<p>What does real surrender look like in a world obsessed with comfort?</p><p>In this episode, Ashley talks with <b>Bishop Daniel Timotheos Yohannan</b>, president of <b>GFA World</b>, about missions, persecution, prayer, and what it means to truly know God rather than just know about Him.</p><p>Bishop Daniel shares stories of national missionaries serving in some of the hardest places in Africa and Asia, explains why local missionaries are often the most effective way to reach unreached communities, and challenges the Western church to recover repentance, prayer, and simplicity.</p><p>This conversation is honest, convicting, and deeply needed for anyone who feels the tension between comfort and calling.</p><h3>What you’ll hear in this episode</h3><p>– The story behind GFA World<br />– Why millions still have little or no access to the Gospel<br />– A powerful story of a missionary who returned after being threatened<br />– Why persecution often clarifies faith<br />– The difference between intellectual Christianity and truly knowing God<br />– How prayer, repentance, and worship actually change us<br />– Practical ways believers can support missions now</p><h3>Resources and links</h3><p>Bishop Daniel official website<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bishopdaniel.org" target="_blank">https://bishopdaniel.org</a></p><p>GFA World<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gfa.org" target="_blank">https://www.gfa.org</a></p><p>Bishop Daniel bio<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gfa.org/about/danieltimotheos/" target="_blank">https://www.gfa.org/about/danieltimotheos/</a></p><p>Official GFA World contact and ministry page<br /><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.gfa.org/about/danieltimotheos/" target="_blank">https://www.gfa.org/about/danieltimotheos/</a></p><h3>Share this episode</h3><p>If this episode encouraged or challenged you, send it to a friend, share it on social media, and tag Ashley so she can celebrate with you. </p>