In this special Christmas episode of The Missions Podcast, we take a moment to reflect on the past year, celebrating Godās unwavering guidance and the impactful conversations that have touched our hearts and minds. We revisit the best episodes of the year, shedding light on the valuable lessons and inspiring experiences that have deepened ourContinue reading “Christmas Year in Review: Top Episodes, World Events, and Lessons Learned”
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āTis the Season to Rethink Outreach?
In this festive episode of The Missions Podcast, we unwrap the topic of outreach during the Christmas season and beyondāfrom shoeboxes to food drives to capital campaigns and, of course, door-to-door caroling. We explore each methodās effectiveness, asking the tough questions: Are we truly meeting needs or just fulfilling our own holiday expectations? Are thereContinue reading “āTis the Season to Rethink Outreach?”
The Mission of Christmas
The birth of Christ is the exclamation point on all of Scriptureās claims regarding Godās plan for the nations. Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford reflect on the beauty of Advent and Christmas and why it matters for missions in this holiday exclusive. You can watch the video version of this episode (and others!) on the ABWEContinue reading “The Mission of Christmas”
Away From Home for the Holidays: A Missionary Perspective From Stephanie Boon
How do missionaries feel when separated from holiday traditions back home? Should global workers feel guilty for the abundance they enjoy at Christmastime? And what can churches do to support missionaries who feel stuck in the middle between home and the field? Stephanie Boon, ABWE missionary to Tanzania, shares. Read Stephanieās advent devotional article here.Continue reading “Away From Home for the Holidays: A Missionary Perspective From Stephanie Boon”
Christmas Episode: Can Missions Be āIncarnationalā?
Merry Christmas from the Missions Podcast! To celebrate the holiday, weāre honing in on the incarnation of Christ and asking: what do Christian leaders mean when they talk about āincarnationalā ministry? Can the incarnation actually be imitated, or does referring to our ministry as incarnational cheapen the uniqueness of Christās birth? This week, Scott andContinue reading “Christmas Episode: Can Missions Be āIncarnationalā?”
Bonus Episode: The Government Shall Be Upon His Shoulder
The holidays are a time of quaint familiarity, but letās be honest. We wax philosophical about the royal gifts the magi later bring the Christ-child, but we treat āKingā mainly as an honorific title. We think, after all, this Boy grows up to be a controversial Jewish Rabbi, an inspiring religious figure, not a Caesar.Continue reading “Bonus Episode: The Government Shall Be Upon His Shoulder”