Faith, Leadership & the Frontlines of Mission | Reaching the Unreached

From capturing Saddam Hussein to delivering the Bible to the most remote corners of the earth—this is a conversation about leadership, courage, and calling. In this episode of Uncommon Sense in Current Times, I speak with Steve Russell, the President & CEO of JAARS, a former U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel and former Congressman—to explore how logistics, faith and leadership intersect in both military and global missions operations. 📘 Get my latest book "Bold Not Belligerent" on Amazon: 👉 https://a.co/d/eGTPSYS 📚 Learn more about Steve Russell's work and writing:  JAARS + additional resources available through official platforms 💭 A different way to reflect this week:  • Am I preparing daily for the moments that require courage?  • Do I see my work as part of a greater mission? 📌 In this episode, we discuss:  ✅ How JAARS removes barriers to Bible translation worldwide  ✅ Why logistics—not just theology—drives global mission success  ✅ The connection between language and cultural preservation  ✅ What isolated tribes reveal about universal moral truth  ✅ Lessons from the capture of Saddam Hussein  ✅ Why leadership starts with being a good follower  ✅ The difference between physical courage and moral courage  ✅ "Prepared boldness" vs. reacting under pressure  ✅ Why missions still matter in a shifting global culture  ✅ The danger of replacing the Gospel with political agendas 📢 TAKE ACTION:  🌍 Support efforts that bring Scripture to unreached people  📖 Invest in daily preparation—spiritually and mentally  🤝 Lead by serving, not by demanding  🧠 Think beyond your immediate world—mission is global  🙏 Align your purpose with something eternal 🔗 Connect with Steve Russell:  🌐 JAARS: https://www.jaars.org  🎙️ The Uncharted Podcast: Available on major platforms   🔗 Follow Peter Demos:  Website: https://www.peterdemos.org  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peterdemosofficial  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/peterdemosofficial  Twitter/X: https://x.com/peter_demos 🙌 SUBSCRIBE for bold conversations at the intersection of faith, leadership, and culture. #PeterDemos #UncommonSensePodcast #SteveRussell #JAARS #FaithAndLeadership #GlobalMissions #BiblicalWorldview #BoldNotBelligerent #ChristianLeadership #UnreachedPeopleGroups