The Contagious Faith Podcast

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The Contagious Faith Podcast is the official podcast of United Hive, created to inspire and activate believers through powerful testimonies and bold stories of evangelism, healing, and revival. Each episode features compelling conversations with everyday Christians, missionaries, and pioneering leaders who are reaching the lost in creative, Spirit-led ways. From street ministry to tech innovation, we spotlight those on the frontlines of the Great Commission—offering real stories, practical insights, and fresh vision for what’s possible when faith becomes contagious!

  1. 1h ago

    EP 58: NYPD Officer to Global Evangelism • Ilya Kosilov

    Ilya Kosilov—better known as “Ilya the Evangelist”—never expected his life to become centered around preaching the Gospel across the world. A former NYPD officer turned real estate entrepreneur, Ilya was building a very different kind of life before an encounter with Jesus changed his direction. Today, he is a bold evangelist who travels internationally sharing the Gospel and calling people to follow Christ. In this episode of The Contagious Faith Podcast, Ilya shares his testimony of encountering Jesus, how his priorities began to change, and what led him from pursuing career and business success to becoming passionate about reaching people with the Gospel. We talk about boldness, obedience, evangelism, and what can happen when following Jesus becomes more important than simply building a comfortable life. IN THIS EPISODE:• Ilya’s journey from NYPD officer to entrepreneur• His encounter with Jesus• How his priorities and purpose began to change• Stepping into evangelism• Traveling around the world to preach the Gospel• Developing boldness to talk about Jesus• Choosing obedience over comfort• Why ordinary believers can live on mission wherever they are Ilya’s story is a reminder that Jesus can completely redirect a life. Following Him may take you somewhere you never expected—but when you say yes, your career, experiences, resources, and testimony can all become tools for the Gospel. Faith isn’t meant to stay private. It’s meant to move. #ContagiousFaith #IlyaKosilov #IlyaTheEvangelist #Evangelism #GreatCommission #ChristianTestimony #BoldFaith #PreachTheGospel

    EP 58: NYPD Officer to Global Evangelism • Ilya Kosilov

  2. Sep 4

    EP 57: Prison, Recovery and Christian Rap | Brian Morales (Adult & Teen Challenge)

    Brian Morales grew up in a good home, but a series of choices eventually led him into drugs, crime, and years behind bars. What looked like a life headed in one direction was radically changed when Jesus began leading Brian toward freedom. Today, Brian serves as the Outreach Coordinator for Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest, traveling to help promote the ministry that played such an important role in his own transformation. He is also a Christian rap artist, using music and his testimony to reach people who may be walking through the same darkness he once knew. In this episode of The Contagious Faith Podcast, Brian shares honestly about the decisions that pulled him away from the life he was raised to live, the consequences that followed, and how God met him in the middle of it all. We talk about redemption, freedom, recovery, prison, purpose, and why Brian now feels compelled to help others encounter Jesus. IN THIS EPISODE:• Growing up in a good home but choosing a destructive path• Brian’s journey through drugs and crime• Spending years in prison• Finding freedom through Jesus and Adult & Teen Challenge• How his past became part of his ministry• Serving with Adult & Teen Challenge PacWest• Using Christian rap to reach people with the gospel• Why no life is beyond the reach of Jesus Brian’s story is a reminder that your worst decisions do not have to become the final chapter of your life. Jesus can redeem what looks wasted, bring freedom where there was bondage, and turn a broken past into a testimony that helps someone else find hope. #ContagiousFaith #BrianMorales #AdultTeenChallenge #ChristianRap #ChristianTestimony #Redemption #FreedomInChrist #Evangelism

    EP 57: Prison, Recovery and Christian Rap | Brian Morales (Adult & Teen Challenge)

  3. Aug 28

    EP 56: Making Jesus Followers | Sonny Huhtala (Attic Ministries)

    What does it really mean to make followers of Jesus—not just converts, church attenders, or people who believe the right things? Sonny Huhtala of Attic Ministries knows what it means to be radically rescued by Jesus. After an encounter that Sonny describes as Jesus rescuing him from hell, his life took on an entirely new direction. Today, he carries a deep passion to tell people about Jesus and help them become genuine disciples who follow Him with their whole lives. In this episode of The Contagious Faith Podcast, Sonny shares his testimony and why reaching people with the gospel is only the beginning. We talk about evangelism, discipleship, and the responsibility believers have not only to introduce people to Jesus, but to walk with them as they learn to obey Him, know Him, and live on mission. IN THIS EPISODE:• Sonny’s testimony of being rescued by Jesus• How that encounter changed the direction of his life• Why Sonny is passionate about sharing Jesus with everyone• The difference between making converts and making disciples• What it means to actually follow Jesus• Helping new believers grow in their faith• Why discipleship and evangelism belong together• Living with an everyday mission to reach people Jesus never called us simply to collect decisions. He told us to make disciples. Sonny’s story challenges us to ask a simple question: Are we just telling people about Jesus, or are we helping them become Jesus followers? #ContagiousFaith #SonnyHuhtala #AtticMinistries #Discipleship #Evangelism #MakingDisciples #FollowJesus Learn More: https://www.atticministries.com/

    EP 56: Making Jesus Followers | Sonny Huhtala (Attic Ministries)

  4. Aug 21

    EP 55: Relentless Grace | Craig "5ive" James (Jesus Anonymous)

    What happens when Jesus doesn’t just rescue you from your old life—but gives you a completely new mission? Craig “5ive” James is a Christian rap artist and evangelist whose testimony is rooted in the transforming power of Jesus. After living a life marked by drugs, Craig encountered Christ and experienced a change that redirected the course of his life. Today, he uses both music and evangelism to share the gospel and point others to the same Jesus who rescued him. In this episode of The Contagious Faith Podcast, Craig shares his personal testimony, how Jesus brought him out of his former lifestyle, and how that redemption became fuel for his calling. We also talk about his journey as a Christian rap artist and the role music can play in reaching people who may never walk into a church. This is more than a story about leaving drugs behind. It’s about what can happen when someone who has been rescued realizes their testimony can become a source of hope for someone else. IN THIS EPISODE:• Craig’s testimony of coming to Jesus• Being rescued from a life of drugs• How redemption gave him a new sense of purpose• Becoming a Christian rap artist• Using music as a platform to point people to Christ• Craig’s heart for evangelism• Why sharing your testimony matters• How God can use your past to reach others Craig’s story is a reminder that Jesus doesn’t simply call us out of darkness. He calls us into purpose. Your past doesn’t have to define your future—and your testimony may be exactly what someone else needs to hear. #ContagiousFaith #Craig5iveJames #ChristianRap #Evangelism #ChristianTestimony #Redemption #JesusSaves

    EP 55: Relentless Grace | Craig "5ive" James (Jesus Anonymous)

  5. Aug 14

    EP 54: Loved to be Love | Monet Beltran (Aim to Love)

    What happens when Jesus transforms your life so radically that you can’t stay quiet about it? Monet Beltran is a bold evangelist and the founder of Aim to Love. After experiencing a dramatic transformation in her own life and leaving behind an LGBTQ+ identity, Monet now travels across the country sharing her testimony and telling people what Jesus has done for her. But this episode isn’t simply about Monet’s past. It’s about what happens when a personal encounter with Jesus becomes a public witness. Monet carries an uncommon boldness to speak about Jesus, share her story openly, and call others to experience the same freedom and transformation she has found in Him. We talk about her testimony, her journey into evangelism, and what it looks like to refuse to hide what God has done in your life. IN THIS EPISODE:• Monet’s journey of transformation• Leaving behind her former LGBTQ+ identity• How her testimony became a tool for evangelism• Why she travels the country sharing Jesus• Developing courage to speak openly about your faith• The importance of telling people what Jesus has done• Living with boldness and conviction in a culture that often pushes faith into the background Monet’s life is a reminder that your testimony isn’t meant to stay private. When Jesus changes your life, your story can become an invitation for someone else to encounter Him. Faith is contagious. Share what Jesus has done. #ContagiousFaith #MonetBeltran #Evangelism #Testimony #JesusChangesLives #ChristianTestimony #BoldFaith

    EP 54: Loved to be Love | Monet Beltran (Aim to Love)

  6. Aug 7

    EP 53: Making Disciples in LGBTQ+ | MJ Nixon (Rainbow Revival)

    In this second conversation on the Contagious Faith Podcast, Gabriel Jackson welcomes back MJ Nixon, founder of Rainbow Revival, for an honest and practical discussion about making disciples within the LGBTQ+ community. While many conversations focus on testimony alone, this episode explores what comes next. MJ shares why discipleship is a journey, not a moment, and how the Church can faithfully walk alongside people with biblical truth, genuine compassion, and long-term commitment. Together, Gabriel and MJ discuss the challenges many believers face after choosing to follow Jesus, the importance of healthy Christian community, and why discipleship requires patience, relationship, and the leading of the Holy Spirit. In this episode, you'll hear about: What discipleship looks like in the LGBTQ+ communityWalking with people through transformationBalancing biblical truth with Christlike compassionBuilding authentic relationships that foster growthHelping believers establish their identity in ChristHow churches can better equip and care for those seeking to follow JesusThis conversation is an encouraging reminder that making disciples isn't about winning arguments—it's about faithfully walking with people as they learn to follow Jesus one step at a time. #ContagiousFaith #MJNixon #RainbowRevival #Discipleship #IdentityInChrist #ChristianPodcast To learn more about MJ's ministry, Rainbow Revival, visit Rainbow Revival, where you'll find resources, testimonies, and information about their ministry to the LGBTQ+ community.

    EP 53: Making Disciples in LGBTQ+ | MJ Nixon (Rainbow Revival)

  7. Jul 31

    EP 52: The Battle for Nations | Willy Menendez (Harp & Bowls)

    In this inspiring episode of the Contagious Faith Podcast, Gabriel Jackson sits down with missionary Willy Menendez for a conversation about the powerful connection between intercession, evangelism, and the Great Commission. Willy shares how God has called him and his wife, Sophie, to build a lifestyle of prayer that naturally overflows into evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. Through their ministry, they are passionate about establishing Houses of Prayer, equipping believers with a biblical understanding of intercession, and helping local churches become catalysts for Gospel transformation. Together, Gabriel and Willy discuss why intercession isn't separate from evangelism—it prepares hearts, opens doors, and empowers believers to boldly proclaim Jesus. They also talk about Harp and Bowl worship and prayer, and how sustained worship and intercession can ignite mission rather than replace it. The conversation concludes with an exciting new chapter as Willy and Sophie prepare to leave Guatemala and relocate to North Macedonia full-time, where they will help plant churches, strengthen believers, and invest in the long-term discipleship of the region. In this episode, you'll hear about: How intercession fuels evangelismWhy prayer is essential to the Great CommissionThe biblical model of worship, prayer, and missionHearing and responding to God's callMoving from Guatemala to North MacedoniaChurch planting and discipleshipLiving a life of faith-filled obedienceWhether you're passionate about prayer, missions, or sharing your faith, this episode will encourage you to see intercession as a launching point for advancing God's Kingdom and reaching the nations with the Gospel. Learn More: https://www.harpandbowls.org/ #ContagiousFaith #WillyMenendez #Prayer #Missions #Intercession #ChristianPodcast #HarpandBowls

  8. Jul 24

    EP 51: Awakening Hearts through Worship | Gui & Alli Rocha (Altar)

    In this inspiring episode of the Contagious Faith Podcast, Gabriel Jackson sits down with Gui and Alli Rocha, founders of Altar Ministries International, to discuss God's heart for an awakened Church and the mission of reaching the unreached. Through worship, prayer, discipleship, and evangelism, Altar Ministries International exists to strengthen believers and local churches while helping bridge the gap between an awakened Church and those who have yet to hear the Gospel. Together, Gabriel, Gui, and Alli explore what it means to live a lifestyle fully surrendered to Jesus, why spiritual awakening should always lead to mission, and how every believer can participate in making disciples both locally and around the world. In this episode, you'll hear about:• The vision behind Altar Ministries International• Why worship and prayer fuel mission• Strengthening local churches for Kingdom impact• Reaching the unreached with the Gospel• Living a lifestyle of discipleship and obedience• Mobilizing believers to make disciples Whether you're passionate about revival, missions, or simply longing to grow deeper in your walk with Jesus, this conversation will encourage you to move beyond inspiration and into action. #ContagiousFaith #AltarMinistries #Mission #Discipleship #Worship #Prayer Learn More: https://altarministriesinternational.org/⁠

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The Contagious Faith Podcast is the official podcast of United Hive, created to inspire and activate believers through powerful testimonies and bold stories of evangelism, healing, and revival. Each episode features compelling conversations with everyday Christians, missionaries, and pioneering leaders who are reaching the lost in creative, Spirit-led ways. From street ministry to tech innovation, we spotlight those on the frontlines of the Great Commission—offering real stories, practical insights, and fresh vision for what’s possible when faith becomes contagious!

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