Ministry Minded: A Podcast by Step Up To Life

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Hear stories from around the globe from ministry leaders, pastors, and individuals who are committed to sticking to Jesus' Message and communicating it with greater biblical clarity for genuine saving-faith in Christ Jesus. Amazingly, 75% of "decisions" for Christ don't actually last, (*1) and 41% of regular church attenders show little evidence of being genuinely 'born again' Christians (*2). In light of this staggering reality, Step Up To Life's mission is to eliminate temporary decisions and replace them with genuine conversions by presenting the Gospel with greater biblical clarity. (*1)-David Frost - "Billy Graham - Personal Thoughts of a Public Man" p. 72(*2)-George Barna - 2...

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Based on 6 episodes we listened to · June 2026

Ministry Minded treats gospel clarity, repentance, and discipleship as practical questions for pastors, youth leaders, and evangelism-minded Christians.

Ministry Minded: A Podcast by Step Up To Life is church-facing Christianity in a practical register. Its interviews move through the gospel, theology, repentance, counseling, youth ministry, and ministry across cultures without splitting belief from day to day work.

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You want gospel clarity with actual ministry mileage, not a fog machine and a feelings hangover.

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  • repentance and belief treated as inseparable, not awkward relatives at Thanksgiving
  • ministry stories that ask what holds up after the spiritual high wears off
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Broadcasting from Bali: SUTL’s 2026 Asia Summit

A Myanmar pastor links salvation, prison work, and practical care to the same ministry call.

Ministry Minded follows Pastor Van Lom of Myanmar as he traces a path from church attendance and Bible college to a salvation experience on April 21, 2005.

The Men Behind the Mission

A close look at Step Up to Life's early days, shaped by ministry memories, practical work, and a baptism marked by thunder.

This episode returns to the people and early work around Step Up to Life, with Gary Koenig and Ray Donsler in the studio as the host and Link trace how the ministry took shape through graphics, marketing, and the materials made and recorded along the way.

From Firing Squad to Following God

A patient account of gospel work reaching prisons, streets, and the marketplace.

Ministry Minded follows Paul Tan of Singapore as Step Up to Life moves from prison Bible study into wider gospel outreach. The episode keeps its focus on lived ministry rather than summary, tracing prayer, reading, waiting, and the slow spread of a five-step message into…

A Biblical Gospel is a Global Gospel

Step Up to Life's international reach gives this conversation its clear focus.

Step Up to Life's international reach gives the conversation its strongest shape, following the work from the Midwest into Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

An Unexpected Gathering: Reaching Gen. Z with C.J. Greiner & Nick Failla

A ministry conversation about conversion, young zeal, and the slow work of Christian maturity.

This conversation ties gospel, theology, and Christian growth to CJ Greiner's own path, which gives it some weight. His move from a non-Christian home to college questions, an old friend with obvious joy and consistency, and those long bonfire talks keep the material grounded in…

Fighter to Follower: A Celtic Rebel Finds Faith

A candid ministry conversation about formation, humility, burnout, and lasting in the work.

Taylor Foster's story is about staying teachable as ministry keeps getting heavier. He talks about serving as the youth pastor at LifeGate Church and associate campus pastor, and he traces that posture back to years shaped by his grandfather, seminary, and a few mentoring…

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Episodes

  1. 1

    Global Momentum & Ministry Updates

    ·32m
  2. 2

    Beyond the False Divide: Scripture, Counseling, and the Gift of Common Grace

    Joe Slabaugh joins the conversation with a long church and family connection already in the room.

    ·1h 26m·3 clips
  3. 3

    Has Repentance Become a Four Letter Word?

    The hosts discuss the theological importance of repentance in salvation, arguing it's often misunderstood or omitted in modern evangelism.

    ·1h 14m·5 clips
  4. 4

    The Men Behind the Mission

    Hidden gem

    The host opens by framing Ministry Minded around the gospel, theology, and the highs and lows of Christian ministry.

    ·53m·3 clips
  5. 5

    Weekend Wings & Witnesses: God’s Work in Norway

    Hidden gem

    Ministry Minded starts with school, then follows the guest into early ministry work.

    ·1h 29m·5 clips
  6. 6

    From Disinterest to Discipleship: Vaughn Perez & Reaching the Next Generation

    Hidden gem

    Vaughn Perez sits down with Ministry Minded to talk through his story, his work, and the shape of his ministry.

    ·1h 3m·4 clips
  7. 7

    From Sinner to Saint to Senator? A Conversation with former Fire Chief Bill Bowes

    Hidden gem

    Ministry Minded opens with the host welcoming Bill Bose, a longtime connection to Step Up to Life.

    ·1h 4m·4 clips
  8. 8

    From Firing Squad to Following God

    Hidden gem

    Paul Tan joins Ministry Minded from Singapore.

    ·53m·3 clips
  9. 9

    Untangling Forgiveness: The Gospel, the Heart, and Healing with Jimmy George of Fresh Start

    Hidden gem

    Jimmy O.

    ·1h 6m·4 clips
  10. 10

    Raising Gospel Champions: Inside the Latin American Network with Adam Cabeen

    Hidden gem

    Ministry Minded sits down with Adam Kabin, the Latin America hub coordinator and Colombia champion for Step Up To Life.

    ·58m·3 clips
  11. 11

    An Unexpected Gathering: Reaching Gen. Z with C.J. Greiner & Nick Failla

    Hidden gem

    Link welcomes CJ Greiner and Nick Fela.

    ·1h 10m·4 clips
  12. 12

    A Biblical Gospel is a Global Gospel

    Hidden gem

    The host steers the conversation toward Step Up to Life's international reach.

    ·54m·3 clips
  13. 13

    Fighter to Follower: A Celtic Rebel Finds Faith

    Hidden gem

    Taylor Foster sits down with Ministry Minded to talk through nine years in ministry and the roles that have shaped him.

    ·1h 25m·5 clips
  14. 14

    Broadcasting from Bali: SUTL’s 2026 Asia Summit

    Hidden gem

    The conversation opens with Pastor Van Lom from Myanmar, a guest on Ministry Minded.

    ·1h 11m·4 clips
  15. 15

    Following God's Mysterious Plan: Ryan Martinez of Youth for Christ & My Bridge Radio

    Hidden gem

    Ryan Martinez joins the hosts for a laid-back conversation.

    ·1h·4 clips
  16. 16

    Full Circle Faith: How God Transformed a Shy Kid into a Kingdom Courier

    Tank (Edward King III) shares his faith journey from a shy pastor's kid to a Youth for Christ campus director, detailing how he uses Step Up to Life to reach inner-city youth.

    ·55m·5 clips
  17. 17

    Share the Gospel? But I'm no Pastor!

    Dec 6, 2024·46m
  18. 18

    When God Calls the Disinterested

    Nov 1, 2024·57m
  19. 19

    Sharing Jesus with Gentle Boldness

    Oct 4, 2024·53m
  20. 20

    Facing Death for the Faith

    Sep 6, 2024·51m
  21. 21

    How to Trust God in Launching a Ministry

    Aug 2, 2024·46m
  22. 22

    Ministry Reach & Retention

    Jul 5, 2024·45m
  23. 23

    From Poster to Pastor

    Jun 7, 2024·43m
  24. 24

    Overcoming the Fear of Sharing the Faith

    May 3, 2024·41m
  25. 25

    From Pressure to Privilege

    Apr 5, 2024·55m
  26. 26

    Respecting the Journey of Sharing the Gospel

    Mar 1, 2024·36m
  27. 27

    What is Genuine Saving-Faith vs. Churchianity?

    Feb 2, 2024·49m
  28. 28

    The Power of Patience in Waiting on God

    Jan 5, 2024·46m
  29. 29

    Memory Lane: The History of 'Step Up To Life'

    Dec 1, 2023·45m
  30. 30

    The Gospel & Forgiveness

    Nov 3, 2023·40m
  31. 31

    Impact Beyond an 'Event'

    Oct 6, 2023·35m
  32. 32

    Sharing the Gospel Clearly & Patiently

    Sep 1, 2023·39m
  33. 33

    Keith Becker (founder of the Todd Becker Foundation)

    Sep 1, 2023·35m
  34. 34

    Origin & Impact of 'Step Up To Life'

    Aug 5, 2023·31m