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Reaching Muslim Refugees With the Gospel
Where do you find identity when ministry and life get difficult?
Demystifying the Order of Love
Can we be biblical in how we order our affections?
Global Persecution, Biblical Judgment, and Discernment on the Mission Field
How do we exercise discernment on the mission field?
What’s Happening in Iran? Protests, Crisis, and the Church
How do believers respond to the situation in Iran?
How to Develop Godly Grit With Kyle Farran
Do you have grit to overcome ministry hardships?
Thailand: A Strategic Missions Hub With Benjamin Collins
Can reaching Thailand be the key to reaching all of Southeast Asia?
Why the Puritans Matter to Modern Missions With Stephen Yuille
How did the Puritans influence the modern missions movement?
Reforming Missions: A Conversation With Jerry Slate Jr.
What is a reformed theology of missions?
Do You Believe in Miracles? What Acts Says With Dr. Darren Carlson
Do you believe miracles can still happen?
Paris – A City of Light and Mission With Billy Bean
What missions looks like in a global city like Paris, France.
New Name, Same Show
New year, new name. The Missions Podcast is now The Missions Show. Why the change? We’re stepping into a video-first world. The show is now on NRBTV, with Lighthouse TV launching soon in central Pennsylvania. We’ve been on YouTube for some time, and this rebrand reflects a move beyond audio-only podcasting to serve a widerContinue reading “New Name, Same Show”
Evangelism and Missions in India With Aaron Menikoff and Harshit Singh
Church Planting and Evangelism in India
A Practical Theology of Persecution With Matt Rhodes
How does persecution shape modern missions work?
Holiday Special! Our Favorite Episodes from 2025
Celebrate another great year of The Missions Podcast with us.
Church Planting From Bangladesh to NYC With Prodip Das
What’s the spiritual climate in Bangladesh?
The Reality of Missions in Japan With Bill Petite
What makes missions in Japan so difficult?
The Transcultural Gospel With E.D. Burns
Why the gospel can’t be boxed into a culture-first approach.
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…
Catch the third and final season of Cloud of Witnesses at cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.
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?