Advance Podcast

In this week's episode of the ADVANCE Podcast, Jonathan Shibley welcomes back Mike Beckham, Co-Founder and CEO of Simple Modern, an Oklahoma-owned company that offers premium drinkware and lifestyle products with a mission to give generously. In Part 2 of the conversation, Mike shares how his company embraces generosity as a core value, the importance of defining your "Why," and using business as a platform for lasting impact and reflecting God’s love. With fresh insights on defining success as faithfulness and living with open hands, this inspiring conversation will encourage you to lead boldly, trust God’s direction, create cultures of generosity, and intentionally make a difference in every season of life.

Jonathan Shibley welcomes Mike Beckham, CEO of Simple Modern, an Oklahoma-owned company that offers premium drinkware and lifestyle products with a mission to give generously. Mike shares his journey from the nonprofit world to building a purpose-driven company that has experienced exponential growth, emphasizing obedience as the true measure of success. He reflects on lessons from failure, integrating kingdom values into his work, and trusting God in every season. This conversation highlights how faithfulness, not outcomes, defines lasting impact. Whether you're leading a business, church, or organization, Mike's humility, intentionality, and mission-driven leadership are sure to inspire you!

In today's episode of the ADVANCE Podcast, Jonathan Shibley and David Shibley dive into key principles for "finishing well" in life and ministry. They discuss the importance of enduring faithfulness and perseverance, emphasizing how to stay true to one's calling despite challenges. The Shibleys offer practical advice for overcoming setbacks and remaining committed to long-term goals. For valuable insights on maintaining dedication and completing your journey with lasting impact, be sure to listen to this episode!

In today's episode of the ADVANCE Podcast, Jonathan Shibley and David Shibley dive into what it means to "serve well" in life and ministry. They explore the importance of stewardship, faithfulness, and managing the resources God has entrusted to us. The discussion highlights balancing hard work with God's grace and staying encouraged during challenging seasons. If you're seeking insight on how to faithfully serve God over the long haul, you won't want to miss this episode!

In today's episode of the ADVANCE Podcast, Jonathan Shibley and David Shibley discuss key principles for "starting well" in life and ministry. They highlight the importance of aligning personal vision with God's plan, focusing on foundational truths, and developing good habits for lasting impact. They emphasize being faithful in small beginnings and trusting God to multiply efforts over time. If you're seeking guidance on how to align your life with God's plan and start well in your journey, you won't want to miss this episode!

In today's episode of the ADVANCE Podcast, Jonathan Shibley sits down with Pastor Paul Gidudu from the African nation of Uganda. Paul, a graduate of the David Shibley Institute, shares highlights from his impactful ministry that is bringing the hope of Christ to abandoned children, widows, and those in prison. They also discuss the great need for discipleship in Uganda, and Paul's commitment to developing and multiplying healthy pastoral leaders to build a Christian foundation that remains strong amidst Islamic influence. If you've ever wondered how Global Advance partners with catalytic church leaders around the world, you won't want to miss this episode!

In today's episode of the ADVANCE Podcast, Jonathan Shibley sits down with Pastor Charles Ikutiminu to discuss the current state of affairs and the most effective missions strategies for the continent of Africa. From Charles' rich experience and perspective as a Nigerian-American, they cover everything from the profound impact of marketplace missions, to addressing doctrinal error within the Church, and the urgent need for solidarity amid horrific persecution in Nigeria. You won't want to miss the depth of wisdom, encouragement, and passionate commitment to Africa's spiritual renewal and transformation shared throughout this conversation.

In this episode of the ADVANCE Podcast, Jonathan Shibley sits down with longtime friend Dr. Joel Tiemeyer, Senior Pastor of The Way Bible Church and Global Advance Senior Ambassador to Rwanda. From Joel's early days of church planting (beginning with three people in a hotel conference room) to Rwanda's inspiring changemakers, Jonathan and Joel dive into the trenches of the leadership journey. Through valley and mountaintop experiences, they highlight the significance of perseverance, consistency, finishing what you start, and God's redeeming grace that changes everything.

In today's episode of the ADVANCE Podcast, host Jonathan Shibley sits down with David and Ruby Paul from Sri Lanka, an island country in South Asia. While many are fleeing Sri Lanka due to significant, ongoing challenges, David and Ruby are committed to staying and rebuilding their nation through ministry outreach, economic development, and nurturing the next generation. Their vision for their church, perched atop a hill overlooking the city, symbolizes their mission: to be a beacon of hope and transformation as they shine God's light in the darkness.

In today's episode of the ADVANCE Podcast, host Jonathan Shibley sits down with Pastor Joel Manderfield to reflect on Colombia's remarkable journey from the grips of drug lord reign, the Manderfield family's dangerous welcome to the mission field, and how God's power is opening unbelievable doors to reach Latin America's next generation with the hope of Jesus. This episode is packed with practical encouragement to ignite your faith as you take that next obedient step and trust God for the outcome.