In this inaugural episode of the Partners and Citizens podcast, Matt Castro introduces a new series centered on gospel partnership and Christian citizenship, themes drawn from Paul's letter to the Philippians. Joined by his friend and co-contributor Tinsley Heston, Matt explains the vision for the podcast: to host conversations with friends and ministry partners about missions and politics—two areas where Christian identity as citizens of heaven intersects with real-world engagement. The conversation critiques the modern obsession with public platform and celebrity influence, challenging listeners to value obscurity, sacrifice, and servanthood. Drawing on examples from Scripture, history, and personal missions experience, Matt and Tinsley argue that God's kingdom often advances not through public figures but through hidden faithfulness, as seen in the lives of little-known missionaries and biblical figures like Philip and Paul. The episode concludes with book recommendations for further reading, including Twelve Faithful Men and From Jerusalem to Irian Jaya, and a call to embrace gospel partnership not just with finances, but with personal presence, prayer, and shared sacrifice.