In this powerful conversation, Nathan is joined by Forge Speaker Nicholas Hindes to explore Matthew 9, the foundational chapter for Forge and the heartbeat of Kingdom Laborership.

Together, they dig into why Jesus began His ministry in His own town, why people always knew where to find Him, and why His love was so tangible that people experienced it as actual love—not just intention. Nathan and Nicholas unpack:

• How Jesus modeled long-term presence, familiarity, and availability

• The value of understanding your own city—its history, its people, and its struggles

• How comparison and social media distort our view of “real” ministry

• Why loving well means being someone people want to approach

• Simple, practical steps for engaging your neighbors with the love of Jesus

If you’ve ever wondered how to make an impact when life feels ordinary—or how to be a Kingdom Laborer right where you live—this episode will deeply encourage and challenge you.

In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan is joined by Forge speaker and pastor Chris Prather from Starkville, Mississippi, to explore what it really means to carry the presence of God in everyday life. Using the story of Saul, David, and the Ark of the Covenant, Chris unpacks the danger of building impressive “carts” for God while quietly sidelining His actual presence. Together they talk about cultivating a David-like heart, strengthening your “shoulder” through rhythms of worship and intimacy, and learning to live as a living sacrifice in ordinary places and vocations. Whether you’re a pastor, student, or working a 9–5, this conversation will challenge you to move beyond reputation and production into a life deeply rooted in Jesus Himself.

This week, Kaon Serjani joins the podcast to share what God is doing in the formerly Communist, formerly Ottoman, formerly Christian country of Albania. He gives a brief history and shares encouraging stories of how they are seeing the gospel advance. Learn more about Kaon and his ministry at partner.ifce.al

What happens when someone journeys from Christianity to Islam, then to atheism—and finally back to Jesus?

Kaon explains the complex spiritual landscape of Albania, shaped by Islam, communism, and skepticism, and how God is drawing people to Himself through honest conversations, respectful dialogue, and thoughtful answers to hard questions. Together, they explore why apologetics and relational evangelism matter, how long-term conversations can lead to genuine faith, and why listening often opens doors that arguments cannot.

This episode is especially encouraging for Christians engaging friends who are skeptical, Muslim, atheist, or deeply unsure about faith. It offers a hopeful picture of how God works through patience, love, and truth to bring people to Jesus—even after years of doubt.

Topics include: faith and doubt, Christian apologetics, Islam and Christianity, atheism, evangelism through relationships, answering hard questions, global missions, and discipleship.

Fuel for the Harvest is a Christian discipleship podcast equipping everyday followers of Jesus to make disciples and live out the Great Commission.

In this powerful episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan is joined by Forge speaker Jason Roe for a deep and refreshing conversation about what it really means to endure to the end, walk in God’s will, and become the kind of laborer Jesus prayed for.

Jason shares from Matthew 24, Romans 12, and his own journey in itinerant ministry—unpacking why Jesus said “the laborers are few,” how intimacy with God becomes the greatest gift we offer the world, and why surrendering our body, mind, and control is the key to spiritual strength.

Together they explore:

• Why God desires all people to be saved—and His plan to use ordinary believers

• How to recognize and walk in the center of God’s will

• What it really means to be filled with the Holy Spirit

• The danger of doing ministry in our own strength

• Practical ways to rest, reset, and endure for the long haul

• Why opening the “door” of your life is essential if you want the Spirit to empower you

They also share stories of God's ongoing work through Forge Outreach Camps and the beauty of watching students live out the Great Commission.

If you’ve ever felt weary, dry, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to keep going in ministry or everyday life—this episode will remind you that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit dwell within you, and you’ve got the power right now.

In this powerful episode, Nathan sits down with Forge Speaker Michaela Wickham to explore the hidden years of Joshua—years in which God shaped him long before he ever led Israel into the Promised Land. From battles Moses fought on the hilltop to the quiet moments in the Tent of Meeting, Joshua learned intimacy with God before he ever stepped into leadership.

This conversation uncovers why intimacy is the foundation of obedience, how God forms laborers long before the spotlight, and why being “strong and courageous” starts in secret.

What does an ancient tower, a painful birth, and a fertile field in Bethlehem have to do with the hope of Christmas? In this Advent conversation, Nathan and Forge speaker Santiago Fuentes trace the stunning biblical connections between Genesis, Micah, and the birth of Jesus.
Santy unpacks how the very place where sorrow once began became the birthplace of the Savior who brings everlasting joy. Along the way, they discuss what it truly means to know Jesus—not just intellectually, but relationally—as the One who changes us from the inside out.
If you want to see Christmas with fresh eyes and rediscover the beauty of God restoring His people back to Himself, this episode is for you.

This week, Forge Speaker Adrian Despres joins the podcast to share how he’s seeing God move in evangelism today. Get ready for encouraging trends, powerful stories, and a few laughs.

Hear more from Adrian on his youtube playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkAdq3Bz6WE9OfZ0XXS2dFerN8foCFz0b

In this powerful episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan shares an extraordinary collection of firsthand recordings from Ashish — a faithful Forge Ambassador serving in Bangladesh, one of the most densely populated and spiritually challenging Muslim nations in the world.

What began as a single laborers training just six months ago has now erupted into a rapidly multiplying gospel movement. Ashish and his team have already trained over 1,000 laborers, launched 100+ cell groups, distributed hundreds of Bibles, and seen countless people — including those from Muslim backgrounds — respond to Jesus.

Brother James once wrote, “You don’t fully understand—Jesus has changed our whole community.” It’s true! Literally everything has changed in James’s community because of Jesus. You’ve heard that story on the podcast before. This week, we get an update from James in South Sudan, where he shares another incredible testimony of transformation. You don’t want to miss this!

This week, Forge Ambassador Windel Etienne joins the podcast to share how Laborership has impacted his ministry. He shares two powerful stories of impact, and out of the conversation comes a valuable reminder about living as a laborer—you don’t want to miss it!