Gateway to Mercy

Whether you say “yes” to go to the mission field or support the work from behind the scenes, it all matters. Riaan talks with next generation leaders who are working in all aspects of the mission field, Jacob Hancock, Morgan Barton, and Kayla Greenwood. Together they remind us the difference between saying “yes” to assignments or saying “yes” to Jesus, even if it requires us to labor in obscurity. 

What if the hard seasons we want to resist are the very things God uses to prepare and equip us for His calling? In this episode, Jeff and Iris share how God used uncertainty and surrender to build a resilient faith—one that could say yes when He called them to go to Africa to reach people who had never heard the Gospel and stay faithful in years of fruitlessness. Their story reveals how endurance is formed in hidden places and how obedience is often shaped long before the fruit is seen. This conversation invites us to see our own hard places as preparation, not delay.

Child exploitation—not just trafficking—is the deeper issue, and the solution begins long before an arrest is made. Riaan and Britt unpack the real gap between advocacy and activation, and how parents, single men, and the Church can fight back through accountability, purity, and intentional discipleship. You’re not called to make people comfortable—you’re called to make them holy. 

Suffering and persecution are part of saying yes to Jesus—and every believer must count that cost. In this episode, Riaan and Britt share personal stories of hardship on the mission field and why the Church must stop unintentionally wounding its missionaries through ignorance or silence. The Gospel advances not through comfort, but through costly obedience and the unshakable hand of God.

98% of missionaries who marry non-missionaries end up leaving the field. What can help shift that statistic?In this episode, Jacob and Cassie Hancock open up about navigating their calling to the mission field as a couple—one who grew up on the field and one who didn’t. They share their unique perspectives on offering unconditional obedience to Jesus, working through the inevitable struggles, and experiencing the rewards that come both personally and for the kingdom.

The Great Commission is not divided between Matthew 28, Mark 16, and Acts 1—it’s one call, for every believer, especially pastors. Riaan and Britt continue their conversation with Cameron Brice, confronting the disconnect between the pulpit and the mission field. You can’t give away what you don’t possess—so get in the field, carry the fire, and love the missionaries you're sending. 

God’s call often doesn’t make sense—but He sees the end from the beginning. In this episode, Riaan and Britt sit down with Cameron Brice to discuss the tension between expectation and reality on the mission field. They dive into why obedience always impacts more than just you. If you’re anchored in the truth that God is setting the stage, you’ll find strength to keep saying yes, even when it’s hard.

In this episode, Cameron Brice, pastor of Covenant Love Church, shares his journey from growing up a pastor’s kid to answering the call to missions. His life has been driven by a hunger for authentic expressions of God’s presence, and Cameron’s story is a powerful reminder that our “yes” to God is settled by His faithfulness, not our comfort. If you're wrestling with fear or wondering what obedience looks like, we pray this conversation will challenge and propel you forward in your walk with Jesus. 

Is the Great Commission missing from the heart of local churches? In this episode, Riaan and Britt sit down to discuss this question with special guests Evan Martin, pastor of Colorado Church, and Cameron Brice, pastor of Covenant Love Church.  

Missions won't thrive in the local church unless it's burning in the hearts of leaders—and missionaries play a vital role in igniting that fire. Riaan and Britt sit down with Evan Martin, lead pastor of Colorado Church, to discuss how missionaries and the local church can work together to ignite a fire in the heart of believers. And the end result? A church that smells like Jesus (2 Corinthians 2:15).  

In this episode, Britt and Riaan talk about how small, intentional steps—like prayer, perspective, and presence—can ignite a heart for the nations right from your home. The Great Commission applies to every believer, and it’s time we lived like it. 

The Great Commission isn’t just Jesus’ final message, it’s His only message, from Genesis to Revelation. Riaan and Britt discuss how obedience to the Great Commission is the normal Christian life, not a special assignment for the few. When we go, we carry the authority of Heaven and the power of the blood of Jesus to every tribe, tongue, and nation.

What is missions? On this episode, Riaan and Britt unpack why we can’t negotiate the terms of our surrender and what it means to live as ambassadors of Heaven. You don’t need more to start—you just need to take the next step with what you already have. 

Join us for an unfiltered, impromptu conversation across generations as we explore longevity in ministry, the adventure of walking with the Lord, and so much more.

Audrey Hancock, Britt’s wife, continues the conversation on what it means to carry your cross. Join us as we dive deeper into walking in obedience to Jesus and explore practical insights on living and raising a family on the mission field.

Ministering as a family can be hard but is what we are called to. This week, Audrey Hancock, Britt’s wife, joins us to discuss how to stay in sync with one another, and embrace contentment through a perspective of abundance. We must understand the importance of carrying our cross without conditions. 

Britt, Riaan, and Ross Parsley discuss how the Great Commandment and Great Commission work together through our obedience. 

Relationships play a major role in the Kingdom of God – they’re central to our calling. Riaan, Britt, and special guest, Ross Parsley, dive into how relationships build understanding, and why they are integral in weaving missions into the DNA of the local church.

Missions is a core calling for every Christ follower, not just a church program. This week, we discuss the importance of seizing opportunities to make missions a part of the local church’s DNA, beginning with its leadership. 

Is modern-day Christianity boring? This week, Britt and Riaan talk about why taking risks in faith is so important, and how adventure creates a ripple effect that leads to extraordinary outcomes. 

This week, we explore the difference between ROI (Return on Investment) and ROO (Return on Obedience) and how focusing too much on measurable outcomes can distract us from God's calling. Dive into the true meaning of stewardship, where obedience takes precedence over simply managing resources well.

He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Luke 10:2-3

This week, Riaan and Britt discuss how true obedience to God's call can often conflict with worldly expectations and comforts. True abundance comes from dying to ourselves daily.

How do you define success? This week, Britt and Riaan explore what true success looks like in the context of the Great Commission. In God's eyes, success is found in our simple obedience.

Do Christians still need to respond to the Great Commission? In this episode, Riaan and Britt dive into the church's core mission—the Great Commission. It's not just about praying for the harvest; it's about the need for more laborers to answer the call.

Today, Riaan and Britt dive deep into the heart of the church’s mission, exploring the difference between a transactional and relational approach to ministry. They discuss how the Great Commission should flow naturally from the DNA of the church, rather than being driven by a mere sense of obligation.We pray this episode blesses and inspires you! 

Riaan Heyns and Britt Hancock talk about the Great Commission, why it matters, and why this podcast exists.