Fuel For The Harvest: The Forge Podcast Network

Charlie and Nathan
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Fuel For The Harvest podcast hosts, Charlie and Nathan are coming to you from all around the world (here, there, and everywhere) with wild testimonies, tips, and talks. The mission: equipping "ordinary" Christians around the globe to become everyday Kingdom laborers in their harvest fields (Matthew 9:35-38). It's all about living with hearts on fire and lives on purpose! Check Out Our Podcast Page: FuelForTheHarvest.com Contact us at: FuelForTheHarvest@gmail.com Check out more of what we do at: ForgeForward.org

  1. 2D AGO

    Episode 279: Using Your God-Given Gifts: How to Serve Where You Are and Start Now (Part 2)

    How do you discover your calling as a Christian? In Part 2 of this conversation on Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan and Forge speaker John Vermilya focus on the practical next step: serving where you are right now. John explains why trying to imitate someone else’s calling often leads to frustration, and why God reveals our gifts through action, not waiting. This episode explores the idea that every follower of Jesus is a “laborer first,” called to love people, serve faithfully, and live on mission in everyday life—whether inside or outside the church. This conversation is especially helpful for Christians who feel stuck, unsure of their gifts, or waiting for clarity before taking action. Part 2 challenges listeners to stop waiting, start serving, and trust God to guide their calling through obedience. Topics include: discovering your calling, using spiritual gifts, serving in the local church, everyday discipleship, laborership, obedience, Christian mission, and faithfulness over platform. Fuel for the Harvest is a Christian discipleship podcast equipping everyday followers of Jesus to make disciples and live out the Great Commission.

    35 min

  2. FEB 24

    Episode 278: Using Your God-Given Gifts: How Ordinary Christians Step Into Their Calling (Part 1)

    How does God use ordinary Christians to accomplish His purposes? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan sits down with Forge speaker and pastor John Vermilya to explore calling, gifting, and what it really looks like to say yes to God over time. John shares his journey growing up as a missionary kid, navigating identity, passion, and insecurity, and learning how God weaves together our experiences, abilities, and opportunities for His glory. From sports and teaching to preaching and pastoring, this conversation highlights how God uses faithfulness in small steps to shape a life of impact. This episode is especially encouraging for anyone who feels unsure about their calling, wonders if they’ve waited too long to use their gifts, or believes they are too ordinary for God to use. Part 1 focuses on John’s story and the foundational lessons that led him to step fully into his God-given calling. Topics include: Christian calling, spiritual gifts, obedience, using your gifts for God, ordinary Christians, discipleship, ministry outside the church walls, and saying yes to God. Fuel for the Harvest is a Christian discipleship podcast equipping everyday followers of Jesus to make disciples and live out the Great Commission.

    28 min

  3. FEB 17

    Episode 277: How to Read the Bible So It Changes You: Practical Tools for Going Deeper in God’s Word

    How should Christians read the Bible so it actually changes them? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan and Forge speaker Jonathan Sherwin talk about how to go deeper in God’s Word—not just to finish a reading plan, but to truly know God. Jonathan shares practical tools for Bible reading, studying Scripture in context, using trustworthy resources, and building simple reading plans that help everyday Christians grow. Together, they explore why reading the Bible is central to discipleship, how small observations can lead to big spiritual growth, and why Scripture was never meant to be consumed quickly, but lived out daily. This conversation is especially helpful for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to understand the Bible. If you want Scripture to come alive and shape your daily obedience to Jesus, this episode will give you clear, practical next steps. Topics include: how to read the Bible, Bible study for beginners, Christian discipleship, studying Scripture in context, spiritual disciplines, daily obedience, reading plans, and making disciples through God’s Word. Fuel for the Harvest is a Christian discipleship podcast equipping everyday followers of Jesus to make disciples and live out the Great Commission.

    32 min

  4. FEB 10

    Episode 276: The Place of Perseverance: Why the Christian Life Is a Daily Walk, Not a One-Time Decision

    In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan is joined by Forge speaker and pastor Jonathan Sherwin for an honest and practical conversation on perseverance in the Christian life. Together, they explore why salvation is not the finish line but the starting point, and how following Jesus requires daily acts of obedience empowered by the Holy Spirit. Jonathan shares the heart behind Six Mile Camp, “the place of perseverance,” rooted in Hebrews 12, and explains why fixing our eyes on Jesus is the only way to endure spiritual battles, burnout, suffering, and temptation. This episode unpacks the connection between evangelism and discipleship, the danger of slow spiritual drift, and why perseverance is not a burden—but a blessing. If you’ve ever wondered how to keep going when faith feels hard, this conversation will encourage you to take the next faithful step and keep running the race with Jesus. Topics include: perseverance, Christian discipleship, daily obedience, spiritual disciplines, fixing your eyes on Jesus, evangelism and discipleship, spiritual warfare, burnout in ministry, and running the Christian race.

    26 min

  5. FEB 3

    Episode 275: Your Hometown Harvest: The Sometimes Overlooked Value of Staying w/ Nicholas Hindes

    In this powerful conversation, Nathan is joined by Forge Speaker Nicholas Hindes to explore Matthew 9, the foundational chapter for Forge and the heartbeat of Kingdom Laborership. Together, they dig into why Jesus began His ministry in His own town, why people always knew where to find Him, and why His love was so tangible that people experienced it as actual love—not just intention. Nathan and Nicholas unpack: How Jesus modeled long-term presence, familiarity, and availability The value of understanding your own city—its history, its people, and its struggles How comparison and social media distort our view of “real” ministry Why loving well means being someone people want to approach Simple, practical steps for engaging your neighbors with the love of Jesus If you’ve ever wondered how to make an impact when life feels ordinary—or how to be a Kingdom Laborer right where you live—this episode will deeply encourage and challenge you.

    34 min

  6. JAN 27

    Episode 274: Carrying the Presence: From Saul’s Reputation to David’s Heart

    In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan is joined by Forge speaker and pastor Chris Prather from Starkville, Mississippi, to explore what it really means to carry the presence of God in everyday life. Using the story of Saul, David, and the Ark of the Covenant, Chris unpacks the danger of building impressive “carts” for God while quietly sidelining His actual presence. Together they talk about cultivating a David-like heart, strengthening your “shoulder” through rhythms of worship and intimacy, and learning to live as a living sacrifice in ordinary places and vocations. Whether you’re a pastor, student, or working a 9–5, this conversation will challenge you to move beyond reputation and production into a life deeply rooted in Jesus Himself.

    36 min

  7. JAN 20

    Episode 273: From Christian to Muslim to Atheist and Back Again – The Story of What God Is Doing in Albania

    This week, Kaon Serjani joins the podcast to share what God is doing in the formerly Communist, formerly Ottoman, formerly Christian country of Albania. He gives a brief history and shares encouraging stories of how they are seeing the gospel advance. Learn more about Kaon and his ministry at partner.ifce.al What happens when someone journeys from Christianity to Islam, then to atheism—and finally back to Jesus? Kaon explains the complex spiritual landscape of Albania, shaped by Islam, communism, and skepticism, and how God is drawing people to Himself through honest conversations, respectful dialogue, and thoughtful answers to hard questions. Together, they explore why apologetics and relational evangelism matter, how long-term conversations can lead to genuine faith, and why listening often opens doors that arguments cannot. This episode is especially encouraging for Christians engaging friends who are skeptical, Muslim, atheist, or deeply unsure about faith. It offers a hopeful picture of how God works through patience, love, and truth to bring people to Jesus—even after years of doubt. Topics include: faith and doubt, Christian apologetics, Islam and Christianity, atheism, evangelism through relationships, answering hard questions, global missions, and discipleship. Fuel for the Harvest is a Christian discipleship podcast equipping everyday followers of Jesus to make disciples and live out the Great Commission.

    27 min

  8. JAN 13

    Episode 272: Enduring to the End: God’s Will, Your Calling, and God's Spirit in You

    In this powerful episode of Fuel for the Harvest, Nathan is joined by Forge speaker Jason Roe for a deep and refreshing conversation about what it really means to endure to the end, walk in God’s will, and become the kind of laborer Jesus prayed for. Jason shares from Matthew 24, Romans 12, and his own journey in itinerant ministry—unpacking why Jesus said “the laborers are few,” how intimacy with God becomes the greatest gift we offer the world, and why surrendering our body, mind, and control is the key to spiritual strength. Together they explore: Why God desires all people to be saved—and His plan to use ordinary believers How to recognize and walk in the center of God’s will What it really means to be filled with the Holy Spirit The danger of doing ministry in our own strength Practical ways to rest, reset, and endure for the long haul Why opening the “door” of your life is essential if you want the Spirit to empower you They also share stories of God's ongoing work through Forge Outreach Camps and the beauty of watching students live out the Great Commission. If you’ve ever felt weary, dry, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to keep going in ministry or everyday life—this episode will remind you that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit dwell within you, and you’ve got the power right now.

    48 min
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Fuel For The Harvest podcast hosts, Charlie and Nathan are coming to you from all around the world (here, there, and everywhere) with wild testimonies, tips, and talks. The mission: equipping "ordinary" Christians around the globe to become everyday Kingdom laborers in their harvest fields (Matthew 9:35-38). It's all about living with hearts on fire and lives on purpose! Check Out Our Podcast Page: FuelForTheHarvest.com Contact us at: FuelForTheHarvest@gmail.com Check out more of what we do at: ForgeForward.org

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