Why Praying for the Nations Changes Everything - Kyle Eipperle, Operation World

What if the simplest, most overlooked act in your faith could shape nations, strengthen your family, and even change your life’s direction?In this episode of Entrusting the Faith, Eric Rutherford sits down with missionary and Operation World researcher Kyle Eipperle to unpack the power of prayer, global missions, and raising families with a vision far beyond their home.After nearly 20 years serving in Ukraine, Kyle shares how God redirected his mission back to the U.S., not to slow down, but to multiply impact through one of the most influential global prayer resources in the world.This conversation will challenge how you think about prayer, expose the spiritual realities most people never see, and equip you to lead your family with purpose.Highlights: The surprising origin story of Operation World and how it grew into a global movement  What an “unreached people group” really means and why it matters more than you think  Why prayer, not strategy, has always been the foundation of global missions  How entire political systems have shifted because believers prayed  The hidden spiritual battles happening in countries you rarely hear about  How to disciple your kids with a global, gospel-centered worldview  Real stories of people who started praying… and ended up becoming missionaries Why This Episode Matters: Most Christians never think beyond their immediate world. This episode expands your vision.You’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of global missions, a renewed conviction about the power of prayer, and practical ways to lead your family spiritually, starting at the kitchen table.Bottom Line: If you want to grow in faith, lead your family well, and understand your role in God’s global mission, this episode will open your eyes in ways you didn’t expect.https://operationworld.org/Do all of the following at https://entrustingthefaith.com/ Sign up for the newsletterContact me about speaking opportunitiesBuy the book Leading Well at Home: Husbands and Fathers Can Biblically Lead Their Families