Mission Shift Podcast

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Mission Shift is a narrative podcast exploring the changing face of global missions. In Seasons 1 & 2, we talk to Christian leaders and ministry practitioners around the world to learn about a pertinent topic, and then craft a narrative season which brings listeners along in our learning journey. We encourage you to start with Episode 1 of the Season you are listening to. Season 1 explores what is happening in global missions and the role past mission fields play as missionary forces. Season 2 explores power dynamics and partnership in global missions. Season 3 consists of round table conversations with authors of the new book The Barnabas Factor, exploring facets of Barnabas' character and ministry that are pertinent to consider as missions practitioners in this exciting "new era of global missions." We hope you will join us–and share Mission Shift with those around you–so together we can celebrate what God is doing around His world, and consider how we can make our best contribution in this exciting moment in global missions. Mission Shift is hosted by Carita Chen and Josh Irby, and is a production of Cru. We would love to journey with you as you explore and engage in the changing face of global missions. Reach us at MissionShift@Cru.org.

  1. 3d ago

    S3 Ep5 - The Visibility & Mutuality Factors

    [Editor's note: Unfortunately, after the wonderful conversation we had with Layo and Kate, we discovered here were significant problems with the audio files. The conversation was too good to throw out, so we did all we could to rescue the audio. Please excuse the issues, and press through–the conversation is worth it!] In Season 3 of Mission Shift, we engage in round-table conversations with contributors to the new InterVarsity Press book, The Barnabas Factor. Join us as contributors from around the world examine different parts of Barnabas' life, ministry, and character–and then consider how they apply in this exciting era of global missions.  If you're engaged in global missions, the topics are pertinent and conversations are challenging–but the occasional discomfort is worthwhile as we all seek to help everyone, everywhere make their best contribution to God's global mission. In this episode we talk to Kate Pocklington and Layo Leiva about visibility and mutuality as seen in the life and ministry of Barnabas. Find guest bios and past episodes of Mission Shift at https://Cru.org/MissionShift

  2. Sep 24

    S3 Ep4 - The Encouragement and "Along-siding" Factors

    In Season 3 of Mission Shift, we engage in round-table conversations with contributors to the new InterVarsity Press book, The Barnabas Factor. Join us as contributors from around the world examine different parts of Barnabas' life, ministry, and character–and then consider how they apply in this exciting era of global missions.  If you're engaged in global missions, the topics are pertinent and conversations are challenging–but the occasional discomfort is worthwhile as we all seek to help everyone, everywhere make their best contribution to God's global mission. In this episode we talk to Jay Mātenga and Ron & Star Nelson about encouragement and "along-siding" as seen in the life and ministry of Barnabas. Find guest bios and past episodes of Mission Shift at https://Cru.org/MissionShift

  3. Sep 17

    S3 Ep3 - The Sent, Koinonia, and Suffering Factors

    In Season 3 of Mission Shift, we engage in round-table conversations with contributors to the new InterVarsity Press book, The Barnabas Factor. Join us as contributors from around the world examine different parts of Barnabas' life, ministry, and character–and then consider how they apply in this exciting era of global missions.  If you're engaged in global missions, the topics are pertinent and conversations are challenging–but the occasional discomfort is worthwhile as we all seek to help everyone, everywhere make their best contribution to God's global mission. In this episode we talk to Slavko Hadžić, Lazarus Phiri, and Rev. Jun Than about sent-ness, Koinonia, and suffering as seen in the life and ministry of Barnabas. Find guest bios and past episodes of Mission Shift at https://Cru.org/MissionShift

  4. Sep 10

    S3 Ep2 - The Generosity & Trustworthiness Factors

    In Season 3 of Mission Shift, we engage in round-table conversations with contributors to the new InterVarsity Press book, The Barnabas Factor. Join us as contributors from around the world examine different parts of Barnabas' life, ministry, and character–and then consider how they apply in this exciting era of global missions.  If you're engaged in global missions, the topics are pertinent and conversations are challenging–but the occasional discomfort is worthwhile as we all seek to help everyone, everywhere make their best contribution to God's global mission. In this episode we talk to Nydia Garcia-Schmidt and Mary Lederleitner about generosity and trustworthiness as seen in the life and ministry of Barnabas. Find guest bios and past episodes of Mission Shift at https://Cru.org/MissionShift

  5. Sep 3

    S3 Ep1 - The Advocacy and Empowerment Factors

    In Season 3 of Mission Shift, we engage in round-table conversations with contributors to the new InterVarsity Press book, The Barnabas Factor. Join us as contributors from around the world examine different parts of Barnabas' life, ministry, and character–and then consider how they apply in this exciting era of global missions.  If you're engaged in global missions, the topics are pertinent and conversations are challenging–but the occasional discomfort is worthwhile as we all seek to help everyone, everywhere make their best contribution to God's global mission. In this episode we talk to Delanyo Adadevoh and Paul Borthwick about advocacy and empowerment as seen in the life and ministry of Barnabas. Find guest bios and past episodes of Mission Shift at https://Cru.org/MissionShift

  6. 05/23/2024

    S2 Ep8: Becoming a Person Who Partners Well

    Season 2, Episode 8: Becoming a Person Who Partners Well   Coming out of Season 1 of Mission Shift, we were left with a nagging question: In this new era of missions–when mission engagement is from everywhere to everywhere–how do we in the West partner well with believers in locations traditionally labeled as mission fields?   Once again, we set out to learn from missions leaders and practitioners from all over the globe. We interviewed 22 men and women engaged in sending and receiving missions to learn about partnership and power dynamics in global missions. Their voices are intertwined across the 8 episodes of this season as–together–we learn and grow.   As we wrap up this season, we take a look inside and consider what it takes to become a person who partners well as we hear from Mary Lederleitner (USA), Andy McCullough (UK), Brian Virtue (USA), Steve Addison (Australia), Slavko Hadžić (Bosnia and Herzegovina), Forrest Inslee (USA), Jim Reed (USA), Justin O'Malley (New Zealand), Greg Lillestrand (USA), Sophia Wang (USA).   The rest of Season 2, as well as bios and links for our hosts and guests can be found at https://www.Cru.org/MissionShift   Mission Shift is a narrative podcast, so we encourage you to listen to each season in order so you catch the full range of voices and wisdom, of encouragement and growth, as we listen to missions leaders and practitioners from around the world.    --   Mission Shift is hosted by Carita Chen and Josh Irby. Mission Shift is a production of Cru's City Global team. We would love to journey with you as you explore and engage in the changing face of global missions. Reach us at MissionShift@Cru.org.

    S2 Ep8: Becoming a Person Who Partners Well

  7. 05/20/2024

    S2 Ep7: Viewing Short Term Missions Through the Lens of "Greater Together"

    S2, Ep 7: Viewing Short Term Missions through the Lens of "Greater Together"   Coming out of Season 1 of Mission Shift, we were left with a nagging question: In this new era of missions–when mission engagement is from everywhere to everywhere–how do we in the West partner well with believers in locations traditionally labeled as mission fields?   Once again, we set out to learn from missions leaders and practitioners from all over the globe. We interviewed 22 men and women engaged in sending and receiving missions to learn about partnership and power dynamics in global missions. Their voices are intertwined across the 8 episodes of this season as–together–we learn and grow.   In this episode, we continue our journey learning around this topic of power and partnership in global missions, specifically, the role of short term missions in a Greater Together approach to global missions. Much of today's episode centers around our learning and conversation with Forrest Inslee, co-editor of Re-Imagining Short Term Missions.   Bios and links for our hosts and guests can be found at Cru.org/MissionShift.   Mission Shift is a narrative podcast, so we encourage you to listen to each season in order so you catch the full range of voices and wisdom, of encouragement and growth, as we listen to missions leaders and practitioners from around the world.    --   Mission Shift is hosted by Carita Chen and Josh Irby. Mission Shift is a production of Cru's City Global team. We would love to journey with you as you explore and engage in the changing face of global missions. Reach us at MissionShift@Cru.org.

    S2 Ep7: Viewing Short Term Missions Through the Lens of "Greater Together"

  8. 05/10/2024

    S2 Ep6: Viewing Money through the Lens of "Greater Together"

    Season 2, Episode 6: Viewing Money through the Lens of "Greater Together"   Coming out of Season 1 of Mission Shift, we were left with a nagging question: In this new era of missions–when mission engagement is from everywhere to everywhere–how do we in the West partner well with believers in locations traditionally labeled as mission fields?   Once again, we set out to learn from missions leaders and practitioners from all over the globe. We interviewed 22 men and women engaged in sending and receiving missions to learn about partnership and power dynamics in global missions. Their voices are intertwined across the 8 episodes of this season as–together–we learn and grow.   In this episode, we continue our journey learning around this topic of power and partnership in global missions, specifically, the role of money in a Greater Together approach to global missions. Much of today's episode centers around our learning and conversation with Mary Lederletiner, author of Cross-Cultural Partnerships: Navigating the Complexities of Money and Mission.    Bios and links for our hosts and guests can be found at Cru.org/MissionShift.   Mission Shift is a narrative podcast, so we encourage you to listen to each season in order so you catch the full range of voices and wisdom, of encouragement and growth, as we listen to missions leaders and practitioners from around the world.    --   Mission Shift is hosted by Carita Chen and Josh Irby. Mission Shift is a production of Cru's City Global team. We would love to journey with you as you explore and engage in the changing face of global missions. Reach us at MissionShift@Cru.org.

    S2 Ep6: Viewing Money through the Lens of "Greater Together"
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Mission Shift is a narrative podcast exploring the changing face of global missions. In Seasons 1 & 2, we talk to Christian leaders and ministry practitioners around the world to learn about a pertinent topic, and then craft a narrative season which brings listeners along in our learning journey. We encourage you to start with Episode 1 of the Season you are listening to. Season 1 explores what is happening in global missions and the role past mission fields play as missionary forces. Season 2 explores power dynamics and partnership in global missions. Season 3 consists of round table conversations with authors of the new book The Barnabas Factor, exploring facets of Barnabas' character and ministry that are pertinent to consider as missions practitioners in this exciting "new era of global missions." We hope you will join us–and share Mission Shift with those around you–so together we can celebrate what God is doing around His world, and consider how we can make our best contribution in this exciting moment in global missions. Mission Shift is hosted by Carita Chen and Josh Irby, and is a production of Cru. We would love to journey with you as you explore and engage in the changing face of global missions. Reach us at MissionShift@Cru.org.

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  • Creator
    Cru
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
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