About this episode
In the Season 9 premiere, Andrew and John emphasize the importance of returning to the core mission of Christ amidst distractions in ministry.
🎙️ Season 9 Premiere | Returning to the Call of Christ in 2026 | End of the Harvest Podcast Happy New Year and welcome to Season 9 of the Into the Harvest Podcast! 🎉 In this special kickoff episode, Andrew and John challenge us all—especially those in ministry—to resist the drift and return to the core mission Jesus gave us: to know Him and to make disciples. With a powerful reminder from 2 Timothy, four essential “snapshots” from Jesus' ministry, and an honest look at why believers often lose focus, this episode will re-center your heart and clarify your purpose heading into 2026. 🔔 What to Expect in Season 9: A renewed call to discipleship Practical frameworks for staying on mission Preview of exciting guests, studies in Colossians and Ephesians, and the launch of Harvest Life—a global online community for disciple-makers ⏱️ CHAPTERS 00:00 – Introduction + Welcome to Season 9 01:04 – Reflections on 2025 + Podcast Milestone (Ep. 255!) 02:00 – Our Personal Journey Back to the Mission 03:45 – Learning from 2 Timothy: Staying Focused on Jesus 05:30 – Why We Chose “Returning to the Call of Christ” as Our Theme 08:00 – The 4 Vision Snapshots from Jesus 08:34 – 1) The Call of Jesus…
People in this episode
Hosts: Andrew, John
Topics covered
- discipleship
- mission
- Christianity
- focus
- ministry
- 2026
Keywords
- discipleship
- mission
- Jesus
- focus
- 2 Timothy
- 2026
- Christianity
- ministry
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: 2 Timothy, Matthew 4:19, Luke 9:23, Luke 6:40, Matthew 28:18–20
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