Mission Shift Podcast

Cru City Global
Mission Shift Podcast

Mission Shift is a narrative podcast exploring the changing face of global missions. Each season, 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. Between seasons, we release long-form versions of our interviews as Bonus Episodes. 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 (releasing in June 2023) explores power dynamics and partnership in 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 City’s 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.

  1. S2 Ep8: Becoming a Person Who Partners Well

    MAY 23

    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.

    42 min
  2. S2 Ep7: Viewing Short Term Missions Through the Lens of "Greater Together"

    MAY 20

    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.

    46 min
  3. S2 Ep6: Viewing Money through the Lens of "Greater Together"

    MAY 10

    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.

    1h 4m
  4. S2 Ep5 - The Posture of Good Partnership: Greater Together

    MAY 6

    S2 Ep5 - The Posture of Good Partnership: Greater Together

    Season 2, Episode 5: The Posture of Good Partnership: 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. We’ll hear from Chong Hiok Chan (Singapore), Layo Leiva (Singapore), Andy McCullough (UK), Forrest Inslee (USA), Greg & Charmaine Lillestrand (USA), Sophia Wang (USA), and Barry Rempel (USA) as we learn about the powerful and enjoyable outcome of good partnership.   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.

    53 min
  5. S2 Ep4 - The Pace of Good Partnership

    APR 29

    S2 Ep4 - The Pace of Good Partnership

    Season 2, Episode 4: The Pace of Good Partnership   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. As we hear from Milan Michalko (Czech), Julie Mosse (USA, Beatrice Tse (Hong Kong), Andy McCullough (UK), Slavko Hadzic (Bosnia), Mark Byrom (USA), Charmaine Lillestrand (USA), Greg Lillestrand (USA), they shine the spotlight on “relationship” and its place in global missions.    Bios and links for our hosts and guests can be found at https://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.

    44 min
  6. S2 Ep3 - Removing the Power Hat

    APR 22

    S2 Ep3 - Removing the Power Hat

    Season 2, Episode 3: Removing the Power Hat   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. As we hear from Madan & Deepali Valvi (India), Barry Remple (USA), Steve Addison (Australia), Greg Lillestrand (USA), Elvis Filote (Romania), Andy McCullough (UK), Milan Michalko (Czech), we wrestle with the humility required to partner well.   All of our episodes, as well as bios and links for our hosts and guests can be found at https://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.

    48 min
  7. S2 Ep2 - Recognizing Power

    APR 14

    S2 Ep2 - Recognizing Power

    Season 2, Episode 2: Recognizing Power   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. As we hear from Andy McCullough (UK), Julie Mosse (USA), Milan Michalko (Czech), Layo Leiva (Ecuador), Alfie Mosse (USA), Barry Remple (USA), Brian Virtue (USA),and  Greg Lillestrand (USA), we find our understanding of power in global missions to be challenged and expanded.   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.

    54 min
  8. S2 Ep1: Power and Partnership in Global Missions

    APR 8

    S2 Ep1: Power and Partnership in Global Missions

    Season 2, Episode 1: Power and Partnership in Global Missions   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 set out on our learning journey, in this episode we hear and learn from Forrest Inslee (USA), Dela Adadevoh (Ghana), Lazarus Phiri (Zambia), Layo Leiva (Ecuador), Chong Hiok Chan (Singapore), Mary Lederleitner (USA), Alfie Mosse (USA), Steve Addision (Australia).   The rest of Season 2, as well as bios and links for our hosts and guests can be found at  https://www.cru.org/communities/city/missionshiftpodcast/season-2/   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 learn from 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.

    29 min
5
out of 5
11 Ratings

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Mission Shift is a narrative podcast exploring the changing face of global missions. Each season, 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. Between seasons, we release long-form versions of our interviews as Bonus Episodes. 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 (releasing in June 2023) explores power dynamics and partnership in 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 City’s 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.

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