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Podcast Archives
Behind the Numbers: What’s Really Happening in Global Missions With Ted Esler
What is the state of global missions? Missio Nexus president Ted Esler explains.
Islam’s War on Christians in Nigeria With Larry Alex Taunton
What’s happening with the persecuted church in Nigeria?
Is Persecution a Good Thing?
Should Christians always view persecution as a good thing?
Need to Know Data on Church Missions Engagement With Matthew Ellison and Denny Spitters
What does the latest data say about churches and missions?
Collab: Nicene Creed and the Transcultural Gospel with Dr. Don Fairbairn and Cedar Crest Church
How does the Nicene Creed unite believers from the East and West?
Your ‘World View’ Is Wrong: The Challenge and Blessing of Missionary Mapmaking
Does our visual representation of the world affect our gospel strategy?
Why Church Planting Still Matters in America With Clare Jewell
What does church planting look like here in North America?
If Bible Colleges Close, What Happens to Missions? With Dr. Jim Lytle
Is this the end of the Bible college movement?
Bringing Christ to the Frontlines: Stories From North Africa
What missionary life looks like in an unreached muslim context.
AI Translation, Culture, and the Myth of Missions Shortcuts
Can AI shortcut language barriers for the gospel?
The Sin of Empathy? Leadership, Sabotage, and Missions With Joe Rigney
When does empathy turn into a detriment to ministry?
Remembering Charlie Kirk
In this special, unplanned episode, Alex and Scott share their raw reflections on this week’s wicked events and how mission-minded Christians must respond in the present hour.
Missions and Philosophy: Does it Matter for Missionaries? With Dr. David Talcott
What can missionaries learn from classical philosophy?
Penal Substitutionary Atonement and Theories of the Cross
How does Penal Substitution stack up against other theories of the cross?
Where’s God in Gaza? Faith Under Fire With Pastor Hanna Massad
What does it mean to follow Jesus in one of the most dangerous places in the world? How do believers live out their faith in Gaza—caught between Hamas, Israeli forces, and deep cultural hostility? This week, Alex and Scott sit down with Pastor Hanna Massad, former pastor of Gaza Baptist Church, to hear his firsthandContinue reading “Where’s God in Gaza? Faith Under Fire With Pastor Hanna Massad”
BIG News for Us…
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Brothers or Mission Field? Engaging Catholics and Orthodox in Global Missions
How do we view and work with other branches of Christendom in missions?
Babies, Schools, and Church Planting in Papua New Guinea: Bill and Lori Smith
What does ministry fruitfulness look like in Papua New Guinea? Alex Kocman talks with Bill and Lori Smith, veteran ABWE missionaries who have served in Papua New Guinea (PNG) for nearly 40 years. The Smiths share their journey into missions, the unique cultural and spiritual challenges in PNG, and the dual nature of their ministry—trainingContinue reading “Babies, Schools, and Church Planting in Papua New Guinea: Bill and Lori Smith”
The Theology of AI With C.R. Wiley
How do we theologically approach AI and its dangers?
The Dangers of Muslim Insider Movements and Translations With Dr. Ant Greenham
Is softening the Word of God for Muslims going too far?
Cultural and Social Realities of Ministry in South Africa With Nate Bell
Ongoing effects of apartheid and colonization create difficulties for ministry.
What Is a Nation and Why Does It Matter?
What does the Bible mean when it refers to a nation?
Motherhood on Mission: Purpose Amid the Mundane With Simona Gorton
How can the mundane of motherhood be extraordinary?
Why Every Missionary Should be a Theologian
Missionaries need to take seriously the task of knowing their theology.
Missions and Animation: Examining the iBible With Steve Cleary
A faithful Biblical narrative with animation.
What New Data Says About Gospel Opportunity With Dr. Adam Rasmussen
How can we use data to inform our church strategies?
Should Christians Read Fiction Books? With Dr. Marvin Newell
Why should Christians spend time reading fiction books?
Mega Episode: HeartCry, Humility, and the Great Commission with Paul Washer
Take a deep dive with Paul Washer on missions, theology, biblical elder-qualifications, and the necessity of prayer.
Theology of Money and Prosperity With Josiah Stowe
How should Christians and missionaries approach wealth and financial prosperity?
The Forgotten Attributes of God With Peter Sammons
In order to effectively communicate who God is, we must not neglect certain divine aspects.
Persecution, Sensationalism, and the Reality in Syria and Nigeria With Andy Coleman
How do we approach Christian persecution without sensationalizing it?
Engaging the Heart in Missions With E.D. Burns (Part 2)
Asking good questions can be a powerful tool in using cultural apologetics.
Engaging the Heart in Missions with Dr. E.D. Burns
What can we learn from C.S. Lewis and combating the watchful dragons of our souls?
How to Handle Theological Conflict With Joshua Howard
Which doctrinal disagreements are worth fighting about?
Ministry in Asia: Translation Work and Equipping the Asian Church (Part 2)
What are the struggles of the Chinese church today?
Ministry in Asia: The Realities of Family Life (Part 1)
What does missionary life look like in a hard place like East Asia? In this week’s episode, Alex and Scott sit down with two ABWE missionaries to East Asia. Together they talk about what ministry looked like during their time in Asia, the benefits and struggles of living on the field with kids, and howContinue reading “Ministry in Asia: The Realities of Family Life (Part 1)”
Big News (If True)
Big News for Apple Podcasts Listeners! We’ve been talking about it for months—and it’s finally here. You can now support The Missions Podcast and access the Overtime bonus show directly in Apple Podcasts with a $9.99/month premium subscription. No extra logins. No separate websites. Just more missions content, right in your feed. Prefer the fullContinue reading “Big News (If True)”
A Light on a Hill: What Washington, D.C. Taught One Church About Missions With Caleb Morell
Are our strategies of evangelism getting in the way of God’s strategy to advance the gospel? In this week’s episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with returning guest Caleb Morrell, Assistant Pastor at Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington D.C. Together they talk about the history of Capitol Hill and the balanceContinue reading “A Light on a Hill: What Washington, D.C. Taught One Church About Missions With Caleb Morell”
Who Is a Missionary? With Matthew Ellison and Denny Spitters
Who is a missionary and why does it matter?
Striving for the Faith in Philippians
The rich meaning of Philippians when read through a missional lens.
Theology of the Church in Illegal Contexts
A robust theology of the church is central to the Christian faith.
Building Christian Community in a Muslim Majority Country
Church, eggs, and babies. Developing Christian community among Muslims.
Aaron Renn: Has the ‘Negative World’ Come to an End?
How do Christians engage a culture that is against them?
What Pastors Really Want Missionaries to Know With Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden
Essential traits of a potential missionary from the mouths of pastors.
Dawkins, Haiti, and Christendom: A Missions News Rundown
Alex and Scott delve into pressing global headlines and explore their implications for the church worldwide. In this episode, we assess the spiritual and societal challenges faced by believers in various regions and how these events shape mission. Stories covered:
Christianity Will Win
Coming up this week: Scott and Alex dive into current global headlines and assess the state of the church across the nations. Tune in for insightful analysis Sunday night at 7 PM when the new episode drops.
Beyond Winsomeness: Michael Clary on the Church Planting Movement and Contextualization in an Age of Sexual Confusion
How can the church hold to its foundational truths while effectively engaging in a rapidly shifting cultural landscape? This episode features Michael Clary, a seasoned ministry leader with insights into church planting and cultural engagement. As we delve into topics like the dangers of cultural Marxism within the church and the balance between truth andContinue reading “Beyond Winsomeness: Michael Clary on the Church Planting Movement and Contextualization in an Age of Sexual Confusion”
We’ve Gotten the Missional Thing Backwards
This week: Pastor Michael Clary joins us to analyze the missional movement and talk about what it takes to live faithfully in a negative cultural context. Tune in Sunday night!
Cloud of Witnesses Ep. 5: Surrendering to the Lord’s Leading
Original show notes: On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear the story of Gib and Marilyn Dickenson, who served in the West African country of Togo for 36 years. Gib and Marilyn share their experience of moving to Togo, which had recently opened to missionaries at the time, and the process of leadingContinue reading “Cloud of Witnesses Ep. 5: Surrendering to the Lord’s Leading”