Mission: ReMission

Pillar Missions
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Life is hard. But you don't have to walk through it alone. If you've ever wondered whether God still has a purpose for your life after failure... if you've wrestled with shame, fear, disappointment, anxiety, or just felt stuck... welcome. You're among friends. I'm David Leister, Executive Director of Missions at Pillar Ministries, and every week we have honest conversations about real life through the timeless truth of God's Word. Mission: ReMission exists to help people uproot the lies that have distorted their identity, plant the truth of God's Word deep in their hearts, recover hope, receive the help of the Holy Spirit, and live courageously on mission again. Life has a way of knocking all of us down. There will be setbacks. There will be losses. There will be questions we can't answer and storms we never saw coming. But that's not the end of the story. Jesus told us that in this world we would have trouble. He never promised a life without storms—but He did promise that we would never face them alone. He has overcome the world, and because of Him, we can face tomorrow with hope. Each episode combines biblical truth, practical encouragement, personal stories, a little well-timed humor, and memorable illustrations from everyday life and popular culture to help you grow in your faith and discover the life God created you to live. Whether you're rebuilding after a painful season, searching for a fresh start, or simply longing to know Christ more deeply, my prayer is that every episode leaves you with greater hope, deeper faith, and the confidence to take your next step with Jesus. Because what happened to you does not have the power to determine what God can do through you. No matter where you've been, what you've done, or what you're facing today, you are not forgotten, you are not disqualified, and your story is far from over. God is still restoring, still redeeming, and still calling you forward. So come just as you are—with your questions, your doubts, your scars, and your hopes—and discover the new life, lasting hope, and unshakable purpose found in Jesus Christ. Let's replace the lies with God's truth, rediscover the hope found in Jesus Christ, and learn what it means to truly live on mission again. Truth in. Lies out.

  1. 3d ago

    Gratitude Before Victory

    Send us Fan Mail Gratitude Before Victory  What if the bravest thing you could do this week isn't fighting harder, but saying thank you before anything changes? In 2 Chronicles 20, King Jehoshaphat faced an enemy he had no chance of beating. Instead of panicking, he turned his eyes to God and made one of the most unusual battle decisions in all of Scripture. What happened next changed everything, and it ended in a place the people named the Valley of Blessing. In this episode, David Leister explores: Why gratitude in the face of unfair criticism is a sign of strength, not weaknessWhat research suggests about thankfulness and your bodyHow to thank God before the breakthrough, not just after itWhy Jesus is our deepest reason for gratitude in every circumstancePlus, take the 7-Day Gratitude Challenge: name three things you're thankful for each morning, and tell one person every day why you appreciate them. Don't just count your blessings. Let your blessings move you to bless somebody else! 📖 Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1–30, Psalm 103:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 🌍 Learn how you can help children in Liberia receive education and the love of Jesus Christ at PillarMissions.org. If this episode encouraged you, follow Mission: ReMission and share it with someone who needs hope this week. Truth In. Lies Out. Receive the Word. Renew your mind. Resist the lie. Take the step. Possess the promise.  Each episode drives out fear and smacks lies with biblical truth and invites the listener to take one faithful step forward, because truth is not just something to know; it is a seed to plant, an identity to embrace, and a territory to possess.

    Gratitude Before Victory

  2. Nov 3

    You’re Not Behind

    Send us Fan Mail YOU’RE NOT BEHIND Your Race. Your Pace. What if you’re not falling behind… you’re just exhausting yourself trying to run a race God never asked you to run? Someone else is further ahead. Their career is flourishing. Their dreams are coming true. Their life seems to be moving at full speed, while you’re wondering whether you’ve missed your moment. But here’s the truth: You weren’t created to live somebody else’s life. And their finish line was never meant to be yours. In this powerful episode of Mission: ReMission, David Leister challenges the comparison trap and explores what Scripture teaches about running the unique race God has marked out for you. Drawing inspiration from the Happy Hallelujah 5K, the unforgettable story of an Olympic runner, and the words of Jesus, Peter, and Paul, David explores how your core values become the guardrails of your life, your purpose gives direction to your steps, and a God-sized vision gives you something extraordinary to pursue. Whether you’re running strong, struggling uphill, recovering from a setback, or wondering whether it’s too late to begin again, this episode will remind you of something you may desperately need to hear: You are not behind. You are not disqualified. And God is not finished with you. Stop chasing their finish line. Fix your eyes on Jesus. Discover the race you were created to run. Because the greatest victory isn’t finishing ahead of everybody else. It’s finishing faithfully. 🎙️ Mission: ReMission — Truth In. Lies Out. Learn how you can make a difference in Liberia, West Africa, through Pillar Missions: PillarMissions.org Receive the Word. Renew your mind. Resist the lie. Take the step. Possess the promise.  Each episode drives out fear and smacks lies with biblical truth and invites the listener to take one faithful step forward, because truth is not just something to know; it is a seed to plant, an identity to embrace, and a territory to possess.

    You’re Not Behind

  3. Oct 20

    The Miracle Is Outside the Boat

    Send us Fan Mail What if the miracle you’ve been praying for is waiting on the other side of your fear? Imagine standing in a boat, surrounded by darkness, with the wind howling and the waves crashing. And then, in the middle of the storm, Jesus calls you to do something that makes absolutely no sense. “Come.” — Matthew 14:29 That’s exactly where Peter found himself. He had a choice: stay in the relative safety of the boat or step into the impossible, trusting the One who called him. And for a remarkable moment, Peter did what no ordinary man could do. He walked on water. In this episode of Mission: ReMission, David Leister takes us into the extraordinary account of Matthew 14:22–33, exploring what happens when faith confronts fear, when doubt challenges God’s promises, and when Jesus calls us beyond what’s comfortable and familiar. Maybe your boat is a career that no longer fulfills you. Maybe it’s a dream you’ve postponed, a relationship you need to restore, a calling you’ve been afraid to pursue, or a step of obedience you’ve been putting off. What if your greatest obstacle isn’t the storm around you, but the fear keeping you in the boat? Peter’s story reminds us that faith isn’t the absence of fear. It’s choosing to trust Jesus even when the circumstances seem impossible. And when Peter began to sink, Jesus didn’t abandon him. He reached out and caught him. Your doubts don’t have to define your future. Your failures don’t have to end your story. And your circumstances don’t get the final word. The same Jesus who called Peter onto the water is still worthy of your trust today. Maybe it’s time to stop staring at the waves, fix your eyes on Jesus, and take that next step of faith. Because sometimes, the miracle is outside the boat. Truth In, Lies Out. Live Your Mission. Learn more about Pillar Missions at PillarMissions.org. If this episode encourages you, please follow Mission: ReMission, share it with someone who needs courage today, and leave a review to help others discover the podcast. Scripture: Matthew 14:22–33 Receive the Word. Renew your mind. Resist the lie. Take the step. Possess the promise.  Each episode drives out fear and smacks lies with biblical truth and invites the listener to take one faithful step forward, because truth is not just something to know; it is a seed to plant, an identity to embrace, and a territory to possess.

    The Miracle Is Outside the Boat

  4. Oct 13

    It's Already Happening

    Send us Fan Mail What if the life you’ve been waiting to live is passing you by while you’re waiting for it to begin? Someday I’ll pursue that dream. Someday I’ll make that change. Someday I’ll step out in faith. Someday, when the timing is right, I’ll finally start living the life God created me to live. But here’s the truth: Your life isn’t a dress rehearsal. It’s already happening. In this compelling and deeply personal episode of Mission: ReMission, David Leister challenges one of the most dangerous lies we tell ourselves: that there’s always more time. Through personal stories, biblical wisdom, and the remarkable example of Caleb—who was still claiming God’s promises at 85—David explores how fear, procrastination, regret, and the need for others’ approval can quietly steal the opportunities God has placed before us. Maybe you’ve postponed a dream, convinced yourself you’re too old to begin again, or spent years waiting for the perfect circumstances. Maybe you’ve allowed yesterday’s disappointments to determine tomorrow’s possibilities. But what if you’re not too late? What if the next chapter begins with one faithful decision today? God hasn’t called you to live imprisoned by your past or paralyzed by an uncertain future. He’s called you to be faithful with what He’s entrusted to you—right here, right now. You don’t need to have the entire journey figured out. You just need the courage to take the next step. Stop waiting for someday. Seize the day. Live with purpose. Your life is already happening. Truth In, Lies Out. Live Your Mission. Learn more at PillarMissions.org. If this episode encourages you, share it with someone who needs a fresh start, and follow Mission: ReMission on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Receive the Word. Renew your mind. Resist the lie. Take the step. Possess the promise.  Each episode drives out fear and smacks lies with biblical truth and invites the listener to take one faithful step forward, because truth is not just something to know; it is a seed to plant, an identity to embrace, and a territory to possess.

    It's Already Happening

  5. Oct 9

    Faithful Against Long Odds

    Send us Fan Mail What does faith look like when the answer doesn’t come quickly—when the door stays closed, the dream takes years to unfold, and you’re left asking, “God, what are You doing?” In Faith Against Long Odds, David shares the remarkable story of his friend Álvaro Recinos, who grew up in poverty in Guatemala and walked through setbacks, closed doors, financial hardship, uncertainty, and long seasons of waiting—yet kept trusting God and moving forward faithfully. This episode explores the difference between faith and faithfulness: faith is placing our trust in God; faithfulness is what that trust looks like over time. Whether you’re walking through a desert season or standing on a mountaintop, the invitation is the same—keep walking with Him. If you’ve been waiting, wondering, or tempted to believe that nothing is happening, this episode is for you. The promise may take years to unfold, but you don’t have to wait years to be faithful. You can be faithful today. Receive the Word. Renew your mind. Resist the lie. Take the step. Possess the promise.  Each episode drives out fear and smacks lies with biblical truth and invites the listener to take one faithful step forward, because truth is not just something to know; it is a seed to plant, an identity to embrace, and a territory to possess.

    Faithful Against Long Odds

  6. Sep 29

    The White Flag

    Send us Fan Mail Why Surrender Makes You Stronger What if the strongest thing you could do right now is wave the white flag? We’re taught that surrender means defeat—that strong people push harder, hold tighter, and somehow figure it all out. But Jesus offers us a radically different kind of strength. He said, “Apart from me you can do nothing.” And yet Scripture also tells us, “I can do all this through him who gives me strength.” That’s not a contradiction. That’s the secret. In this episode of Mission: ReMission, David explores the surprising power of surrendering fully to Christ—not surrendering your dreams, purpose, or hope, but surrendering the illusion that you were ever meant to carry life alone. Because the white flag isn't always a symbol of defeat. In the hands of a follower of Jesus, it can become a declaration of freedom. If you’re exhausted from trying to control the outcome, carrying something you were never meant to carry, or simply wondering where your strength went, this episode is for you. Maybe it’s time to stop fighting in your own strength, raise the white flag, and discover just how strong you can become when your life is fully surrendered to Christ.   Receive the Word. Renew your mind. Resist the lie. Take the step. Possess the promise.  Each episode drives out fear and smacks lies with biblical truth and invites the listener to take one faithful step forward, because truth is not just something to know; it is a seed to plant, an identity to embrace, and a territory to possess.

    The White Flag

  7. Sep 22

    BeautiFall: Pruned for Growth

    Send us Fan Mail Why is God cutting THAT out of your life right now? If you're walking through change, uncertainty, grief, or a season you didn't choose — you need to hear this. Here's the truth: the branch only sees what's being cut away. The Vinedresser sees what it's becoming. Welcome to BeautiFall. This episode walks through John 15 and asks a question most of us are afraid to ask: what if the pruning isn't punishment — it's preparation? You'll learn how to: 🌿 Receive the Word  🌿 Renew your mind  🌿 Resist the lie  🌿 Take the step  🌿 Possess the promise Truth isn't just something to know. It's a seed to plant, an identity to embrace, and a territory to possess. If fall has taught you anything, it's this: what looks like loss is often the beginning of growth. Press play. Let this season change you. Truth in. Lies out. Receive the Word. Renew your mind. Resist the lie. Take the step. Possess the promise.  Each episode drives out fear and smacks lies with biblical truth and invites the listener to take one faithful step forward, because truth is not just something to know; it is a seed to plant, an identity to embrace, and a territory to possess.

    BeautiFall: Pruned for Growth

  8. Sep 15

    What Keeps You Standing?

    Send us Fan Mail One of Manhattan's most iconic buildings is cracking from the inside. 432 Park Avenue rises nearly 1,400 feet above New York City. Sleek. Strong. Almost impossibly thin. A $100 million penthouse. The whole world admires it. But look a little closer... and you'll notice something: cracks. That raises a question bigger than concrete and architecture: what happens when the cracks start showing in us? In this episode of Mission Remission, David Leister uses the remarkable story of 432 Park Avenue to explore foundations, facades, character, and integrity — because you can build something impressive enough for the whole world to admire, but if what's underneath can't carry the weight, the pressure will eventually reveal it. Jesus said the wise man built his house upon the rock. So — what are you building your life on? We'll talk about the cracks we try to hide, the character nobody sees, and why success, influence, talent, money, and appearance can never substitute for a life firmly established on Jesus Christ. God isn't merely interested in making your life look impressive. He wants to build something in you that can stand. Truth in. Lies out. Receive the Word. Renew your mind. Resist the lie. Take the step. Possess the promise.  Each episode drives out fear and smacks lies with biblical truth and invites the listener to take one faithful step forward, because truth is not just something to know; it is a seed to plant, an identity to embrace, and a territory to possess.

    What Keeps You Standing?
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Life is hard. But you don't have to walk through it alone. If you've ever wondered whether God still has a purpose for your life after failure... if you've wrestled with shame, fear, disappointment, anxiety, or just felt stuck... welcome. You're among friends. I'm David Leister, Executive Director of Missions at Pillar Ministries, and every week we have honest conversations about real life through the timeless truth of God's Word. Mission: ReMission exists to help people uproot the lies that have distorted their identity, plant the truth of God's Word deep in their hearts, recover hope, receive the help of the Holy Spirit, and live courageously on mission again. Life has a way of knocking all of us down. There will be setbacks. There will be losses. There will be questions we can't answer and storms we never saw coming. But that's not the end of the story. Jesus told us that in this world we would have trouble. He never promised a life without storms—but He did promise that we would never face them alone. He has overcome the world, and because of Him, we can face tomorrow with hope. Each episode combines biblical truth, practical encouragement, personal stories, a little well-timed humor, and memorable illustrations from everyday life and popular culture to help you grow in your faith and discover the life God created you to live. Whether you're rebuilding after a painful season, searching for a fresh start, or simply longing to know Christ more deeply, my prayer is that every episode leaves you with greater hope, deeper faith, and the confidence to take your next step with Jesus. Because what happened to you does not have the power to determine what God can do through you. No matter where you've been, what you've done, or what you're facing today, you are not forgotten, you are not disqualified, and your story is far from over. God is still restoring, still redeeming, and still calling you forward. So come just as you are—with your questions, your doubts, your scars, and your hopes—and discover the new life, lasting hope, and unshakable purpose found in Jesus Christ. Let's replace the lies with God's truth, rediscover the hope found in Jesus Christ, and learn what it means to truly live on mission again. Truth in. Lies out.

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  • Creator
    Pillar Missions
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 Pillar Missions
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