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How do we evangelize and disciple modern people in a first-world country like Australia? In this episode, Alex and Scott sit down with ABWE missionary, Russ Matthews, who not only ministers in Australia as a missionary but also uses various platforms of film criticism, creating safe spaces for open dialog, and biblical training. Together they explore how Australia's culture, history, and demographics effect the evangelistic methods and how we can use the things and products of this world to reach others with the gospel.



Russ Matthews is an ABWE missionary who has been serving in Australia since 2006. Russ serves alongside the City Bible Forum / Third Space team to grow the opportunities of evangelism in the workplace and broader community. He writes interactive film reviews for Reel Dialogue and develops events/resources for evangelistic outreach. Russ is the author of the book: The Word Becomes Film: A Modern Day Parable That Introduces a Radically Easy Way of Talking About God's Story, and My Maker's Quest: A Cyrus River Adventure. He oversees the ministries of God in 60 Seconds, The Edge and various other projects.



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ABWE missionary Russ Matthews talks about why Australia is a crucial spot for missions.

What does effective orphan care look like in the 21st century? In this episode, Alex and Scott sit down with Dr. Nicole Wilke, Director of the Research Center for the Christian Alliance for Orphans. Together, they explore the immense need for orphan care in the world, some of the misconceptions about orphans and orphan care, and how the church can best support people and ministries seeking to care this group of people that is very close to God's heart.



Dr. Wilke is a missionary in Peru and has extensive experience in adoption, foster care, residential care, trauma recovery, and cross-cultural ministry. She holds degrees in Psychology, Family Studies, and Marriage and Family Therapy. She is also author of Mission Wise: Scripture, Science, and Serving the World's Most Vulnerable.



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This week's guest, Dr. Nicole Wilke from the Christian Alliance for Orphans talks about strategies and reasons for helping "the least of these" in our work.

Was the Second Great Awakening helpful to the Christian cause? In this episode, Alex and Scott sit down with ABWE President Paul Davis to discuss the lasting effects of Charles Finney in the Second Great Awakening on the church today. As a former pastor and church leader, Paul explores the manipulative tactics in evangelicalism brought on by the Second Great Awakening and why it ultimately damages the Christian witness. In the discussion, we analyze the crucial importance of a proper biblical doctrine of conversion that takes both the head and heart into account—pursuing revival that brings lasting changes and not mere flash-in-the-pan experiences.



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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.



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Are we prioritizing numbers over genuine conversions in our evangelistic efforts? Join Alex, Scott, and Paul Davis as they uncover the manipulative tactics of the Second Great Awakening and discuss how true revival demands a deeper, Spirit-led approach.



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.