The SEND938 Missions Podcast

Baptist Mid-Missions
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The SEND938 Missions Podcast encourages, equips, and inspires the next generation of missionary servants and the churches who send them. Listen in as Steve Anderson and his guests uncover fresh insights into missions, ministry, and church life. As a leader in global missions, Baptist Mid-Missions empowers churches and their missionaries for missions in today’s complex world: www.bmm.org. Email:Send938@bmm.org

  1. 11H AGO

    Christmas Special: Luke 2

    Join us this week for a reflective reading of Luke 2 as we remember and celebrate the birth of our Savior.  We look forward to returning to regular weekly uploads in the New Year. Merry Christmas!!

    7 min

  2. 6D AGO

    The Coming Wave of Pastoral Leadership Crisis

    Join Steve Anderson for a look at the looming crisis in pastoral leadership in the American church…and a frank discussion about what local churches must do now to avoid disaster.

    30 min

  3. NOV 12

    Missionary Ingenuity in the Midst of Trouble: MIH w/ Dr. Gary Anderson

    Dr. Gary Anderson, president emeritus, joins host Steve Anderson for another BMM Moment In History; discussing the ingenuity and ability of our missionaries to respond to crisis, tragedy, and want in ways that demonstrate the goodness and grace of God our Sustainer and Savior.

    23 min

  4. OCT 29

    ENCORE: BMM World Relief - Storm Relief

    In light of the catastrophic damage from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and devastating flooding in Alaska, we're republishing this episode of the SEND938 podcast to highlight the urgent need for World Relief support. In Jamaica, dozens of churches planted by BMM and national partners trained by BMM missionaries have been severely impacted and need immediate assistance. In Alaska, our team is on the ground ready to help displaced families after entire villages were destroyed or severely damaged by flooding. Your gift to the World Relief Fund directly supports these relief efforts. Give here: https://www.bmm.org/news/world-relief Originally aired 10/8/24 Dr. Gary Anderson, President emeritus, joins us for a conversation about the history of BMM World Relief as well as the theology of compassion ministries done in the name of God, who reveals Himself over and over to be a God of mercy.

    28 min

  5. OCT 22

    Missions Through the Pages: When Helping Hurts (Corbett & Fikkert)

    When Helping Hurts has sold over 450,000 copies and fundamentally reshaped how evangelical Christians approach poverty alleviation, arguing that well-intentioned charity often creates dependency rather than empowerment. Host Steve Anderson offers a critical and helpful analysis of both the book and the philosophy of aide and dependency in missions.   Authors Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert contend that poverty stems from broken relationships—with God, self, others, and creation—and that Western helpers often reinforce feelings of inferiority while feeding their own "god complexes." While the book champions asset-based community development and long-term relational engagement over short-term relief, critics argue it neglects structural injustices, political advocacy, and the urgent material needs that require immediate aid regardless of methodology. The framework has sparked both transformation and paralysis, with some readers so fearful of causing harm they've stopped helping altogether. This conversation explores the book's revolutionary insights, examines its theological and practical criticisms, and considers alternative perspectives that emphasize systemic change alongside relationship-based development.

    19 min

  6. OCT 15

    Are We Witnessing Another Great Awakening?

    In this episode Steve Anderson discusses the cultural momentum being driven by GenZ’s interest in spirituality and religion, the impact of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and the necessary distinctions between revival and great awakenings. Don’t miss this glimpse into the possibilities and opportunities laid before the church and our culture at large due to the responsiveness of GenZ to spiritual matters. BMM Israel Tour: https://www.bmm.org/israel-2026

    32 min

  7. OCT 8

    Leader Driven Mission Drift; Being Who You've Always Been

    Jon Casbohm, CEO of Ohio Baptist Camps, joins host Steve Anderson for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities inherent to leadership transition and how to avoid the long-term blight of faith based organizations; Mission Drift.

    30 min

  8. OCT 1

    Reaching The Nations: Next Door Or Around The Globe?

    Steve Gault joins host Steve Anderson for a conversation about reaching the nations in our backyard and overseas, along with a few more both/and issues in modern missions.

    28 min
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The SEND938 Missions Podcast encourages, equips, and inspires the next generation of missionary servants and the churches who send them. Listen in as Steve Anderson and his guests uncover fresh insights into missions, ministry, and church life. As a leader in global missions, Baptist Mid-Missions empowers churches and their missionaries for missions in today’s complex world: www.bmm.org. Email:Send938@bmm.org

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  • Creator
    Baptist Mid-Missions
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    138
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 The SEND938 Missions Podcast
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