How Change Happens

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Explores the stories, principles, and real-life moments that spark transformation in individuals, communities, and nations. Each episode dives into conversations with leaders, missionaries, and everyday people who are living out the gospel in bold and practical ways. The podcast highlights how obedience, compassion, and intentional action create lasting impact, showing that change isn’t accidental — it’s the result of faith meeting movement.

  1. Solving America's Hardest Problem, Ending The Foster Care To Prison Pipeline | EP 013

    3 DAYS AGO

    Solving America's Hardest Problem, Ending The Foster Care To Prison Pipeline | EP 013

    Adrien Lewis didn't just want to help people; he wanted to fix a broken system. As the founder of CarePortal, Adrien has built a technology platform that connects the world’s most vulnerable families to a network of over 5,000 churches and community partners. In this episode, we discuss the "Foster Care to Prison Pipeline," why the government cannot solve social isolation, and how Adrien transitioned from a corporate career to mobilizing thousands of people to step into the gap for families in crisis. It’s an eye-opening look at how "radical proximity" can heal communities from the inside out. In This Episode: ▫️The Mission of CarePortal: The platform serves as a "connecting technology" that links child welfare workers, who identify needs, with local churches and community members who can meet them. ▫️The Proximity Principle: Adrien emphasizes that real change requires "radical proximity"—getting close enough to the problem to see the person behind the crisis. ▫️Government vs. Community: While the government can provide financial and physical resources, Adrien argues it is incapable of providing the "relational capital" or social connection that families truly need to thrive. ▫️The Scale of Impact: CarePortal has grown to include over 5,000 active churches across the United States, facilitating thousands of "connections" between those in need and those who can help. ▫️The "Pipeline" Problem: Adrien discusses the tragic correlation between foster care and the prison system, highlighting the urgent need for preventative care to keep families together. ▫️Relief vs. Development: A core philosophy discussed is the transition from just meeting a physical need (relief) to building a long-term relationship that empowers the family (development/restoration). 📚 Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS 🌐 Sign Up for The Send Conference 2026 ⛪️ Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church 🔥Follow CarePortal on Instagram 📲 Follow The Send on Instagram 🔗 Stay updated

    1hr 3min
  2. I Was Challenged To Preach In Every State By The Man Who Has Been To Every Country | EP 012

    27 APR

    I Was Challenged To Preach In Every State By The Man Who Has Been To Every Country | EP 012

    At just 16 years old, Asher Byrd received a challenge that would alter the trajectory of his life: preach in every single U.S. state before the age of 21. In this episode, Asher reveals the raw reality of carrying a massive vision while still in high school. We dive deep into the psychology of "mission" and how having a clear purpose provides the maturity and seriousness needed to avoid the traps of modern boredom. If you’ve ever felt like your life lacks direction, Asher’s journey from a "dying seed" of a dream to a 50-state reality is a must-watch. In This Episode: ▫️The Power of a Timeline: Asher explains how his dream felt ambiguous until he heard the specific instruction to go in 2024, proving that urgency and a deadline can catalyze action. ▫️The "Dead Seed" Principle: Every major vision often goes through a phase where it appears to be dying; Asher recounts the moment he almost gave up before the vision was revived with fresh urgency. ▫️Purpose as a Maturity Tool: Having a mission provides a "grid" for growth; Asher notes that a big vision forces a young person to step up and develop the seriousness required to accomplish it. ▫️Detaching the Ego from the Calling: Using the film Jesus Revolution as a catalyst, Asher realized the "50 State Tour" was not about him, and that true leadership requires acknowledging that God’s work continues with or without you. ▫️The Necessity of Global Perspective: Despite his focus on America, Asher spent six months in South Africa and Central Asia to gain a global lens, which allowed him to bring "fresh perspective" back to his home context. ▫️The Role of Stewardship: Vision isn't always about immediate action; sometimes it’s about "stewarding" the word through prayer and processing for years before a team is ever built. 📚 Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS 🌐 Sign Up for The Send Conference 2026 ⛪️ Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church 🔥Follow Asher Byrd on Instagram 📲 Follow The Send on Instagram 🔗 Stay updated

    1hr 2min
  3. "I Was A Stoner On Probation": How One Trip To Cambodia Changed Everything | EP 011

    20 APR

    "I Was A Stoner On Probation": How One Trip To Cambodia Changed Everything | EP 011

    Uriah Lyford's story is the ultimate case study in "missional living". After 22 years in Cambodia, Uriah reflects on his journey from a small-town kid in Washington to becoming a staple of the Cambodian community. He shares the unfiltered truth about his early days—sneaking cigarettes during Bible school and nearly quitting before he ever reached his destination. This conversation isn't just about religion; it's about the psychological shift that happens when you replace personal addiction with a global mission and the power of "radical obedience". In This Episode: ▫️The Outreach Pivot: Why a leader’s belief in Uriah—despite his mistakes—was the catalyst for him staying the course. ▫️A New Perspective: The moment Uriah realized that the Cambodian children's hunger for learning was more addictive than his pack-a-day habit. ▫️The Legacy of YWAM: How a Youth With A Mission (YWAM) training school became the bridge between a troubled past and a purposeful future. ▫️Inspiring a Generation: Uriah’s advice for young people today who want to use their skills to impact "unreached" people groups. 📚 Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS 🌐 Sign Up for The Send Conference 2026 ⛪️ Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church 🔥Follow Uriah Lyford on Instagram 🔥Follow Uriah Lyford on TikTok 📲 Follow The Send on Instagram 🔗 Stay updated

    54 min
  4. The Missionary Who Chose Nashville Over Nepal | Daniel MacLeod | EP 010

    13 APR

    The Missionary Who Chose Nashville Over Nepal | Daniel MacLeod | EP 010

    Daniel MacLeod, leader of Fireplace Nashville and Wilco United, discusses the radical shift from wanting to be a missionary in the Himalayas to being called back to his own "Jerusalem". Daniel shares the unconventional strategies his team uses to reach thousands, from Friday night evangelism on the Nashville strip to using "business propositions" to earn the right to preach the Gospel at secular raves. In This Episode: ▫️The Jerusalem Principle: Why stewarding the city you are currently in is the prerequisite for having spiritual authority elsewhere. ▫️The Power of Testimony: How sharing raw stories of the miraculous—like a man flyflyingng in from the North to confirm he was healed of terminal blood cancer—is what actually stirs a generation's faith. ▫️Becoming the Peer Pressure: The psychological shift from resisting external influence to becoming the primary influence in your environment. ▫️The "Zero Expectations" Growth: Why the most sustainable movements are built on simple obedience and consistency rather than an obsession with numbers. ▫️Partnering with the Secular: How to use professional leverage, such as high-end venues, to bring the Gospel into spaces where it is normally unwelcome. 📚 ⁠Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS⁠ 🌐 ⁠Sign Up for The Send Conference 2026⁠ ⛪️ ⁠Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church⁠ 🔥⁠Follow Daniel MacLeod on Instagram⁠ 🔔 Follow Jesus Mission Global on Instagram 🔔 ⁠Follow Fireplace on Instagram 🔔 ⁠Follow The Merge Nashville on Instagram 🔔 Follow Wilco United on Instagram 💻 Jesus Mission Global Website 💻 Fireplace Website 💻 The Merge Nashville Website 💻 Wilco United Website 📲 ⁠Follow The Send on Instagram⁠ 🔗 ⁠Stay updated

    57 min
  5. The 9-to-5 Missionary: How To Lead 80 People To Jesus At A Commercial Gym | Max Hoyt | EP 009

    6 APR

    The 9-to-5 Missionary: How To Lead 80 People To Jesus At A Commercial Gym | Max Hoyt | EP 009

    Max Hoyt breaks down a year of radical transformation at a Crunch Fitness location. While working a standard 9-to-5 job selling memberships and checking in guests, Max and his wife saw 80 people—both staff and members—give their lives to Jesus. Max shares how a simple "yes" to God in a secular workplace led to spontaneous baptisms, healings in the parking lot, and a shift in the entire gym's culture. In This Episode: ▫️The Neighborhood Mission Field: Why the most effective place to share your faith is exactly where you already spend 40 hours a week. ▫️Authentic Integration: How to move from "selling a membership" to "sharing a testimony" without losing professional excellence. ▫️Signs and Wonders in the Ordinary: Incredible stories of physical healings and radical deliverances happening in the breakroom and on the gym floor. ▫️Consistency Over Hype: The importance of being a reliable employee as the foundation for earning the right to be heard spiritually. 📚 ⁠Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS⁠ 🌐 ⁠Sign Up for The Send Conference 2026⁠ ⛪️ ⁠Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church⁠ 🔥⁠Follow Max Hoyt on Instagram⁠ 📲 ⁠Follow The Send on Instagram⁠ 🔗 ⁠Stay updated

    54 min
  6. How I Got 350,000 People To Show Up For Jesus | Taylor Stutts | EP 008

    30 MAR

    How I Got 350,000 People To Show Up For Jesus | Taylor Stutts | EP 008

    Taylor Stutts explores the internal battle of leadership—how to move past the "micro-fears" that keep most people stuck at the same "barbecue pit" talking about the same ideas for years. He reveals his strategy for pitching radical shifts to a team, including why most leaders fail by presenting "step 10" ideas to a room that is still on "step one". This conversation is a masterclass in "velocity of ideas" and how to maintain momentum while constantly tearing down and rebuilding your successful models. In This Episode: ▫️The Education Journey: When pitching radical change, you must bring your team through the same research and education process you went on, rather than just delivering a "punch line" they don't understand. ▫️Overcoming the "Barbecue Pit" Cycle: How to identify the subtle fears that prevent groups from ever taking action on their "good ideas". ▫️Permission to Dream: Growth is often hindered by a lack of freedom to dream; leaders must create an outlandish "God-dream" list to force practical steps of faith. ▫️Velocity as a Strategy: The faster a leader can cycle through and debrief ideas, the quicker they will arrive at the one that actually works. 📚 Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS 🌐 Sign Up for The Send Conference 2026 ⛪️ Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church 🔥Follow Taylor Stutts on Instagram 📲 Follow The Send on Instagram 🔗 Stay updated

    1hr 7min
  7. Why Are Norway's Missionary Schools Overflowing With Students? | Andreas Nordli | EP 007

    23 MAR

    Why Are Norway's Missionary Schools Overflowing With Students? | Andreas Nordli | EP 007

    Andreas Nordli didn't set out to be a "leader." He started as a radical teenager wanting to change the world, but found himself navigating the crushing weight of responsibility, the loneliness of the top floor, and the reality of organizational failure. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, the head of YWAM Norway breaks down why we are terrified of risk, how he handles the "burden" of leading hundreds of missionaries, and the moment he realized his own ambition was getting in the way of God’s plan. This isn't just a talk about missions; it's a deep dive into the psychology of leadership and what happens when you finally say "yes" to a call that scares you. In This Episode: ▫️The Evolution of a Leader: Andreas reflects on his journey from a young, "arrogant" pioneer to a seasoned leader who understands that true influence comes through service and "fathering" rather than just making noise. ▫️The Necessity of Failure: He discusses the vital role of failure in leadership, explaining that if you aren't failing occasionally, you aren't taking enough risks to see true transformation. ▫️Combating the "Safety Culture": Andreas warns against the modern obsession with safety and security, arguing that a life without risk is a life that misses the very adventures God designed us for. ▫️The Weight of the "Yes": He breaks down the reality that total obedience to God often leads to places of great pressure and complexity, but it is the only place where you find genuine fulfillment. 📚 Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS 🌐 Sign Up for The Send Conference 2026 ⛪️ Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church 🔥Follow Andreas Nordli on Instagram 📲 Follow The Send on Instagram 🔗 Stay updated

    1hr 2min
  8. The Worship Leader Who Walked Away From Fame to Build a Legacy | Lindy Cofer | EP 006

    16 MAR

    The Worship Leader Who Walked Away From Fame to Build a Legacy | Lindy Cofer | EP 006

    Lindy Cofer shares an intimate look at the "fork in the road" where she chose to slow down her public career to focus on motherhood, foster care, and mentoring others. She explores the difficult mindset shift required to move from the "addiction to momentum" to a life of quiet, intentional legacy. In This Episode: ▫️Obedience as Worship: Obedience is the highest form of worship, even when it requires stepping away from a public platform. ▫️Accepting Limitations: Recognizing that personal limitations can be "of the Lord" brings a sense of freedom and peace. ▫️The Trap of Comparison: Living in comparison to past seasons or other people's careers is a "thief of joy". ▫️Discipling the Next Generation: True revival is found in the people you pour into, starting with your own children and community. ▫️Owning Your Season: It is possible to maintain a creative rhythm, like songwriting, while fully embracing the unique demands of motherhood. 📚 Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS 🌐 Sign Up for The Send Conference 2026 ⛪️ Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church 🔥Follow Lindy Cofer on Instagram 📲 Follow The Send on Instagram 🔗 Stay updated

    1hr 7min
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Explores the stories, principles, and real-life moments that spark transformation in individuals, communities, and nations. Each episode dives into conversations with leaders, missionaries, and everyday people who are living out the gospel in bold and practical ways. The podcast highlights how obedience, compassion, and intentional action create lasting impact, showing that change isn’t accidental — it’s the result of faith meeting movement.

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