Is revival quietly taking root among Gen Z, defying everything the headlines have told us? In this episode of The Missional Leader, Rob sits down with Dan Blythe, Global Youth Director at Alpha, to uncover the spiritual hunger emerging across the UK, Europe, and beyond.

Drawing from two decades of hands-on youth ministry and a global leadership perspective, Dan brings unique insight into what some have called a “quiet revival”—where young people are flooding churches, asking hard questions, and picking up Bibles in record numbers.

Together, Rob and Dan explore the paradoxes of a generation that’s both radically open to faith and fiercely independent, eager for authenticity over performance, and demanding truth without easy answers. Hear how Alpha’s latest youth series is empowering teenagers themselves to lead spiritual conversations, fostering a movement where revival isn’t about hype, but about God moving outside our control.

Key moments include:

• An inspiring story of one student who invited 100 friends to Alpha - and saw dozens encounter Jesus in a single week.
• Why authenticity and vulnerability from older leaders matter more to Gen Z than perfection or performance.
• How churches of all denominations are being challenged to reform and collaborate, creating space for the Holy Spirit to awaken a new generation.

If you want practical encouragement, cultural insight, and a vision for how all generations can join in God’s global movement, this episode is for you.

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Quiet Revival One Year On: What’s the Story?*

*Note: This episode was recorded prior to an update shared by the UK Bible Society rescinding the original Quiet Revival study due to soundness of research methodology. Since this announcement, the UK Bible Study has published a follow up report confirming the core themes from the original study are aligned with other major research studies. The updated report is shared here.

Alpha Youth Series

The Anxious Generation: How the Rewiring of Childhood is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness, by Jonathan Haidt

OneHope Research: Gen Z & Gen Alpha

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CHAPTERS:
00:01 What Revival Looks Like When It’s Out of Control
01:08 Gen Z: Anxious, Secular—or Spiritually Curious?
05:13 Bold Faith: Gen Z’s Unexpected Evangelistic Courage
07:05 Post-Christian or Pre-Christian? New Openness in Europe
08:18 Students Leading Alpha in Public Schools
10:34 Youth Alpha Reimagined: Collaborative, Global Approach
13:58 Gen Z’s Search for the Lasting and Solid
14:57 Presence Over Programs: Gen Z’s Spiritual Priorities
16:46 Hard Questions, Thick Theology: The Shift in Discipling
19:11 Grace and Truth: Equipping Volunteer Leaders for Gen Z
22:02 Bible Sales Up, Spiritual Hunger Rising
24:13 Church Must Reform to See Awakening Become Revival
28:01 Guide Beside, Not Sage on the Stage
29:46 Real Relationships: Parents as Most Trusted Voices
32:08 Jesus Is Lord Generation: All-In Faith Stories
34:50 An Age of Collaborative Missiology
35:25 Closing Encouragement & Leadership Vulnerability

What if building a truly diverse community could heal even the deepest cultural divides? In this powerful episode of The Missional Leader, Rob sits down with Herbert Cooper, founder and senior pastor of People's Church in Oklahoma City, to explore what it really takes to champion unity, break down barriers, and lead a multi-ethnic church in a polarized world. People’s Church is a thriving multi-site, multi-cultural church that has modeled reconciliation and inclusion in the broader community and nation at-large through Herbert’s bridge-building leadership.

From the very start, Herbert gets deeply personal, sharing how his own interracial marriage faced resistance, even from within his faith community, and how this journey of reconciliation shaped both his life and his vision for church. Together, Rob and Herbert dive into the essential question: Can the church look like heaven - diverse, loving, and radically inclusive - in a time when Sunday morning remains one of America’s most segregated hours?

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• How intentionally building a multi-cultural church is not just a calling, but a necessity for leaders today
• Why unity isn’t the same as uniformity—and how embracing differences actually makes the church stronger
• The behind-the-scenes decisions and core convictions that drive
  Herbert Cooper’s leadership, from crafting welcoming environments to leading through cultural flashpoints with grace and consistency

Whether you lead a community, serve in ministry, or want to be part of healing what divides us, this conversation is an urgent and hope-filled blueprint for building bridges that last.

Episode Guide: https://robhoskins.onehope.net/leading-a-multicultural-church-with-pastor-herbert-cooper/
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TIMESTAMPS:

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Grandmother’s Letter: Challenging Racial Beliefs
02:19 Surprising Diversity in Oklahoma City
04:12 Why Multiculturalism Was Day One’s Mission
07:14 Family Reconciliation After Difficult Conversations
08:47 Intentional Diversity: From Billboards to Congregation
10:21 The Challenge of Black Leadership in Diverse Churches
13:26 Leading Through Cultural Flashpoints
15:43 The Power of Consistency Over Reaction
17:33 Unity Without Uniformity: Embracing Differences
20:16 America’s Changing Demographics Demand New Leadership
22:23 Pastoral Intentionality Shapes Church Demographics
25:49 Growing Through Different Perspectives
26:54 Why Pastors Must Become Missionaries
28:13 Creating Hard Conversations Across Racial Lines
29:33 The Church’s Role in Healing Division

What happens when seasoned leaders and rising voices sit down as peers, not just to teach but learn from each other? In this special “living room” edition of The Missional Leader, Rob is joined by two trailblazing friends and young leaders: Charlee Tchividjian, a passionate founder radically reshaping foster care prevention, and André Ito Gonçalves, a former Netflix executive turned global church planter and marketing leader. Together with these young leaders, Rob reflects on his experience in launching the podcast and how he values continuous learning from emerging nextgen voices.

Charlee shares her journey from a difficult, faith-shaping upbringing to founding EMA.org, a flourishing nonprofit helping thousands of at-risk moms stay with their children, reflecting on how pain, risk, and Spirit-led conviction formed her leadership. Andre unpacks “polycentric leadership” with Rob, a fluid multi-vocational approach to calling, and how mentorship across ages can unlock personal purpose and Kingdom impact. Rob reflects on the “ikigai” framework, and how leaders can discern their unique calling at the intersection of passion, skill, need, and sustainability in a rapidly-changing world.

Whether you’re mentoring or being mentored, building something new or stewarding something established, this episode offers practical insight and honest encouragement for leaders who believe the future is built together - across generations.

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Ikigai Framework: What Do I Do With My Life?
Polycentric Leadership
Gen Alpha Research: A Worldwide Look at the Most Connected & Curious Generation
EMA (Every Mother’s Advocate)
— Ministry founded by Charlee Tchividjian to support mothers at risk of losing custody.
Dunamis Movement / Zion Church | Dunamis Movement
— Brazilian-based movement and church led by Teo Hayashi.
The Send
— Global missions movement referenced in context of Brazilian stadium events.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 7 Months, 1.2 Million Downloads: A Surprising Milestone
02:17 Charlee’s Wild-Child Story and Africa Turning Point
05:00 Every Mother’s Advocate: Preventing Foster Care Crisis
07:43 From Netflix to Ministry: André’s Polycentric Leadership Journey
12:45 Building a Global, Intergenerational Podcast Community
15:13 Behind the Mic: Audience Stories of Transformation
18:02 Deep Dives vs. Longform: The Show’s Conversation Format
20:51 Authenticity & Completion Rates: Podcast’s Unusual Success
24:49 Most Impactful Episodes: Founder Stories and Legacy
27:16 Bob’s Faith and the Power of Fresh Anointing
29:35 Risk, Innovation, and Failures: Lessons from YouVersion
33:04 Real-Time Application: Leadership Through Failure
34:42 Dunamis Movement & The Send: Mobilizing Missions at Scale
37:41 Discipleship Deep Dive: Filling the Global Leadership Vacuum
39:32 The Ikigai Model: Finding Purpose in Calling
46:49 Serving to Find Vision: Breaking the Calling Paralysis
47:54 The Real Meaning of Ministry: Beyond the Pulpit
51:42 Calling and Purpose: Not Just for the “Elite”
53:34 Avoiding Comparison: Courage for Individual Vocations
56:25 Closing: Join the Community & What’s Next for Season 2

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Is AI a powerful tool for the Kingdom—or a ticking time bomb in the hands of the church? In this episode, Rob sits down with returning guest Bobby Gruenewald, founder and CEO of YouVersion, to tackle the hard questions surrounding generative AI at the intersection of faith and technology.

With over half of OneHope’s global reach now digital, and the rapid rise of generative AI making headlines worldwide, Rob and Bobby pull back the curtain on their own wrestling with the promises and pitfalls of this revolutionary technology. From initial enthusiasm to ethical hesitation, Bobby candidly shares how he’s navigating both hope and real-world concerns as he stewards the world’s most popular Bible app—and why this moment may be more transformational (or dangerous) than many imagine.

Discover why Bobby believes the hype around AI is rarely as simple as utopia or dystopia, and why it’s vital for Christian leaders to cut through the noise with discernment and wisdom. You’ll hear unfiltered stories from the front lines: the unexpected hazards uncovered when testing AI “Bible bots,” the non-negotiables for theological accuracy and safety, and why technology’s “messy middle” demands humility, not fear.

If you care about digital evangelism, ministry innovation, and the future of the church in an AI-driven world, this episode will equip you with questions, cautions, and conviction for the road ahead.

Subscribe for more conversations like this—where truth, technology, and mission meet.

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YouVersion Bible App
— Bible app founded by Bobby Gruenewald; frequently referenced as “the Bible app”
https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/

Gloo
— Mentioned as a ministry/tech partner and for an AI study on Bible accuracy
https://gloo.com/

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Utopian vs. Dystopian Tech Narratives
01:06 Generative AI: Hype, Concerns, and Kingdom Use
03:10 Early Adoption and Digital Evangelism Realities
05:05 Why YouVersion Held Off on AI Chatbots
08:56 Shocking Flaws in Christian AI Tools
12:56 AI Prompt Test: 14-Year-Old Scenario
14:46 The Real Harm of Unsafe AI in Ministry
18:02 Scripture Accuracy: 85% Isn’t Good Enough
19:54 Three Harnesses: Safety, Accuracy, Theology
22:31 Embracing Reality and Promise of Tech
23:09 Unique Risks: AI Sounds Human, Gets Facts Wrong

What does it take to communicate the gospel with both grit and grace - across cultures, controversies, and generations? In this episode, Rob sits down with Christine Caine - international speaker, founder of A21, and Propel Women, and a relentless advocate for living on mission.

Known for her dynamic presence and prophetic teaching, Christine offers an unfiltered look into how she prepares to speak life, truth, and hope to audiences as diverse as global stadiums, small groups, and churches with widely varying theological traditions. Discover how she crafts every message with radical intentionality, starting with prayerful discernment and deep contextual understanding of audiences.

Key highlights from this conversation:

• Christine Caine reveals why she never steps on stage without first seeking a fresh word from God—not just a well-rehearsed sermon, but a Spirit-led assignment for that audience in that season.
• Learn her method of tailoring messages for every context, from large-scale evangelism to delicate theological environments, all while staying faithful to the core of the gospel.
• Listen in as she shares how she keeps the “back row” in mind above all, focusing on activating everyday people—not impressing front-row critics or gatekeepers.

If you want to level up how you communicate truth without compromising conviction—or just want a behind-the-scenes look at one of the church’s most faithful voices—this episode is for you.

Subscribe now for more empowering conversations like this on The Missional Leader.

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Propel Women: https://www.propelwomen.org

A21 Campaign: https://www.a21.org/

TIMESTAMPS:

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Sent on Assignment: Beyond Just a Nice Message
02:23 Adapting Messages for Diverse Church Contexts
05:04 Balancing Theology and Storytelling Across Audiences
08:18 Navigating Gender Bias in Public Ministry
10:09 Joyce Meyer’s Advice: Focus on Serving, Not Impressing
12:10 Prioritizing the Audience’s Needs in Message Preparation
14:14 Sourcing Inspiration: Devotionals, Journals, and Timely Insights
16:11 Digital Note-Taking: Organizing Ideas for Preaching
18:29 Avoiding Trendy Topics for Evergreen Relevance
20:00 Handwritten Craft: Building a Message from Introduction to Conclusion
22:44 The Intertwining of Devotional Life and Sermon Prep
23:21 Preaching to the Back Row: Advice to Last a Lifetime
25:00 Speaking to Monday, Not Just Sunday: Practical Applications
27:29 Spirit-Led Flexibility: Changing Messages in the Moment

How can Christian leaders stay grounded in biblical truth while leading with courage and conviction in a polarized world?

In this episode of The Missional Leader, Rob Hoskins sits down with Dr. Ed Stetzer — president of Talbot School of Theology at Biola, leader of the Lausanne Movement in North America, and one of today’s most trusted missiologists and cultural voices. Together, they unpack what it means to lead fearlessly in an age of outrage: how to speak truth with grace, engage culture without compromise, and model a faith that is both courageous and kind.

From Ed’s roots as the son of a New York City construction worker to his decades of global leadership, this candid and humorous conversation offers practical insight for pastors, ministry leaders, and kingdom-minded influencers who want to stand firm for truth while leading while remaining compassionate.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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Biola University: https://www.biola.edu/

Talbot School of Theology at Biola University: https://www.biola.edu/talbot

The Lausanne Movement (North America): https://lausanne.org/

TIMESTAMPS:

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Christians Avoiding Truth: Fear of Speaking Out
03:37 Navigating Controversial Issues as a Christian Leader
05:20 Humor, Social Media, and “Whimsical Ed”
06:48 Growing Thick Skin: Handling Criticism from All Sides
08:58 Figuring Out Truth When Both Sides Disagree
10:08 Calling Out Wrong on “Your Own Side”
12:00 Broad Evangelicalism: Unity Amidst Difference
15:01 Civil Disagreement and Fair Critique in Public Writing
18:15 Firm Center, Soft Edges: Vision for Evangelicalism
19:42 Criticizing Both Sides: Being an “Umpire,” Not a Team Player
22:09 Fivefold Gifts: Ed’s Calling and Passion for Mission
24:19 Getting Angry for Justice: Writing from Passion
27:57 Persuasion Through Winsomeness—Not Just Outrage
29:04 Balancing Humor on Social Media—and When It Backfires
31:59 Social Media Vibe Shift: Staying True Amid Toxicity
33:35 Living Transparently: Fearless Leadership and Apology

For today’s season finale of The Missional Leader, Rob gets the privilege of sitting down with his dad—Bob Hoskins, evangelist, missionary, and founder of OneHope—for an inspiring conversation reflecting on Bob’s life of courageous hope and relentless obedience to God’s call.

From preaching his first sermon at age seven to launching global outreaches in war zones and restricted nations, Bob shares the extraordinary journey chronicled in his new autobiography, Courageous Hope. Together, father and son reveal how humble prayer, unwavering faith, and a willingness to risk everything shaped a movement that has now reached over 2 billion young people with God’s Word.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Courageous Hope: Living on the Edge of Faith: bobhoskins.co/ch

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Power of Prayer: A Miraculous Escape
02:43 John Maxwell's Advice—“It's God's Story, Not Yours”
05:05 Prayer Over Fear: Facing Danger Head-On
08:44 Terrorists at the Door: Lebanon’s Near-Death Encounter
10:24 Prayer Alignment: Miraculous Timing and Protection
12:04 “Why Should Anyone Hear the Gospel Twice?”—Mission Calling
15:05 “Just Do It”—Practical Advice for Stepping Out in Faith
19:56 Miracles Unfold: The Deaf Girl Hears in Guyana
22:17 Healing Miracle: Hindu Family Transformed
24:33 “Power Is in the Seed”—Evangelism Through Literature
27:06 Vision for One Hope: Reaching Every Child Globally
29:41 Facing Death with Faith and Hope
31:13 Legacy of Courage and Obedience—Lessons for the Next Generation

As Africa quickly becomes the epicenter of global Christianity, is the Church prepared to empower its next generation? In this episode of The Missional Leader, Rob is joined by Pastor Julius Rwotlonyo, Team Leader of Watoto Church, one of Africa’s most vibrant and influential churches. Together, they explore why Africa’s youthful energy and spiritual vibrancy represent both an incredible opportunity and pressing challenge for the worldwide Church.

This conversation dives deep into the story of Watoto Church—a movement in Uganda transforming lives by rescuing vulnerable children, equipping women, and planting churches in some of the continent’s most underserved regions. Pastor Rwotlonyo, who came to faith as a child in Watoto and now leads the church through explosive growth and social innovation, shares his vision for empowering young Africans—not just as future leaders, but as change-makers today.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

OneHope Africa Matching Challenge: https://onehope.net/donate

Watoto Church: https://watotochurch.com/.

Miscio: https://www.miscio.io/

OneHope’s God’s Big Story & Unstoppable Programs: https://onehope.net/programs/.

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Africa as the Rising Epicenter of Christianity
02:39 The Watoto Church Story and Julius’s Journey
05:02 Blending Social Outreach and Spiritual Discipleship
06:14 Transforming Orphan Care: The Family Model
08:03 Empowering Vulnerable Women Beyond Charity
09:03 Uganda’s Shift from Poverty Through Church-Led Development
10:56 Africa’s Youth: Unmatched Potential and Challenges
11:35 Disconnect Between Faith and Daily Life in Africa
13:50 Research Reveals Uganda’s Actual Spiritual Resiliency
15:15 One Hope’s Impact: Reaching 78 Million Children
18:03 Church Planting Among Unreached Muslim and Animistic Groups
20:04 Gen Z’s Questions: Discipleship in a Digital Age
21:03 Mental Health Struggles and Church Responses
25:26 Empowering African Girls: Esther’s Unstoppable Journey
27:08 Gen Z Movements, Social Unrest, and Church Engagement
29:27 Rethinking Christian Higher Education for Societal Change
32:10 Equipping the Now Generation: Empowering African Youth
34:05 Redefining Youth Ministry: Children as Church Leaders
38:05 $1M Matching Gift: Reaching 6 Million African Youth
39:53 Malik’s Story: From Muslim Street Child to Hope-Filled Leader