Ep. 184 – Sores and Shadows

This week on Kingdom Family Talks, we celebrate a powerful milestone as Dr. Leif Hetland reflects on 60 years of life, leadership, faith, and global impact. Fresh off his birthday, Leif shares the lessons that shaped his journey, from moments of surrender to seasons of breakthrough, and the heart posture that has kept him rooted in love while carrying a roar of Kingdom authority. Whether you’re a leader, a dreamer, or simply hungry for more of God, this episode will encourage you to finish well, love deeply, and live fully alive in your calling. Sign up for the SOAR platform – https://soar.leifhetland.com/ Subscribe for more YouTube Kingdom content – ‪@LeifHetlandMinistries‬ Follow Leif on social media – https://linktr.ee/leifhetland Learn more at leifhetland.com We hope you enjoy this episode!

Discover the power of creating a “Rule of Life” with Leif Hetland and Pastor Paul Yadao. In this episode, they unpack how intentional rhythms—like silence, Sabbath, and prayer—help us stay aligned with God’s heart and live from a place of freedom and intimacy. Learn how to slow down, abide in Christ, and finish well. Sign up for the SOAR platform – https://soar.leifhetland.com/ Subscribe for more Kingdom content – ‪@LeifHetlandMinistries‬ Follow Leif on social media – https://linktr.ee/leifhetland Learn more at www.leifhetland.com We hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode of Kingdom Family Talks, Leif Hetland sits down with Paul Yadao to discuss how hurrying through life can be one of the greatest enemies of living out God’s love. They share their personal spiritual practices of slowing down and invite you to do the same, taking care of your inner world by practicing silence and keeping the Sabbath, in order to align your heart with God’s heart. Sign up for the SOAR platform – https://soar.leifhetland.com/ Subscribe for more Kingdom content – ‪@LeifHetlandMinistries‬ Follow Leif on social media – https://linktr.ee/leifhetland Learn more at www.leifhetland.com It’s time to slow down to catch up with God! We hope you enjoy this episode.

In this episode of Kingdom Family Talks, Leif Hetland sits down with Paul Yadao for a powerful conversation about healthy spirituality, self-awareness, the pruning process, and discovering Jesus in our brokenness. Our sores and shadows become places of encounter in God’s presence. Notable moment: “The more we are authentic with God, the more doubt becomes a part of our discovery. God is never threatened by our doubt and questioning.” Sign up for the SOAR platform – https://soar.leifhetland.com/ Subscribe for more Kingdom content – ‪@LeifHetlandMinistries‬ Follow Leif on social media – https://linktr.ee/leifhetland Learn more at www.leifhetland.com

In this powerful conversation, Leif Hetland and Paul Yadao unpack what it means to live empowered by the Holy Spirit in everyday life. Discover how to access Heaven’s resources, overcome fear, and walk in supernatural love and authority, no matter the circumstance. Sign up for the SOAR platform – https://soar.leifhetland.com/ Subscribe for more Kingdom content – ‪@LeifHetlandMinistries‬ Follow Leif on social media – https://linktr.ee/leifhetland Learn more at www.leifhetland.com

Hey, Kingdom Family! In this week’s episode, Leif reflects on 40 years of full-time ministry. Be blessed! Partner with Global Mission Awareness to turn on the light in the nations here. Watch the podcast on YouTube: episode 182 Subscribe to the Podcast: visit Leif’s channel Follow Leif on social media: @leifhetland

Hey, Kingdom Family! In this week’s episode, Leif and Paul continue the Heroes of Missions series by discussing the fourth and current era of modern-day missions: a new discipleship movement! Be blessed! Partner with Global Mission Awareness to turn on the light in the nations here. Watch the podcast on YouTube: episode 181 Subscribe to the Podcast: visit Leif’s channel Follow Leif on social media: @leifhetland

Hey, Kingdom Family! In this week’s episode, Leif and Paul share about three eras of modern missions. From the Apostle Paul, Gutenberg, and Martin Luther to David Livingstone and Joshua Project, modern missions have changed significantly over the last centuries. The individuals we consider heroes of missions demonstrate what faith looks like and how it operates in far-reaching and dangerous places. Many of these people learned local languages, promoted social reform, and were all willing to fully surrender their lives to Jesus to see nations transformed. The first era (1792-1864) is known as the era of the coastlands. Leif and Paul discuss William Carey and his impact in Calcutta, India, after 41 years of service. Gifted in linguistics, Carey translated the Bible into seven languages and was passionate about advocating social reform. Carey famously said, “Expect great things from God and attempt great things for God.” The second era (1865-1980) concentrated on nations’ interiors. Leif and Paul discuss David Livingstone’s mission exploits in Africa and Hudson Taylor in China inland. Livingstone’s impact and contribution are far outside the scope of missions. He was a well-known explorer who paved new pathways in jungles and a respected scientific investigator. Hudson Taylor, through his mission China Inland Mission, equipped 800 missionaries to establish 125 schools throughout China, which resulted in 20,000 Christian conversions. He translated the bible as well. The third era (1981-2000) emphasized reaching every people group. Church denominations focused on educating believers to reach all people with the Gospel. Some well-known organizations included Joshua Project and the Eighty-Two Thousand Movement. Large mission movements shared a vision to give the gospel to every person and to establish a church among every people group. Some of the blessings of the three eras include the availability of the Bible in most languages and the prayer and intercession movements spurred by the advancement of new technologies over the centuries. Come back to listen to Heroes of Missions Pt. 2 as we discuss the fourth and current era of missions! Be blessed! Partner with Global Mission Awareness to turn on the light in the nations here. Watch the podcast on YouTube: episode 180 Subscribe to the Podcast: visit Leif’s channel Follow Leif on social media: @leifhetland

Welcome, Kingdom Family! This week, we’re introducing a new series called “Heroes of Harvest.” In this episode, Leif and Paul discuss the heroes of the faith outlined in Hebrews 11. These were people who lived by faith, living full and dying empty, giving all they had to build God’s Kingdom on earth. We are invited to honor the price paid by those who have gone before us. We can honor their lives, obedience, and sacrifices to the living God. As a result, lives were saved, and nations were transformed. Be blessed! Watch the podcast on YouTube: episode 179 Subscribe to the Podcast: visit Leif’s channel Follow Leif on social media: @leifhetland

Hey Kingdom Family! In today’s episode, my spiritual son Paul Yadao and I discuss the cost of obedience and share our personal stories about Friday moments when we thought all was lost. We share how to navigate the waiting period before Sunday when resurrection life comes! Taking up the cross and following Jesus is not always easy, especially today. So, if you are hungry for more and want to be with Jesus, become like Jesus, and eventually do what Jesus did, I believe living a cross-shaped life is for you. I encourage you to listen and also share this message with someone! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss another episode. Sign up for Leif’s newsletter and receive weekly encouragement directly in your inbox: https://www.leifhetland.com/ Support the mission by donating to Global Mission Awareness: https://bit.ly/lighthousesoflove ►Instagram –  https://www.instagram.com/leifhetland ►Facebook –  https://www.facebook.com/leifhetland ►YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@LeifHetlandMinistries ► LHM Website: www.leifhetland.com ►GMA Website: www.globalmisionawareness.com