522 episodes

The Missions Podcast answers hard questions about theology, missions, and practice to help goers think and thinkers go. We are conservative, evangelical, and gospel-centered.

The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE International, a missions agency with a force of about 1,000 workers serving across 70 countries with a focus on evangelism, discipleship, and church planting.

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.8 • 222 Ratings

The Missions Podcast answers hard questions about theology, missions, and practice to help goers think and thinkers go. We are conservative, evangelical, and gospel-centered.

The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE International, a missions agency with a force of about 1,000 workers serving across 70 countries with a focus on evangelism, discipleship, and church planting.

    Evangelism, Media, and Saving the Unborn With Jon Speed

    Evangelism, Media, and Saving the Unborn With Jon Speed

    This week, we delve into the crucial intersection of missions, evangelism, and the pro-life movement with Jon Speed, pastor of missions and evangelism at By the Word Baptist Church in Azle, Texas. Jon brings a unique perspective on why the fight for the unborn is not just a political issue but a gospel imperative for believers across the nation. We explore the current state of the national pro-life movement, the vital ministry outside abortion clinics, and the seamless integration of evangelism with deeds of mercy. Later, Jon challenges the notion that media and entertainment are mere distractions, urging Christians to engage these domains as mission fields. This conversation is a clarion call for believers to embody the gospel in every area of life, including the public square and the realm of culture and media.



    Jon Speed is not only a pastor but also an entrepreneur, author, and filmmaker with a heart for the unborn. His 2019 stand against abortion catapulted him onto national platforms such as Fox News, highlighting his commitment to life ministry outside abortion mills. Jon's book, Evangelism in the New Testament (2009), and his involvement in the films Babies Are Murdered Here (2014) and Babies Are Still Murdered Here (2019), showcase his dedication to proclaiming truth and life. As a founding partner of Loor.tv, a Christian streaming service, Jon continues to influence the culture for Christ.



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    The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org.



    Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

    • 39 min
    Cloud of Witnesses Ep. 1: Serving Through Suffering

    Cloud of Witnesses Ep. 1: Serving Through Suffering

    Dear listener: our aim is to continue to equip you with exceptional content from the Lord’s global harvest. That's why, for the next five weeks, every Wednesday, we're introducing a new crossover show to the main feed: Cloud of Witnesses. Released last year, Cloud of Witnesses is now being made available to the broader community. You can listen to all ten episodes on-demand at cloudofwitnessespodcast.com, or search for it in your podcast feed. Alternatively, you can continue tuning in every Wednesday for the next five weeks to The Missions Podcast feed to get a taste of this enriching show now.



    Also, keep an eye out for Season 2 of Cloud of Witnesses, premiering later this year. We'll recount the stories of faithful missionaries from the past generation whose zeal, boldness, and perseverance challenge us in our complacency and encourage us to stay faithful.



    We hope you enjoy this journey through the lives of those who've gone before us, bearing witness to the faithfulness of God.



    Original show notes: In this pilot episode, we hear the story of Tim Bahula, from ABWE Canada, who served with his wife in Trinidad and Tobago for eight years. While home on furlough, the Bahula’s received the unexpected and devastating news that Jane had been diagnosed with cancer, and within months passed away. Tim opens up about the struggles of resuming life without Jane and discovering the importance of leaning on church family and friends when you’re going through hardships.



    Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionspodcast.com/support.



    The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org.



    Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

    • 30 min
    The Problem With the Pro-Life Movement

    The Problem With the Pro-Life Movement

    Coming this week: pastor and pro-life minister Jon Speed joins us to discuss what it truly means to engage in life-saving work with a gospel-driven, missionary mindset.



    Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionspodcast.com/support.



    The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org.



    Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

    • 45 sec
    Who Was John Nevius? Joshua Bowman on the Missionary to China and Three-Self Missiology

    Who Was John Nevius? Joshua Bowman on the Missionary to China and Three-Self Missiology

    Who was John Nevius, and why does his legacy continue to influence missions today? In this captivating episode of The Missions Podcast, we delve into the life and groundbreaking work of John Nevius with the insights of Joshua Bowman, a seasoned missionary with extensive experience in Zambia and South Asia, and currently serving as an Assistant Professor of Missions and Theology at Cedarville University. Bowman sheds light on Nevius’ remarkable contributions and critiques of missionary strategies in China over a century ago. Together, we discuss Nevius’ three-self approach advocating for self-governing, self-supporting, and self-propagating churches and its vital relevance to contemporary missions. Join us for an engaging conversation that not only honors a pioneering figure in missions history but also explores the lasting impact of his methods on the spread of the gospel today.



    Resources mentioned in this episode:




    The Planting And Development Of Missionary Churches (John Nevius)



    The ‘Nevius Method’: Retrieving Theological and Missiological Criteria for Money in Missions (Joshua Bowman)




    Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionspodcast.com/support.



    The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org.



    Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

    • 32 min
    Coming Up: Who Was John Nevius?

    Coming Up: Who Was John Nevius?

    This Sunday, Joshua Bowman of Cedarville University joins us to discuss an unsung missionary hero.



    Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionspodcast.com/support.



    The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org.



    Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

    • 49 sec
    Preserving Missionary Fervor in Our Lives and Institutions: Brooks Buser and Pat Daly Discuss ‘Missionary’

    Preserving Missionary Fervor in Our Lives and Institutions: Brooks Buser and Pat Daly Discuss ‘Missionary’

    Brooks Buser of Radius International has been galavanting around the world on pilgrimage, touring the sites connected with six famed, historic missionary heroes in the filming process for a new documentary series. What did he learn in the process about the mettle needed for the missionary task? Brooks joins Alex to discuss, along with Pat Daly of Greenville Seminary, what it means to keep the Great Commission flame alive in our lives, our churches, and our Christian institutions.



    Learn more about Missionary, the new docuseries and conference taking place in October 2024, at missionary.net.



    Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionspodcast.com/support.



    The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org.



    Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.

    • 36 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
222 Ratings

222 Ratings

st®eet ,

Refreshing

This podcast is GOLD in helping people consider how we can walk faithfully in the field of mission.

HappyHearer ,

Fantastic

These guys are very balanced and helpful in all that they cover. Though they hold certain views, as we all do, they are clear about what the believe, why they believe it, and how that impacts mission. Thank you guys!

ksdeaver ,

My Go-To for Global Thinking

Things have changed in missions even though the GOSPEL of Jesus Christ never has. This podcast is vibrant, clear, motivating and educational. I share specific episodes with friends and family all the time. You can’t refute the first hand experiences that are oftentimes shared. Alex Kocman gives a great voice to these all important topics.

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