Is Japan really only 1% Christian? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Masa Morishita, senior pastor of Awakening Asia Church in Tokyo, to talk about the raw truth behind ministry in one of the hardest places to preach the gospel.

From growing up atheist in a gang-affected home to a supernatural encounter that changed everything, Masa’s story is wild, humbling, and drenched in the power of God. We talk about what it takes to plant churches in Japan, why so many missionaries burn out, and how the Holy Spirit is awakening a generation in Asia.

If you’ve ever felt called to missions, Japan, or ministry in spiritually dry places… this one is for you.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro: Is Japan a Graveyard for Missionaries?

02:10 - Masa’s Journey: From Atheist to Pastor

06:30 - Childhood in Japan & Family Struggles

11:15 - Crime, Fraud & Running from God

17:45 - A Mother’s Prayer and a Divine Encounter

23:30 - Hearing God’s Voice: “Harvest in Asia”

28:20 - Surrender & Walking Away from His Old Life

33:40 - Discovering Bethel & Supernatural Ministry

38:15 - Joining Awakening Europe & Hearing “Tokyo”

43:00 - Planting a Church in Japan During COVID

48:00 - Evangelism in Japan: What Actually Works

54:10 - Why Missionaries Struggle & Burn Out

1:00:25 - What the Church in Japan Really Needs

1:06:30 - Visas, Logistics & Being Sent

1:12:00 - Awakening Asia’s Vision for Revival

1:17:50 - Raising Up Leaders for Asia’s Harvest

1:23:10 - Foreigners vs Locals in Evangelism

1:29:30 - Street Preaching, Police, and the Public

1:36:45 - The Cost of Real Ministry in Japan

1:42:00 - What Makes Missions in Japan So Difficult

1:48:10 - How to Prepare for Long-Term Impact

1:54:00 - Final Thoughts: A Call to the Nations

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Antifa Tried to Cancel This Church… But It Backfired

What happens when bold preaching collides with political pressure? In this episode, we break down the situation in Seattle where Russell Johnson and Pursuit Church had their event shut down. Don’t miss out on this one.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Opening 03:12 - What Happened in Seattle 07:05 - Russell Johnson’s Boldness 11:40 - Censorship and Conviction 15:30 - When Culture Pushes Back 18:45 - Should Churches Stay Silent? 22:10 - Final Takeaways

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Faith in the Spotlight: Dylan Cruz's Journey from Ministry to Movies

What happens when a calling to ministry intersects with a passion for film? In this episode, we sit down with Dylan Cruz from The Forge to explore his unique path from the pulpit to the silver screen. Discover how faith and creativity converge in Hollywood, and what it means to live out one's beliefs in the entertainment industry.

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Website: https://juliencameron.com Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/straighttalk/id1482890339 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2hZB1De0cSme4Z0mTwBR3i?si=oHDP_jjHQteddzRqoDw95A Instagram: https://instagram.com/julien_cameron TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@julien_cameron

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#FaithInFilm #ChristianActor #DylanCruz #TheForgeMovie #ChristianCreatives #HollywoodFaith #MinistryToMovies #FaithJourney #ChristianPodcast #FaithAndFilm #JulienCameron #ChristianEntertainment #FaithBasedFilm #ActorTestimony #KingdomCreatives