Thee Generation Podcast

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By: Jim Van Gelderen, Bobby Bosler

The Thee Generation Podcast is an audio resource dedicated to a generation of young people who are committed to total surrender to God and total dependence on His power to reach the world with the gospel of Jesus Christ. This podcast is designed to strengthen and encourage through a series of Bible-based, practical talks.

Bobby Bosler: Sitting in the Silence
Last Sunday at 8:30 PM

In this episode, Bobby Bosler speaks honestly about a morning when he felt spiritually dry, empty, and numb even while preparing to preach and serve the Lord. Rather than pretending that surrendered Christians never experience seasons of silence, he reminds young people that even faithful believers can feel worn out, thirsty, and distant from God.

Through prayer, worship, and Psalm 42, Bobby explains how the Lord began to turn that emptiness into spiritual refreshment. The episode encourages listeners not to panic when they feel dry, but to seek God, worship Him, and trust His promises even when the...


Faith Talks: Faith That Fears
05/10/2026

In this 50th episode of Faith Talks, Anna Faith and her husband discuss the surprising connection between faith and fear. Looking at Proverbs 1, they explain that a growing faith must be rooted in the fear of the Lord, not a terrified fear, but a reverent awe, honor, and trust in God.

They especially apply this truth to a young person’s relationship with their parents. Proverbs teaches that one of the clearest ways to demonstrate the fear of the Lord is by hearing the instruction of your father and not forsaking the law of your mother. True fa...


Satisfied: Twisted Passions—But it Feels So Real!
05/04/2026

In this episode of Satisfied, Ryan Swanson steps back from the recent discussion on the eunuch principle to address the deeper question of why same-sex attraction can feel so real even when it does not reflect God’s design. He encourages listeners who believe God may be calling them to unmarried service to walk carefully, avoid making the calling about self-affirmation, and focus instead on undistracted service to Christ. Ryan also exposes several ways the devil can twist curiosity, idle imagination, same-gender friendship, and emotional closeness into confusion about identity and desire.

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How to re...


Dr. Jim: Believing is Seeing
04/26/2026

In this episode, Jim Van Gelderen challenges the common mindset of “seeing is believing” by presenting a biblical reality: in the Christian life, believing is seeing. Drawing from Scripture and personal illustration, he explains how faith opens our eyes to the unseen spiritual realm—where our identity in Christ and fellowship with God are already real. This episode calls believers to stop waiting for visible proof and instead step into the reality God has already declared.

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The contrast between “seeing is believing” and “believing is seeing” Living for the seen (temporal) vs. unseen (eternal) realm Thomas...


GoMission: The Harvest is Ready in Uganda (with Pastor Michael and Pastor John)
04/18/2026

In this episode, Mark Gillmore reports from Uganda, where the gospel is breaking through long-standing religious strongholds and transforming lives. Through the testimonies of Pastor Michael and Pastor John, we see how God is raising up faithful men, establishing churches, and multiplying the truth across communities. Uganda is not just another mission field—it is a harvest field that is ready right now.

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Pastor Michael’s journey from religious compromise to biblical conviction The cost of standing for truth, including rejection and excommunication The early struggles of preaching the gospel in resistant religious environments The...


Bobby Bosler: When You Blow It
04/11/2026

In this transparent and deeply personal episode, Bobby shares a recent failure in his own life and how God met him in Psalm 51. Through David’s repentance, he unpacks the powerful truth that our sin does not permanently stain us when it is brought under the cleansing power of Christ. This episode calls listeners to stop covering sin, to embrace God’s compassion, and to experience full restoration—not just forgiveness, but renewed joy, spirit, and usefulness.

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Honest confession and leadership transparency The difference between justice-based mercy and covenant compassion The meaning of “wash me” and...


Faith Talks: Be the Coffee Bean
04/05/2026

In this Faith Talks episode, Janna and Judson Shoultz explore what it means to be a “coffee bean” in a world full of pressure. Using a simple but powerful illustration, they challenge believers not to be shaped by their circumstances, but to transform them through the life of Christ within. Through biblical examples like Joseph and Joshua, this episode shows that the very pressures you face are the opportunities God uses to make you a difference-maker.

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The coffee bean illustration and what it represents How pressure reveals your true spiritual condition Three responses to tria...


Satisfied: Twisted Passions—The Eunuch Principle
03/30/2026

In this episode, Ryan Swanson revisits Matthew 19 and the often-overlooked teaching of Jesus on the eunuch, bringing clarity to questions raised from the previous discussion on “Another Alternative.” Addressing confusion surrounding same-sex attraction and the absence of natural desires, he presents what he calls the “Eunuch Principle.” Rather than pushing listeners toward premature conclusions about lifelong singleness, the episode emphasizes a simple but powerful truth: singleness, in any season, is a gift meant to be stewarded for wholehearted devotion to Christ.

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Clarifying Jesus’ teaching on eunuchs in Matthew 19 The difference between absence of desire and same-s...


Dr. Jim: You Will Reap
03/21/2026

In this episode, Dr. Jim walks through the powerful biblical principle of sowing and reaping from Galatians 6. He challenges listeners to recognize that every choice—whether spiritual or fleshly—plants a seed that will eventually produce a harvest. With both warning and encouragement, this episode calls young people to live with eternity in view by sowing to the Spirit and responding rightly when God speaks to their hearts.

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The unchanging law of sowing and reaping Sowing to the flesh vs. sowing to the Spirit Why consequences are inevitable and often greater than expected The impo...


GoMission: A Church in Every Village (with Pastor Charles and Brother Abednego)
03/14/2026

What would it look like if every village had a gospel witness? In this episode of the GoMission podcast, Mark Gillmore travels to northwest Ghana to speak with Pastor Charles and his son Abednego about a bold vision: a church in every village. After more than twenty-five years of ministry, Pastor Charles is challenging his church to make Christ’s final command their first concern by training leaders and sending workers into nearby communities.

The conversation reveals how God has been preparing this moment for years. Through a network of schools established in rural villages, young people ha...


Bobby Bosler: Right Within Reach
03/08/2026

In this episode, Bobby Bosler reflects on Psalm 46:1 and the powerful truth that God is “a very present help in trouble.” Drawing from personal Bible study and a simple illustration from everyday life, he explains how easy it is to think of God as distant when we face pressure, weakness, or distress. Yet Scripture reveals that God is not merely nearby—He is right within reach, ready to be our refuge, our strength, and the help we need in every situation.

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Psalm 46:1 and the three descriptions of God: refuge, strength, and help What it means...


Satisfied: Twisted Passions—Another Alternative!
02/22/2026

In this episode of Satisfied, the discussion continues around the question, “Was I born this way?” Rather than defaulting to the common cultural binary of heterosexual or homosexual identity, this episode explores a biblical category many have overlooked: those whom Jesus described as “born eunuchs” in Matthew 19:12. The conversation challenges assumptions about sexual desire, identity, and calling, and presents a compelling case that some individuals may be uniquely designed by God for a life of devoted, undistracted service to the King.

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Recap of Romans 1 and the role of vain imaginations in shaping identity The differen...


Dr. Jim: The Cure for Confusion
02/16/2026

Confusion often sets in when life takes an unexpected turn—when hurt, disappointment, opposition, or spiritual attack clouds our perspective. From Psalm 71, this episode explains that the answer is not figuring everything out but choosing to trust the Lord. Focusing on confusion only deepens it, but fixing our eyes on Christ steadies the heart because God remains sovereign over every secondary cause. True deliverance comes not through self-effort but “in thy righteousness,” as Christ’s enablement is expressed through dependent obedience and moment-by-moment reliance on Him.

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Psalm 71 and the problem of spiritual confusionHow focusing on hurt...


GoMission: When God Shares His Heart (with Brother Erik)
02/07/2026

This GoMission episode explores what happens when God shares His heart for a people and invites someone to join Him in His work. Erik recounts how God burdened him for France through prayer, compassion, and tears, long before any plans were made or steps were taken. The conversation highlights God’s active work in a spiritually dark nation and shows how shared compassion often becomes the pathway to disciple-making and lasting fruit.

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What it looks like when God shares His heart for lost peopleCompassion as an invitation into God’s missionEarly preparation God uses late...


Bobby Bosler: Don't Choke!
02/01/2026

In this episode, Bobby Bosler warns young people about a subtle but deadly danger to a fruitful Christian life. Drawing from Jesus’ parable of the sower in Luke 8, he explains how believers can genuinely hear God’s Word, step forward in obedience, and yet still fail to bring fruit to maturity. The problem is not lack of desire, but the slow choking effect of everyday pressures, money, and pleasure-driven living.

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The parable of the sower and its application to believersWhat it means to “go forth” without bearing lasting fruitHow the cares of life quietly suffocat...


Faith Talks: Faith that Remembers
01/25/2026

In this Faith Talks episode, Anna Faith is joined by her husband Jonathan “Boogie” Fuller to explore how faith grows not only by looking ahead, but by intentionally looking back. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, they explain how remembering God’s past faithfulness strengthens trust in Him for the present and future. The conversation emphasizes the danger of spiritual forgetfulness and the life-giving practice of rehearsing what God has already done.

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The theme verse of the episode: 1 Samuel 12:24 and the call to consider God’s worksThe biblical danger of forgetting God’s faithfulness, illustrate...


Satisfied: Twisted Passions—Was I Born this Way?
01/18/2026

In this episode, Ryan and Stephanie Swanson address one of the most common and emotionally charged questions surrounding homosexuality: “Was I born this way?” Drawing from Scripture, personal counseling experience, and an anonymous testimony, they explain why this question often becomes a stumbling block rather than a starting point for truth. The episode emphasizes the role of thought life, cultural influence, and “vain imaginations” in shaping identity, while pointing listeners back to God’s created order and the freedom found in aligning our thinking with His truth.

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Why the “born this way” question often derails meanin...


Dr. Jim: The Letter Kills
01/11/2026

This episode addresses a tension many believers feel but rarely understand: why truth, rules, and even Scripture can feel lifeless or oppressive. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 3, Dr. Jim explains that the issue is not the Word of God, but the absence of dependence on the Spirit of God. True Christianity is not self-powered obedience but Spirit-empowered life.

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The meaning of “the letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life”Why truth without the Spirit produces frustration rather than transformationHow rules and standards provoke rebellion when divorced from graceThe difference between self-effort Christianity and Spirit-enabled obedienceWhy the solu...


Faith Talks: Faith for the New Year (with Judson "Faith")
01/04/2026

In this Faith Talks episode, Janna and Judson "Faith" reflect on what it means to begin a new year marked not merely by resolutions, but by genuine steps of faith. Drawing primarily from Colossians, they explain how biblical faith is rooted in knowing who God is, trusting His promises, and allowing His Word to shape daily decisions. Rather than chasing comfort or vague spiritual goals, listeners are encouraged to let Scripture dwell richly in their hearts so faith can actively walk forward in real life.

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Why Colossians begins with truth before commands and how...


GoMission: Obedience to the Hard Places (with Brother David)
12/27/2025

In this GoMission episode, Mark Gillmore sits down in eastern Uganda with Brother David, a Kenyan missionary serving among the Pokot and Karamajong people of the Karamoja region. Living among nomadic cattle herders in a harsh and often hostile environment, Brother David shares how God burdened his heart to bring the gospel to an unreached people group marked by violence, animism, and deep spiritual darkness. Without financial backing and with great personal sacrifice, he obeyed God’s call and has seen over 150 believers baptized and a growing local church planted in one of the hardest mission fields in East Af...


Bobby Bosler: A Selfish Christmas
12/20/2025

Bobby Bosler shares a simple Christmas challenge from Mark 10:45: Jesus came not to be served, but to serve. With Christmas break and “time off,” it’s easy to drift into an entitlement mindset, but Jesus’ coming calls us to a different posture. This episode urges young people to make Christmas break a season of joyful, intentional ministry at home, in the church, and in the community.

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Snow culture shock: Wisconsin vs. the mountains of West VirginiaWhy Mark 10:45 is a “Christmas verse” in contextThe temptation of “me-first” living during breaks and holidaysEntitlement at home (parents, siblings, routin...


Satisfied: Twisted Passions—How Bad is Bad?
12/13/2025

In this second Twisted Passions episode, the host tackles a loaded question: Is homosexuality worse than other sins? He explains why Scripture uses especially strong language about homosexuality in the Old Testament, but then emphasizes that the New Testament consistently places it in “lists of sins,” highlighting the gospel’s equal sufficiency for all sinners. The episode closes with a pastoral plea: churches often speak against homosexuality from the pulpit, but rarely speak _to_those quietly struggling in the pew, and that gap must change.

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Why the question “worse” can mean different things (degree of wickedn...


Dr. Jim: Faith Begins with "Thank You"
12/06/2025

In this episode, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen recounts a week when every vehicle he relied on broke down at once, leaving him overwhelmed and unsure how to move forward. While wrestling with the pressure of unmet needs, God used Colossians 2:6–7 to redirect his heart: the life of faith isn’t powered by human problem-solving but by abounding with thanksgiving. As Dr. Jim began thanking God for the very things that were weighing him down, peace replaced panic and God provided in unmistakable ways. His story shows that genuine faith doesn’t start when circumstances improve. Faith begins with “Thank You.”


Faith Talks: Fear of Wasting Your Life
12/01/2025

In this Faith Talks conversation, Janna opens up about a quiet but heavy fear many young women feel yet rarely express: the fear of wasting their lives. Through honest reflections on comparison, expectations, and the pressure to measure up, she shares how God has been reshaping her perspective. Her story offers a refreshing reminder that a life surrendered to Christ is never wasted, even when the path feels unseen or slow.

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The subtle ways comparison fuels fear and insecurityWhy “falling behind” is more about perception than truthLearning to trust God with timing, calling, and iden...


Bobby Bosler: Led by a Look
11/23/2025

In this episode, Bobby reflects on six months of pastoring and draws young people into a powerful truth from Psalm 32. God desires to lead His children with the slightest glance, not the painful pressure required for a stubborn horse or mule. Through vivid imagery and practical challenge, you’ll hear how walking closely with God creates a life guided by subtle nudges instead of force — and surrounded by His steadfast love. This is a call to live so near to Him that a simple look is enough to move your heart.

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Adjusting from itinerant evan...


GoMission: From Running to Planting (with Will Esayenko)
11/18/2025

In this GoMission episode, Mark Gillmore interviews Canadian church planter Will Esayenko, whose story traces a dramatic path from resisting God’s call to embracing a life of gospel multiplication. Will shares how he ran toward comfort, career, and security—until God used a late-night car accident to shatter his trajectory and bring him back to the call he’d received as a child. Today, he is planting and multiplying churches across the Yellowhead region of Alberta, driven by a simple conviction: when you abide in Christ, He leads you into the work He wants to reproduce.

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Satisfied: Twisted Passions—Should we Preach Against Homosexuality?
11/08/2025

Ryan launches a multi-part series, Twisted Passions, addressing homosexuality and same-sex attraction from a biblical framework. He establishes why pastors should clearly preach what Scripture says while also equipping the church to counsel and care for strugglers, and he outlines upcoming topics: Is this sin “different,” are people “born this way,” and how do we raise kids in a sexualized culture? The aim is clarity, compassion, and confident hope in Christ for real victory.

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Why churches must preach plainly on homosexuality (OT & NT texts)Common progressive rebuttals and why they don’t hold up biblically...


What Will You Do With Jesus? — Jim Van Gelderen | TGYS 2025
11/05/2025

The games are over, but eternity is at stake. In this climactic Friday night War rally, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen confronts the most important question you’ll ever answer: What will you do with Jesus? With gripping stories and crystal-clear truth, this gospel message reveals how anyone can find forgiveness, freedom, and eternal life in Christ.

This is the fifteenth sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.

Don’t forget to mak...


Living Above the Line — Jim Van Gelderen | TGYS 2025
11/04/2025

Many believers make decisions that don’t last because they never learn how to live in victory. In this Friday afternoon session, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen explains what it means to “live above the line”—to walk daily in your union with Christ. Discover how to live from your identity, not your feelings, and experience consistent victory through faith.

This is the fourteenth sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.

Don’t forg...


Dr. Jim: The Chain of Faith
11/04/2025

From Cleveland, TN, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen reflects on the powerful chain of faith that has stretched through his family for generations. Drawing from 2 Timothy 1:5, he traces how his grandmother’s prayer life and his father’s obedience shaped his own walk with God. In this heartfelt episode, you’ll be reminded that your faith didn’t start with you—and it doesn’t have to end with you. Be inspired to keep the chain unbroken and pass on a living, unfeigned faith to those who come after you.

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How God used Dr. Jim’s grandmother’...


Here Am I, Send Me — Mark Gillmore | TGYS 2025
11/03/2025

When God calls, will you answer? In this Friday afternoon message, Pastor Mark Gillmore draws from Isaiah 6 and powerful mission stories to show how holiness leads to surrender—and surrender leads to impact. Be inspired to say yes to God’s call and join His mission to reach the nations.

This is the thirteenth sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.

Don’t forget to make plans to join hundreds of other...


The Fearless Conviction of Charlie Kirk — Panel Discussion | TGYS 2025
11/02/2025

In this Friday afternoon panel discussion, Bobby Bosler leads a powerful conversation with Dean Miller, Wayne and Daniel Van Gelderen, Jim Van Gelderen, and Joe Mueller. Together they reflect on the bold life and gospel impact of Charlie Kirk, challenging young people to speak the truth in love and live with fearless conviction.

This is the twelfth sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.

Don’t forget to make plans to j...


Live Your Calling Now — Daniel Van Gelderen | TGYS 2025
11/01/2025

God’s calling isn’t for “someday”—it’s for today. In this Friday morning message, Daniel Van Gelderen challenges young people through the life of Elisha to act on God’s call now, not later. Whether it’s surrender, service, or seeking the Lord, this message will inspire you to start living your purpose today.

This is the eleventh sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.

Don’t forget to make plans to joi...


Know That You Know — Dean Miller | TGYS 2025
10/31/2025

Doubt can rob you of joy and confidence in your walk with God. In this Friday morning session, Pastor Dean Miller opens 1 John to show how you can have unshakable assurance of salvation. Learn how the finished work of Christ, the witness of the Spirit, and the truth of Scripture give you certainty that you belong to Him.

This is the tenth sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.

Don’t fo...


The Heart of a Champion — Dean Miller | TGYS 2025
10/30/2025

True champions aren’t made on the battlefield—they’re forged in secret obedience. In this Thursday evening message, Pastor Dean Miller draws from David’s life to reveal what gives a believer the heart to stand strong for God. Be challenged to cultivate courage, humility, and faithfulness that win unseen battles.

This is the ninth sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.

Don’t forget to make plans to join hundred...


Winning Through Weakness — Bobby Bosler | TGYS
10/29/2025

We often see weakness as failure, but God sees it as the doorway to power. In this Thursday afternoon message before recruiting, Bobby Bosler shares from 2 Corinthians 12 how God’s strength is made perfect in our weakness. Discover how surrender transforms insecurity into victory and turns dependence into divine strength.

This is the eighth sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.

Don’t forget to make plans to join hundreds of oth...


The Antidote to Besetting Sin — Jim Van Gelderen | TGYS 2025
10/28/2025

Every Christian faces battles with recurring sin—but victory is possible. In this Thursday afternoon session, Dr. Jim Van Gelderen reveals the spiritual and practical steps to break free from the strongholds that hold you back. Learn the biblical “antidote” that leads to lasting freedom and fullness of life in Christ.

This is the seventh sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.

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Sword Fighting 101 — Joe Mueller | TGYS 2025
10/27/2025

God’s Word is your weapon—and it’s time to use it. In this practical Conquer Workshop, Joe Mueller teaches how to take up the sword of the Spirit and apply Scripture to daily temptation. If your Bible has been sitting on the shelf, this session will stir you to wield it with fresh confidence and power.

This is the first sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.

Don’t forget t...


Buy Back Eternity — Zachary Reed | TGYS 2025
10/26/2025

In a world glued to screens, time is slipping away. In this Thursday morning Conquer Workshop, Zach Reed opens Ephesians 5 to show how to redeem the moments that matter most. Learn how to master your technology, guard your focus, and live for eternal impact instead of digital distraction.

This is the fifth sermon in a special series that will contain all of the sermons and workshops delivered at the 2025 Thee Generation Youth Summit at Falls Baptist Church in Menomonee Falls, WI this past October 8–10, 2025.

Don’t forget to make plans to join hundreds of other youn...


GoMission: Undoing Babel (with Brother Matt)
10/25/2025

In this GoMission episode, Mark Gillmore sits down with Brother Matt to discuss a revolutionary breakthrough in missions — a tool that is literally undoing Babel. From his early call to the Middle East and a divine detour through sickness, Brother Matt shares how God’s “watch me” moments shaped his vision for reaching every language group with the gospel. Now through UKonvert, an AI-powered live translation platform, God is using technology to bridge language barriers, empower local churches, and open global doors — even through the upcoming World Cup. Discover how God is redeeming the confusion of languages and turning it into a...