What does radical obedience to Jesus actually look like today? In this powerful episode of The Missional Life Podcast, Vietnam veteran and pastor Dr. William Devlin shares how God called him out of comfort and into the world’s most dangerous places to serve the persecuted church. From war zones to prison cells, he lives out the Gospel through what he calls the ministry of presence. This conversation will challenge your view of faith, courage, and what it truly means to follow Jesus. 🔥✝️🌍

About the Guest

Dr. William Devlin is a Vietnam War veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and pastor devoted to serving the persecuted church worldwide. For more than 13 years, he has completed over 350 mission trips to more than 20 nations, often traveling into active conflict zones to comfort suffering believers through what he calls the ministry of presence.

He is the founder of WidowsAndOrphans.info and LiveReckless.info, ministries focused on holistic care for persecuted Christians, including widows, orphans, displaced families, and imprisoned believers. In addition to his frontline ministry, Dr. Devlin regularly counsels and briefs members of the U.S. Congress and their staff, providing firsthand insight on religious persecution and global crises impacting Christians around the world.

🎯 Reasons to Listen

1. Real Faith Stories – Hear firsthand accounts of believers living—and dying—for Jesus in today’s world.
2. Radical Obedience – Learn what it truly means to follow Christ beyond comfort and safety.
3. Practical Mission – Discover how ministry of presence can shape your everyday Christian life.

🔑 Big Takeaways

1. Drop Your Nets – Following Jesus often requires surrendering comfort, security, and reputation.
2. Ministry of Presence – Simply showing up with love reflects Christ more powerfully than words alone.
3. Faith Requires Courage – Biblical Christianity was never meant to be safe or convenient.
4. God Uses Your Story – Painful pasts can become powerful platforms for Kingdom impact.
5. Now Is the Time – Delayed obedience can mean missed opportunities to serve God’s purposes.

🚀 Missional Challenges

1. Examine Your Comfort – Ask God where comfort may be limiting your obedience this week.
2. Pray Globally – Commit to praying daily for persecuted believers around the world.
3. Live Recklessly for Jesus – Take one tangible step of faith that stretches your trust in God.

⏱️ Episode Chapters

1. 00:00 – Introduction & Guest Background
2. 01:40 – Conversion, Loss, and Military Service
3. 08:30 – God’s Call to the Persecuted Church
4. 15:00 – Ministry of Presence Explained
5. 23:30 – Stories from Nigeria, Gaza & Iran
6. 35:00 – Radical Obedience & Costly Faith
7. 44:00 – Final Challenge to the Church

🌐 Guest Links & Social Media

1. Website: https://widowsandorphans.info
2. Website: https://livereckless.info
3. Instagram: @livereckless
4. Facebook: Live Reckless Ministries

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