The Missions Podcast

We take a short break in our ongoing series for an interview with two second year students who have stepped out on the missions fields in South America and Asia. Noomi Larsson and Hanna Pålsson share about the experience of stepping into the unknown, the importance of resting in God and how our testimony can mean more than we expect.

In today's episode, Missions Director and pastor Christian Åkerhielm and pastor Rune Borgsö share their experiences of planting churches. They open up about the heart behind their decision to move to Russia and Siberia in the 90s to start churches—despite the challenges. It wasn't easy, but a deep conviction of being in God's will became their driving force. Pastor Rune also shares about planting a church in Sweden today, something he and his wife are currently doing in Stockholm. This episode will challenge you to live out God's calling and give you the courage to stand firm, no matter what comes against you.

In this episode, we draw from years of experience in building and leading Bible schools. Simon Ahlstrand, current dean of Word of Life Bible School, and Calle Lilja, former dean and pioneer of Bible schools in six countries, share their insights on why Bible schools are so impactful. They've witnessed lives transformed as people encounter the Word of God and grow in understanding His character through teaching. They also highlight the importance of adapting Bible schools to different cultural contexts in order to thrive. Whether you're interested in starting or leading a Bible school, or simply want to understand why attending one can be life-changing, this episode is for you.

Welcome to the Missions Podcast! In this new series, we are exploring the local and global dimensions of the Great Commission.  In today's episode, Word of Life Missions Director Christian Åkerhielm and Senior Pastor at Word fo Life Uppsala David Ekerbring share their thoughts on the role of the local church in global missions. Jesus is building His church, and from the time of the apostles we see that the church has always had a sending perspective. Whether you are personally interested in missions or serve as a pastor in a local church, this episode offers thoughtful insights on how to send and support missionaries.

Welcome back to the second part of this short series on what missions is all about. Missions Director Christian Åkerhielm continues to share about the need for missions today and how Word of Life has been engaged in missions over the years. The need for workers in today's harvest is evident, and we explore how you can be involved in God's great mission to reach the world with His gospel.

The Missions Podcast is back, and we're starting this new season with a two-part series on what missions is all about. In the first of two episodes, Missions Director Christian Åkerhielm shares his perspective on the need for missions today. We see the urgency for missions both in the Great Commission in the Bible and in the continuing need for the gospel to reach all people. We hope this episode will equip you with a foundation for understanding what missions is all about.

In this last episode before Christmas, we finish off the series on sending young missionaries with an interview with Laura and Adam. Two young people who got the opportunity to join a missions trip serving in North Macedonia at only 15 years old. This conversation explores what it is like stepping out at such a young age, and what they learned from the experience. Happy listening!

Leading up to Christmas, we're diving into young people experiencing missions. In this episode, Sofia Holm sits down with Szymon Handke and Andrea Jørgensen, who traveled to Japan last spring as part of a bible school team. They share how the Holy Spirit led them into unexpected, divinely prepared connections in a completely new field, and how this experience shaped their understanding of mission and faith.

Leading up to Christmas, we're diving into young people experiencing missions. In this episode, Sofia Holm interviews Maria and David Borowiak from Word of Life Kalisz along with one of the youth from their church. Together, they explore why it's so important to experience missions early in life, what churches and families should consider before sending youth out, and how these experiences can shape faith for years to come.

From Austria to Bible school in Sweden and into missions in Portugal, Patrick shares his journey of obedience and how he discovered God's mission purpose for him and his family. This episode will inspire you to find God's mission purpose for your own life.

The Balkans stole Jan's heart, and now he is a missionary in this beautiful region of Europe. In this episode, he shares how you too can be inspired to go into missions.

In this program Samuel, a missionary in North Macedonia, shares what God is doing in the Balkans and how lives are being changed. 

God has a purpose for your life. There is a missions adventure waiting for you. In this program we hear Ville and Christian share their missions stories and their journey of calling.

"How does it feel when they say they will execute you?", is one of the questions posed to Dmitry Bodyu, pastor in Kiev and leader of Word of Life Ukraine movement. In the early days of the Russian full scale invasion February 2022, he was captured and imprisoned by the invading forces. In this talk with Missions Director Christian Åkerhielm he shares about his calling back from the US to Ukraine, preaching the gospel, raising up churches and businesses and much more.

Pastor Ankit Sajwan is the founder of one of the most growing church movements in India. In this episode he will share what is happening in India right now and how we can receive the same Spirit of Faith for Europe.

Ville Männistö talks with Johannes Sundin about his new books "Time to go out" and "Time to come home".

An interview with Bohumila Nemeckova, Milovice, Czech Republic, Bible school administrator who shares the importance of having Bible school for a local church.

In 1987, pastor Aleksandar Vuletikj, met with the Word of Life Missions team in North Macedonia. That encounter change his life, let him to start multiple churches and to be a pastor in a growing church today in the capitol in North Macedonia.

An interview with Peter Curik, pastor in Bratislava, Slovakia, who shares about faith, the future of Europe and what God is doing in Slovakia right now.

In this episode Christian shares from his recent trip into the war torn Ukraine. He joined a Word of Life relief team in the city of Kherson where they delivered food while artillery shells were being fired not far away. As believers, we are not immune to suffering but in this episode we hear about how to deal with suffering and endure it but most of all see the Lord deliver us from it. 

In this episode of the podcast, Christian Åkerhielm shares the story of a small Vietnamese group in Moscow that grew into a movement of over 200 churches that stretched far beyond Vietnam. The Lord spoke a prophetic word that proved to be the visionary foundation for this vibrant movement. Enjoy this inspiring story of the apostolic power at work through a word from God!

In this episode of The Missions Podcast, Ville Männistö is casting vision for the need for missions. Sit back and take notes, as Ville shares a powerful word on relying on the Holy Spirit in every aspect of life.  Check out our website www.wordoflife.se for more information about our church and missions work. 

War broke out during Christian's visit to Uzbekistan and Tajikistan. In this moving message he shares of Jesus as the friend of sinners and how the father's love can fully restore and transform the sinner. 

In this episode of The Mission Podcast, Ville Männistö is back bringing an encouraging word on leaning into God's strength and depending on Him!  If you enjoy the podcast, tell your friends! We love seeing new friends all over the world joining us as we grow in the Lord and gather around the topic of missions!  Want to know more about us? Check out www.wordoflife.se     

In this episode of The Missions Podcast we are excited to share an interview with several Bible School student that have been serving as a team in Rwanda. Today's guest host Andrew Varjoh sits down with Ruben and Diana to hear testimonies from their trip and to give you a glimspe into one of the Bible School's team trip.  Do you want to know more about our Bible school? Check our www.lobc.se for more information. 

In this episode of The Mission Podcast, we have our guest host Andrew Varjoh meeting Naomi and Marta, student in Word of Life Bible Center that have just returned from a missions trip to India. Word of Life Bible Center is known for our focus on missions and is a central part of the student experience.    Is it time for you to invest in your life with God and go on a new adventure? You will not regret it! Check out our Bible School at www.lobc.se   

In this episode Ville Männistö shares in-depth about the meaning of the Name of God "I am". When we know His Name, we better understand who He is and what we can do with Him. We need His Name in order to fulfill our calling for missions. 

In this episode we meet Eva Moberg who shares from her experience of doing pioneering missions in Siberia and the transition to a new missions field among at risk-groups on the streets of Uppsala.  

In this podcast Ville Männistö points out three things that we need to do while we are under pressure or surrounded by problems. Even if things look hopeless, God is calling us to take small steps of faith, one at a time.

In this episode Christian Åkerhielm shares some news about pioneering work in Turkey. Hes hares how this year can be a year of grace. God's grace works for us, in us and through us! He empowers us, even a shaky and turbulent year it can be a year marked by his goodness and grace.

In this episode Christian Åkerhielm shares the importance of bearing fruit, the most important part of that process is your root system. If you are well rooted, you will cope with all kinds of pressures of life and still be fruitful. You don't need to fear difficult times, you can bear fruit regardless of circumstances. Christian Åkerhielm is the Missions Director of Word of Life Church in Uppsala, Sweden. 

In this episode of the podcast, Rune Borgsø shares three practical ways every believer can experience more of the supernatural power of God in their everyday life. Rune shares testimonies from his years of ministry both on and off the mission field! Get ready to be equipped to experience more of His power in your life with Him. Rune Borgsø has been a missionary in Siberia and Central Asia and is one of the pastors of Word of Life Church in Uppsala, Sweden. 

In this episode Ville Männistö shares in-depth on what it means to have a vision. Ville carries a passion for missions and following a vision from the Lord. Open your heart and capture the vision God has you in regards to missions!

In this episode of the podcast, Christian Åkerhielm gives an encouraging message on what God is doing in the body of Christ in China. In this message Christian share about a good kind of crazy, that is not about being foolish but wise. An encouraging message about world changers that are willing to be "the good kind of crazy" and do amazing things for Him. Let this kind of faith become the new normal for each one of us.  

In this episode of the podcast, Christian Åkerhielm gives an eye-opening first-hand report from Northern Iraq (Kurdistan). He shares a message that was born as he sat with a group of refugees in the northern region of Iraq. Following Jesus's footsteps is about allowing yourself to see past circumstances and surroundings and see the faces in the crowd.

In this episode of the podcast, Rune Borgso shares the great need for Jesus Christ that exists in Europe today. When society is moving far from God, we as believers need to take on the responsibility and calling to go out with the gospel. God prepares the fields as well as the people to receive Him. The time is now to reach Europe!

In this episode of the podcast, Christian and Rune discuss revival in the continent of Europe in our day and age. The time is now to reach out across Europe in boldness share the gospel with those who have not met Christ yet. This timely message shares the importance of crying out for revival and renewal in Europe today.

In this episode of the podcast, Christian Åkerhielm and Toni Gadd continue the conversation with more stories from the mission field. Toni shares of his diverse global experience from Russia, China, India, and many other exciting places.

In this episode of the podcast, Christian Åkerhielm and Toni Gadd share the amazing story of the communist train that God used to spread the gospel via the Trans Siberian Railway in the early 90s. Hear the radical story of how approx. 20,000 were saved and over 500 baptized in a 2 year period of intense ministry in the former Soviet Union.

In this episode of the podcast, Ville Männistö helps you to paint a picture of what it looks like to activate goals, dreams, and vision in your life. He shares from personal experience of being called to go to Afghanistan as a young boy. Ville encourages you to take a step of faith in pioneering the way for God's Kingdom to come here on earth."

In this episode of the podcast, Christian Åkerhielm shares an encouraging message of finding your place inside of a vision. A refreshing and encouraging message for those looking to build something that will last for generations. Linking arms and working together is key in building something beautiful together. Get ready to be inspired in your calling!

In this episode of the podcast, Ingrid Lilja shares powerful insights on the power of a vibrant prayer life. Her extensive experience working in different cultures and countries provides a wealth of knowledge in how to breakthrough and connect with God in prayer. This podcast will provide you with tools to be able to unlock new aspects of a thriving relationship with the Lord in any situation you face on the mission field and leadership.

In this episode of the podcast, Rune Borgsö shares on being free in Christ. What is true freedom and how do we see it manifest in our lives? Rune digs into the subject of true freedom in Christ and how we can walk in it everyday of our lives!

Leadership Series: In this final episode of the Leadership Series, Christian shares key learnings for building things that will endure and give lasting impact in your ministry and leadership.

In this episode we have an extended interview with Dennis Palmer as featured in our latest Missions Magazine publication. Dennis shares his journey of escaping an abuser and tells about the road to freedom and forgiveness in his experiencing God's restoration in his life.

Leadership Series: In this series we dive into the many aspects of leadership and hope to help you develop as a leader. In this episode, Rune Borgso shares foundational characteristics of being a good leader. He shines a light on what truly matters the most in the life of a leader! Let this teaching help you refocus and recharge your life and leadership for 2021

Leadership Series: In this series we dive into the many aspects of leadership and hope to help you develop your leadership skills. In this episode, Christian continues his teaching on multicultural leadership. You will want to go back and listen to part one of this practical and applicable teaching.

Leadership Series: In this series we dive into the many aspects of leadership and hope to help you develop your leadership skills. In this episode, Christian Åkerhielm shares key elements to understand when working in multicultural settings. This episode is filled with many great tips so get ready to take notes!

Leadership Series: We dive into the many aspects of leadership and hope to help you develop your leadership skills. In this follow up episode, Tammy Holm continues on the topic of self care. Living with margins in our lives ensures that we can give our best where it matters the most. Tammy shares a practical ways to reflect over your values and priorities and take steps to create margin around what matters most in your life. Resources: Boundaries: When to say yes and how to say no by Dr Henry McCloud.  

In this series we dive into the many aspects of leadership and hope to help you develop your leadership skills. We will start by talking about self care. In this episode, our host Tammy Holm, will share on the topic of "compassion fatigue" and how it can effect those on the frontlines of ministry. Self care begins with being good stewards of the gift of God in us! Be ready to take notes on the practical tools and tips to apply to your life and leadership.   Resources: Self Care Plan by Trauma Free World PDR  Books: 1) The Sacred Rest by Sandra Smith 2) Take the Day off by Robert Morris