The Gospel Mobilization Podcast

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The Gospel Mobilization Podcast episodes

December 08, 2025 A Story About Love, War, and the Unreached
In the foothills of northwest Laos, an unreached tribal group lives unaware of the gospel--until an American army medic is captured and brought to their village. Set against the backdrop of the Vietnam War, the historical fiction book, Taking You Under My Skin imagines a mountain tribe's encounter with Jesus and how it transforms their lives forever. Follow the gripping journey of Mike Neilson as he miraculously escapes death to become a messenger of life. During his captivity, his fiancée, Lisa, clings to hope as she patiently waits for his return. Will their paths cross again? Tune in today as host Dave Jacob interviews author Marv Newell and learn how you can use this book to inspire and challenge those God is calling--no matter the cost. Visit our website for all the show notes: https://gospelmobilization.org/podcast

29 min
November 10, 2025 Launch Survey Results Part 2: What This Means for Teams and Field Leaders
What helps and hinders new missionaries getting to the field? The Launch Survey was conducted in the first quarter of 2025 and the results are in! Over 2,400 new and aspiring missionaries provided fresh insights as to what (and who) helped them in their journey to become a missionary, and what obstacles they faced along the way. In this episode (part 2), host Dave Jacob and Katy White discuss the implications of the results for teams and field leaders. They share the data about the importance of having healthy teams, how current missionaries can help onboard new missionaries, and what factors are vital to implement for short-term mission trips. To see all the Launch Survey results including an article, webinar, and more, visit https://gospelmobilization.org/launchsurvey.

46 min
October 13, 2025 Launch Survey Results Part 1: What This Means for Pastors and Churches
What helps and hinders new missionaries getting to the field? The Launch Survey was conducted in the first quarter of 2025 and the results are in! Over 2,400 new and aspiring missionaries provided fresh insights as to what (and who) helped them in their journey to become a missionary, and what obstacles they faced along the way. In this episode, host Dave Jacob and Katy White discuss the implications of the results for pastors and churches, helping them position themselves to send more laborers around the world.

41 min
September 17, 2025 Using AI to Mobilize Part 2
How are you using AI to mobilize more missionaries? Perhaps you're not using AI at all. This tool is growing extremely fast and it can be hard to stay informed. Today, Gospel Mobilization Podcast host Dave Jacob sits down with Bevin Ginder, cofounder of GlobalCAST Resources, who has spent more than 25 years mobilizing, equipping, and sending laborers to the field. This is Part 2 of our discussion on using AI to Mobilize. Listen to part 1 here: https://gospelmobilization.org/podcast/2025/8/11/using-ai-to-mobilize-part-1-with-bevin-ginder. Dave and Bevin discuss practical tips for using AI to mobilize more missionaries and some helpful AI tools to help you send more. Find all the show notes at https://gospelmobilization.org/podcast.
31 min
August 11, 2025 Using AI to Mobilize - Part 1
How are you using AI to mobilize more missionaries? Perhaps you're not using AI at all. This tool is growing extremely fast and it can be hard to stay informed. Today, Gospel Mobilization Podcast host Dave Jacob sits down with Bevin Ginder, cofounder of GlobalCAST Resources, who has spent more than 25 years mobilizing, equipping, and sending laborers to the field. They discuss the pros and cons of AI, why mobilizers should use it, and some practical AI tools to help you send more. Find all the show notes at https://gospelmobilization.org/podcast. Here are the questions Dave and Bevin discussed: 1. What would you say to a mobilizer who is scared of AI and is pretty much ignoring it? 2. What are some parameters mobilizers need to set when utilizing AI? 3. How can mobilizers best use AI?

26 min
July 14, 2025 Mobilizing Gen Z Through Gaming with Luke Richey
Today on the Gospel Mobilization Podcast, host Dave Jacob interviews Luke Richey, Co-founder and Chief Visionary Officer for Gravity Jack, one of the first augmented reality companies in the U.S. that has helped build technology and games for brands like Pokémon GO, and World of Tanks. Dave and Luke talked about the gaming space, why the Church should be in these spaces, and how to best mobilize the younger generations through gaming. If you're listening to this episode with kids, please note that there is some mild language towards the end of the episode.
32 min
June 23, 2025 Mobilizing Retirees with Bill Hennessy
Does your agency or church have a plan to mobilize retirees? Tune in today as Dave chats with Bill Hennesy, author of the newly-released book, Purposeful Retirement. Bill shares practical advice to help mobilizers send more laborers. Here's what Dave asked: 1. Let's start by talking about retirement. What is it and where do we see this in the Scriptures? 2. You've written a new book called: "Purposeful Retirement - Making the Next Season of Life Your Best," Why write a book about retirement? 3. How can retirees plan for retirement? 4. How can retired people find purpose in missions? 5. How can a mobilizer help a retiree adjust some of their expectations? 6. As we think about mobilizing retirees, what do we say to a retiree that won't scare them off? 7. What types of opportunities are best to present to retirees?
24 min
May 13, 2025 Helping Believers Overcome Apathy and Comfort with Scott Hildreth
Do you talk with believers that are apathetic towards world missions? Perhaps you're currently discipling someone who can't seem to get out of their comfort zone. If so, today's episode of the Gospel Mobilization Podcast will equip you with practical ideas as you have these difficult conversations. Our host, Dave Jacob, sat down with Scott Hildreth, the associate professor of missiology and associate dean of the ministry preparation area at Southeastern Seminary. A former missionary himself, Scott is working to educate and mobilize the next generation of missionaries. Here's what Dave asked: 1. What is your story of how the Lord "awakened the missionary within you"? 2. In a culture that values exploring the world as an opportunity to see exotic places and experience new things, how do we develop a heart sensitive to the world's vast lostness and need for the gospel? 3. In your book, you write, "Far too many of us live out the words of John Ryland: 'If God wants to reach them, He can do it without my help.'" Where does this idea come from? What's wrong with it? What does it reveal about us? 4. According to a study from Lifeway Research, more than 2 in 3 U.S. Protestant pastors (67%) believe comfort is an idol that has significant influence on their congregations. How can mobilizers help others overcome this apathy and comfort? 5. Throughout the text you break down the Great Commission and note that it is for all believers. Unpack that a little bit for us. 6. How can mobilizers use this text as a mobilization tool? 7. What do you hope this book does for believers who read it?
36 min
April 14, 2025 Five Tips to Mobilize Ethnic Minorities with Charles Chapman
We would all agree that the best missions force is a diverse missions force. But how do we practically mobilize more ethnic minorities to the missions field? Join host Dave Jacob as he chats with Charles Chapman, the Missions Candidate Development Specialist for the Alliance. Charles also serves as the African-American Leadership Developer for the Ohio Valley District of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church. You'll hear how God called Charles when he was in high school and some best practices that will equip you to mobilize more ethnic minorities. Number 4 just might surprise you! Visit gospelmobilization.org/podcast for all the details.
26 min
March 17, 2025Creating a Mobilization Culture in Your Organization with John Darnell
If you are mobilizing in an organization, you know the frustration that can sometimes exist when others unknowingly sabotage your mobilization efforts or at the very least, don't quite see the importance of mobilization. Today, Dave has a frank conversation with John Darnell, CEO of Global Outreach International. John unpacks his philosophy of mobilization, how to balance hitting the recruitment numbers with discipleship, and what he did to increase the mobilization culture at Global Outreach. Here's what Dave asked him:

Let's talk about when you became the CEO of Global Outreach and how you had to shift things as a leader to support mobilization.

How do you create healthy collaboration between departments?

When it comes to the philosophies of mobilization, how do you navigate the tension that sometimes exists between mobilization recruiting and mobilization discipleship?

Mobilizers can often feel pressure to hit the numbers and that can demotivate them. How do you encourage your mobilization staff to keep them motivated?

You mentioned earlier to me that you have had to "push the board." Can you explain what you mean by that and what occurred?

What are you seeing change in the church and what must we do differently as we mobilize the body of Christ?
41 min

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The Gospel Mobilization Podcast is a resource for Christian leaders who want to increase the number of missionaries around the world. Our goal is to equip and encourage missions mobilizers and missions pastors for greater Kingdom impact.