• 49 minutes 55 seconds
    Church Planting to Women's Ministry: The Urgency of Planting Healthy Churches in Malawi

    This episode features an in-depth discussion on ministry updates in Malawi, focusing on church planting, discipleship, and women's ministry. Hosted by Josh Hutchens with Isaac Dzimbiri, it explores the challenges and successes of gospel work in Malawi, emphasizing the importance of expository preaching, strong leadership, and training women in the church.

    5 March 2026, 7:01 am
  • 50 minutes 46 seconds
    From Coke Bottles to Demon Possession: Ministry Update from Malawi & Mozambique

    In this episode of the Gospel Life Podcast, Josh Hutchens and Isaac Dzimbiri discuss various topics, including cultural insights into Christmas celebrations in Malawi, the recent mission trip to Mozambique where Isaac taught systematic theology to local pastors, and the challenges of confronting traditional beliefs and spiritual warfare. They also highlight the need for evangelism in Mozambique, share the journey of church planter Patrick Matope, and reflect on the importance of ministry conferences for spiritual renewal.

    17 December 2025, 5:56 pm
  • 42 minutes 55 seconds
    A Word-Planted Church: Pastor Maya's Story of Unity Bible Church

    In this inspiring episode of the Gospel Life podcast, hosts Josh Hutchens and Isaac Dzimbiri sit down with special guest Pastor Maya Kuthyola of Unity Bible Church in Zomba, Malawi. Pastor Maya shares his journey from growing up in a Christian home to becoming a Baptist pastor committed to expository preaching. He recounts his education at African Bible College and The Master’s Academy International, his calling to plant Unity Bible Church, and the challenges and joys of ministering to university students in Zomba. From his passion for preaching God’s Word faithfully to the growth of his church and family life, Pastor Maya’s story is a testament to God’s grace and the power of the Gospel. The episode also highlights the partnership between Gospel Life and Unity Bible Church, including efforts to support church planting and theological training in Malawi. Join us for a heartfelt conversation about faith, ministry, and the transformative impact of preaching the Gospel of grace. Prayer requests for Pastor Maya’s family, church, and ongoing ministry are shared, inviting listeners to lift up these faithful servants in prayer.

    5 September 2025, 11:55 pm
  • 35 minutes 26 seconds
    The Gospel’s Impact: Training Pastors, Transforming Lives

    In the premiere episode of the revitalized Gospel Life podcast, hosts Josh Hutchens and Isaac Dzimbiri kick off a new chapter of sharing God’s work in Malawi and Mozambique. Isaac, now leading the ministry, dives into the impact of Shepherds Academy, where pastors and church leaders in Lake Chirwa, Phalombe, and Mozambique are being trained to understand and share the gospel clearly.

    From the hunger for God’s Word in remote Mozambican villages to the challenges of materialistic mindsets in Malawi, Josh and Isaac unpack the joys and obstacles of their mission. Learn how the gospel is transforming lives, why starting with the basics is crucial, and how you can pray for and support this vital work. Tune in for inspiring stories and a call to join the journey! Available in audio and on YouTube at the Gospel Life channel.

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    30 July 2025, 12:17 am
  • 34 minutes 48 seconds
    Developing Worldviews, Youth Ministry, and Initiation Ceremonies

    Dr. Josh Hutchens and Isaac Dzimbiri share about traditional Malawian initiation ceremonies and how Gospel Life Baptist Church is offering believers an alternative way to teach their children.

    21 September 2023, 6:18 pm
  • 50 minutes 18 seconds
    On Abraham Lincoln and printing books in oral cultures

    Josh and Stacy Leigh discuss the recent publication of The Bible Guidebook by Gospel Life Press and the vision for publishing and printing biblical resources for global pastors.

    19 April 2023, 11:09 pm
  • 45 minutes 27 seconds
    Reflections on furlough with special guests, the Hutchens kids

    To kick off season 5 of the Gospel Life podcast, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens sit down to reflect on their recent furlough in the U.S. Then they are joined in the second half of the show to hear from the Hutchens kids about what they loved and didn't like about furlough in America.

    28 March 2023, 11:30 am
  • 14 minutes 41 seconds
    Cyclone Freddy and what you can do
    In this brief update, Josh and Stacy Leigh Hutchens share about Cyclone Freddy, the devastation in Malawi, and how you can help us prepare to respond in the long term to meet the needs of our partners.
    21 March 2023, 8:21 am
  • 49 minutes 42 seconds
    4 Big Dreams for the Next 4 Years
    Josh and Stacy Leigh review their first term in Malawi and look ahead to their next term, sharing 4 big dreams: sending Malawian missionaries to Mozambique, starting an online training program, launching the Gospel Life Media House, and expanding compassion ministries.
    15 June 2022, 6:00 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Marriage in Malawi with Isaac Dzimbiri
    Josh sits down with team member Isaac Dzimbiri to examine the different types of marriage in Malawi and to discuss the challenge that unbiblical views of marriage and sexuality pose to ministry.
    11 May 2022, 10:58 am
  • 59 minutes 19 seconds
    Why have we never done this episode before?
    Josh and Stacy Leigh devote an entire episode for the first time to the main thing Gospel Life does — pastor training. They discuss the end goal of pastor training, different methods, and explain what we do at Gospel Life.
    1 April 2022, 7:55 am
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