Episode 61 30min January 8, 2026

On Healthy Resources in Malaysia

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Ryan talks with Massimo about the need for solid resources and healthy churches in Malaysia.

 

Topics Discussed

00:00 – Meet Massimo Gei
From a multicultural upbringing to gospel ministry in Malaysia.

03:00 – Testimony of Grace
How God saved Massimo from addiction and gave him new life in Christ.

04:30 – Gospel City Network
Church revitalization and planting efforts in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

08:45 – Kuala Lumpur as a Hub
Why KL is strategically positioned for regional ministry.

09:50 – Affordable Theological Resources
Making sound books accessible in English, Mandarin, and Bahasa.

14:15 – The City and Its Need
Cultural diversity, spiritual lostness, and the small evangelical presence in KL.

17:00 – The Challenge of Church Growth
Stats that show the urgent need for church planting.

19:00 – Types of Workers Needed
Culturally aware, patient, and partnership-minded individuals.

21:00 – Workplace Evangelism
How KL’s intense work culture presents unique gospel opportunities.

23:00 – Vision for Gospel City Church
Planting and growing a healthy, diverse local church.

27:00 – Why Kuala Lumpur?
The beauty, complexity, and strategic gospel potential of the city.

29:00 – Reaching the Nations in KL
Ministering to migrants and refugees from across Asia.

 

Resources Mentioned

Biblical Theology by Nick Roark and Robert Cline

Compelling Community by Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop

How to Build a Healthy Church by Mark Dever and Paul Alexander

The Gospel by Ray Ortlund

Habits of Grace by David Mathis

Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper

The Gospel at Work by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert

 

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