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
July 14, 2025

A Lifetime of Ministry

Minister Darren Logan joins Dr. Hopkins this week to speak on the effects of raising 8 children overseas and how it impacted their family. He also talks about the cultural differences in California even within the USA, and the importance of slowing down in your prepar

From Here to Eternity
July 7, 2025

Ministering in Finland

Mikko Sivonen, Academic Dean of the Agricola Theological Seminary in Finland, joins Dr. Hopkins to discuss working as a missionary in a place where people are predominantly a different denomination than you. You can learn more about Mikko's work here www.agricolasemin

From Here to Eternity
June 30, 2025

Personal Reflections on the Israel Iran War

Dr. Phil Hopkins shares his thoughts and perspective on the current war between Israel and Iran. Dr. Hopkins has a Ph.D in Iranian history and has raised his family in Iranian culture.

From Here to Eternity
June 23, 2025

GoTrips with the Beyond Program

The Beyond Program sends qualified Gateway Students on fully funded short term, international mission trips. In this episode, GoTrip director Carola Manriquez talks with Dr. Hopkins about the importance of getting involved in the work of the Great Commission, her iden

From Here to Eternity
June 16, 2025

An Iranian’s Testimony of Coming to Faith in Christ

Sam Rahmani, an Iranian refugee and PhD candidate, shares his journey from a non-practicing Bahai family in Tehran to becoming a Christian. Influenced by atheist mentors and philosophical readings, Sam was an atheist but later found faith through the reading Galatians

From Here to Eternity
June 9, 2025

Ministering in Eastern Bloc Countries

Lamar Schubert, an overseas worker, joins Dr. Hopkins to discuss to utter lostness of Europe, differences in Orthodox and Protestant churches, and how to navigate political questions on mission.

From Here to Eternity
June 2, 2025

Sharing the Gospel in Urban Settings

Dr. Hopkins converses with missionary Paul Salem about raising children overseas verses in western contexts and where to start in reaching a city of millions.

From Here to Eternity
May 26, 2025

Living as a Third Culture Kid

Dr. Phil Hopkins interviews Geoff Logan about his experiences as a third culture kid growing up in Armenia. Geoff describes the cultural differences, and the challenges of reintegrating into American culture. He reflects on the importance of the gospel and the fulfill

From Here to Eternity
May 19, 2025

The Iranian Dress Code for Women and the Church’s Response

In this episode, Dr. Hopkins discusses the cultural and religious issues surrounding the dress code for women in Iran, particularly the hijab and chador. Including historical context of Western missionaries and the Iranian Revolution in the discussion, Hopkins argues

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.