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When we talk about missions today, it’s easy to think the church is making progress somewhere “out there.” But what if the story we’re telling ourselves is incomplete? What if the real problem isn’t opposition to the gospel—but the absence of access to it?

In our latest episode of The Keystone Project Podcast, we sit down with Chris Clayman, CEO of Joshua Project, an organization helping the global church see where the gospel has not yet gone.

This episode isn’t just inspiring—it’s eye-opening. Chris shares how data drives strategic mission decisions and how Joshua Project equips the church to move from awareness to action.

You’ll hear:

• How Joshua Project identifies over 7,000 unreached people groups worldwide.
• The difference between unreached, frontier, and hidden people groups—and why it matters.
• How population, migration, and diaspora data shape opportunities for the gospel.
• How local churches and missionaries use research to prioritize next steps for reaching the least-reached peoples.

Whether you’re a missionary, a ministry leader, or a follower of Christ wanting to see God’s Kingdom expand, this episode will reframe how you see the world map—and your place in God’s global story.

Together, we can take part in reaching the unreached in our generation.

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What’s really happening in Iran — and why are millions rejecting Islam?
In this powerful episode of The Keystone Project Podcast, we sit down with Ramin Parsa, an Iranian ex-Muslim who grew up under Iran’s Islamic regime and experienced firsthand the fear, violence, and spiritual emptiness enforced by Sharia law.

While the world often frames Iran’s protests as political or economic, Ramin reveals the deeper spiritual crisis driving the revolt: a widespread rejection of Islam itself.

From public executions and brutal Sharia punishments to unanswered prayers and religious oppression, Ramin shares his journey from devout Shiite Islam to deep disillusionment. After reading the Quran and Hadith for himself, he began questioning Islam’s teachings — and eventually encountered Jesus Christ in a life-changing moment that brought forgiveness, healing, and freedom.

This episode explores:
- Why Iranians are abandoning Islam in record numbers
- What life is really like under Iran’s Islamic regime
- The rise of Iran’s underground Christian church
- How mosques are closing and cultural identity is shifting
- The stark contrast between Islam and the message of Jesus
- Why this moment is critical for the global church

Despite intense persecution, the gospel is spreading quietly and powerfully throughout Iran and the Iranian diaspora. Ramin now ministers to Iranian believers worldwide and calls Christians everywhere to pray, engage, and recognize the historic spiritual movement unfolding before our eyes.

👉 Watch, pray, and share this testimony to raise awareness for the church in Iran.
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Christmas is one of those seasons we think we know really well — but when you slow down and really look at it, there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface.

In this special Christmas edition of The Keystone Project Podcast, we sit down and talk honestly about what Christmas actually means and why it still matters so much. We move from some of the darker folklore that’s crept into the season (like Krampus), to biblical clues about when Jesus may have really been born, to a powerful true story from World War II where enemy soldiers laid down their weapons and sang Silent Night together on Christmas Eve.

Along the way, we talk about:

• Why Christmas is celebrated all over the world — and why it always points back to Jesus
• Where the story of Krampus came from and what fear-based obedience can (and can’t) do
• Biblical and historical reasons some scholars believe Jesus may have been born during the Feast of Tabernacles
• Why December 25th became the date we celebrate Christmas — and why it’s not rooted in pagan festivals
• A moving WWII Christmas story that reminds us what peace and mercy can look like even in the middle of war
• At the center of everything is the incarnation — God choosing to come near, to dwell among us, and to step into our broken world.

Our hope with this episode is simple: that it helps you slow down, reflect, and maybe see Christmas with fresh eyes — not just as a holiday to celebrate, but as a message to live out through peace, mercy, and on mission.

🎧 Listen when you’re ready, and feel free to share it with someone who could use a little hope this season.

0:00 – Introduction to Christmas and Krampus
1:18 – Why Christmas is the greatest holiday
3:52 – The meaning of gift-giving at Christmas
8:15 – History and folklore of Krampus
13:55 – The moral lessons behind Krampus tradition
20:21 – When was Jesus really born? Exploring dates
28:28 – God becoming flesh and the miracle of Christmas
31:25 – World War II Christmas truce story
39:31 – Christmas as a time of peace and family unity
41:28 – Closing Christmas greetings and call to action

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Northern Iraq is a place shaped by breathtaking beauty and unimaginable trauma. In this episode, we sit down with Kayla Coons, Project Director for Light a Candle, who lives and serves in Iraqi Kurdistan alongside families impacted by ISIS, displacement, and generational oppression.

Kayla and her family are missionaries working among refugees, widows, orphans, and communities longing for hope. From women discovering their worth in Christ, to refugees finding healing from deep trauma, this conversation explores the raw, honest, and powerful stories emerging from a region many people misunderstand.

We talk about:
- What life is really like in Iraqi Kurdistan
- How ISIS changed everything
- Why many Muslims in the region are open to Jesus
- The transforming power of the gospel in shame–honor cultures
- Spiritual warfare, fear, and the need for boldness
- The daily life of a missionary family in a Muslim-majority region

If you want to understand what God is doing in one of the world’s most complex mission fields, this episode will challenge and encourage you.

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In 2024, more Christians were killed in Nigeria than in all other nations combined. Entire villages were burned because they bore the name of Christ. Across the ocean in Mexico, pastors are being threatened, kidnapped, and even killed by cartels for standing for truth.

In this episode, Ryan Brown — President of Open Doors US — joins The Keystone Project Podcast to reveal what’s really happening on the frontlines of persecution and how the Church in the West can respond with prayer, encouragement, and practical support.

Together, we’ll explore what it means to follow Jesus when faith costs everything — and how we can care for the Bride of Christ around the world.

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Join us for a special episode of The Keystone Project Podcast as we hear from some of the students from 14 countries who participated in our Fall 2025 international training program. These disciple-makers share their personal journeys — the challenges they faced, the breakthroughs they experienced, and the ways God transformed their hearts and ministries.

From Nepal to Sri Lanka, India to the UK, these students left everything familiar to follow Jesus and return home equipped to multiply disciples. Hear their stories, their encounters with God, and the vision they carry for their communities and nations.

Whether you’re a disciple-maker, a ministry leader, or simply inspired by stories of God at work around the globe, this episode will encourage and challenge you to take your next step in mission.

Listen, be inspired, and join the movement of disciple-making across the nations.

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It’s a question that sparks debate wherever missions are discussed:

👉 Are missionaries colonizers—or genuine messengers of God?

In this week’s episode of The Keystone Project Podcast, we take a hard look at both the criticisms and the reality of missionary work. Yes, history includes painful examples of cultural imperialism. But that’s not the whole story.

In this episode, we explore:
🌍 The misconceptions about missionaries as cultural oppressors
🔥 Why the Holy Spirit—not education or Western culture—is the true power behind missions
📚 Research showing missionaries’ surprising positive impact on global communities
💡 Stories of missionaries challenging harmful practices like slavery, footbinding, and sati
👥 The urgent shortage of missionaries reaching unreached people groups today
🎉 Plus—a scripture speed round challenge you won’t want to miss!

This conversation is both challenging and encouraging, reminding us that missions is not about imposing Western norms but about love, sacrifice, and advancing God’s Kingdom.

After listening, we’d love to hear from you—leave a comment and share your perspective!

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In this episode of The Keystone Project Podcast, Charlie and James tackle the viral TikTok phenomenon known as RaptureTok, where millions believed Jesus would return on September 23 to rapture the church. Spoiler: it didn’t happen.

With humor, Scripture, and cultural commentary, they separate truth from hype, play a fun game called “Raputure Predictions: True or False?”, and reflect on why predictions like these keep capturing people’s attention. They also share a recap of the Charlie Kirk Memorial event and leave you with an episode challenge to live boldly on mission.

Faith meets culture, the Gospel stays central, and yes—there’s laughter along the way.

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