Doing Good Better

Steve Kaloper

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Society & Culture

Our mission is simple: Serve you and your mission in Doing Good Better.

Jul 24

From the American Dream to a Global Gospel Movement | Ep 2

What happens when God interrupts what appears to be the perfect life? Steve Kaloper sits down with John Heerema, founder of Big Life, to discuss how God transformed a successful business owner into the leader of a global disciple-making movement reaching some of the world’s most difficult and least-reached places. John shares how reading about the 10/40 Window changed his perspective, why he unexpectedly faxed the Iranian Olympic Committee, and how that bold step led him to coach Iran’s Olympic baseball team. He also recounts the life-changing trip to India that reshaped Big Life’s strategy and revealed the importance of equipping local believers to reach and disciple their own communities. Their conversation explores obedience, prayer, fasting, persecution, indigenous leadership, and the growing hunger for Jesus across Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, South Asia, and the broader Middle East. John also shares stories of Muslims encountering Jesus through dreams, ministry among the global Deaf community, and why disciple-making is just as necessary in America as overseas. IN THIS EPISODE • How God disrupted what John believed was the “perfect life” • Why the 10/40 Window changed his understanding of missions • Coaching Iran’s Olympic baseball team as a ministry opportunity • Why Iran’s underground church continues to grow • The role of fasting and prayer in major decisions • Selling a successful business to pursue God’s calling • The encounter in India that transformed Big Life’s strategy • Why indigenous leaders are essential to sustainable ministry • Stories of faith and persecution from the Middle East and South Asia • Muslims encountering Jesus through dreams • Identifying unreached regions and multiplying churches • Ministry among Deaf communities around the world • Why the Great Commission begins in our neighborhoods MEMORABLE QUOTES “We thought we had the perfect life. Within days, the Lord shook us up and made us realize we were perfectly shallow.” “Every time your heart beats, someone dies without ever hearing the name of Jesus.” “As long as we’re in God’s will, we’re safer there than we are being disobedient at home.” “If we take care of the depth, the Lord will take care of the breadth.” “I read my Bible and go do it. I gain my understanding through my obedience.” “Delayed obedience is disobedience.” “Mission isn’t something that starts when you get off an airplane—it’s a lifestyle.” KEY TAKEAWAYS • God often redirects us when life feels most comfortable. • Obedience may come before complete understanding. • Disciple-making grows by empowering local believers. • Prayer and fasting are foundational to spiritual discernment. • Hardship and persecution can create extraordinary openness to the Gospel. • The Great Commission starts at home and extends to the nations. • Sustainable ministry makes disciples who reproduce disciples. ABOUT JOHN HEEREMA John Heerema is the founder of Big Life, a global ministry that equips believers to reach and disciple their own people for Jesus. What began with an opportunity to coach Iran’s Olympic baseball team has grown into a disciple-making movement spanning more than 180 countries. Big Life empowers indigenous leaders to establish healthy, multiplying churches in some of the world’s least-reached regions. CONNECT Learn more about Big Life, its global initiatives, prayer opportunities, and ways to support disciple-making at https://big.life
Jun 26

My #1 Partner In Doing Good | Ep 1

Behind every mission is a story and often, a partner who made it possible. Steve & Shannon Kaloper on Family, Purpose, and Doing Good Better Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Doing Good Better Podcast. For this very first conversation, Steve is joined by the person who has been his greatest partner, encourager, and supporter throughout the journey—his wife, Shannon Kaloper. Together, Steve and Shannon reflect on nearly four decades of marriage, raising four children, pursuing individual callings, and building a life centered on faith, family, purpose, and service. From the early years of parenting on a small farm to mission trips around the world, this candid conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and practical insights for anyone seeking to live a life of greater impact. In This Episode How Steve and Shannon met and built a life togetherThe joys and challenges of raising four childrenWhy Shannon believes the parenting years are too precious to wish awayFinding purpose and maintaining your identity in every season of lifeThe value of mentorship and learning from those who have gone before youMission trips, global experiences, and serving others as a familySupporting each other's dreams while pursuing a shared visionBuilding strong family relationships that last into adulthoodNavigating the transition to becoming empty nestersFinding joy, purpose, and new passions in every season Key Takeaways The strongest missions begin at home.Marriage thrives when both partners support one another's unique callings.Parenting is a short season that deserves intentionality and gratitude.Mentors can provide wisdom and perspective for every stage of life.Serving others starts in your own community and extends around the world.Lifelong learning, friendship, and personal growth don't stop with age.Choosing joy is a daily decision that shapes your life and relationships. Memorable Quote "The days are long, but the years are short. Don't wish those years away." — Shannon Kaloper About Doing Good Better The Doing Good Better Podcast explores stories, ideas, and conversations that inspire people to make a greater impact in the world. Through discussions with nonprofit leaders, philanthropists, entrepreneurs, and everyday difference-makers, Steve Kaloper shares practical insights on living generously, leading with purpose, and doing good better. Connect Follow the podcast for future episodes featuring inspiring leaders, changemakers, and stories of impact from around the world. If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend.

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Our mission is simple: Serve you and your mission in Doing Good Better.

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Steve Kaloper
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2026
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2
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Explicit
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