This week, Scott and Alex wrestle with the critical review of Matt Rhodes’ book, No Shortcut to Success: A Manifesto for Modern Missions, followed by Rhodes’ response to the review. Be sure to tune in. Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionsshow.com/support. The Missions Show is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org.Continue reading "About That ‘No Shortcuts’ Review…"

Coming up this Sunday: how can missionaries do apologetics in today’s chaotic cultural landscape? What apologetic methodologies are most faithful to Scripture? Alex Kocman explores. Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionsshow.com/support. The Missions Show is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email [email protected].

Coming up, an expert guest sheds light on the unavoidable risks faced by missionaries in their work, particularly in the context of the rising tensions between the United States and China. Join us as we uncover the challenges, resilience, and unwavering faith required to navigate these risks and fulfill the call of spreading the gospel.Continue reading "We Can’t Be So Risk-Averse That We Do Nothing"

This week, we’re continuing our discussion with Brad Vaughn. Subscribe now and stay tuned for a hard-hitting sit-down about contextualization, biblical theology, and the nature of the atonement through an honor-shame lens. Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionsshow.com/support. The Missions Show is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org. Want to askContinue reading "Is All Theology ‘Contextual’?"

Missiologist and author Brad Vaughan, also known under his pseudonym Jackson Wu, shares his perspectives this week on honor, shame, and the nature of Christ’s death—including some opinions that have proven controversial in both missiological and theological circles. Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionsshow.com/support. The Missions Show is a ministry resource ofContinue reading "Honor, Shame, and the Atonement"

How should Christians discuss world events with a missionary mindset? Scott and Alex discuss in this week’s upcoming show. Believe in our mission? Support this podcast. The Missions Show is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email [email protected].

What role should godly men play in the mission of God? Ray Brandon, director of church planting with EveryEthne, explains in this week’s upcoming conversation on biblical masculinity and leadership development. Believe in our mission? Support this podcast. The Missions Show is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org. Want to ask a question orContinue reading "Men’s Role in the Mission"

Christians are people of the Book. Does that mean that we should pursue global literacy? Or can the Word of God thrive in oral cultures too? Joining this week to discuss is Jonathan Worthington, Ph.D., of Training Leaders International. Believe in our mission? Support this podcast. The Missions Show is a ministry resource of ABWE. LearnContinue reading "Is Literacy Overrated?"

Sometimes, those of us in ministry can easily avoid God out of a secret fear that he’s displeased with us. This week, author and pastor Mason King helps us unlearn some common misconceptions about spiritual disciplines. Believe in our mission? Support this podcast. The Missions Show is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org. WantContinue reading "Why We Avoid God"

Have we so emphasized contextualization that we’ve started to adopt a different persona altogether in the name of evangelistic effectiveness? J. Chase Davis, author of Trinitarian Formation: A Theology of Discipleship in Light of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, answers in this week’s upcoming show. Believe in our mission? Support this podcast. The Missions ShowContinue reading "Yes, You Can Just Be Yourself"