What if Christian hope isn’t about escaping this world, but about seeing it made new?

In this inaugural episode of Season 3, Rob Hoskins sits down with renowned New Testament scholar Dr. N.T. Wright and theologian Dr. Jesse Stone at Oxford to explore what the Holy Spirit is doing in the space between the resurrection of Jesus and the renewal of all things. Together, they challenge an “escape to heaven” vision of Christianity and recover a bigger biblical story: God is not abandoning His creation. He is renewing it and forming His people to embody that future in the world today.

Drawing from Acts 2, Romans 8, 1 Corinthians 15, and Wright’s newest book God’s Homecoming, they explore what this vision means for Spirit-empowered mission, suffering, evangelism, the Church, and Christian leadership. If the Spirit is preparing us not simply to leave the world but to become people of new creation, how should that reshape the way we lead, serve, suffer, and bear witness today?

For missional leaders, the question is ultimately bigger than what we believe about the end times: What kind of people is the Spirit forming us to become - and what does our life together reveal about the future God has promised?

Show Note Links:

Hoskins School of Mission

Within Southeastern University, the Bob and Hazel Hoskins School of Mission provides students with interdisciplinary degree programs which combine ministry and marketplace skills for roles of Spirit-empowered leadership. This episode was recorded during a doctoral intensive hosted by the Hoskins School of Mission.

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⁠God’s Homecoming by N.T. Wright
Tom’s newest book exploring God’s promise to dwell with His people and renew creation.

⁠Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright
Referenced as an important companion to God’s Homecoming and its vision of resurrection, new creation, and Christian hope.

⁠The Gospel of the Kingdom by George Eldon Ladd
A formative influence on Rob’s understanding of inaugurated eschatology.

⁠Ask N.T. Wright Anything
Tom’s podcast exploring biblical, theological, and cultural questions.

Admirato
A new platform featuring Tom’s online courses, engaging community discussions, and resources.

⁠Lesslie Newbigin Resources
An extensive archive of Newbigin’s writings, lectures, sermons, and resources on mission and the Church’s public witness.

Timestamps:
00:00 Cold open
01:02 Welcome to season 3, meeting NT Wright and Jesse Stone
03:53 I'll Fly Away and the rapture problem
07:39 Jesse's journey from Pentecostal to Anglican
12:20 Where Pentecostal pneumatology meets inaugurated eschatology
13:15 NT Wright's own charismatic formation
18:01 Acts 2, heaven and earth, and the new temple
23:35 The four E's: eschatology and the fate of creation
29:11 Souls, bodies, and Plato's long shadow
32:38 Mission, bodies, and the full gospel
38:29 Lesslie Newbigin and the church as hermeneutic
43:19 A theology of power and the Spirit of the crucified
49:21 Suffering, certainty, and the lust for control
56:21 Evangelism and Eucharist as new creation
01:00:00 Ecclesiology and the integration of all humanity
01:04:22 Where to find more NT Wright
01:06:46 Closing invitation

One year in. Over 115,000 subscribers. Dozens of conversations that have shaped how we think about leading on mission. In this finale, Rob Hoskins and the OneHope team revisit the moments that stayed with us most—the ideas worth carrying into whatever comes next.

You'll hear Mart Green on generosity as adventure and the power of personal governance. Craig Groeschel on parenting with grace and truth. Bobby Gruenewald on the real limits of AI in ministry. Justin Forman on the power of storytelling in faith-driven entrepreneurship. Amy Orr-Ewing on apologetics with Gen Z born from personal encounter. Barry Corey on holding convictions with a firm center with soft edges. Plus voices from Uganda, Singapore, and beyond on discipling the next generation.

Four themes emerge: hidden formation, faithful innovation, courageous conviction, and a rising global Church reaching the next generation now. Come reflect on what God is stirring in missional leaders everywhere.

Show Note Links:
OneHope Research: Gen Alpha https://onehope.net/global-outreach/research/
Courageous Hope: Living on the Edge of Faith: bobhoskins.co/ch
Miscio: https://www.miscio.io/
Faith Driven Entrepreneur: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org
Theology of the City: https://resources.onehope.net/toc
Heart of God Church: https://heartofgodchurch.org/

Timestamps
00:00 Celebrating one year together
01:33 Hidden work of leaders
01:55 Family generosity through voting
05:03 Uncomfortable meeting, forged partnership
06:24 Adventure partners and accountability
07:53 Two wings: leadership and governance
11:47 Six kids, six playbooks
14:41 Biggest parenting mistake
16:16 Innovation as stewardship
16:38 Three categories of risk
21:54 AI's limits for ministry
26:48 Three harnesses for AI
29:29 Power of story at scale
31:41 Collaboration over solo entrepreneurship
34:22 Disagreeing without compromising
36:32 Listen to learn, not respond
41:26 Miracles in Lebanon and Guyana
49:34 Hope in the next generation
52:24 Africa's Christian century challenges
55:15 Nominalism among African youth
58:32 Education as mission
01:00:09 Building home for young leaders

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What if the future of global mission isn’t about going solo, but about radical collaboration? In this special episode of The Missional Leader, Rob unpacks the powerful story and personal conviction centered on “collaborative missiology” – a movement transforming how the Church approaches God’s mission in the 21st century.

Drawing from his experience growing up on the mission field and decades of leadership at OneHope, Rob traces the dramatic journey of missions: from the passionate Moravians and the resistance-defying William Carey to the profound turning points at Edinburgh 1910 and today’s explosive growth of the Church in the Global South. Discover how historic models, once shaped by Western influence, are giving way to global, indigenous leadership and “from everywhere to everywhere” mission.

You’ll hear unforgettable moments, including the convicting words of Samuel Azaria at Edinburgh that still echo today, and Rob’s own watershed realization that the Great Commission is simply too big for any one organization to carry alone. Learn why the Church’s greatest impact comes from cultivating networks of trust, generosity, and shared vision – and how innovations like the Bible App for Kids, massive Bible translation collaborations, and “plural-verse” missiology are reshaping the landscape.
Whether you’re a leader, a pastor, or passionate about cross-cultural mission, this episode will challenge and invite you: Will you pursue God’s mission independently, or choose to step boldly into true partnership with God’s people around the world?

CHAPTERS:
00:38 The real barrier to the Great Commission
02:03 Why unity is a kingdom core value
02:38 The Moravians and the spark of modern missions
03:26 William Carey: "Sit down, young man"
04:07 The Great Century of Missions and its complexities
05:14 Every model is a method for the moment
05:38 Edinburgh 1910 and Azariah's challenge
07:00 OneHope's shift from doing to catalyzing
07:52 The center of gravity has moved to the Majority World
08:43 From three-self to self-theologizing
09:23 Bosch and the "pluriverse" of missiology
10:04 Why the pioneering spirit isn't enough anymore
10:59 Collaborative missiology as the 21st century framework
11:55 What collaboration has already made possible

Show Note Links:

• Episode Guide
  — Access a resource designed to help you reflect and learn from this episode conversation!
• Miscio: Global Christian learning organization referenced as a case study example of collaborative missiology in action; Access full video story.
• David Bosch, Transforming Mission: Referenced for his framework of mission entering a new era with many voices and expressions
• Bible App for Kids with YouVersion:Referenced as a collaborative program reaching children globally
• Close the Bible Gap:Referenced as a collaborative Bible access initiative serving frontline missionaries and church planters

What separates leaders who endure from those who burn out? Often, it’s not vision - it’s governance.

In this episode of The Missional Leader, Rob sits down with Mart Green - a respected business leader, philanthropist, and architect behind some of today’s most influential faith-driven ventures - to explore why lasting impact is built through accountability, trusted partnerships, and courageous leadership. Mart serves as Ministry Investment Officer for Hobby Lobby, Founder of Mardel, and now champions global Gospel initiatives through his leadership with Come and See and Come Near.

Drawing from decades of experience leading at the highest levels of business and ministry, Mart shares practical insights on the critical balance between leadership and governance. From helping guide Oral Roberts University through crisis to collaborating on Christian media initiatives, he unpacks why organizations often fail not because of weak leadership, but because of weak structures of accountability.

In this conversation, you’ll discover:

• Why governance is essential for both personal and professional leadership
• How to build “adventure partnerships” rooted in trust and honest accountability
• The difference between bold vision and sustainable leadership
• Practical wisdom for building relationships and structures that stand the test of time

Whether you’re leading a team, serving on a board, or growing in your own leadership journey, this episode offers timeless insight for leading with purpose, resilience, and integrity.

• Episode Guide: Access a resource designed to help you reflect and learn from this episode conversation!
• Hobby Lobby
  — Referenced as the business founded by Mart Green's family
• The Chosen
  — TV series mentioned as a current adventure/project
• Oral Roberts University (ORU)
  — Referenced throughout the discussion on governance and leadership
• Through Gates of Splendor by Elisabeth Elliot — Book referenced in connection to the missionary story and film
• End of the Spear (film)
  — Movie produced as a result of an early adventure

CHAPTERS:
00:05 The True Meaning of “Adventure Partners”
01:14 Building Trust: The Nature of Real Relationships
03:04 Stepping Into the Unknown: Inviting Yourself In
04:15 Choosing Accountability: Seven Adventure Partners
05:18 The Two Wings: Leadership and Governance
06:35 Inspiration from “Through Gates of Splendor”
09:08 Extreme Generosity: 39% of My Year for ORU
11:03 The Power of Mentorship: Meeting Bob Cooley
12:13 Wisdom Is the Body of the Plane
14:00 Saying Yes When You Want a No
15:00 Every Mess Traced Back to Governance
17:17 Practical Steps for Young Leaders: Personal Accountability
18:31 Stages of Governance: From Founder to Generative
20:10 The Value of Young Voices on Boards
22:03 Building Generational Strategy Groups
22:35 Friendship, Adventure, and the Joy of Not Going Alone

What does it take to lead a nextgen movement - before your 30th birthday? In this episode of The Missional Leader, Rob Hoskins sits down with Charlie Hughes, a dynamic young preacher making waves in South Florida as the leader of Rally, a thriving young adult ministry based at First Baptist Fort Lauderdale and Church by the Glades.

Church by the Glades is a thriving megachurch reaching more than 9,000 each week, while First Baptist carries historic legacy right in the heart of downtown Fort Lauderdale.

Together, Rob and Charlie unpack the surprising soil that’s cultivating the next generation of church leaders. Charlie shares candidly about growing up as a pastor's kid, what it was like preaching his very first sermon at age 16 (and why it was both his worst and most formative), and the balancing act of authenticity and stewardship when stepping into significant responsibility at a young age.

Key moments you won’t want to miss:

• The real reason Charlie wasn’t nervous preaching as a teen—and how that resulted in a crash course on preparation, humility, and growth.
• The behind-the-scenes “soil” of his upbringing: how consistent, authentic faith in his family shaped his love for Jesus, love for people, and approach to ministry.
• The secrets to building leadership capacity as the crowds grew, and why discipline, initiative, and the courage to be entrusted with more are essential for young leaders.

This episode is an inspiring, practical look at how authenticity, entrustment, and sacrificial discipline are forming a new generation of missional leaders - plus, encouragement for both young leaders stepping up and those looking to empower the next generation.

• Episode Guide: Access a resource designed to help you reflect and learn from this episode conversation!
• Church by the Glades
  — Mentioned as one of the churches where Charlie Hughes serves; described as a thriving megachurch in South Florida.
• First Baptist Fort Lauderdale
  — Mentioned as another church where Charlie Hughes serves; located in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
• Theology of the City by Rob Hoskins
  — Book mentioned as authored by Rob Hoskins, on urban missiology.
• OneHope Research: Gen Z & Gen Alpha

CHAPTERS:
00:04 Worst Sermon Ever: Lessons from Failure
01:07 Launching Rally: Leading a Young Adult Movement
05:43 Authentic Faith at Home vs. Church
08:41 Balancing Coolness and Faith as a PK
10:00 Loving Jesus vs. Loving Ministry
13:31 No Dramatic Call: A Lingering Ministry Desire
15:17 Culture of Entrustment: Youth Leading Youth
19:10 Overconfidence Bombs: Preaching Debacle at Sixteen
23:09 “Make Every Rep Count”: Growth After Failure
26:13 Deep Initiative: Bringing Your Best to God’s Work
32:09 Growing Capacity: Leadership Challenges at 26
35:33 Advice for Young Leaders in Limiting Environments
40:01 Radical Purity & Stewardship as a Young Leader

What if the key to solving the world’s greatest problems isn’t just bold ideas, but radical, faith-fueled collaboration? In this episode of The Missional Leader, Rob dives deep with Justin Forman, an entrepreneurial visionary, president of Faith Driven Entrepreneur, and a lead architect behind influential platforms like RightNow Media.

Justin shares his captivating journey from an “eager beaver” mission trip pioneer to catalyzing a global movement of Kingdom-minded entrepreneurs. Together, Rob and Justin unpack why today’s emerging generation is uniquely wired for entrepreneurship, creation, and collaborative impact - and how the Church must grow a richer theology of vocation, innovation, and generosity to meet this moment.

You’ll discover:

• Why naming the “villain” is crucial for transforming good intentions into real-world action - and how bland, “Hallmark” storytelling holds Christian leaders back
• How collaborative generosity, not just individual effort, is unlocking breakthroughs in Bible translation, higher education for the world’s poorest, and more
• The seismic cultural shift: Why trust in small businesses dwarfs faith in government and even the Church, and what that means for mission-minded leaders

From the explosion of Faith Driven Entrepreneur - connecting millions of leaders worldwide - to the fresh initiative of “Solving the World’s Great Problems,” this conversation is both practical and inspiring. If you’re a builder, creative, or faith-driven innovator longing to see your calling meet the world’s deepest needs, this episode will challenge and equip you.

Are you ready to stop looking away from the world’s villains and step into a new era of collaborative Kingdom impact?

Show Note Links:

• Episode Guide: Access a resource designed to help you reflect and learn from this episode conversation!
• Faith Driven Entrepreneur: https://www.faithdrivenentrepreneur.org
• Right Now Media: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/
• OneHope Research: Gen Alpha https://onehope.net/global-outreach/research/
• Miscio: https://www.miscio.io/
• Solving the World’s Greatest Problems: https://solving.org/
• Collaborative Missiology: More resources will be coming soon! To stay up to date on resources related to this topic, sign up here.

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

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.

Episode Guide: Access a resource designed to help you reflect and learn from this episode conversation!

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

Collaborative Missiology: More resources will be coming soon! To stay up to date on resources related to this topic, sign up here.

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/
Access a resource designed to help you reflect and learn from this episode conversation!

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