Episode 294: All Authority and All Nations

What does the Great Commission actually mean for YOU in 2025 — and how do you live it out without feeling like you have to be a professional evangelist? In this episode of Fuel for the Harvest, host Nathan sits down with Forge speaker Colin Villanueva to do a deep dive on Matthew 28:18-20 and what Jesus really meant when he said "go and make disciples of all nations." If you've ever felt intimidated, underqualified, or unsure how to share your faith — this episode is for you. ⏱️ Chapters: 0:00 – Intro & Welcome to Fort Wayne, Indiana 2:05 – Why Colin is on the podcast: Matthew 28 & the Great Commission 2:36 – Setting the scene: Jesus returns to Galilee to commission the disciples 3:40 – The poeticness of Galilee — where it all started 4:31 – "All authority in heaven and earth has been given to me" 9:24 – The Great Commission isn't just for first-century disciples — it's for us 11:30 – Teaching others deepens your own walk with Jesus 13:57 – Middle school and high school students leading a prayer gathering 16:08 – A 7th grader sharing the gospel at a birthday party changed Colin's life 17:51 – Making disciples of Jesus, not of yourself 21:09 – The Great Commission is for ALL of us — not just pastors 22:04 – Colin's personal testimony: a middle schooler led him to Christ 26:15 – Don't start with behavior management — start with Jesus 27:57 – The cussing at camp story 😂 31:09 – "And surely I am with you always to the very end of the age" 34:51 – God's presence is a promise, not just a feeling 36:03 – Why believers will never be forsaken like Jesus was on the cross 39:11 – Stop doing evangelism from 7-9pm — start just being a witness 41:11 – Colin prayed with a stranger on a plane and God showed up 44:34 – Not everyone has the gift of evangelism, but all are called 45:13 – The 5 thresholds research: your role might just be threshold #1 47:01 – Every believer is uniquely placed in specific circles of influence 48:04 – Closing encouragement & how to connect with Colin 📖 About Colin: Colin is a Forge speaker based in Fort Wayne, Indiana with a heart for students and everyday evangelism. Watch more from Colin on the Forge YouTube channel at @ForgingLives. 🎙️ Want Colin to speak at your event? Invite him through the Forge website — he's equally gifted on and off the stage. 🔥 About Fuel for the Harvest: We exist to fuel kingdom laborers — everyday followers of Jesus who are ready to make disciples right where they are. Subscribe for new episodes every week. 👇 If this episode challenged or encouraged you, please like, share, and leave a comment — it helps more people find this content and step into the Great Commission. #GreatCommission #ChristianPodcast #FuelForTheHarvest #Evangelism #Discipleship #Matthew28 #Forge #ChristianFaith #KingdomLaborer #GoAndMakeDisciples