Kingdom Talk!

Kingdom Talk!

"Kingdom Talk!" is about all things Kingdom. Every episode your host, Mark Banyard, will be talking to his guests about their experiences and insights in over the years in advancing the Kingdom of God through their ministries.*Music by Tim Moor from Pixabay.

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May 16, 2025 42 mins

In the heart of a casual coffee shop meeting, I chatted with my guest, Vaughn Tongs, recently online.  During our unscripted conversation, we touched on several subjects, for example, the relationship between joy and endurance, perseverance and perspective, true rest vs. disengagement, sonship vs. partnership with God, as well as Christ as the head of the Church and God’s family. 

Vaughn is a multifaceted individual, excelling as a ...

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Pastor, teacher, equipper, trainer, exhorter, mentor, and pioneer of ministries, Jono Turner is our guest today. He is from New Zealand and was first on our show back in August of 2023.

 In this episode, I talk with Jono about hearing the voice of God. From his years of experience, he brings a wealth of personal insight as well as biblical understanding. 

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Rediscover the transformative power of intercessory prayer with our special guests, Paul and Jan Smith from New Zealand. Reflecting on their teenage years, they share how the fervent prayers of elderly church members, especially Mr. Wheatley, left an indelible mark on their spiritual journey. Paul expresses his desire to revive the passionate 'cry' of intercession he witnessed in his youth, which has inspired his aspirati...

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This last episode for 2024, Mark Banyard, host of KingdomTalk!, as the end-of-year wrap-up, reflects back on 2024 as well as shares his thoughts with regard to the year to come, 2025.

Scripture verses used: John 10:10, Galatians 2:20 and Luke 18:8.

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My guest today is Mas Suzuki. He was born and raised in a traditional non-Christian family in rural Japan. At age eighteen, Mas became a Christian at an Assemblies of God church in the US while visiting there. Presently, he is a a lecturer at Central Bible College, Tokyo (Japan Assemblies of God seminary) where he has taught for the last 28 years. Also, Mas and his wife, Barbara, pastor a church in Higashikurume, Tokyo, Japan. 

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Earlier this year, I had another chance to talk with Peter Tsukahira.  We posted Part I of my conversation with him at the end of March. This episode is Part II of that recording.

Peter is a Japanese American who has pioneered churches in Japan and Israel. In Israel, along with his wife Rita, they co-founded Mount Carmel Congregation.  

Biblical References: 

Exodus 17:8-16;Deuteronomy 25:17-18;I Samuel 15...

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Back in May 2022, Peter Tsukahira was a guest on our show. He joined us again for our podcast in September of that same year.  We are delighted to have him back on the show with us today!

Peter is a Japanese American who has pioneered churches in Japan and Israel. In Israel, along with his wife Rita, they co-founded Mount Carmel Congregation.  

Biblical References: 
Amalekites: Exodus 17:8-16;Deuteronomy 25:17...

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December 31, 2023 20 mins

This is the last episode of Kingdom talk for 2023! In this episode, we feature some excerpts from our past shows over the last year. We appreciated each guest as they brought their own particular  understanding and experience of the things of the Kingdom. We are looking forward to a new season in 2024  with some new guests in a new season.

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October 24, 2023 46 mins

My guest today is Peter Muller. Before entering the world of education, Peter was a professional athlete, retiring from the Toronto Argonauts after nine seasons of playing in the NFL. As a kingdom-minded Christian, he not only lived out his faith in the area of sports, but in the off-season served in several third world nations with World Vision. As a pioneer of ministry, Peter played a key role in founding Athletes In Action. Esta...

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October 5, 2023 27 mins

Ian Richardson is a pioneer, pastor, educator, author and much more!  He began  his professional journey as a Civil Engineer, ending as a counsellor and coach. His life journey demonstrates the power of tenacity to learn from difficulties, embrace hardship, and achieve a fulfilling and fruitful life. 

Ian’s passion to encourage, equip and motivate individuals, churches and organizations has taken him to many countries and to assist ...

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August 11, 2023 55 mins

Pastor, teacher, equipper, trainer, exhorter, mentor, pioneer of ministries, Jono Tuner is our guest.  Jono and his wife, Mary, are from New Zealand. Their ministry continues to bring forth life changes in those they minister to both at home and in the nations!

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May 12, 2023 61 mins

Today's guest is Tony Kim. In talking about his Kingdom perspective, he shares his passion for revival and reformation. His biblical understanding of the apostolic and prophetic are key to what God is doing right now, today!

Tony Kim and his wife, Jessica, are senior leaders at Renaissance International in Bakersfield, CA. They have a passion and vision to see families strengthened, cities transformed, and nations discipled by ...

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February 28, 2023 52 mins

My guest today is Jennifer Gracey. Born and raised in Alaska, Jennifer spent over two decades on the mission field in Asia and Europe. She's traveled extensively as a Kingdom Lobbyist & Ambassador advocating for the Global End of the Age Prayer, Worship & Missions movements.

Functioning in the apostolic & prophetic as a reformer and transformer, she's a fire starter and disruptor of the status quo. Her zeal for...

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January 26, 2023 59 mins

My guest on today's show is Peter Mahoney. Pete is a missionary, a bible teacher, a prophetic voice, an entrepreneur and a businessman. He and his wife, Hege, currently make their home in Norway with their three children.

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December 30, 2022 53 mins

My guest today is Terry Somerville.*  Terry was first on our show back in July 2021. He will be sharing his prophetic insights with regard to this past year, 2022, as well as the year to come, 2023.


*Pastor and radio and television broadcaster, Terry has been teaching, preaching and moving prophetically for most of his adult life! Starting in pastoral ministries, he continues to minister today through Total Change Ministries as...

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September 30, 2022 66 mins

Back in May this year, my guest was Peter Tsukahira. Peter is a Japanese American who has pioneered churches in Japan and Israel. Along with his wife Rita, they co-founded Mount Carmel Congregation. I asked Peter at the time if he would consider coming back on the show to do a follow-up interview. Here's the recording of our most recent conversation. 
 
 https://www.petertsukahira.com
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May 28, 2022 68 mins

My guest today is Peter Tsukahira. Peter is one of the founding pastors of Kehilat HaCarmel (Carmel Congregation) in Israel. He is also the executive director of the Or HaCarmel (Light of Carmel) Ministry Center as well as founder and director of the Mount Carmel School of Ministry. Aside from his local ministry responsibilities, Peter teaches in various countries. He has also written several books, his newest one being “EQUIP - Yo...

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January 24, 2022 58 mins

Our guest on the show today is Bungo Kubota. Bungo is the founder and senior leader of Kingdom Seekers Church in Tokyo, Japan. 

https://www.kingdomseekers.jp/

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Being our last show of  2021, we decided to make it a "2 for 1" special, that is, both our Christmas show as well as our end of year wrap up. We plan to be back in the new year, beginning in January, continuing with our monthly podcasts.  Hope you plan to join us!

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September 27, 2021 51 mins

Andy Game is the pioneer and CEO of 7Media. 7Media is an international creative team with offices in the USA, Japan & Singapore. Andy, with his partners, develop new media to reach the next generation with the gospel in dynamic and interactive ways.

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