This week on the Missions Podcast, hosts Alex and Scott sit down with Emily Bennett, the general editor of the insightful book, Before You Go: Wisdom from Ten Women Who Served Internationally (2023). As someone who heeded the call to take the gospel to the nations, Emily shares a wealth of experience aimed at preparingContinue reading “Navigating the Uncharted: A Conversation with Emily Bennett on āBefore You Goā”
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When Couples Disagree About Their Calling: Scott and Tara Dunford Share
How should a wife respond when she senses a calling to missions but her husband doesnāt? What about when the husband believes he is called but his wife doesnāt? And what role does the husbandās authority play? We dive into a listenerās questions this week with Scott and his wife, Tara. Watch the video versionContinue reading “When Couples Disagree About Their Calling: Scott and Tara Dunford Share”
The Life of the Missionary Wife: Heather Farran on Motherhood on the Field
How can missionary wives balance the pressures of home, marriage, and children with the demands of ministry itself? And do wives have to be ācalledā to missions the same way their husbands do? Heather Farran, ABWE missionary and wife of Western Europe Regional Director Kyle Farran, shares her wisdom from raising three children in TanzaniaContinue reading “The Life of the Missionary Wife: Heather Farran on Motherhood on the Field”
Christopher Yuan on Holy Sexuality and the Gospel
The current flood of issues relating to sexuality isnāt just a challenge for pastors in the West, but for missionaries abroadāespecially those serving in Asia, where gender fluidity has been accepted into the cultural assumptions of certain countries for some time. How can Christians approach the issues of homosexuality, transgenderism, and more with gospel-centered, missionaryContinue reading “Christopher Yuan on Holy Sexuality and the Gospel”
Your Questions (Finally) Answered: Mailbag Episode
Is it biblical for a missionary to change sending churches or agencies? Is there a right or wrong way to do it? How often should pastors visit their missionaries? Is it worth it to start a family on the field? Is missions easier or harder as a single? Weāve been soliciting your questions and feedbackContinue reading “Your Questions (Finally) Answered: Mailbag Episode”
The Gift of Singleness in Missions: an Interview With Lina AbuJamra
Singleness can feel like a death sentence for someābut for women like Lina AbuJamra, itās a gift to be stewarded. How can God use singles on the mission field? Lina weighs in and shares her perspective as a Lebanese-American physician currently involved in Bible teaching and medical missions to Syrian refugees.