Passion to Reach Ministries

Mission Connect is a podcast brought to you by Passion to Reach Ministries. This podcast will help you connect with God's mission for your life and help you connect others to their mission. Host Pastor Finu Iype will discuss biblical truths and practical keys that will empower you to live out your mission. You will be challenged and encouraged as guests on the show share their incredible stories of discovering God’s mission for their lives and how they have been able to help others do the same. To hear more about the testimonies and powerful truths of connecting to God's mission subscribe to the Mission Connect Podcast.

MCP 66: Colin McCartney on how he launched Urban Promise Toronto and on engaging young adults for mission

Colin McCartney will inspire you to get moving! He shares his incredible story of launching Urban Promise Toronto, an urban missions ministry that is impacting the lives of thousands of young people in the Greater Toronto Area. Colin’s passion today is to engage young adults for the mission of God and to plant churches in the GTA

05-01
40:58

MCP 65: Tim Barnett on Apathy, Apologetics and Divine Unrest

Tim Barnett shares his amazing journey of going from a high school kid who didn’t have a defense for his Christian Faith to being a full-time Apologist, defending God’s truth to audiences across the United States and Canada. Tim’s story of stepping out of a comfortable teaching position in Toronto to pursue the mission of his life is a testament to God’s master plan for every Christian.

04-17
49:14

MCP 64: Crystal Lavallee on why fulfilling your mission will require a few doses of crazy faith

Crystal Lavallee’s journey to fulfilling her mission is a fascinating story of what God can do when you are willing to take steps of faith that may not make sense in the natural realm. Her tenacity, determination and unwavering faith in the God who called her influence and impact Canadian culture, is a lesson in how to fully commit to the will of God for your life. If you’ve ever been in a place where you have doubted if you can really accomplish God’s dream for your life with the skills, funds, and friends you currently have, then you must listen to this story of faith and adventure! prism.study Iamcompelled.ca info@iamcompelled.ca

04-17
44:32

MCP 63: Tony Soldano on Overcoming Fear on the Road to Fulfilling Destiny

Dr. Tony Soldano’s story is one of perseverance and following the call of God in spite of past failures. From a young boy paralyzed by fear and unable to succeed academically to the Dean of Leadership at a College today, his journey of discovering God’s mission for his life will inspire you to press through, regardless of the obstacles you face on the road to your destiny!

03-20
54:21

MCP 62: Dr. Kevin Harney on mobilizing Christians for Organic Outreach

In this episode of the Mission Connect Podcast, Dr. Kevin HArney shares his amazing journey of coming to faith in Christ and his insatiable desire to see people around him experience salvation. From how he led his entire family to Jesus to how he mobilized unengaged, disinterested Churches to reach thousands of people with the gospel. Kevin’s passion is palpable and his story is nothing short of a miracle - how God can use anyone who cares to obey to transform the world for Jesus!

11-06
47:26

MCP 61: Faytene Grasesschi on being a voice to the nation

In this episode of the Mission Connect Podcast, Faytene Grasesschi shares her incredible journey of coming to faith in Jesus and being ignited to be a voice for God in her generation and to the nation of Canada. Fayetene shares from her heart about developing a passion for the mission of God for your life through prayer and surrender. She challenges us to lead the change that we desire to see in the various spheres of society and how to free ourselves from the expectations of people to fulfill God’s mission for our lives! Links: www.goconference.ca www.faytene.tv www.4mycanada.ca

10-25
39:21

MCP 60: James Kelly on the intersection of faith and technology

In this episode, we talk to James Kelly, founder of Faith Tech Hub. Faith Tech is a startup that’s helping bridge the gap between faith and technology. James shares his amazing journey of someone who was not from the ‘tech’ community called to lead a network of Christian technology professionals in cities across North America, with plans to expand globally in the near future.

10-22
44:45

MCP 59: Playing on God's Team and Reaching the World

**RE-BROADCAST** Pastor Alan George is the Online Campus Pastor at Life.Church in the USA. They are one of the fastest growing churches and have campuses all over the world. He shares his incredible story of salvation and how God is using him to reach the world and empower others to live out their call! He is also one of our guest speakers at our GO Conference coming up on October 13 & 14. To purchase tickets head to goconference.ca

05-30
40:32

MCP 58: Emily’s Announcement Podcast

Important announcement from our co-host Emily James! Emily, is our director of development and training here at Passion to Reach Ministries and the co-host of Mission Connect Podcast. In this episode she shares exciting news about her first book that will be published soon and the launch of a ministry God laid on her heart, Multipliers Leadership. This story is truly what the podcast is all about! Discovering God’s plans for your life. www.multipliersleadership.com

05-25
10:55

MCP 57: Turning your pain into your purpose and fulfilling God’s mission

*Repost: MCP 3* In this episode our special guest , Alicia Johnson is a certified social worker, and youth leader. Alicia shares her testimony, of the pain she experienced in her past and how she turned it into her purpose of reaching and comforting those who have gone through similar situations. Listen to find out more about how Alicia drew closer to God, understood her worth in Christ and is now impacting so many lives in and out of the church through her testimony!

05-16
29:20

MCP 56: Robert Dickson on how a gangster was transformed by the gospel

In this episode of Mission Connect former gang member Robert Dickson shares his powerful testimony on how God transformed his life. From a life of drugs, guns, and crime Robert reveals how he encountered Jesus and was forever changed. He delves into how God loves all people and can redeem you from the consequences of your past and restore you to His perfect plan for your life. This is an emotional and inspiring testimony that will impact lives, so make sure to share this episode!

05-10
52:50

MCP 55: Craig Kraft on his journey to becoming Executive Director of Outreach Canada, a national and international missions ministry, and keys to reaching Canadians with the gospel.

Craig Kraft is the Executive Director of Outreach Canada, an organization that works across the nation to impact local churches and make disciples. Craig shares his journey of discovering God’s mission for his life including serving as a missionary in Africa. Craig shares great insight and wisdom on how we can take practical, small wins and win back a nation for God.  Don’t miss this episode of mission connect!

05-02
01:03:20

MCP 54: Kerri Persaud on discovering your mission in everyday moments

If you have a sense that you are called to serve in Christian ministry this podcast will encourage and inspire you to abandon fear and embrace the call of  God over your life. Kerri’s story will challenge you to invest your life in fulfilling God’s mission and leaving an eternal legacy!

04-25
44:52

MCP 53: Leading Change with Pastor Brendan Witton

In this episode of Mission Connect, we discuss leading change in the church with Brendan Witton, Lead Pastor of Toronto City Church. He gives incredible insight and practical tools to millennials about leading change in a culture of honor, while challenging Pastors and church leaders to provide opportunities to a new generation of leaders

04-11
01:05:14

MCP 52: How To Impact The World By Investing In One Life At A Time

In this episode, Pauline shares powerful stories that happen when we take the time to invest in others. She shares important keys that will empower us to be able to fulfill God’s great commission- make disciples!

04-04
42:38

MCP 51: Cheryl Walker on How To Fuel Your Dreams With Courageous Compassion and Changing The Lives of Orphans in Congo

This podcast is a must listen! Cheryl Walker, Director of Mwana Villages, an organization that works in the Republic of Congo rescuing and caring for the widows, and orphans, shares her powerful testimony with us! Make sure to listen in and stay tuned for an awesome special on our Missional Academy courses!!

03-28
39:03

MCP 50: Questions for God with Jonathan Gallo

In this episode, Jonathan Gallo, Executive Pastor at Central Community Church in St. Catherines, Ontario gives us incredible insight on how asking questions can lead us to the true revelation of God and His purpose for our lives. Get ready to be challenged, inspired and moved to take action towards your God given mission!

03-14
53:51

MCP 49: Hope for The Canadian Church-Mark Clark

Re-published episode (MCP33): Our guest Pastor Mark Clark gives a charge to the local church, pastors, leaders, and all believers to live on mission for God; to have a radical change in our lives, sacrificial living, and to be culturally relevant.

03-08
44:45

MCP 48: Reaching Muslims with Renod Bejjani

Renod was persecuted by Muslims as a young boy for being a Christian, and today he is on a mission to reach the Muslim community to share the love of God with them.

02-28
59:16

MCP 47: Finding Truth with Kimone Clunis

Our special guest, a close friend and our co-worker, Kimone Clunis was there. She was looking for fulfilment and meaning but in all the wrong places. One day she began an incredible journey to finding freedom in God’s truth.

02-15
38:38

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