472 episodes
The Missions Podcast ABWE
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4.8 • 208 Ratings
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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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Preaching People Out of the Pews: How to Mobilize From the Pulpit
Is your pulpit a launch pad for mission, or a podium for pew-warmers? In this riveting discussion, Scott and Alex delve into the critical role of pastoral preaching in mobilizing the church for missions. They discuss common pitfalls to avoid and share their favorite Scripture passages for missions-focused messages. They also explore how to seamlessly integrate missions into your regular sermon structure, and the nuanced difference between occasion-specific preaching and week-by-week pastoral exposition. Don’t miss this essential guide for pastors who want to preach people out of the pews and into the mission field.
Recommended Resources:
The Supremacy of God in Preaching by John Piper
Missions by the Book by Chad Vegas and Alex Kocman
Did you know that there’s a new addition to the ABWE podcast lineup? Search for Cloud of Witnesses in your favorite app, or visit cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.
Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionspodcast.com/support.
You can also watch The Missions Podcast on ABWE’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/abweinternational.
The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org.
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Guilt-Free Preaching
Is there a way to preach missions without manipulation? Scott and Alex explore in this week’s upcoming episode.
Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionspodcast.com/support.
The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org.
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What Is Karmic Christianity? An Interview With E.D. Burns
In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with E.D. Burns, author of Karmic Christianity: Finding Peace by Faith Alone, to dissect the pitfalls of blending karma with Christian faith. Burns warns missionaries against the trap of treadmill living, where the focus shifts from God’s grace to human effort, leading to ministry burnout and a distorted gospel message. We delve into the ungodly coping mechanisms Christians often resort to when facing fear and how a proper understanding of the gospel can liberate us from such snares. From America’s pop-culture obsession with karma to the fear-power paradigm in different cultures, this episode is a wake-up call to recenter our faith on the finished work of Christ. Don’t miss this compelling conversation that challenges us to examine our own beliefs and realign our ministries with the true gospel.
Did you know that there’s a new addition to the ABWE podcast lineup? Search for Cloud of Witnesses in your favorite app, or visit cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.
Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionspodcast.com/support.
You can also watch The Missions Podcast on ABWE’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/abweinternational.
The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org.
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com. -
Planting by Pastoring: A Vision for Starting a Healthy Church With Nathan Knight
Is church planting just a numbers game, or is there a deeper, biblical vision for launching new congregations? In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Knight, author of Planting by Pastoring: A Vision for Starting a Healthy Church, to challenge the entrepreneurial mindset that often infiltrates church planting. Knight unpacks the biblical foundation for seeing planters as pastors and churches as flocks to be shepherded. Tune in for a refreshing perspective that shifts the focus from metrics to ministry.
Nathan Knight (M.Div., Southeastern Theological Seminary) is a pastor of Restoration Church and serves on the lead team for the Treasuring Christ Together church planting network. He and his wife, Andi, live in Washington, DC, with their two sons.
Did you know that there’s a new addition to the ABWE podcast lineup? Search for Cloud of Witnesses in your favorite app, or visit cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.
Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionspodcast.com/support.
You can also watch The Missions Podcast on ABWE’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/abweinternational.
The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org.
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com. -
If We Get This Wrong, Nothing Else Matters
What is a church? Nathan Knight shares why defining the body of Christ is the sine qua non of our mission.
Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionspodcast.com/support.
The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org.
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com. -
Biblical Headship and Its Missiological Implications: Scott Callaham Returns
In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with Dr. Scott Callaham, dean of the Institute of Public Theology, to explore the biblical concept of headship and its far-reaching implications for missions. Dr. Callaham brings a wealth of experience from his roles as a pastor, chaplain, cross-cultural international missionary, conference speaker, Bible translator, and seminary professor. We delve into the biblical foundations supporting male leadership in missions, the role of women in missionary support roles, the theological implications of being male and female, and the critical issue of biblical eldership in missions.
Dr. Callaham graduated from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering and earned his Master of Divinity and Doctor of Philosophy in Old Testament from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the lead editor of World Mission: Theology, Strategy, and Current Issues, and the author of Biblical Aramaic for Biblical Interpreters in both English and Chinese. Dr. Callaham has served in various roles including pastor, chaplain, cross-cultural international missionary, conference speaker, Bible translator, and seminary professor. He hosts the Daily Dose of Aramaic podcast and composes Chinese worship music for congregational singing.
Learn more about Dr. Scott Callaham's work and publications through the Institute of Public Theology.
Did you know that there’s a new addition to the ABWE podcast lineup? Search for Cloud of Witnesses in your favorite app, or visit cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.
Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionspodcast.com/support.
You can also watch The Missions Podcast on ABWE’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/abweinternational.
The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org.
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
Customer Reviews
My top resource
I am not a missionary. I just have a heart for missions and love learning about the realities of missions. The podcast is so diverse and touches so many topics. I have found that many of them help me out in my own life. I have also gained so much more depth in my personal relationship with Jesus. I have a much deeper understanding of Theological topics through this resource. Absoluitely love it. I've listened to every episode since I found the podcast.
Missionaries recognizing the role of the church
I love to hear the many guests as well as the regular hosts encourage us all, whether in domestic or foreign fields, to go and build Christ’s church. These are men who deeply trust the ordinary means and enablement that He has given his church, including lay-believers.
Really enjoy this podcast!
Our church is starting a missions committee, and this resource has been a huge help to us as we seek practical ideas, and wisdom to serve in mobilizing our church in making disciples of all nations!
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