What does it really mean to make followers of Jesus—not just converts, church attenders, or people who believe the right things?

Sonny Huhtala of Attic Ministries knows what it means to be radically rescued by Jesus. After an encounter that Sonny describes as Jesus rescuing him from hell, his life took on an entirely new direction. Today, he carries a deep passion to tell people about Jesus and help them become genuine disciples who follow Him with their whole lives.

In this episode of The Contagious Faith Podcast, Sonny shares his testimony and why reaching people with the gospel is only the beginning.

We talk about evangelism, discipleship, and the responsibility believers have not only to introduce people to Jesus, but to walk with them as they learn to obey Him, know Him, and live on mission.

IN THIS EPISODE:
• Sonny’s testimony of being rescued by Jesus
• How that encounter changed the direction of his life
• Why Sonny is passionate about sharing Jesus with everyone
• The difference between making converts and making disciples
• What it means to actually follow Jesus
• Helping new believers grow in their faith
• Why discipleship and evangelism belong together
• Living with an everyday mission to reach people

Jesus never called us simply to collect decisions. He told us to make disciples.

Sonny’s story challenges us to ask a simple question: Are we just telling people about Jesus, or are we helping them become Jesus followers?

#ContagiousFaith #SonnyHuhtala #AtticMinistries #Discipleship #Evangelism #MakingDisciples #FollowJesus

Learn More:

https://www.atticministries.com/

What happens when Jesus doesn’t just rescue you from your old life—but gives you a completely new mission?

Craig “5ive” James is a Christian rap artist and evangelist whose testimony is rooted in the transforming power of Jesus. After living a life marked by drugs, Craig encountered Christ and experienced a change that redirected the course of his life.

Today, he uses both music and evangelism to share the gospel and point others to the same Jesus who rescued him.

In this episode of The Contagious Faith Podcast, Craig shares his personal testimony, how Jesus brought him out of his former lifestyle, and how that redemption became fuel for his calling. We also talk about his journey as a Christian rap artist and the role music can play in reaching people who may never walk into a church.

This is more than a story about leaving drugs behind. It’s about what can happen when someone who has been rescued realizes their testimony can become a source of hope for someone else.

IN THIS EPISODE:
• Craig’s testimony of coming to Jesus
• Being rescued from a life of drugs
• How redemption gave him a new sense of purpose
• Becoming a Christian rap artist
• Using music as a platform to point people to Christ
• Craig’s heart for evangelism
• Why sharing your testimony matters
• How God can use your past to reach others

Craig’s story is a reminder that Jesus doesn’t simply call us out of darkness. He calls us into purpose.

Your past doesn’t have to define your future—and your testimony may be exactly what someone else needs to hear.

#ContagiousFaith #Craig5iveJames #ChristianRap #Evangelism #ChristianTestimony #Redemption #JesusSaves

What happens when Jesus transforms your life so radically that you can’t stay quiet about it?

Monet Beltran is a bold evangelist and the founder of Aim to Love. After experiencing a dramatic transformation in her own life and leaving behind an LGBTQ+ identity, Monet now travels across the country sharing her testimony and telling people what Jesus has done for her.

But this episode isn’t simply about Monet’s past. It’s about what happens when a personal encounter with Jesus becomes a public witness.

Monet carries an uncommon boldness to speak about Jesus, share her story openly, and call others to experience the same freedom and transformation she has found in Him. We talk about her testimony, her journey into evangelism, and what it looks like to refuse to hide what God has done in your life.

IN THIS EPISODE:• Monet’s journey of transformation• Leaving behind her former LGBTQ+ identity• How her testimony became a tool for evangelism• Why she travels the country sharing Jesus• Developing courage to speak openly about your faith• The importance of telling people what Jesus has done• Living with boldness and conviction in a culture that often pushes faith into the background

Monet’s life is a reminder that your testimony isn’t meant to stay private. When Jesus changes your life, your story can become an invitation for someone else to encounter Him.

Faith is contagious. Share what Jesus has done.

#ContagiousFaith #MonetBeltran #Evangelism #Testimony #JesusChangesLives #ChristianTestimony #BoldFaith

In this second conversation on the Contagious Faith Podcast, Gabriel Jackson welcomes back MJ Nixon, founder of Rainbow Revival, for an honest and practical discussion about making disciples within the LGBTQ+ community.

While many conversations focus on testimony alone, this episode explores what comes next. MJ shares why discipleship is a journey, not a moment, and how the Church can faithfully walk alongside people with biblical truth, genuine compassion, and long-term commitment.

Together, Gabriel and MJ discuss the challenges many believers face after choosing to follow Jesus, the importance of healthy Christian community, and why discipleship requires patience, relationship, and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• What discipleship looks like in the LGBTQ+ community
• Walking with people through transformation
• Balancing biblical truth with Christlike compassion
• Building authentic relationships that foster growth
• Helping believers establish their identity in Christ
• How churches can better equip and care for those seeking to follow Jesus

This conversation is an encouraging reminder that making disciples isn't about winning arguments—it's about faithfully walking with people as they learn to follow Jesus one step at a time.

#ContagiousFaith #MJNixon #RainbowRevival #Discipleship #IdentityInChrist #ChristianPodcast

To learn more about MJ's ministry, Rainbow Revival, visit Rainbow Revival, where you'll find resources, testimonies, and information about their ministry to the LGBTQ+ community.

In this inspiring episode of the Contagious Faith Podcast, Gabriel Jackson sits down with missionary Willy Menendez for a conversation about the powerful connection between intercession, evangelism, and the Great Commission.

Willy shares how God has called him and his wife, Sophie, to build a lifestyle of prayer that naturally overflows into evangelism, discipleship, and church planting. Through their ministry, they are passionate about establishing Houses of Prayer, equipping believers with a biblical understanding of intercession, and helping local churches become catalysts for Gospel transformation.

Together, Gabriel and Willy discuss why intercession isn't separate from evangelism—it prepares hearts, opens doors, and empowers believers to boldly proclaim Jesus. They also talk about Harp and Bowl worship and prayer, and how sustained worship and intercession can ignite mission rather than replace it.

The conversation concludes with an exciting new chapter as Willy and Sophie prepare to leave Guatemala and relocate to North Macedonia full-time, where they will help plant churches, strengthen believers, and invest in the long-term discipleship of the region.

In this episode, you'll hear about:

• How intercession fuels evangelism
• Why prayer is essential to the Great Commission
• The biblical model of worship, prayer, and mission
• Hearing and responding to God's call
• Moving from Guatemala to North Macedonia
• Church planting and discipleship
• Living a life of faith-filled obedience

Whether you're passionate about prayer, missions, or sharing your faith, this episode will encourage you to see intercession as a launching point for advancing God's Kingdom and reaching the nations with the Gospel.

Learn More: https://www.harpandbowls.org/

#ContagiousFaith #WillyMenendez #Prayer #Missions #Intercession #ChristianPodcast #HarpandBowls

In this inspiring episode of the Contagious Faith Podcast, Gabriel Jackson sits down with Gui and Alli Rocha, founders of Altar Ministries International, to discuss God's heart for an awakened Church and the mission of reaching the unreached.

Through worship, prayer, discipleship, and evangelism, Altar Ministries International exists to strengthen believers and local churches while helping bridge the gap between an awakened Church and those who have yet to hear the Gospel.

Together, Gabriel, Gui, and Alli explore what it means to live a lifestyle fully surrendered to Jesus, why spiritual awakening should always lead to mission, and how every believer can participate in making disciples both locally and around the world.

In this episode, you'll hear about:
• The vision behind Altar Ministries International
• Why worship and prayer fuel mission
• Strengthening local churches for Kingdom impact
• Reaching the unreached with the Gospel
• Living a lifestyle of discipleship and obedience
• Mobilizing believers to make disciples

Whether you're passionate about revival, missions, or simply longing to grow deeper in your walk with Jesus, this conversation will encourage you to move beyond inspiration and into action.

#ContagiousFaith #AltarMinistries #Mission #Discipleship #Worship #Prayer

Learn More: https://altarministriesinternational.org/⁠

In this second conversation on the Contagious Faith Podcast, Gabriel Jackson welcomes back evangelist Adam Field from Commission for a challenging discussion about spiritual apathy, discipleship, and the mission of the Church.

Adam believes that too many believers have settled for a comfortable version of Christianity while missing the adventure and purpose Jesus calls every disciple to embrace. In this episode, he challenges listeners to move beyond simply attending church and begin living a faith that actively impacts the people around them.

Together, Gabriel and Adam discuss why spiritual complacency has become so common, what it looks like to rediscover a passion for Jesus, and how ordinary believers can be equipped to boldly share their faith and make disciples.

In this episode, you'll hear about:
• Why spiritual apathy is one of the Church's greatest challenges
• Moving from comfortable Christianity to active discipleship
• Living on mission in everyday life
• Overcoming fear and stepping out in faith
• Equipping believers to share Jesus with confidence
• Rekindling a passion for God's Kingdom

If you've ever felt spiritually stagnant or wondered if there's more to following Jesus than attending church, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to take your next step of obedience.

#ContagiousFaith #AdamField #Discipleship #Evangelism #Faith #ChristianPodcast

In this inspiring episode of the Contagious Faith Podcast, Gabriel Jackson sits down with AJ Guthrie, a full-time missionary with Novo, to discuss how a genuine encounter with the love and power of Jesus can completely transform the direction of a person's life.

AJ shares his personal journey of experiencing God in a real and life-changing way—an encounter that led him to embrace radical obedience and take bold steps of faith. Today, he serves with Novo, equipping churches and believers to experience God's presence, grow in their faith, and confidently share the Gospel in their everyday lives.

Together, Gabriel and AJ explore how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary Christians to live on mission, why obedience often requires stepping outside of our comfort zones, and how every believer can be activated to make disciples.

In this episode, you'll hear about:
• AJ's journey of encountering the love and power of Jesus
• What radical obedience looks like in everyday life
• Taking steps of faith even when the outcome is uncertain
• Equipping churches to live on mission
• Practical ways to share your faith with confidence
• Experiencing the Holy Spirit beyond Sunday mornings

Whether you're longing to experience God more deeply or looking for courage to step out in faith, this conversation will encourage you to trust Jesus and follow wherever He leads.

#ContagiousFaith #AlexGuthrie #Novo #Evangelism #Discipleship #HolySpirit

Learn More: https://novo.org/