How Change Happens

Explores the stories, principles, and real-life moments that spark transformation in individuals, communities, and nations. Each episode dives into conversations with leaders, missionaries, and everyday people who are living out the gospel in bold and practical ways. The podcast highlights how obedience, compassion, and intentional action create lasting impact, showing that change isn’t accidental — it’s the result of faith meeting movement.

How Change Happens is a religion podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 7 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts How Change Happens, a religion show with 7 episodes published.

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  Episode #31

  How An Instagram Ad Ended My Lukewarm Life | Lauren Schmitt | EP 031

  Sep 9, 202641 min

  What happens when a student athlete’s plan for the "American Dream" is interrupted by a divine encounter? In this episode, Lauren Schmitt shares how a random Instagram ad led her to an arena in Nashville where her life was permanently "wrecked". We discuss the raw reality of falling back into old habits, the "metronome" moment that marked her heart, and her journey to the Middle East with YWAM. This is a story for anyone who feels stuck in the ordinary and is waiting for their "go" moment. In This Episode: ▫️Identify and Remove the "Blocks": Lauren identifies passivity, unbelief, and a lack of forgiveness as the primary barriers that prevent people from hearing God’s voice and stepping into their calling. ▫️God’s Dreams Surpass Personal Ambition: While Lauren initially chased sports and financial stability, she learned that following her own dreams often leads to "nightmares," whereas God’s plan aligns with our deepest desires in ways we can't imagine. ▫️Obedience Precedes Full Understanding: Lauren’s "yes" to missions happened before she knew where she was going; she learned that the "vision" for the next step—like joining YWAM—often only arrives after the initial act of surrender. ▫️Living Missionally is Not Location-Dependent: Although she served in the Middle East, Lauren emphasizes that "outreach" is a lifestyle that happens at the gym, at McDonald’s, and in daily quiet time rather than just on foreign soil. Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS: www.logos.com/thesend ⛪️ Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church: www.thesend.org/pastors Follow The Send on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesend Stay updated: www.thesend.org

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  Episode #29

  The "Signing Day" Strategy: Why We Treat Youth Ministry Like the NFL | Vince Parker | EP 029

  Aug 26, 202647 min

  How do you build a leadership pipeline that spans 45 locations and thousands of people? Vince Parker, Central Youth Director at Life.Church, joins Taylor Stutts to reveal the unconventional tactics he uses to identify and develop leaders. From treating youth "sign-ups" like high-stakes college athletic commitments to categorizing every student’s future into three distinct "lanes," Vince breaks down how to move from passive consumption to active kingdom contribution. If you’re a leader struggling to find the right people, this episode provides the intentionality you've been missing. In This Episode: ▫️Intentionality Over "Warm Bodies": Recruitment should never be about just filling roles to avoid "drowning"; it requires writing down specific qualities for roles so that you can recognize and pray for the right people when they appear. ▫️The "Signing Day" Concept: By creating a "Signing Day" for young volunteers—complete with hats, backdrops, and confetti—ministries can celebrate kingdom service with the same level of intensity and affirmation that the world gives to sports. ▫️Three Lanes of Preparation: Effective youth ministry prepares students for three distinct pathways: Missions (global outreach), Ministry (vocational church work), or the Marketplace (secular careers used for kingdom impact). ▫️The Problem of "Consumption" in Church: While coaches and employers give young people responsibility and high-stakes goals, churches often accidentally encourage them to merely "consume" content; true engagement happens when leaders give students real responsibility and a mission to accomplish. Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS: www.logos.com/thesend ⛪️ Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church: www.thesend.org/pastors Follow Vince Parker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vincelparker/ Follow The Send on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesend Stay updated: www.thesend.org

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  Episode #28

  The 2,000-Year-Old Problem We Are Finally Solving With AI and Technology | Dustin Willis | EP 028

  Aug 19, 202642 min

  Imagine opening a Bible to find your favorite verse, only to see that every single page is blank. For millions of people around the world, this isn't an exercise—it’s their reality. Dustin Willis from the Seed Company joins John-Mark to discuss the "interesting intersection" of ancient scripture and modern technology. From the visceral moment he held a "blank" Bible to the technical hurdles of translating 1,000+ remaining languages, Dustin explains why Bible translation is the silent engine behind all global change and why we are currently living in the most pivotal moment in human history. In This Episode: ▫️The "Blank Bible" Reality: There are still over 1,000 language groups that have zero access to Scripture. This isn't just a lack of a book; it’s a lack of the foundational wisdom, stories, and revelation that drive personal and cultural transformation. ▫️The Foundation of All Change: While social justice and humanitarian aid are vital, Dustin argues that the Bible is the "very foundation" of how change happens. Without the internal transformation provided by the Word, external changes are often temporary. ▫️The Acceleration of Technology: We are no longer in the "slow era" of translation. Using modern technology and strategic influence, we are the first generation in history that actually has the tools to ensure every person on earth has access to the Bible in their own heart language. ▫️Moving Past the "Glazed Look": Bible translation is often viewed as a dry, academic exercise (Greek and Hebrew linguistics). Dustin reframes it as a high-stakes rescue mission—the ultimate act of reconnection and redemption for humanity. Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS: www.logos.com/thesend ⛪️ Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church: www.thesend.org/pastors Follow Seed Company on Instagram: www.instagram.com/theseedcompany/ Seed Company Website: www.seedcompany.com Pray For Zero Website: www.prayforzero.com Follow The Send on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesend Stay updated: www.thesend.org

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  Episode #22

  God Told Me To Stop Trying for My Own Kids | Katrina Eskow | EP 022

  Jul 8, 202639 min

  After years of struggling with infertility and the pain of miscarriage, Katrina and her husband went to a stadium event in Orlando looking for a spark—but they weren't expecting a life-altering command. In this raw conversation, Katrina reveals the moment she heard an audible voice tell her to stop worrying about her own children and say "yes" to the ones who didn't have a home. What followed was a 4.5-year "warfare" against a system that judged them for their faith and pressured them to "drink the Kool-Aid". This is a story about the grit required to stay on your knees when the breakthrough feels impossible and the incredible "full circle" moment when a legal adoption was finalized on a national holiday. In This Episode: ▫️The Anchor of Written Revelation: Katrina emphasizes the vital importance of writing down exactly what God spoke at the beginning of a journey so that you have a "record" to combat the enemy's whispers and second-guessing during the long years of waiting. ▫️Standing Ground in a Broken System: She highlights the need for believers to maintain their integrity and "new light" when entering institutional systems, even when faced with pressure to "drink the Kool-Aid" or stop questioning questionable practices. ▫️Scripture as Spiritual Warfare: During the height of the 4.5-year battle, Katrina used specific passages—specifically Psalm 37—not just for comfort, but as a declaration of God’s character and a shield against the intense spiritual principalities she encountered. ▫️The Weight of "Simple Obedience": The interview underscores that one moment of "yes" can fundamentally shift the trajectory of a child's life, moving them from a cycle of brokenness into a stable, loving family. 📚 Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS: www.logos.com/thesend 🌐 Sign Up for The Send Conference 2026: www.thesend.org/conference ⛪️ Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church: www.thesend.org/pastors 🔔 CarePortal Website - www.careportal.org 📲 Follow The Send on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesend 🔗 Stay updated: www.thesend.org SyncID - MB01ZBIKG8M9LUM

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  Episode #21

  The Truth About Why Less Than 2% Of American Missionaries Are Black | Yasmin Pierce | EP 021

  Jul 1, 20261h 15m

  Yasmin Pierce explores the "blueprint" for how real change happens within a community. Using the story of the Circuit Riders and the birth of Black Voices, she explains how creating space for radical honesty led to a God-encounter that transformed their entire staff. This conversation moves beyond political talking points and explores how to empower a generation to be proud of their identity "in a Jesus way" rather than through the lens of modern secular theories. In This Episode: ▫️Moving Beyond Politics: Why young people are hungry for more than political talking points, seeking instead a kingdom-based identity rooted in the Sermon on the Mount. ▫️The Power of Shared Pain: How leaning into the discomfort of racial shakings in 2020 led to a culture of repentance and authentic healing within their community. ▫️Identity vs. Platform: The importance of making a movement a "platform for Jesus" rather than just a showcase for a specific demographic. ▫️The "13-Year Overnight Success": Why staying in the "mix" and being faithful in small assignments for over a decade is the only way to be ready when God moves. 📚 Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS: www.logos.com/thesend 🌐 Sign Up for The Send Conference 2026: www.thesend.org/conference ⛪️ Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church: www.thesend.org/pastors 🔥Follow Yasmin Pierce on Instagram: www.instagram.com/yasmin.isabellpierce/ 🔔 Purchase the Black Voices Manual - https://a.co/d/0iRCWoGR 🔔 Follow Circuit Riders on Instagram - www.instagram.com/circuitriders/ 🔔 Follow Black Voices on Instagram - www.instagram.com/blackvoicesmvmt/ 🔔 Follow Brian Williams on Instagram - www.instagram.com/brianmwilliams_/ 📲 Follow The Send on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesend 🔗 Stay updated: www.thesend.org

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