain unreached or unengaged. We try to come up with reasons and solutions.
After a long break, we are back at it! We are so excited how God is working through our ministry, and in this episode, Mike and Ken talk about the ministry initiatives at One Eight Catalyst! Enjoy, then share!
In early Feb. 2017, OEC President Mike Falkenstine went to India for the first time. This episode is a recap of what Mike’s first impressions are of the country, and how OEC may be used their to finish the task of the Great Commission in the future.
In this episode, Mike and Ken talk about the top reasons that Bible TRanslation is so important and why One Eight Catalyst is now involved. For anyone interested in learning more about the ministry of Bible Translation, this is your episode!
In this episode, Ken and I go through the 4 steps toward Great Commission fulfillment. Since the Great Commission is a command for all Christians, we all need to know how God wants us to be fulfilling the Great Commission. May these 4 steps be a help to you as you pursue God’s will for […]
In this episode, Mike and Ken talk about the reason for the extended break, and what is coming up in 2017 on the podcast. We’re happy to be back with you!
In this episode, Mike goes solo to talk about Marketplace Initiatives to fund ministry, as a ministry leader himself. Our example, of course, begins with the Apostle Paul, who as a tent maker, found a market for tents and used that money to do ministry. Love it, listen to it, then share it! Thanks! Global […]
In this episode, we talk around a recent Joshua Project article entitled, ‘Has Everyone Heard?’ The stats and facts surrounding the issue of reaching the unreached is staggering and very compelling! Listen, react, and Share!
In this episode, Ken and I recount the three keys for Christians to find Great Commission fulfillment! This episode is a partial replay of Episode 7, but the content needs to be re-said often! So few are finding Great Commission fulfillment, and our hearts are to help many find that fulfillment! Enjoy and Share!
In this final episode on ministry burnout, Ken and I talk about 8 steps that pastors and ministry leaders can practice in order to prevent ministry burnout. We need you all in your ministries! Don’t succumb to burnout! Enjoy and Share!
In this episode, I continue the conversation about Ministry Burnout from Episode 55. This episode is an ‘unplugged’ episode, in that I share my heart on 1. How I knew I had ministry burnout, and 2. How I recovered. I hope and pray that it will be a blessing to those of you who are […]
This is very special and personal episode of the podcast for me. In 2013, I developed Ministry Burnout and am just now getting to a stage of complete recovery. The 3 years in between have been some of the hardest years of my life. And while they have been really hard and have included depression, […]
In this special episode, Ken joins us from his porch in a episode where we recall our identity in Christ, how that effects our lives, and our movitation for outreach. Love!
Hello All! We’re continuing to celebrate what God has done in the first full year of the Made For Missions Podcast! This is Part 2 of the podcast, with clips 6 through 10 on the Greatest Hits tour. A great episode as we continue to praise God for what He’s doing in and through us! […]
In this episode, we talk and reminise about the last year of the podcast and talk through picks 1-5 of the top 10 clips from the last year on the podcast. What a great way to celebrate and recall all that God has done and the journey we’ve been on over the last year. Please […]
In this episode, we give you the primer on the wonderful country of Thailand! And, we have a special guest: Within Reach Global‘s David Joannes, who lives in Thailand, gives us an ‘on the ground’ perspective about the Christian Church and Current challenges and opportunities in Thailand! Resources for this episode: EStar Foundation – Providing […]
In this unique episode, Mike and Ken talk through Acts 1:6-11, a very interesting passage of Scripture with a lot of application for us today. In the end, they conclude that no matter what is happening in our country and in our world, Jesus continues to point us toward the task at hand, to make […]
In this episode, we had a great conversation with the CEO of Global Mapping International, Jon Hirst. As we normally would, we ask Jon our Made for Missions 3 Questions. Jon’s responses were well thought through and very insightful. We loved his dialogue on being a good steward of all God has given us and […]
In the middle of the Rio 2016 Summer Olympics, we profile Brazil and give those interested in what God is doing there a primer to how the Christian Church is doing in Brazil and current opportunities for those with a heart for Brazil. As we were recording, our friends at GMI sent along this infographic […]
In this episode of the Podcast, Mike and Ken have a great conversation about what it really looks like to hear the commands of the Great Commission and respond to them. For the devoted follower of Jesus, it’s not enough to just memorize the Great Commission; we must obey and ask God how He wants […]
Business as Missions has become a very viable and popular method of accomplishing God’s work in many places around the world. In this Episode, Mike and Ken break down the whys and hows of Business as Missions! Hope it’ll be a great primer for anyone praying through the processes of Business as Missions!
In this episode, Mike invites his daughter Anna to come and talk about the Made for Missions message. Anna does a great job of discerning what our responsibility is as Christians in the Great Commission. Mike and Anna lay out a clear path for Great Commission fulfillment. Enjoy and Share!
In this episode, Mike and Ken talk about Russia’s New Anti-Evangelism Law, which then morphs into a ‘Obey God, Submit to the Gov’t Authorities’ Discussion. This is a great episode for anyone who desires to work overseas. This is a debate you should be having with your team! Enjoy, and Share!
In the third of our Made For Missions Country Profiles, we give a brief overview of the country of Japan! There is multiple opportunities for missionaries in Japan, as only about 1% of the population are evangelical Christians. Mentioned in the episode: Asian Access Japan Evangelical Missionary Society Visit their websites to learn more about […]
In this Episode, Mike and Ken discuss the current Refugee Crisis and what ministry opportunities there are in the midst of the Crisis. Maybe most helpful will also be the ‘debunking’ of some myths as it relates to refugees coming to America. We have an opportunity to be ‘salt and light’ to those coming to […]
As we continue to figure out and dissect why Pastors Make the Deal with their Congregation, Within Reach Global President David Joannes mentioned to us that maybe the pastors of many congregations in the Western world allow the ‘keeping the corporation’ of running a church get in the way of their priorities. In many places […]
In this episode, Mike and Ken help you understand some of the terms used as we try and determine how many people are left on earth without Jesus. In listening to this episode, you’ll learn what the difference between unreached and unengaged, what the real needs are worldwide and how to focus your efforts to […]
In this wonderful interview episode, we interview Steve Schirmer of Silk Road Catalyst, and ask him the Made For Misssions 3 Questions. His answers are extremely helpful and well thought out! Thanks again Steve! Enjoy, and Share!
In this, the second Country Profile episode, we give you a brief overview of the country of Ethiopia! For those thinking about getting involved there, or for Churches that simply want to begin to pray, this 24 minute episode will give you a quick understanding of the country, its people and what God is doing […]
I had the distinct pleasure to interview David Joannes, President of Within Reach Global, talking about a recent blog post of his entitled Reaching Unengaged People Groups Through Urban Mission. I was very fasinated about this idea that maybe the most strategic way to reach the unengaged around the world is to focus on major cities […]
In this episode, Mike introduces us to the new ‘First Steps to Great Commission Fulfillment’ training that he’ll be doing in many cities nationwide over the next year. In this episode, you’ll learn how to find Great Commission fulfillment and the ‘first steps’ toward that end. Enjoy and Share!
In this episode, Mike and Ken talk about The Deal that many church leaders make with their people as it relates to Great Commission fulfillment and what Church Leaders can do to turn the tide in their churches. Great content for Church leaders and those that love them! Enjoy and Share! In this episode, we […]
Ken and Mike detail the exciting changes happening at China Resource Center! We’re so excited about all that God is doing! Listen, enjoy and share!
In this Episode, Mike and Ken talk about Why Christians Don’t Evanglize and several key steps to begin a life of sharing your story. Enjoy and Share!
In this episode, we introduce a new podcast template: The Country Profile. Designed to be a primer for those praying for a particular country, the country profile will give quick hit look at 5 areas of a country to prepare you for ministry involvement. In this episode, our country profile is on China! Enjoy!
In this latest episode, Mike flies solo and talks about the 5 passages of the Great Commission. In reviewing all 5 passage, Mike find common themes and helpful hints to obey the command Jesus calls us all to!
In this episode, Mike and Ken explore the best steps for a successful Short Term Missions Trip! Mike brings the 5 tips, and Ken adds valuable content as a newcomer to overseas trips with great questions! Enjoy and Share!
This is episode, Mike and Ken review what they are learning about beginning the process of reaching neighbors. Along the way, some interesting thoughts came about: -Does your life reflect what you are saying about Jesus? -What you do reflects who you are….. How does that relate to our witness to neighbors? – What ways […]
In this episode, we have a special guest host, Hans Finzel, taking about Mega Shifts in Missions. For those wanting to know more about how Missions has changed in the last 30 years, this is a great episode! Enjoy!
In this episode, Ken and Mike break down the most important parts of the Watermark Church interview episode. There were three key parts of the interview that Mike liked the most, and they talk through them. This ‘debrief’ is important, of course, because we have not seen a church so ‘on task’ when it comes […]
In another great interview episode, I had the distinct pleasure to interview Todd Wagner, Senior Pastor at Watermark Church and three of his staff members: Jeff Ward, Rick Howard and Benson Hines. I asked them our Made For Missions 3 Questions, but the conversation took a great turn towards, I think, how a church can […]
In this episode, Ken and I talk about #Engage13 for the workplace: Effective ways to reach your workmates! We take many of the principles shared by our good friend Dudley Callison in Episode 24. If you haven’t caught that episode, be sure to go back and have a listen! Enjoy and Share!
What a wonderful interview episode with the always insightful Dudley Callison! In this episode, Dudley talks about a recent blog post of his entitled ‘Simple Missionality.’ Dudley explains some of the key things he’s learned as he’s patiently reached out to his neighbors in friendship and allowed that bridge to grow strong enough to carry […]
In this weeks episode, we introduce #Engage13, an exciting new gameplan to reach your neighbors. Much of the contents of this podcast, I’m learning myself from friends like Dudley Callison, President of Christian Associates. Dudley’s done a good job of ‘living missionally’ in his neigbhorhood, something I want to do a lot better myself. Just […]
In this episode, we interview David Joannes, president of Within Reach Global and proprietor of David Joannes.com. I’d encourage everyone to not only listen to the episode, which David does a masterful job of navigating through our Made For Missions 3 Questions, but to also visit his websites and partner with David in his work […]
So glad you’ve joined us for the 21st episode of the Made for Missions Podcast! In this episode, we continue to mobilize you towards Great Commission fulfillment as we help you share the Gospel with others with a 6 step Gospel presentation. If you memorize these simple steps and the Scripture that we provide, you’ll […]
We’ve made it to 20 Episodes! We’re very excited about this episode because we’re starting a new ‘How to share your faith’ series with this episode! In this episode, Ken and I talk about tips and tricks to sharing your testimony! Enjoy and share!
In this episode, we finish the ‘Great Commission-less Church’ series with the #4 reason Churches aren’t involved in Great Commission work. Join us for this episode as we give great encouragement and advice on how your church can be fully involved in Great Commission work!
In this episode, we interview Chuck Lawless, Dean of Graduate Studies at Southeastern Seminary. We ask Chuck our Made for Missions 3 Questions, and it was great to get his unique take! Please visit his website at ChuckLawless.com and follow him on twitter at clawlessjr.
In this Christmas episode, Ken and I talk about one of the reasons we see Great Commission-less Churches: Their leaders settle with partial obedience. In the discussion, we delve into this topic deeply. The result is a podcast episode, complete with a number of practical ways people and churches can find Great Commission fulfillment. Enjoy!
In this episode, we look at the 2nd reason we see The Great Commission-less Church: Pastors who themselves aren’t committed to the task. We bring out the problem, but spend most of the episode encouraging pastors with 4 suggestions on how to gain more traction in the Great Commission work! It’s a great episode and […]
Hello All! In what may be our best episode yet, Ken and I talk about the first reason we see Great Commission-less Churches! Enjoy, and share!
Happy 3 month anniversary to us! In this episode, Mike is flying solo without the witty banter with Ken, but tried to forge on without Ken. Mike gives us an idea of what the Great Commission-less Church looks like as a preview to a 5 week series on these type of churches. Mentioned in the […]
Hello and greetings to all! In this episode, Mike and Ken both share about recent missions opportunities they had as a way to encourage others about how easy it is to take small steps toward the Great Commission! Mentioned in this podcast: Restoration Outreach and China Resource Center . Visit their websites to find out more!
In this episode, Mike rebroadcasts an interview done by Tom Moller at KRKS 94.7 FM here in Denver. As you listen to the interview, you’ll learn the who, what, why and how of MikeFalkenstine.com and the Made for Missions podcast. Enjoy !
In this episode, Mike interviews Ray Bucciarelli, the founder of Reach1040, a ministry dedicated to church planting in the 10/40 window. The interview with Ray went really well, and Mike asked Ray the same Made for Missions 3 questions. The interview will give you a practical example of a follower of Jesus who didn’t know […]
This is our ‘resources’ episode, giving people 9 key resource categories for Great Commission fulfillment. As promised on the episode, I’m posting a number of links to resources mentioned on the episode. Enjoy ! Resources for Great Commission Fulfillment Prayer In terms of learning how to pray in order to train your ‘ear’ to hear […]
The first in a two part series, Ken and Mike answer the first of our three questions about whether the Great Commission is a command for all Christians by looking back at missionary greats and see how they would answer the question. It’s a great episode to listen to because a number of themes come up: […]
In this episode, Mike interviews Matt with Forefront Experience (@forefrontexp), a ministry we’re looking forward to getting to know better. Matt was a great guy to interview and we think you’ll really enjoy this episode. In the interview, Mike asks Matt our Made for Missions 3 questions, and Matt’s responses were fantastic. All of this, plus […]
In what is now our favorite episode so far, Mike and Ken talk about the three parts of Mike’s Talk on the Great commission, and how folks can find Great Commission fulfillment. Hope you all enjoy! We mention @carlmedaris and @sheriefalk. Enjoy!
In our first interview episode, we talk to Justin Long with ActBeyond. Justin is a missions researcher and we appreciate his work a lot. Good research often leads to better engagement on the field. We have a great conversation with Justin around our 3 questions and Justin does a fantastic job of both defining the […]
In this episode, Mike welcomes a new co-host, Ken Whatmore! Ken brings to the podcast, years of experience in radio and podcasting! In this episode, Mike interviews Ken about the Made For Missions 3 questions, and Ken shares his answers as a way for us to get to know him better! Welcome Ken!
In this podcast, Mike and Mike talk about China and some of misperceptions of Bibles in China. Also, Mike F. lays out his ‘Made For Missions 3 Questions’ for the upcoming Video series. Tune in to hear what key questions we’re looking to get answered about the Great Commission and our involvement.
In this Episode, Mike and Mike discuss the role of the Great Commission in Christians’ everyday lives. Does the Great Commission command as given by Jesus have ‘authority’ in every Christians life? Tune in to this episode to see what Mike and Mike think! Then share this podcast with your friends and join in the […]
In this, the 2nd episode, Mike and Mike break down what is the Great Commission and what meaning it has for our lives as Christians!
Welcome to the new Made for Missions Podcast! This podcast is our effort to mobilize Christians toward the Great Commission! Mike Falkenstine and Mike Nelson aim to bring you new content leading to a greater understanding of what is the Great Commission and how we can all find Great Commission fulfillment as believers of Jesus!