In this episode, Blake reconnects with longtime friend and missionary leader serving across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Together they unpack how one short video ignited global awareness, opened doors for partnerships, and revealed just how powerful media can be in missions today. They discuss the rapid growth of Victory Church, the organic relationships that led to a new role with Global Fellowship, and the expanding work among unreached people groups — from Thailand to Bangladesh to the tribal LAHU communities. This is a deep, heartfelt look at what God is doing across the 10/40 Window, why local leaders are the key to long-term impact, and how generosity, storytelling, and strategic media can transform entire regions.
Topics Covered:
How a 3.5-minute missions video created massive engagement
Why media is essential for global awareness and church planting
The growth of Victory Church and ministry expansion in Thailand
How divine alignment connected two organizations with the same vision
The role of Global Fellowship across Southeast Asia and the Middle East
Leading and empowering local leaders in unreached regions
Behind-the-scenes stories from Bangladesh, Chiang Rai, and LAHU communities
Why long-term missions requires raising up local leaders, not foreign ones
Practical insight into training pastors, storytellers, and emerging leaders
How God weaves relationships across nations for Kingdom impact
Key Themes:
Empowerment · Vision Alignment · Missions · Media · Church Planting · Unreached People Groups · Southeast Asia · Leadership Development
00:00 – Reconnecting & aligning vision
00:28 – How one short video captured the heart of the mission
00:51 – Feedback from pastors and leaders around the world
01:14 – How the Thailand documentary created long-term awareness
01:57 – Media’s future role in global missions
03:03 – Why the 10/40 Window needs more storytellers
03:39 – Bringing people into the mission through visuals
04:30 – How authentic storytelling impacts hearts
05:11 – Using one video thousands of times
06:12 – The importance of partnership with 1334 Media
07:11 – Staying connected across a 12-hour time zone
08:10 – 1334 Media’s mission & invitation to partner
08:57 – Returning to Thailand & church growth
09:30 – How organic relationships led to a major ministry shift
11:03 – The surprising connection that felt like destiny
12:05 – Joining a global movement reaching unreached nations
13:11 – Why local leadership is the long-term solution
14:01 – A prophetic word that confirmed the new direction
15:16 – Feeling at home with a new team
16:03 – The new role with Global Fellowship
17:18 – Stories from Bangladesh (a 99% Muslim country)
17:42 – Creative storytelling without cameras or photos
18:07 – The Chiang Rai conference
18:36 – A full-circle moment with long-time Thai leaders
19:03 – Empowering the LAHU people with holistic ministry
20:13 – Life skills, counseling, and building confidence
21:19 – Pastor training & supporting tribal communities
22:08 – Why missions must raise up local leaders
22:32 – The future of sustainable ministry