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
August 4, 2025

Iranian Pastor and Missionary Trainer

Mohammad Sanavi, founder and teacher of the Bible Training Center for Persians, joins the podcast this week to talk about ministering in family based cultures as well as sharing about his missionary training method and the reasons for it's existence.

From Here to Eternity
August 1, 2025

Gen Z and Boomers Need Each Other by David Dunaetz and Will Ingersoll

Evangelical Missiological Society, "EMS Southwest Regional Meeting", April 4th 2024

David Dunaetz and Will Ingersoll, Azusa Pacific University

Gen Z and Boomers Need Each Other: Missiological Applications of an Empirical Stu

From Here to Eternity
July 28, 2025

Ministering in Spain

It took over 12 years for Jesse to get placed in the mission field after he was called to serve. He talks with Dr. Hopkins about his call to Christ as an atheist in college and about being patient with the timing of your call.

From Here to Eternity
July 21, 2025

Pastor of The King’s Church

Stephen Coppenrath, Pastor of The King's Church in Ontario California, shares his opinion on the place of entertainment in church, being hospitable in Western culture, and including children of all ages in worship.

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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.