You know how sometimes the evening news can feel overwhelming? Between political tensions, refugee crises, and border conflicts, it's easy to wonder if God's work is actually advancing around the world. But here's what I've been learning lately: some of the most incredible ministry breakthroughs...
Want to support global missions but unsure where to start? You're not alone. Many Christians feel called to give internationally but wonder: Which ministries are trustworthy? How will my donation be used? Will it actually make a difference? Here's the truth: Over 2 billion people worldwide...
Episode Summary Today on the Storyline Podcast, Mike sits down with Zahara, current CEO of Children of Grace — a remarkable ministry rescuing and empowering orphans in Uganda. Born into hardship and raised as an orphan herself, Zahara’s journey is one of courage, faith, and purpose. From...
The Perils of Third Wayism Making disciples in a culture that has rejected Scripture is not an easy task. The situation is further complicated by the immense confusion that has seeped into the church in recent years. It's no wonder it has become very difficult to...
A Church That Lost Its Nerve: Charlie Kirk, Fault Lines, and the Crisis of Evangelical Courage As a mobilizer who has devoted his life to recruiting young men and women into the ministry, I am concerned by what I see taking place in the modern evangelical...
In this episode, Mike explores the often-overlooked but deeply practical doctrine of the imminent return of Jesus Christ — the truth that He could come at any moment. Drawing from Jesus’ own words and the writings of the Apostle Paul, Mike shows how this teaching...
Episode Summary:Mike shares updates revealing how Storyline’s vision is multiplying—from Latin America’s expanding youth movement to a sustainable model in Romania and a new campus initiative that’s raising up young mobilizers worldwide. Latin America – The Multiplying Effect Over 2,500 young people in 2024 went through...
Episode 35: Partnership and Mobilization in Asia — A Conversation with Mason Smith Note: In the recording we mention “Episode 40.” The correct episode number is 35. Overview In this episode, Mike sits down with Mason Smith, Storyline’s Asian Partnership Director, currently based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Mason...
Show Notes – 10 Years of Storyline: Frontier Mobilization Episode Title: 10 Years of Storyline – Frontier Mobilization & the Future Ahead Summary:In this special 10-year anniversary episode, we celebrate all that God has done through Storyline and share a vision for the days ahead. From equipping...
"Missions exists because worship doesn't." — John Piper, Let the Nations Be Glad This quote by John Piper has become foundational in missiology circles, not because it’s catchy, but because it is profoundly true. Piper is not suggesting that worship doesn’t exist on earth—of course it...