In this episode of the Joshua Nations Podcast, Jason Holland sits down with longtime friend and global missionary Jerry Chalk for an honest, powerful conversation about revival, obedience, loss, and God’s faithfulness.Jerry shares his remarkable journey from being a 16-year-old called into ministry in Oklahoma to spending 17 years as a missionary in Ukraine, witnessing mass salvation, miraculous healings, and the planting of hundreds of churches following the fall of the Soviet Union. Together, they explore what made the Ukrainian church so spiritually vibrant, the culture of honor and discipleship that fueled explosive growth, and why those same models are often difficult to implement in the Western church.The conversation also turns deeply personal as Jerry opens up about walking through divorce after 23 years of marriage, how God met him in the valley, and how ministry fruit actually multiplied during one of the hardest seasons of his life. He shares how God restored joy, renewed purpose, and brought new life, including the blessing of an upcoming marriage and seeing his son step into ministry leadership.This episode is also a powerful conversation on fatherhood, discipleship in the home, and raising the next generation to follow Jesus with conviction in a rapidly changing culture.Whether you care about missions, church leadership, revival, or raising godly children, this episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and a renewed vision for the Great Commission.Topics covered:Revival and church growth in post-Soviet UkraineDiscipleship models that mobilize the whole churchCultural differences between Western and global churchesWalking through personal loss with faithRaising children who love Jesus and live the missionWhy revival is born through prayer, fasting, and obedience

In this episode of the Joshua Nations Podcast, President Jason Holland sits down with missionary and minister Jared Lenhart of Frontier Harvest Ministries — a modern-day pioneer who has spent his life reaching unreached people groups across Asia.

From growing up in China’s Yunnan province to planting churches across Burma, Jared shares firsthand stories of discipleship, miracles, and the realities of apostolic ministry in today’s world. Discover what it means to build on no man’s foundation (Romans 15:20), how the gospel is spreading through “persons of peace,” and how you can help fulfill the Great Commission in our generation.

Don’t miss this week’s Joshua Nations Inheritance Podcast with our guest speakers, Jack and Sandy Hempfling!!

Jack and Sandy Hempfling served as Lead Pastor and Care Pastor in LeRoy, New York for over 20 years. They also served the Elim Fellowship network of ministers as Regional Director for over 10 years. 

They will be teaching together on this week's leadership zoom meeting. Their topic will be: "Providing an Atmosphere in Which Those Under our Ministry May Flourish."

Whether you lead as a pastor or in any other ministry or leadership capacity, if you minister without people sensing your care for them, your leadership will struggle to bear the fruit or make the impact God wants. 

Please come and join us and be sure to invite a friend or colleague in ministry for this time together!

Join Dr. Russ Frase as he teaches a group of international leaders from around the world. This episode Dr. Frase challenges the listener to come forth, take your position, and move forward with God. It is not time to remain in hiding, but it is time to come out!

Special guest Rev. James Atherton is a pastor, church planter, and former missionary to Kazakhstan. James is a lead partner with Joshua Nations in the ongoing work in Niger amongst UUPGs. This episode shares wonderful and practical teaching on being intimate with God and ordering your life.  

This podcast will challenge you to allow God to be deeply embedded in your daily routines of life. With His presence in every aspect of your day, you can guarantee that your life, ministry, and activities will look and feel a little different than the ordinary. This features special guest, Rev. Jerry Smith. Jerry is the International Training Director for World Mission, and has been in cross-cultural ministry for almost 30 years. He works with leaders throughout Africa and Asia teaching on a variety of topics, particularly leadership and discipleship. His passion is to teach the Scriptures, which he regards as the textbook for Christian leaders.

Christian  often find themselves in a difficult situation trying to balance ministry or business and their family. This problem has been the root of many dysfunctional families and even has led to divorce. This episode by Rev. Jason Holland will challenge you to minister to your fmaily first!

Join Dr. Henry Holland on this powerful teaching about a lifestyle of worship. All believers and Christian leaders ought to exemplify this imperative from Jesus. With more than 50 years of ministry experience, Dr. Holland speaks from a deep well of experience and wisdom. 

Dr. King has devoted his life to missions from Africa to Asia. He now resides in Ecuador. Come join with us as he shares some of the interesting stories and experiences from his missions around the world.

Jason Holland shares some very practical and Biblical principles that will help you order your life in a manner that will fuel your growth and matrity in the Lord. If you want to feel God's presence, hear His voice, and see Him move in power - this podcast will help any believer get on track for a more intimate relationship with the Lord.

An epic showdown between a man of God and servants of a false God. This short podcast will challenge you to put your trust in the miracle working God! Even when the world mocks you, God will be magnified as you take a stand for Him.

Precarious times require believer to press into God more and more. The challenge is to allow the Holy Spirit and the Word of God to transform our lives each and every day so we look more and more like Jesus. Join Rev. Villy Bohmer on this timely episode that will help you conform to the image of Christ.

The Gospel is more than just salvation. Join Jason Holland on this teaching from Isaiah 61 that will challenge you to engage in living the Gospel lifestyle. Through this larger vision and understanding of a Kingdom Gospel message, your life will be transformed!

Don’t miss this week’s Joshua Nations Inheritance Podcast with our guest speaker, Tom Brazell.

Tom Brazell has served as a church planter and pastor of congregations in New York, Maryland, Georgia, and New Jersey. In his 45 years of ministry with the Elim Fellowship network, he has been a pastor to pastors, serving as an Area Representative in the Maryland and New Jersey Region, and later as a Regional Representative in the Mid-Atlantic Region. 

He, his wife, Judy, and family, also served as missionaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo (known then as Zaire.) Tom was the International Ministry Director for Elim Fellowship for a total of 18 years. As such, he has traveled extensively to many nations representing Elim Fellowship. Tom has been an Elder of Elim Fellowship since 1994. 

He retired as the International Ministries Director in 2018, and now he and his wife travel to encourage pastors and leaders in ministry. Tom and Judy will celebrate 50 years of marriage later this year!

Join Rev. Villy Bohmer of Joshua Nations on this episode as he speaks to the current situation of our chaotic world. In the upside down world we find ourselves in, keep pressing in to God. He provides and remains on your side!

Jason Holland shares an encouraging and challenging word that stems from Exodus 14:14 that proclaims "The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still." Those enemies who pursue you, will never be seen again. The message will bring hope and also conviction to rest in the Lord.

Listen to this conversation between Jason Holland and Miles Phelps who serves as the Executive Director of City For The Nations. Jason and Miles discuss the call of God, destiny and disciplines in pursuit of the Lord. You will be blessed and encouraged by this discussion to pursue God's best for you. 

You will be challenged by this message from Joshua Nations newest team member Rev. Villy Bohmer. This message is an exhortation that will inspire you to hold on to the dreams that God has given to you. His plans and purposes will be fulfilled as you persevere in faith.

What do the beattitudes have to do with us today? They are a proving ground for our future in the resurrection. As believers we have a role to play in this life and in eternity. This is a challenging word by Jason Holland that is mixed with relevant prophetic encouragement and insight. 

All people are called to impact 7 distinct spheres of influence within a society. How can you be part of that? Also, enjoy a humorous story of Jason bumbling over words while preaching.

00:34 - God's Commission Teaching
23:30 - Fascinating Story

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When God gives you a directive to stand for righteousness powerful and miraculous things can happen. What can we learn from the prophet Elijah when he confronted King Ahab, Jezebel, and false prophets? Also, listen to a funny story about an urgent incident in Eastern Europe while Jason was teaching at a conference.

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Be challenged in a special word straight from Scripture. God has a miracle waiting for you! However, the question that we are presented with is, "What are you waiting for?" Sometimes the miracle is waiting for us instead of us waiting for God. Also in this episode, listen to a funny story about a walk with lions in Zimbabwe.

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For more information about the Relief Food Program sponsored by Joshua Nations please visit.
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Jason Holland and Charlie Marquis discuss missions work amongst a previously unengaged tribe in East Africa. As a young missionary Charlie backpacked into the region and found this tribe. Hear the story of how Jesus has now radically transformed these precious people as a result of one man's obedience and sacrifice.

01:15 - Charlie's role and activities as a missionary with Forge Ministries.
05:30 - Charlie's calling into ministry.
13:38 - Charlie's mission trip to Tanzania.
24:20 - Charlie's itinerate speaking, and what he would say to young people today.

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For more information about Joshua Nations please visit our website.
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Everyone can battle discouragement or even depression. In this podcast you will hear a practical and spiritual plan to overcome discouragement and live victoriously! But wait, there is more. The second segment features a humorous real life story of when Jason got stuck in a blizzard in Siberia. Podcast Timeline: 00:42 - Overcoming Discouragement 22:45 - Fascinating stories from around the world

Don’t miss this week’s Joshua Nations Inheritance Podcast with our speaker, Dr. Tony Nichols.

Dr. Nichols is a long time friend of Jason Holland and Joshua Nations.   He has ministered in more than 50 nations, planted multiple churches, and has coached many others in church planting, leadership, and pastoral development.  You will not want to miss this week's message on “Living Without Regrets.”

Episode 002 | An interview with Brandon Becker, Senior Director of Technology at Dynamic Church Planting International. Learn how Joshua Nations is partnering with DCPI to help plant churches around the world. Brandon has been a friend of Joshua Nations for several years. His experiences and innovative approach to using technology to reach the nations is truly inspiring.

Episode 001 | Features an encouraging word from Jason Holland (President), a simple teaching on healthy Biblical study, and an interview with Jonathan Livesay (Director of Technology).

This week Rev. Jason Holland, President of Joshua Nations will be teaching. Jason is a graduate of Christ for the Nations Institute and Jacksonville Theological Seminary with degrees in Theology and Psychology. Jason also holds a Master’s Degree in Business Management from Regent University. Currently, Jason is pursuing a Doctorate of Theology. Over the past 25 years, Jason has traveled to 74 nations with focused training on discipleship, church planting, and leadership. 

Dr. Scott T. Bottoms and his wife Linda have been pastoring Church at Briargate since June 2012. They have three children, Jonathan, Isaac and Emily. Pastor Scott earned his BA from Southwestern Assemblies of God University, his MA from Denver Seminar and then his DM in from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in 2011. He has a passion for seeing souls come to know Christ and develop a personal relationship with Him. His wife Linda serves as the Rocky Mountain Ministry Network Women's Ministry Director. Dr. Scott has shared with our group several times on Wednesdays and has also been one of our key guests on our Signs of The Times Podcast.

Jodi Seidler is a gifted minister and communicator in high demand to speak in churches, leadership conferences, young adult and youth events. She served with Campus Target for 9 years, with her time split between living in Asia and living in America, with a focus on reaching young adults for Christ. 

She is a graduate of Elim Bible Institute & College (where she met her husband Alex) and Chesapeake Bible College & Seminary. They have been involved in evangelism, discipleship and church planting and together they lead the Elim Fellowship Global Ministries Department, where she focuses her work on International Growth in Missions. 

She is ordained through Elim Fellowship and has a heart to see non-believers believe, disciples disciple, and leaders lead. Whenever she ministers, her passion for people to encounter Jesus Christ comes through the message.

Don’t miss this week’s Joshua Nations International Zoom meeting with our guest speaker, Dr. Tony Nichols. Tony has shared with several times and always has a powerful word! 

For those who do not know, Tony has extensive travel experience that spans many years. Tony also has planted several churches and serves as a coach to young pastors and church planters. You will not want to miss this time, so make sure you plan to join us!

Our Joshua Nations team is excited to welcome Rev. Merrily Madero!

Merrily is an ordained Minister (Assemblies of God) and is called to preach, teach and serve around the world! She splits her time between Colorado Springs, Colorado, St Helen, Michigan, and Québec City, Canada.

She has lived in six countries, traveled to 106 countries, and has led over 30 different short-term international mission trips. She is an experienced preacher and teacher, preaching at numerous churches around the world, teaching at Bible colleges in the USA and Singapore, and leading Bible studies for over 25 years.

Merrily has a B.A. in Theology from Life Christian University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Technological University. She also has three M.S. degrees in Personnel Management, National Resource Strategy, and Military Science. Merrily has competed extensive training on Islam history and Muslim beliefs.

Merrily predominantly does ministry in South East Asia, but also ministers where she’s needed all around the world. Merrily travels to Singapore yearly to teach at the School of Leadership, Tung Ling Bible School, and preach at several churches. 

Also, through a volunteer partnership with Resource Exchange International (REI), Merrily regularly works in Vietnam, teaching several leadership-related classes at 14 different universities and several hospitals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. 

Merrily also partners with A Neue Now Ministry and Consuming Fire Ministries to teach and train pastors and leaders in Pakistan.

Merrily is President of Merrily Madero Ministries, M3 International, a 501(C)3 non profit organization, which offers numerous biblical and secular leadership training courses. She teaches basic and advance leadership courses, time management, strategic planning, team building, conflict management, ministry in the marketplace, and becoming a person of influence (a 360 degree leaders' course). She teaches other topics by request. Merrily is the author of “The Truth About Consequences,” and collaborated in “Kingdom Chronicles, Tales of Guts, Glory, and Spiritual Authority.” 

Merrily also produces the video series, “Leadership Journey 3 by 5” which can be found on YouTube, M3 International Facebook and her website.

Visit her website at: www.M3international.org

Our Joshua Nations team is excited to welcome Dr. Delron Shirley. Dr. Delron Shirley is founder and president of Teach All Nations Mission, an evangelical educational ministry. He is also an adjunct faculty member at Charis Bible College in Colorado Springs and serves as a consultant for Every Home for Christ in their discipleship department.

Before moving to Colorado, Delron served for twenty-five years as dean of World Harvest Bible College and Indiana Christian University and worked as-a chaplain in Yosemite National Park.

The ministry of Teach All Nations Mission takes him and his wife throughout the world where they teach in conferences for national pastors and leaders. In addition to the ministry to the nationals, Delron and Peggy are strongly committed to inspiring others to go beyond their borders to share the Good News; thus, they lead several mission trips each year to introduce teams of students to live on the mission field.

Signs  of the Times is a healthy conversation between lay people,  ministers  and missionaries about the times we are living in. Are we  living in the  last days of Biblical prophecy? What is happening in the  world? What  should we do about it? This lively interaction explores  Scripture and  different interpretations without the anger and confusion  that often  accompanies "end times" discussions. This week our group  discusses how to pray during this time.

In the face of opposition or persecution, a healthy Christian or a healthy church will not give up. Perseverance in the face of spiritual warfare and opposition is a must.

Our Joshua Nations team is excited to welcome Pastor Dusty Morris. Pastor Dusty has been one of our regular teachers and always brings a powerful and practical message for us. Please be sure to listen!

Our Joshua Nations team is excited to welcome Mike Pickett.

Mike and Carrie Pickett are the Vice Presidents of Charis Bible College and International Operations of Andrew Wommack Ministries. They lived in Russia for sixteen years as full-time missionaries and travelled to twenty-five nations to carry out various ministry projects. They are dedicated to using the Word of God to raise up leaders, including their two children, Elliana and Michael.

Our Joshua Nations team is excited to welcome Rev. Sheldon Livesay as our guest speaker/teacher for this week.

Rev. Livesay founded "Of One Accord Ministry" over 30 years ago in Appalachian Northeast Tennessee, USA because he has a passion for serving others. "Of One Accord Ministry" is a Christian community service organization that strives to make neighborhoods more connected, homes more livable, and community members healthier by providing services and support to those who need it most, while also helping deepen their relationship with God.

Sheldon is a man of deep faith and a steward to his community, who has made extending Jesus' love the highest priority of all.

Our Joshua Nations team is excited for to welcome Pastor Scott Bottoms again as our guest speaker/teacher for this week. 

Pastor Scott is a good friend of Joshua Nations and serves as senior pastor of Church at Briargate in Colorado Springs, Colorado - here in the USA. Scott has a wonderful heart for the nations, and he loves to train pastors and leaders. You will be blessed to join our meeting and hear the teaching!

Signs  of the Times is a healthy conversation between lay people, ministers  and missionaries about the times we are living in. Are we living in the  last days of Biblical prophecy? What is happening in the world? What  should we do about it? This lively interaction explores Scripture and  different interpretations without the anger and confusion that often  accompanies "end times" discussions. This week our group discusses the rumors.

Our Joshua Nations team is excited to welcome Jason Holland, President of Joshua Nations as our speaker. Over the past 24 years, Jason has served in 72 nations training pastors, church planters, and mobilizing Christians for the finishing of the Great Commission. Please join this special time of encouragement and fellowship. Read more about Jason at https://joshuanations.org/meet-the-team/ (https://joshuanations.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9f9a0aad86548164688e8c967&id=408370a499&e=1bf2475c2e)

Our Joshua Nations team is excited to welcome Philip Taylor teaching this week. 

Phil Taylor is currently the lead pastor at Grace Fellowship Church in Titusville, PA. Phil graduated from Elim Bible Institute and College in Lima, NY in 1995. Phil has a BA in Theology and is one semester away from receiving his Master of Divinity from Regent University with a concentration in Church Leadership and Ministry. Phil has served on staff at the same church for 26 years. He was hired as the youth leader and worship director in 1996. In 2006 he was set in as the lead pastor. Phil has traveled to Latin America and Africa for 20 years preaching the gospel and equipping pastors to lead and train this generation for Jesus. Phil is married and has two adult daughters.

Pastor Phil has a heart for leaders to walk in "The Miracle of Discipline." Post salvation living in a way that recognizes and avoids pitfalls is both a discipline and a miracle of God's love and compassion

Signs  of the Times is a healthy conversation between lay people, ministers  and missionaries about the times we are living in. Are we living in the  last days of Biblical prophecy? What is happening in the world? What  should we do about it? This lively interaction explores Scripture and  different interpretations without the anger and confusion that often  accompanies "end times" discussions. This week our group discusses the rapture.

Our Joshua Nations team is excited to welcome Jason Holland, President of Joshua Nations as our speaker. Over the past 24 years, Jason has served in 72 nations training pastors, church planters, and mobilizing Christians for the finishing of the Great Commission. Please join this special time of encouragement and fellowship. Read more about Jason at https://joshuanations.org/meet-the-team

Our Joshua Nations team is excited to welcome Mike Cavanaugh as our guest speaker. Mike currently serves as the founder and director of Not Many Fathers, a ministry dedicated to mentoring emerging Christian leaders in how to make wise decisions, preach dynamically, and boldly initiate their visions so they can reach their God-given potential. Mike has an extensive bio that includes writing books, starting a variety of ministries, pastoring churches, and leading Elim Bible schools in New York. For his full bio go to: https://notmanyfathers.com/about/

The Bible speaks of a coming new age where Jesus Himself returns to the earth to rule it. His followers will be raised from the dead to participate in this new Kingdom of righteousness. This podcast follows along the book written by Dr. Bob Wiese and is designed to prepare believers for the coming Kingdom. Making things right for those around us in this life establishes credibility in Jesus' eyes, so that we may be used by Him the life of the resurrection.

Don’t miss this week’s Joshua Nations Inheritance Podcast speaker. Dr. Delron Shirley.

Delron is a graduate of North Carolina State University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Indiana Christian University. He served for 25 years as Dean of World Harvest Bible College and Indiana Christian University. He is founder and president of Teach All Nations Mission, focused on training local leaders in Africa, Asia, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Delron and his wife, Peggy, have three sons.

Our Joshua Nations team is excited to welcome James Kramer. James Kramer is the CEO and Co-founder, Commissioned, Pneuma33 Creative and World Changer Foundation.

James believes Christians should be on the leading edge of technology, innovation and design. He believes Heaven holds the answer to every problem our world faces and that Christians fueled by the power of the Holy Spirit can transform every sphere of culture. Over the last decade, James has helped position hundreds of businesses into greater levels of growth and impact in their industries. With clients ranging from serial entrepreneurs to multi-billion dollar companies, James has a proven track record in recognizing market opportunities and effective brand strategies. He and his beautiful bride, Anna, live in Kansas City and lead multiple Kingdom enterprises together.

Signs of the Times is a healthy conversation between lay people, ministers and missionaries about the times we are living in. Are we living in the last days of Biblical prophecy? What is happening in the world? What should we do about it? This lively interaction explores Scripture and different interpretations without the anger and confusion that often accompanies "end times" discussions. This week our group discusses the rapture. 

Dr. Mike Cavanaugh shares an impactful word about staying the course in ministry.