Black Fire Podcast

”Welcome to Black Fire Podcast, where 100 next-gen mission catalysts of African descent lead the charge alongside allies uplifting their generation. Each episode sparks a passion for Global Gospel Transformation, weaving together the rich history of the African diaspora and Africa. Join us as we amplify present-day heroes’ narratives, igniting change worldwide. Our mission: empower leaders to shape a brighter future through faith and resilience.”

Black Fire Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Cyrena Denniston/Black Fire Ministries, with 65 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Cyrena Denniston/Black Fire Ministries hosts Black Fire Podcast, a religion show with 65 episodes published.

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  Episode #66

  S7E1: Slowing Down Without Stopping

  Aug 20, 202641 min

  Welcome to Season 7 of the Black Fire Podcast! In our season opener, Daniel sits down with Black Fire Ministries Founder and Visionary Pastor Cyrena Denniston to reflect on the incredible ways God has moved throughout 2026—and the unexpected invitation He gave the ministry to slow down without stopping. After seasons of accelerated grace, favor, growth, and open doors, God began revealing that this next season would look different. Like a vehicle moving to the shoulder with its indicators on, Black Fire Ministries wasn’t being called to stop moving forward—it was being invited to slow down, undergo some necessary maintenance, and prepare for the road ahead. Cyrena shares what that has looked like behind the scenes: developing leadership, establishing a board, building new relationships, and putting foundations in place for a ministry designed to impact generations beyond our own. Throughout the conversation, one truth continues to surface: being still doesn’t mean doing nothing. It means listening for the Holy Spirit, responding in obedience, and trusting God with the results. “When I say yes, God does the rest.” Sometimes our simple obedience today becomes part of a story God will continue writing long after us. Join us as we kick off Season 7 by celebrating what God has done, discovering what He is doing in the stillness, and looking ahead with expectation for everything yet to come.

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  Episode #65

  Season 6 Finale: Dr. Ted Esler on Missions and Imago Dei

  May 28, 202647 min

  Global Missions and the Power of Imago Dei concludes season six of the Blackfire Podcast with special guest Dr. Ted Esler, president of Missio Nexus. Dr. Esler shares his journey from computer science to church planting in the Balkans during the 1990s civil wars, highlighting powerful stories of gospel transformation among unreached Muslim communities. The episode also explores his vision for Imago Dei missiology — a missions approach rooted in mutual respect, relationship, and recognizing the image of God in every person. This inspiring finale offers wisdom for the next generation of missionaries, encouraging humility, resilience, and long-term faithfulness in ministry.

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  Episode #64

  S6E7 - From the Movement to the World Stage: The Legacy of Andrew Young

  May 14, 202619 min

  In this episode, we explore the journey of Andrew Young—from working alongside Martin Luther King Jr. in the Civil Rights Movement to becoming a Congressman and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under Jimmy Carter. This is a story of faith, strategy, and stepping into the spaces where real change happens—from the streets to the global stage. 🔥 If you’re ready to turn conviction into impact, this episode is for you.

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  Episode #63

  S6E6 - The Life and Legacy of Andrew Foster

  Apr 23, 202619 min

  In this episode of the Blackfire Podcast, we delve into the extraordinary life of Andrew Foster, a man who refused to let deafness or racial segregation limit the calling God placed on his heart. Born in 1925 in Ensley, Alabama, Foster overcame immense educational barriers in the segregated South to become the first African American to graduate from Gallaudet University. Driven by a passion for the forgotten, Foster dedicated his life to establishing schools for the deaf across the African continent. When he first arrived in Africa in 1957, there were only 12 schools for the deaf on the entire continent; through his tireless obedience, he and his wife, Berta, eventually opened schools in different nations. Join us as we reflect on Foster’s enduring legacy and explore what it means to say "yes" to God's calling, even when conditions are far from perfect. We hope this highlights how one person’s obedience can provide a voice to millions and create an eternal impact in the Kingdom of Heaven.

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  Episode #62

  S6E5 - Will You Fuel the Fire? 🔥

  Apr 9, 202659 min

  In this episode of the Black Fire Podcast, Pastor Cyrena Denniston shares the powerful journey behind Black Fire Ministries—from a childhood passion for missions to a defining moment in 2020 that sparked a global calling. She unpacks the vision to raise and release next-generation mission catalysts across the African diaspora, highlighting the challenges of building a ministry from the ground up and the importance of obedience and sacrifice. The conversation explores key elements of the movement, including Blaze Team mission trips, the Four Pillars (Ignite, Transform, Catalyze, Amplify), and the role of partnerships in sustaining impact—using the “fire” analogy to illustrate how different supporters fuel the mission.

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