John and Mark examine the sin of omission, which occurs when believers avoid the good God has called them to perform, a choice that ultimately damages the human soul and reduces our happiness. Several passages from Scripture teach that closing our eyes to a preeminent moral crisis like abortion brings the same guilt as the act itself. They challenge the church to move past mere intellectual opposition and the sin of silence”, calling for active intervention to rescue those stumbling toward the slaughter.

John and Mark explore the Biblical essence of being a disciple, defined by a deep love for God’s Word and a patient, enduring affection for people. They share their experience with the strategic Paul and Timothy model of discipleship and tell how going deep with a few individuals creates a multi-generational ripple effect that can reach thousands more than shallow mass-proclamation. From Colombia to equipping Zambia, PassionLife fosters rapid, movements-based multiplication by empowering national leaders to reproduce their skills and faith in others.

Having just returned from a 10 day trip to India, three PassionLife staff members will share perspectives and insights that have changed them and the way we will do our jobs going forward.

Jeanne Pernia joins John to share breathtaking stories of Cuban believers rescuing the most vulnerable, including the miraculous survival of Baby Moses and the establishment of a network of 23 pregnancy help centers across the island country. American grassroots generosity is providing essential food and medicine to those in severe affliction. Learn how you can partner with PassionLife to support these courageous churches.

It’s easy and tempting to serve the Lord out of our own willpower, especially when we’re young and full of energy. But eventually, it leads to burnout. And the answer to this problem, as Mark and John discuss it, is to serve by the strength which God supplies. It actually allows you to feel stronger even when you get tired.

As Christians committed to bringing the gospel of life to the neediest places in the world, PassionLife has focused more and more on India. Today we want to introduce to you the person that God has raised up to help us crack the code and overcome the difficulties in India particularly and Asia more generally.

Our special guest today is John Cissel to share his own story of adoption and how his testimony of adoption has led to the rescue and the adoption of many other children around the world. What is the Biblical foundation of adoption and how do we practice adoption today?

John and Mark discuss the weaknesses and burdens that plague them and all ministry leaders throughout history. Wherever God is doing a great work, He never exempts us from the challenges of life.

What looks radical to us is routine around the world. That faithfulness to Jesus and being arrested and jailed are routine experiences. And scripture calls us to share in their suffering as much as possible.