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#255 – Returning to Christ
44 minutes Posted Jan 1, 2026 at 7:46 pm.
– Introduction + Welcome to Season 9
– Reflections on 2025 + Podcast Milestone (Ep. 255!)
– Our Personal Journey Back to the Mission
– Learning from 2 Timothy: Staying Focused on Jesus
– Why We Chose “Returning to the Call of Christ” as Our Theme
– The 4 Vision Snapshots from Jesus
– 1) The Call of Jesus – Matthew 4:19
– 2) The Process of Following – Luke 9:23
– 3) The Goal – Becoming Like Jesus – Luke 6:40
– 4) The Mission – Matthew 28:18–20
– Why We Keep Drifting + Jesus' Call to Refocus
– Clarity Before Activity: Mission is Identity
– Why Churches and Believers Drift From Mission
– The Danger of Compartmentalized Faith
– Jesus’ Everyday Model of Disciple-Making
– Ordinary Believers, Everyday Places: The Real Mission Field
– Self-Check: Where Have You Drifted from Jesus’ Mission?
– Introducing the 4 D’s That Cause Mission Drift
– Doubt, Distraction, Disconnection & Discouragement
– How Disconnection and Discouragement Feed Each Other
– Distraction: The Silent Mission Killer
– Why We Must Return to the Core Message of Jesus
– Sneak Peek: Guests & Topics Coming in 2026
– Preview: Mission Built in Christ, Sent by Christ
– Harvest Life: Global Online Community Launching Soon
– Final Encouragement + Call to Prayer & Partnership
| Luke 9:23 | Luke 6:40 | Matthew 28:18–20 2 Timothy | John 5:39–40 | 1 Corinthians 14:8 | Matthew 9
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🎙️ Season 9 Premiere | Returning to the Call of Christ in 2026 | End of the Harvest Podcast
Happy New Year and welcome to Season 9 of the Into the Harvest Podcast!
🎉 In this special kickoff episode, Andrew and John challenge us all—especially those in ministry—to resist the drift and return to the core mission Jesus gave us: to know Him and to make disciples. With a powerful reminder from 2 Timothy, four essential “snapshots” from Jesus' ministry, and an honest look at why believers often lose focus, this episode will re-center your heart and clarify your purpose heading into 2026.
🔔 What to Expect in Season 9: A renewed call to discipleship Practical frameworks for staying on mission Preview of exciting guests, studies in Colossians and Ephesians, and the launch of Harvest Life—a global online community for disciple-makers
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📘 Featured Scriptures: Matthew
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