Are we living in a truly historic moment for the Church?On this week’s episode of The Clark Report, John and Val sit down with longtime missionaries Adam and Alyson Jones to explore how the gospel of Jesus Christ is reaching the world faster than ever—often in places once thought unreachable.From cutting-edge technology to decades of faithful perseverance, ministries like Cru and the Jesus Film Project are helping fulfill Jesus’ promise in Matthew 24:14: “And this gospel of the kingdom will be proclaimed throughout the whole world as a testimony to all nations…”In this episode, you’ll hear:--How the Jesus Film has been translated into more than 2,200 languages--Why missionaries say we’re closer than ever to reaching every people group--Powerful stories of lives—and even hostile tribes—changed by the gospel--Why the final unreached people groups may be reached by new believers, not Western missionaries--A sobering reminder from Luke 8 about hearing God’s Word—and how we respond to itIf the gospel truly is going to all nations, what does that mean for us today? And more importantly—are you ready?CHAPTERS00:00 The Exciting Times of Global Evangelism07:00 The Impact of the Jesus Film Project17:18 Reaching Unreached People Groups24:04 Cultural Sensitivity in Missions28:39 How to Get Involved with Cru31:54 The Word in 7: Lessons from Luke👉 Learn more about the Jesus Film and global missions in the links below:--JesusFilm.org--Cru.org👍 Like, subscribe, and share to help spread the message.[Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast by John and Val Clark are our own, and not necessarily those of our guests.]Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.#GreatCommission#Missions#JesusFilm#ChristianPodcast

What does it really mean to show the love of Jesus?

In this Valentine’s week episode, we sit down with Pastor Jeremy Porras, founder of the Raleigh Dream Center in Raleigh, NC, to talk about Christian outreach, homelessness ministry, and faith-based addiction recovery.

The Raleigh Dream Center serves thousands through programs like Adopt-A-Block, the Mobile Food Pantry, and a free residential recovery program for men and women battling addiction. What started with grocery deliveries from a car trunk has grown into a ministry that distributed more than 1.2 million pounds of food last year and brought has lasting transformation to dozens of neighborhoods.

You’ll also hear the powerful testimony of KD, whose life was changed after encountering the Dream Center in the middle of addiction and hopelessness.

This episode is a reminder that the Gospel is meant to be lived out, and that showing the love of Jesus often begins with simple acts of compassion, presence, and obedience.

📖 Matthew 25:40🎙️ Christian Podcast | Evangelical | Faith in Action | Ministry Spotlight

RALEIGH DREAM CENTER WEBSITE:https://raleighdreamcenter.org/

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to Love in Action

02:25 The Birth of Raleigh Dream Center

05:12 Programs and Community Impact

09:01 Overcoming Addiction: A Personal Journey

10:59 KD's Transformation Story

18:34 Advice for Those Struggling

20:55 Taking Action in Your Community

23:03 The Word in 7

[Note: The opinions expressed on this podcast by John and Val Clark are our own, and not necessarily those of our guests.]

👉 Subscribe to The Clark Report for weekly conversations on faith, culture, and the Christian life.

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.

Why does Christian faith endure—especially in the face of suffering and injustice?

In honor of Black History Month, this episode of The Clark Report explores how Christian faith has sustained hope across generations, even in the most difficult chapters of American history. We’re joined by Dr. Walter Strickland II—pastor, theologian, and seminary professor—for a rich conversation on faith, resilience, and the gospel.

Drawing from Scripture and history, Dr. Strickland unpacks five enduring anchors of Christian belief among African Americans: trust in a powerful God, the nearness of Jesus in suffering, the transforming work of the Holy Spirit, the authority of the Bible, and the hope of deliverance. These themes have shaped the faith of countless believers and offer wisdom for anyone seeking hope in hard times.

This conversation invites listeners of every background to reflect on:

-How faith survives suffering

-Why Christianity continues to thrive under pressure

-What the gospel offers in times of injustice, grief, and uncertainty

Whether you’re engaging Black History Month intentionally or simply asking big questions about faith and hope, this episode points us to a Christ-centered story that continues to shape lives.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 The Role of Faith in Black America

02:40 Five Anchors of Black Christianity

10:38 The Significance of Jesus in Black Faith

13:38 Conversion and Walking in the Spirit

17:12 The Impact of the Bible on Black Experience

20:01 The Theme of Deliverance in Scripture

22:51 The Future of the Black Church

24:12 The Word in 7

👉 Subscribe to The Clark Report for weekly conversations on faith, culture, and the Christian life.

[The opinions expressed on this podcast by John and Val Clark are our own, and not necessarily those of our guests.]

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved. The ESV text may not be quoted in any publication made available to the public by a Creative Commons license. The ESV may not be translated in whole or in part into any other language.