The Missions Drop

By Frontier Ventures

What prevents the Gospel from creating a ripple effect when it first enters a new people or place? This is what the Missions Drop Podcast is all about. Ideally, the Gospel works in a people like a dro... more

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How many episodes does The Missions Drop have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

The Missions Drop episodes:

November 18, 2025 Peacebuilding and Mission with Uchenna Anyanwu
In this episode, Uchenna Anyanwu shares about his dissertation on peacebuilding in contexts of acute violence. He shares how the church must take a cross-centered path toward building peace with other religious communities while engaging local and other faith traditions to find a sacrificial way forward, so that the whole community may benefit and experience lasting peace.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Book: Pathways to Peacebuilding: Staurocentric Theology in Nigeria's Context of Acute Violence by Uchenna D. Anyanwu

Book: Exclusion and Embrace: A Theological Exploration of Identity, Otherness, and Reconciliation by Miroslav Volf

Book: The End of Memory: Remembering Rightly in a Violent World by Miroslav Volf

Uchenna Anyanwu's Bio and Staff Page for Frontier Fellowship

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Dave's Email: [email protected]

Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily

Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site

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www.missionfrontiers.org

https://www.ijfm.org/

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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1h 20min
October 22, 2025 Special Episode: Azerbaijanis "The Gateway People to the Muslim World"
In this episode, Stephen Currie and Chris Jones share about the Azerbaijani people, a diverse people with links to various historical empires and many nations throughout the globe. They share how this unique people might be the key to reaching other parts of the Muslim world and how their unique gifts of language, hospitality, and diversity of relationships could spread the gospel of Jesus beyond national and ethnic lines.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Azerbaijani Partnership website: https://www.azerbaijanipartnership.org/

Mission Frontiers Article: From Azerbaijan to the World: The Ongoing Journey of a Least-Reached People

Gospel Coalition Article: Meet the Gateway People to the Muslim World by Chris Jones

Book: Christianity in Azerbaijan: From Past to Present by Anar Alizade

Book: Azerbaijan - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture by Nikki Kazimova

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Our Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

Andy's Email: [email protected] Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823

Dave's Email: [email protected]

Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily

Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site

Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org

www.missionfrontiers.org

https://www.ijfm.org/

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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47min
October 18, 2025 The Gospel and the Roma with Melody Wachsmuth
In this episode, Melody J. Wachsmuth speaks to us about the Roma, a diverse group of people that struggles to find deeper paths into faith in Christ as well as connection with the broader church. Melody's areas of research include eco-theology and mission, trauma-informed spiritual formation, and Pentecostalism among the Roma. Her first book, published 2023, is entitled Roma Pentecostals Narrating Identity, Trauma, and Renewal in Croatia and Serbia.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Roma Networks: https://romanetworks.org/

Roma Bible School Facebook page: Romska Biblijska Škola - Roma Bible School

Melody's substack: In-Between Spaces | Melody | Substack

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Our Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

Andy's Email: [email protected] Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823

Dave's Email: [email protected]

Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily

Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site

Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org

www.missionfrontiers.org

https://www.ijfm.org/

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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40min
October 09, 2025 Thai Buddhists & Christ with Manuel Becker
In this episode, Manuel Becker discusses his experience in Thailand and challenges with contextualizing the gospel to Buddhists as well as the story behind a movement of Jesus followers in Northern Thailand.

Resources Related to the Episode:
Manuel's book: http://amzn.to/2KQI1x9 Manuel's thesis: https://edu.awm-korntal.eu/files/ciu-korntal-res6502_becker.pdf?v=MTc0NzY1ODQ2Mg== Thai Movement that Manuel Mentions: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00918296231176771 Manuel's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kikimanuel87/
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Our Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

Andy's Email: [email protected] Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823

Dave's Email: [email protected]

Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily

Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site

Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org

www.missionfrontiers.org

https://www.ijfm.org/

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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58min
September 30, 2025 White Christianity in a Colorful Kingdom with Usha Reifsnider
In this episode, Usha Reifsnider discusses her background and identity as a British Gujarati Christian and what it has looked like to navigate a Christianity that's dominant images are white and male. Usha brings a thoughtful and engaging contribution to these discussions around race, gender, religion, culture, mission, and empire.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Unmuted: Speaking to be Heard edited by Usha Reifsnider

Recommended recording by Usha on "Confronting Division: Pursuing Unity Through the Spirit," by Anne Zaki

Polyphonic God: Exploring Intercultural Theology, Churches and Justice edited by David Wise, Israel Oluwole Olofinjana, and Usha Reifsnider

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Our Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

Andy's Email: [email protected] Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823

Dave's Email: [email protected]

Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily

Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site

Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org

www.missionfrontiers.org

https://www.ijfm.org/

Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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49min
September 09, 2025 Myanmar, Buddhists, and Jesus with Ben Wilder
In this episode, Ben Wilder discusses his book Jesus in the Buddha Belt as well as many of his experiences with the people of Myanmar, their journeys with Jesus, their communities, and the different challenges that they face.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Free Chapter from Jesus in the Buddha Belt

Jesus in the Buddha Belt by Ben Wilder
Ben would love to connect with you. You can message him through https://jesusinthebuddhabelt.com. Prayer Movement for the Buddhist World: https://changethemap.net/
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Our Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

Andy's Email: [email protected] Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823

Dave's Email: [email protected]

Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily

Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site

Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org

www.missionfrontiers.org

https://www.ijfm.org/

Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs

www.instagram.com/frontierventures

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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44min
September 02, 2025 Hindu Rituals in Christ with Anil Yesudas
In this episode, Anil Yesudas discusses what it means to be a Hindu and how one might honor Christ through various Hindu rituals including a wedding ceremony. Rituals are key for a Hindu to express care, love, and honor for their family, community, and neighbors.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Ceremonialism: Ritual as a Pathway for Relationship by Elizabeth L. Walker

For more about relating to Hindus: https://margnetwork.org/

Yeshu Satsang by Michael Thomas

Seeking God, Seeking Moksha: The Teachings of Shri Krishna and Jesus Christ

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Our Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

Andy's Email: [email protected] Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823

Dave's Email: [email protected]

Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily

Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site

Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org

www.missionfrontiers.org

https://www.ijfm.org/

Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs

www.instagram.com/frontierventures

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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55min
August 26, 2025 Buddhists and Christ with Rory Mackenzie
In this episode, Rory Mackenzie talks about his interactions and friendships with Buddhists in Thailand and Scotland at temples, universities, and in other spaces of communal engagement. Rory has been a student of Buddhism and friend to Buddhists for many decades now and still enjoys learning alongside them as well as sharing from his knowledge of Christ.

Resources Related to the Episode:

God, Self and Salvation in a Buddhist Context by Rory Mackenzie

A Journey of Two Parts! Some Reflections on Reaching Out to the Buddhist World by Rory Mackenzie

Buddhist-Christian Encounters: Today's Realities in Light of the Pioneering Work of Karl Ludvig Reichelt in China

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Our Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

Andy's Email: [email protected] Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823

Dave's Email: [email protected]

Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily

Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site

Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org

www.missionfrontiers.org

https://www.ijfm.org/

Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs

www.instagram.com/frontierventures

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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52min
August 19, 2025 Movements and Movement Leaders with Emanuel Prinz
In this episode, Emanuel Prinz discusses his new book on movements, movement leadership, and how one might grow in their own ability to partner with God in these endeavors. Listen as we critically engage and reflect upon what people can learn and how they might respond to this new resource.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Emanuel Prinz helps ministries grow to movements. Find out more: www.catalyticleadership.info.

Latest Book: What Actually Starts Movements by Emanuel Prinz

Check out his blog & podcast at www.emanuelprinz.substack.com/about

You can contact Emanuel directly: www.catalyticleadership.info/contact.

Contact us:

Our Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

Andy's Email: [email protected] Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823

Dave's Email: [email protected]

Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily

Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site

Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org

www.missionfrontiers.org

https://www.ijfm.org/

Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs

www.instagram.com/frontierventures

https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs

Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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1h 1min
August 12, 2025 Religions, Contextualization, and the Hebrew Bible with Harley Talman
In this episode, Harley Talman discusses contextualization, religion, and the Hebrew Bible. He argues for an approach to contextualization that deeply engages Scripture and context and finds faithful ways forward that clearly communicate the Gospel to Muslims in different contexts.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Revamping the C-Spectrum by Harley Talman

The Foreignness Spectrum by T. Wayne Dye and Harley Talman

Confronting Gospel Barriers Chapter 5 (free) in The Life & Impact of Phil Parshall

Understanding Insider Movements by Harley Talman and John Jay Travis

Contact us:

Our Podcast E-mail: [email protected]

Andy's Email: [email protected] Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823

Dave's Email: [email protected]

Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily

Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site

Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org

www.missionfrontiers.org

https://www.ijfm.org/

Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs

www.instagram.com/frontierventures

https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs

Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
...more
49min

FAQs about The Missions Drop:

How many episodes does The Missions Drop have?

The podcast currently has 49 episodes available.

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