Missions Pulse

About Missions Pulse

These are the full Missions Pulse episodes as David Joannes interviews guests from around the world. Visit www.missionspulse.com for all episodes.

Publisher

davidjoannes

Category

religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Mar 2020

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

27 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   #119: Ruined for the Ordinary: Johnny’s Journey from a Dream to Thailand

   Join us for a conversation about holding God's calling with an open hand, from teenage dreams of green mountains in Thailand to a house of prayer in Chiang Mai, Thailand! 🌏 In this episode, Johnny Yeverino, raised on the border of El Paso, Texas and Juárez, Mexico, shares how God put Thailand on his heart at 15, how he spent the next ten years being prepared rather than sent, and what happened when God asked him to surrender the very nations He had given him. Johnny walks through his time at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, a month-long trip to Turkey and Kazakhstan, six months in Taiwan, and the unlikely connection that finally brought him to Chiang Mai. Key takeaways:* Don't ignore the tug in your heart. If God is stirring something in you, keep the fire burning and stay informed about the state of the global church.* Take the small steps. A short-term trip, a Bible school, an outreach: it's hard to steer a parked car, but God can guide one that's moving.* Hold your calling with an open hand. God gave Johnny dreams and nations, but He is the goal and the mission. Everything else is a gift to hold loosely.* Identity comes before works. In Buddhist Thailand and in the church alike, people try to earn their standing. Jesus wants your wholeness first, and the works flow from that.* Prayer fuels missions. From the Moravians to modern houses of prayer, worship and intercession have always sent people to the unreached. 🙏 Connect with Johnny:www.instagram.com/theonecoolmexican_/ Timestamps:00:00 Welcome to Missions Pulse01:53 Dreams of Thailand at Fifteen07:58 Youth Leader at Sixteen and Vino Nuevo09:28 "You Will Take a Step Back"11:54 Christ for the Nations: Ruined for the Ordinary13:14 Identity and Destiny: A Two-Sided Coin15:57 Works Before Identity: Karma and Christian Striving19:03 Houses of Prayer and Worship21:36 The Moravians and 100 Years of Unbroken Prayer22:44 Two Closed Doors to Thailand23:58 Turkey and Kazakhstan25:04 "Would You Surrender Turkey?"26:12 "Look in My Hands"28:24 Forty Days of Fasting from Questions30:48 Advice to Fifteen-Year-Old Johnny33:55 Amy Carmichael and the God Who Reroutes35:47 Small Steps Before the Big One36:55 How Johnny Found Within Reach Global37:23 Five Things: Prayer, Coffee, the 10/40 Window, Persecuted Church, Discipleship40:23 Where Will Johnny Be in Ten Years?42:51 Revelation 7:9 and the Reward of the Lamb43:47 A Challenge to the Hispanic Church45:09 Closing What's one moment from Johnny's story that stood out to you? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for more inspiring stories and insights on missions and faith!https://withinreachglobal.org/missions-pulse #Missions #GreatCommission #Thailand #HouseOfPrayer #ChristForTheNations

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   1 Oct 2026

   #118: A Legacy of Faith: Kendall Cobb on His Family's Lifelong Missionary Journey

   Join us for a powerful conversation about a lifetime of saying yes to God, from a ship crossing the Atlantic to printing presses in Thailand! 📖 In this episode, Kendall Cobb, missionary kid turned career missionary and leader of Axco Printing and Bible Way Ministries in Chiang Mai, Thailand, shares the story of his family's decades of mission work across Madagascar, Germany, Hong Kong, China, and Thailand, and how getting God's Word into people's hands has unlocked gospel access for millions. Key takeaways:* Legacy isn't built in a day. A family that stays faithful for decades can shape generations of believers.* Live by faith, not finances. When God gives the vision, He provides the way, even when the budget is a shoestring.* The printed page lasts. Tens of millions of pieces of Christian literature have been printed in dozens of languages for Chinese, Thai, and Indian churches.* Don't say yes to God unless you're willing to follow. The calling comes with sacrifice, but it's His dream, not ours. 🙏 Partner with this mission:The work Kendall describes is still growing, with new ministry in India and a long-awaited vision for a Christian hub in Chiang Mai that launches people out to the nations. You can be part of it. Pray for the team, and consider becoming a monthly, annual, or one-time partner so more people can hold the gospel in their own language. Give or learn more here: https://www.biblewayinc.org Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Missions Pulse00:13 A Family on Mission for Decades01:24 Meeting Kendall Cobb: A 30-Year Friendship02:59 Four Years Old on a Ship to Madagascar06:00 Church Planting and Early Missionary Life11:45 Surviving a Revolution13:09 The Call to West Germany17:47 The Castle Church: A Lighthouse for Soldiers24:10 Answering the Call to Hong Kong25:53 Bibles for China: Gospel Access in a Closed Country33:05 Shenzhen Border Stories37:14 Printing Bibles on the Third Shift42:05 The Vision Behind Bible Way Ministries47:02 Attempting Great Things for God48:15 Closing the Hong Kong Chapter50:00 Starting Over in Thailand51:57 The Jesus Film and Language Recordings54:10 Revelation 7:9: Every Tribe and Tongue58:28 Partnering with the Morse Family in Chiang Mai01:02:06 Printing 1.2 Million Gospel Booklets01:06:00 Debt-Free: ActsCo Printing Grows01:09:13 Holding the Ropes: The Role of Partners01:15:08 Land Waiting 20 Years for Kingdom Use01:19:08 Expanding into India and the ActsCo Bookhouse01:22:05 A Father's Legacy01:24:16 Decrease So He Increases01:25:10 A Call to Say Yes and Follow01:26:34 Closing What's one story from Kendall's journey that stood out to you? Drop it in the comments! Subscribe for more inspiring stories and insights on missions and faith!https://withinreachglobal.org/missions-pulse #Missions #GreatCommission #BibleMissions #Thailand #KendallCobb

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   15 Sept 2026

   #117: Reaching Generation Alpha: Shane Pruitt & Shelly Melia on Real Faith in a Digital World

   Join us for an eye-opening conversation about parenting, discipling, and reaching Generation Alpha in a digital-first world! 📱✨ In this episode, we sit down with two leading voices on next-gen ministry:Shane Pruitt (@shane_pruitt78) — Next Gen Director at the North American Mission Board (@namb_sbc) and author of Reaching Generation Alpha, 9 Common Lies Christians Believe, Calling Out the Called, Revival Generation, and Not My Jesus.Dr. Shelly Melia (@shellymeliadbu) — Associate Dean of the Graduate School of Ministry and Professor of Childhood Education at Dallas Baptist University. Before DBU, she spent over 25 years as a children's and family minister in Oklahoma, Florida, and Texas. She's also a Licensed Professional Counselor, served as an editor and contributor for Children and Salvation, and co-authored Reaching Generation Alpha with Shane.Together, they unpack what makes this generation distinct, the discipleship war being waged for their hearts and minds, and how parents, grandparents, and churches can step boldly into the conversation. Key takeaways:* Gen Alpha isn't just "changed by technology" like Gen Z was — they're being formed by it from birth, making this the first generation raised alongside AI.* It's no longer a question of whether your kids are being discipled — 100% of them are. The real question is who or what is doing the discipling.* Silence is not neutral. If the church doesn't speak into sexuality, gender, and mental health, culture will fill that void completely.* Kids don't need parents to be perfect — they need parents who are present, honest about their own struggles, and willing to have the awkward conversations first.Connect with Shane and Shelly:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shane_pruitt78 & https://www.youtube.com/@gensendWebsites: https://shanepruitt.net/ and https://shellymelia.com/Timestamps:00:00 Introduction to Missions Pulse00:01 Understanding God's Heart for Missions00:13 Understanding God's Ongoing Mission01:15 Introducing Generation Alpha02:46 The Distinct Nature of Generation Alpha04:40 Hope and Identity in a Changing World07:48 Building a Biblical Worldview10:50 The Challenge of Authority and Truth12:22 Discipleship in a Digital Age16:04 Defining Discipleship Today20:44 Navigating Identity and Sexuality Issues23:50 Creating Open Conversations with Kids28:53 Understanding Digital Curiosity and Exposure32:00 Surviving and Thriving in a Digital World35:35 Navigating Friendships in the Digital Age37:02 The Future of Ministry and Real-Life Connections37:56 The Importance of Play in Child Development40:37 Grounding Techniques for Anxiety Management42:39 The Power of Presence and Childhood Experiences49:56 Empowering Generation Alpha in Faith52:15 The Role of the Church in Shaping Future Generations56:56 Hope for Generation Alpha and Their ImpactWhat's one insight from Shane and Shelly's conversation that hit home for you as a parent, grandparent, or ministry leader? Drop it in the comments!Subscribe for more inspiring stories and insights on missions and faith!https://withinreachglobal.org/missions-pulse#Missions #GenerationAlpha #Discipleship #Parenting #NextGen

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