Christmas evokes images of trees, pretty lights and a cute baby swaddled up in a manger. However, Scripture reveals something else which I think has been missed. Christmas is violence! The basis for this statement is 1 John 3:8. Consider these words, "The reason the...
The Bible has more to say about money and giving than almost any other topic—over 2,000 bible verses address the topic of giving and how we handle our resources. If you're wondering what Scripture teaches about generosity, you're asking one of the most important questions...
As we stand on the threshold of 2026, the turning of the calendar offers more than just a date change—it presents a sacred opportunity for reflection. What has God been teaching you in 2025? Where is He calling you to grow in the year ahead?...
In Episode 39, Mike interviews Tolya (Tolik) Deminko, the National Campus Ministry Leader for CRU in Ukraine, about how God is working among university students during the ongoing war. This episode gives a ground-level look at Christian ministry in Ukraine, the spiritual hunger emerging on...
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...
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...
Show Notes In this episode, Mike sits down with Mason Smith, Storyline’s Asian Partnership Director, currently based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Mason shares about the challenges and opportunities in mobilizing churches across Asia, the spiritual condition of Thai youth, and how God is opening new doors...
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 churches in Spain, Vietnam, Ukraine, Romania, and across Asia, to creating fast, free digital resources in multiple languages, we’ve seen...
Fear is one of the most universal human experiences. From childhood fears of the dark to adult anxieties about health, finances, relationships, and the future, fear can paralyze us and steal our joy. But throughout Scripture, God repeatedly addresses our fears with one consistent message:...