The Jesus Missions Podcast

Should Christians Offend Others?

Should Christians avoid offending others due to their beliefs and upbringing at the cost of losing their soul?

The Cost of Discipleship Pt. 1

The conversation delves into the concept of discipleship and growth, emphasizing the importance of seeking discomfort for spiritual and personal development. It explores the idea of the unfinished commission and the need for individuals to prioritize discipleship over comfortable Christianity. Takeaways * Discipleship over Christianity * Seeking discomfort for growth Chapters * 00:00 Discipleship and Growth

Inside the Amazon: Reaching Unreached Tribes with the Gospel

Join us as Jamie Schmidt shares powerful stories from the Amazon jungle, where missionaries are reaching unreached tribes with the gospel. From spiritual warfare and indigenous culture to worship, obedience, and the Great Commission, this episode gives an inside look at what mission work in the Amazon is really like. In this episode: • Missions in the Amazon rainforest • Reaching indigenous communities • Faith, obedience, and calling • Spiritual warfare and evangelism • Music, worship, and cultural outreach

Inside the Amazon: Reaching Unreached Tribes with the Gospel

Join us as Jamie Schmidt shares powerful stories from the Amazon jungle, where missionaries are reaching unreached tribes with the gospel. From spiritual warfare and indigenous culture to worship, obedience, and the Great Commission, this episode gives an inside look at what mission work in the Amazon is really like. In this episode: • Missions in the Amazon rainforest • Reaching indigenous communities • Faith, obedience, and calling • Spiritual warfare and evangelism • Music, worship, and cultural outreach

A Backpacking Trip Changed His Life Forever… Now He Helps Kids in Poverty | Craig Alsup

What happens when one trip changes the entire direction of your life? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Craig Alsup from MANNA Worldwide to unpack how a simple backpacking trip turned into a lifelong mission to serve children in poverty around the world. Craig shares the moment everything shifted—meeting children in Nepal, witnessing extreme poverty and trafficking, and realizing that the resources we have in the U.S. can create real, lasting global impact. We dive into: * The reality of poverty and orphan care around the world * How relationships—not just resources—change lives * The holistic approach MANNA Worldwide uses to break the cycle of poverty * Real stories of children whose lives have been transformed * Practical ways YOU can get involved in global missions If you’ve ever felt called to missions—or wondered how to actually make a difference—this episode will challenge and inspire you. ---------------------------------------- 🔗 Learn more about MANNA Worldwide: https://mannaworldwide.com/ [https://mannaworldwide.com/] ---------------------------------------- 🙏 Want to take action? * Pray about your role in missions * Support a child or mission effort * Consider going on a mission trip ---------------------------------------- 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to MANA Worldwide 01:07 Craig’s Backpacking Journey 05:58 Encountering Poverty in Asia 09:55 Meeting Sagar & Asha 13:44 Joining MANNA Worldwide 19:00 The Impact of Sponsorship 26:23 Stories of Transformation 30:14 Global Mission Strategy 50:36 How You Can Get Involved ---------------------------------------- 💬 Comment below: What part of Craig’s story impacted you the most?