From Here to Eternity

A podcast about persecution, preparation, and the history and theology of mission work with Dr. Phil Hopkins.
From Here to Eternity
May 12, 2025

Ministering in Turkey and Louisiana

Dr. Hopkins is joined by Scott Byrd, executive pastor of The Bridge Community Church in Ruston Louisiana, to talk about the how God's call for your life can happen in ways you don't expect, as well as the challenges and joys of ministering overseas.

From Here to Eternity
May 5, 2025

Persian Theological Education

When David Page moved to the Middle East, he realized something huge. The Persian culture had majorly Islamized Bible stories to the point were Christianity couldn't even be recognized. He decided that his work needed to be systemized and created a theological educati

From Here to Eternity
April 28, 2025

The Black Church in America

Dr. Hopkins sits down with Pastor Brian Kennedy to discuss Kennedy's call to pastoral ministry, racial tensions in the country, and how pulls for political power in America have affected the church's ability to accomplish the Great Commission.

From Here to Eternity
April 21, 2025

Armenian Genocide

Hovig Bajanian, an Armenian missionary to Armenia joins Dr. Hopkins in this episode. They talk about Hovig's Christian journey, the Armenian Genocide, and finding peace with God. 

The Armenian genocide took place in 1915 and is remembered yearly on April 24th.

From Here to Eternity
April 14, 2025

Ministering to Documented and Undocumented Migrants

Dr. Hopkins is joined by Tony and Diana Rodriguez who run a ministry from Magnolia church in Southern California to help documented and undocumented migrant workers.

From Here to Eternity
April 7, 2025

Ministering in London

Dr. Hopkins talks with Reverend Paul Levy, Pastor of International Presbyterian Church in England, about including children in worship and what it's like ministering in a multicultural environment in London. 

"Most people are converted away from home."

From Here to Eternity
March 31, 2025

From Here…

Dr. Phil Hopkins is a professor of missions at Gateway Seminary, with a Ph.D. in applied theology and Ph.D. in Iranian history. Get to know more about Dr. Hopkins, host of From Here to Eternity, where he will introduce a wide range of topics from persecution,