Fuel For The Harvest: The Forge Podcast Network

-What does it actually cost to follow Jesus in Nigeria right now? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan talks with Walter Egbe, a field missionary in Nigeria and leader with Perfect Edifiers, about the two major threats facing the Nigerian church today: violent persecution from Islamic extremism in the north, and the erosion of biblical truth by the prosperity gospel in the south.Walter shares sobering numbers, an estimated 500,000 Christians displaced from their homes, and describes a reality where believers risk their lives, families, and communities simply for changing their faith. But rather than framing this as only tragedy, Walter offers a striking perspective: he sees the current crisis as a divine open door for the gospel to advance in places it's never reached before.Nathan and Walter also dig into the practical, on-the-ground strategy Walter's ministry uses: translating gospel and discipleship materials into local languages, disguising them so they can reach restricted regions, training and sending back believers to disciple their own people, and running free Sunday school and leadership training resources to counter prosperity gospel teaching that has taken root in many churches.In this episode you'll discover:-The scale of Christian persecution happening in Nigeria right now-How Walter's ministry gets gospel materials into regions hostile to Christianity-Why prosperity gospel teaching has become one of the biggest threats to the church in southern Nigeria-The training and discipleship pipeline that equips local believers to reach their own communities-Practical, specific ways listeners outside Nigeria can actually help-Why Walter sees this moment of crisis as a divine opportunity, not just a threatWhether you want to pray more specifically for persecuted believers or you're looking for a real, on-the-ground ministry to support, this conversation will give you a clear picture of what's happening and how to respond.📖 Scripture: (no specific verses cited in this episode)👇 If this episode opened your eyes to what the church in Nigeria is facing, like, share, and leave a comment. It helps more people find this content.#Nigeria #Persecution #ProsperityGospel #FuelForTheHarvest #ChristianPodcast #Missions #GlobalChurch #Evangelism #Discipleship #PrayForNigeria

Even the Apostle Paul said he hadn't "obtained it" yet. In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with fellow Forge speaker Nicholas Hindes to walk verse by verse through Philippians 3:12-21, and unpack one of the most misunderstood tensions in the Christian life: grace versus effort.Nicholas and Nathan dig into what Paul actually means when he says he's "straining toward what is ahead," why pursuing spiritual growth isn't a works based gospel, and how the church has sometimes swung so hard toward "salvation is free" that it's quietly rejected the call to maturity, discipline, and striving that Paul describes throughout the New Testament.Along the way, they get practical: how to use goal-setting (yes, even SMART goals) to actually grow in prayer, evangelism, and your relationships, and how to reverse-engineer big spiritual goals, like sharing your faith with a neighbor, into small, doable steps.In this episode you'll discover:-What Paul really means by "I don't consider myself to have taken hold of it"-Why effort and striving aren't the same thing as earning your salvation-The danger of doubling down on "free grace" to the point of rejecting growth-A practical, reverse-engineered framework for sharing your faith with someone specific-Why new spiritual habits feel hardest at the start, and what to do about that-The gardening metaphor that reframes what patience with growth really looks likeWhether you're wrestling with what it means to "try" in your faith without falling into legalism, or you just want practical steps to grow this week, this conversation will meet you there.📖 Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21👇 If this episode encouraged you to keep pressing toward Christ, like, share, and leave a comment. It helps more people find this content.#Philippians3 #GraceAndEffort #SpiritualGrowth #FuelForTheHarvest #ChristianPodcast #Sanctification #Discipleship #ApostlePaul #Evangelism #FaithInAction

How do you actually disciple your kids in the everyday mess of real family life? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with Forge speaker and father of five Paul Epperson to talk about one of the most important and most intimidating questions for Christian parents: how do I raise my kids to follow Jesus?Whether your kids are toddlers or teenagers, whether they're walking with the Lord or have walked away — this conversation is full of grace, wisdom, and practical tools you can use starting today.In this episode you'll discover:Why discipleship is a lifestyle to be lived, not a task to be accomplishedThe simple "bring them along" principle Jesus modeled with his disciplesWhat Paul's family devotion times actually looked like (including the naked Bible story 😂)How to pray for your kids — and why you need a whole prayer team doing it with youWhat PKs and MKs consistently say their parents did rightWhat to do when your child departs from the faithWhy parenting out of fear destroys what parenting in faith buildsIf you've ever felt like you're failing as a parent, or you don't even know where to start — this episode is for you. You've got what it takes.📖 Scripture referenced: Luke 15 | Galatians 6:9 | Ephesians 6 | 2 Corinthians 5:17📖 About Paul Epperson: Paul is a Forge speaker, father of five, and spiritual father to many. He is passionate about helping men lead their families well and raise the next generation of Jesus followers. Watch more from Paul on the Forge YouTube channel at @ForgingLives, invite him to your event, or reach out at [email protected].🔥 About Fuel for the Harvest: Nathan hosts conversations that exist to fuel kingdom laborers — everyday believers ready to share the gospel right where they are. Subscribe for new episodes each week.👇 If this episode encouraged you as a parent, please like, share, and leave a comment — it helps more families find this content.#ChristianParenting #DisciplingKids #FuelForTheHarvest #ChristianDads #FaithAndFamily #Forge #ChristianPodcast #RaisingKids #Discipleship #Evangelism