Gateway to Mercy brings answers to a world that questions the need for missionaries and ignites a passion for the Great Commission in the heart of every believer. Join your hosts, Riaan Heyns, a seasoned missiologist, and Britt Hancock, a trailblazing pioneer missionary, as they tell real stories from the mission field and answer your questions about staying obedient to Jesus’ call no matter what.
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Safety in Ministry is Just an Illusion...
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50:19In this episode, Cameron Brice, pastor of Covenant Love Church, shares his journey from growing up a pastor’s kid to answering the call to missions. His life has been driven by a hunger for authentic expressions of God’s presence, and Cameron’s story is a powerful reminder that our “yes” to God is settled by His faithfulness, not our comfort. If yo…
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Is the Local Church Missing the Great Commission?
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53:16Is the Great Commission missing from the heart of local churches? In this episode, Riaan and Britt sit down to discuss this question with special guests Evan Martin, pastor of Colorado Church, and Cameron Brice, pastor of Covenant Love Church.Gateway to Mercy által
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Do you Smell Like Jesus?
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37:22Missions won't thrive in the local church unless it's burning in the hearts of leaders—and missionaries play a vital role in igniting that fire. Riaan and Britt sit down with Evan Martin, lead pastor of Colorado Church, to discuss how missionaries and the local church can work together to ignite a fire in the heart of believers. And the end result?…
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Cultivating a Missions Culture Starts at Home
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36:25In this episode, Britt and Riaan talk about how small, intentional steps—like prayer, perspective, and presence—can ignite a heart for the nations right from your home. The Great Commission applies to every believer, and it’s time we lived like it.Gateway to Mercy által
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The Great Commission: A Thread from Genesis to Revelation
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45:37The Great Commission isn’t just Jesus’ final message, it’s His only message, from Genesis to Revelation. Riaan and Britt discuss how obedience to the Great Commission is the normal Christian life, not a special assignment for the few. When we go, we carry the authority of Heaven and the power of the blood of Jesus to every tribe, tongue, and nation…
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Stop Negotiating the Terms of Your Surrender
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38:09What is missions? On this episode, Riaan and Britt unpack why we can’t negotiate the terms of our surrender and what it means to live as ambassadors of Heaven. You don’t need more to start—you just need to take the next step with what you already have.Gateway to Mercy által
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Unfiltered: Is There a Discipleship Gap?
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49:26Join us for an unfiltered, impromptu conversation across generations as we explore longevity in ministry, the adventure of walking with the Lord, and so much more.Gateway to Mercy által
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You Can’t Carry Your Cross if Your Hands are Full
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35:53Audrey Hancock, Britt’s wife, continues the conversation on what it means to carry your cross. Join us as we dive deeper into walking in obedience to Jesus and explore practical insights on living and raising a family on the mission field.Gateway to Mercy által
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Are You Limiting What Picking Up Your Cross Looks Like?
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38:44Ministering as a family can be hard but is what we are called to. This week, Audrey Hancock, Britt’s wife, joins us to discuss how to stay in sync with one another, and embrace contentment through a perspective of abundance. We must understand the importance of carrying our cross without conditions.Gateway to Mercy által
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Missions is More than a Church Program: Obedience is Worship, Part 3
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34:52Britt, Riaan, and Ross Parsley discuss how the Great Commandment and Great Commission work together through our obedience.Gateway to Mercy által
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Missions is More than a Church Program: A Pastors Perspective, Part 2
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39:15Relationships play a major role in the Kingdom of God – they’re central to our calling. Riaan, Britt, and special guest, Ross Parsley, dive into how relationships build understanding, and why they are integral in weaving missions into the DNA of the local church.Gateway to Mercy által
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Missions is More Than a Church Program: Part 1
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42:31Missions is a core calling for every Christ follower, not just a church program. This week, we discuss the importance of seizing opportunities to make missions a part of the local church’s DNA, beginning with its leadership.Gateway to Mercy által
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Is Christianity Boring?
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33:19Is modern-day Christianity boring? This week, Britt and Riaan talk about why taking risks in faith is so important, and how adventure creates a ripple effect that leads to extraordinary outcomes.Gateway to Mercy által
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Return on Investment VS. Return on Obedience
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36:53This week, we explore the difference between ROI (Return on Investment) and ROO (Return on Obedience) and how focusing too much on measurable outcomes can distract us from God's calling. Dive into the true meaning of stewardship, where obedience takes precedence over simply managing resources well.Gateway to Mercy által
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The Lord of the Harvest is Calling, Will You Respond?
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38:32He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. Go! I am sending you out like lambs among wolves. Luke 10:2-3Gateway to Mercy által
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Obedience to the Lord Looks Like Irresponsibility to the World
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37:23This week, Riaan and Britt discuss how true obedience to God's call can often conflict with worldly expectations and comforts. True abundance comes from dying to ourselves daily.Gateway to Mercy által
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What’s the Definition of Success in the Great Commission?
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26:47How do you define success? This week, Britt and Riaan explore what true success looks like in the context of the Great Commission. In God's eyes, success is found in our simple obedience.Gateway to Mercy által
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Do Christian Still Need to Respond to the Great Commission?
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39:23Do Christians still need to respond to the Great Commission? In this episode, Riaan and Britt dive into the church's core mission—the Great Commission. It's not just about praying for the harvest; it's about the need for more laborers to answer the call.Gateway to Mercy által
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The Local Church and Missions - What’s the Disconnect?
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42:32Today, Riaan and Britt dive deep into the heart of the church’s mission, exploring the difference between a transactional and relational approach to ministry. They discuss how the Great Commission should flow naturally from the DNA of the church, rather than being driven by a mere sense of obligation. We pray this episode blesses and inspires you!…
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Gateway to Mercy: The Introduction
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33:54Riaan Heyns and Britt Hancock talk about the Great Commission, why it matters, and why this podcast exists.Gateway to Mercy által
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