In this episode, Mike sits down with Mason Smith, Storyline’s Asian Partnership Director, currently based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Mason shares about the challenges and opportunities in mobilizing churches across Asia, the spiritual condition of Thai youth, and how God is opening new doors for the gospel in the region.

Role: Asian Partnership Director, Storyline Missions

Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand

Focus: Developing partnerships, training mobilizers, and equipping local leaders across Asia

• Stories of women rescued from the sex trade being trained and mobilized for mission
• Reflections on the spiritual openness and challenges among youth in Thailand
• New opportunities for ministry in Burma and Myanmar
• How God is creating “open doors” for the Word, even in difficult contexts (Colossians 4:3)
• The importance of prayer, partnership, and perseverance in mission

• Trusting God for open doors: Mission advances not by strategy alone but by God’s hand opening new pathways (Colossians 4:3).
• Mobilizing the marginalized: Those once trapped in exploitation can become powerful witnesses and workers for the kingdom.
• Youth and spiritual hunger: While many Thai young people are adrift, there is also deep receptivity to the gospel.
• Regional opportunities: Neighboring countries like Burma and Myanmar are key frontiers where partnerships are needed.
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