Fuel For The Harvest: The Forge Podcast Network

What does it actually mean to obey the Great Commission — and is it really for everyone? In this episode, Nathan sits down with Colin, Forge speaker and youth ministry leader, to do a deep dive into Matthew 28 and unpack one of the most well-known — and most misunderstood — passages in all of Scripture.Colin and Nathan walk through the Great Commission line by line, exploring why Jesus took the disciples all the way back to Galilee, what "all authority" really means, and why making disciples is far more approachable than most Christians think. They also talk honestly about the fear of evangelism, the difference between saving people and pointing them to Jesus, and why discipleship is about intimacy with God — not behavior management.Whether you're a ministry leader, a student, or someone who's never shared your faith before, this conversation will encourage and equip you to step into your unique role in the Great Commission.Topics covered:-Why the setting of Galilee matters in Matthew 28-Breaking down "all authority in heaven and on earth"-Baptism, the Trinity, and what it means to belong to God's family-Why you don't have to be a gifted evangelist to share Jesus-The importance of teaching people to know Jesus — not just manage their behavior-How God's presence is a promise, not just a feeling🎙️ Connect with Colin Villanueva and watch him speak on the Forge YouTube channel — search Forging Lives to find it.📌 Subscribe for new episodes of Fuel for the Harvest — equipping believers to advance the gospel everywhere they go.

How does God use ordinary Christians to accomplish His purposes? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with Forge speaker and pastor John Vermilya to explore calling, gifting, and what it really looks like to say yes to God over time.John shares his journey growing up as a missionary kid, navigating identity, passion, and insecurity, and learning how God weaves together our experiences, abilities, and opportunities for His glory. From sports and teaching to preaching and pastoring, this conversation highlights how God uses faithfulness in small steps to shape a life of impact.This episode is especially encouraging for anyone who feels unsure about their calling, wonders if they’ve waited too long to use their gifts, or believes they are too ordinary for God to use. Part 1 focuses on John’s story and the foundational lessons that led him to step fully into his God-given calling.Topics include: Christian calling, spiritual gifts, obedience, using your gifts for God, ordinary Christians, discipleship, ministry outside the church walls, and saying yes to God.Fuel for the Harvest is a Christian discipleship podcast equipping everyday followers of Jesus to make disciples and live out the Great Commission.

In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan is joined by Forge speaker and pastor Jonathan Sherwin for an honest and practical conversation on perseverance in the Christian life. Together, they explore why salvation is not the finish line but the starting point, and how following Jesus requires daily acts of obedience empowered by the Holy Spirit.Jonathan shares the heart behind Six Mile Camp, “the place of perseverance,” rooted in Hebrews 12, and explains why fixing our eyes on Jesus is the only way to endure spiritual battles, burnout, suffering, and temptation. This episode unpacks the connection between evangelism and discipleship, the danger of slow spiritual drift, and why perseverance is not a burden—but a blessing.If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going when faith feels hard, this conversation will encourage you to take the next faithful step and keep running the race with Jesus.Topics include: perseverance, Christian discipleship, daily obedience, spiritual disciplines, fixing your eyes on Jesus, evangelism and discipleship, spiritual warfare, burnout in ministry, and running the Christian race.

In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan is joined by Forge speaker and pastor Chris Prather from Starkville, Mississippi, to explore what it really means to carry the presence of God in everyday life. Using the story of Saul, David, and the Ark of the Covenant, Chris unpacks the danger of building impressive “carts” for God while quietly sidelining His actual presence. Together they talk about cultivating a David-like heart, strengthening your “shoulder” through rhythms of worship and intimacy, and learning to live as a living sacrifice in ordinary places and vocations. Whether you’re a pastor, student, or working a 9–5, this conversation will challenge you to move beyond reputation and production into a life deeply rooted in Jesus Himself.

In this powerful episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan is joined by Forge speaker Jason Roe for a deep and refreshing conversation about what it really means to endure to the end, walk in God’s will, and become the kind of laborer Jesus prayed for.Jason shares from Matthew 24, Romans 12, and his own journey in itinerant ministry—unpacking why Jesus said “the laborers are few,” how intimacy with God becomes the greatest gift we offer the world, and why surrendering our body, mind, and control is the key to spiritual strength.Together they explore:Why God desires all people to be saved—and His plan to use ordinary believersHow to recognize and walk in the center of God’s willWhat it really means to be filled with the Holy SpiritThe danger of doing ministry in our own strengthPractical ways to rest, reset, and endure for the long haulWhy opening the “door” of your life is essential if you want the Spirit to empower youThey also share stories of God's ongoing work through Forge Outreach Camps and the beauty of watching students live out the Great Commission.If you’ve ever felt weary, dry, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to keep going in ministry or everyday life—this episode will remind you that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit dwell within you, and you’ve got the power right now.