The Missions Podcast

Welcome to the Missions Podcast! In this episode, our Asia Missions Coordinator, Ville Männistö, explores the story of Joshua and the lessons it holds for our walk of faith and missions work today.

Welcome to the Missions Podcast! In this episode, we conclude our series From Jerusalem to the Ends of the Earth by exploring one of the core aspects of missions: sharing the Gospel with those who have not yet heard or believed. How can we communicate the Gospel across different cultures and contexts? Tobias Mannehed and Daniel Pasha share personal experiences, practical insights, and inspiring stories from their walk with God. Our prayer is that this conversation will encourage and equip you to share the Gospel wherever God has placed you. This is also our final episode before the summer break. Thank you for listening, and we look forward to being back with you in the fall!

As we continue the series on missions near and afar, we turn our eyes to preaching the Gospel not only through words but also through actions. In Matthew, Jesus tells us that "whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.', but what does that look like in our world today? How do we see and care for the least of our brothers and sisters, both nearby and far away? Rediet Mannehed and Eva Moberg share from their experiences serving the poor and the rejected.

Welcome to the Missions Podcast! Today we're continuing the break from our current series to talk with two young missionaries who have recently been serving in countries where Christians are a small minority. This episode explores how you can approach sharing the Gospel in cultures shaped by completely different worldviews. 

We take a short break in our ongoing series for an interview with two second year students who have stepped out on the missions fields in South America and Asia. Noomi Larsson and Hanna Pålsson share about the experience of stepping into the unknown, the importance of resting in God and how our testimony can mean more than we expect.

Welcome to the Missions Podcast! Today's topic is discipleship. In this episode, we're joined by two Bible school teachers who both teach and actively live out discipleship in their everyday lives. Together, we share what mentorship has meant to us and explore how we can be more intentional in leading and guiding others in their walk with God. Jesus is our ultimate example of discipleship, and we also highlight several biblical role models who demonstrate what it looks like in practice. Whether you're serving as a missionary or living in your hometown, we are all called to make disciples. This episode will give you a strong foundation and practical insight into how to do just that.

In today's episode, Missions Director and pastor Christian Åkerhielm and pastor Rune Borgsö share their experiences of planting churches. They open up about the heart behind their decision to move to Russia and Siberia in the 90s to start churches—despite the challenges. It wasn't easy, but a deep conviction of being in God's will became their driving force. Pastor Rune also shares about planting a church in Sweden today, something he and his wife are currently doing in Stockholm. This episode will challenge you to live out God's calling and give you the courage to stand firm, no matter what comes against you.

In this episode, we draw from years of experience in building and leading Bible schools. Simon Ahlstrand, current dean of Word of Life Bible School, and Calle Lilja, former dean and pioneer of Bible schools in six countries, share their insights on why Bible schools are so impactful. They've witnessed lives transformed as people encounter the Word of God and grow in understanding His character through teaching. They also highlight the importance of adapting Bible schools to different cultural contexts in order to thrive. Whether you're interested in starting or leading a Bible school, or simply want to understand why attending one can be life-changing, this episode is for you.

Welcome to the Missions Podcast! In this new series, we are exploring the local and global dimensions of the Great Commission.  In today's episode, Word of Life Missions Director Christian Åkerhielm and Senior Pastor at Word fo Life Uppsala David Ekerbring share their thoughts on the role of the local church in global missions. Jesus is building His church, and from the time of the apostles we see that the church has always had a sending perspective. Whether you are personally interested in missions or serve as a pastor in a local church, this episode offers thoughtful insights on how to send and support missionaries.

Welcome back to the second part of this short series on what missions is all about. Missions Director Christian Åkerhielm continues to share about the need for missions today and how Word of Life has been engaged in missions over the years. The need for workers in today's harvest is evident, and we explore how you can be involved in God's great mission to reach the world with His gospel.