The Missions Show

By Alex Kocman and Scott DunfordSociety & Culture Religion & Spirituality Christianity Education Philosophy

The Missions Show episodes

July 31, 2024Christians Provide a Hopeful Alternative to Islam
In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, we dig into the podcast archives for an insightful conversation with Matthew Bennett about Islam and how to engage Muslims and other religious texts.
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July 28, 2024The Persecuted Church in Iran with Lana Silk
How can the church survive under the current Iranian regime? Alex sits down with Lana Silk, CEO of Transform Iran, in which she talks about the current spiritual and political landscape in Iran. They discuss topics of women's rights in Iran, a historical view of Christianity in the country, and how the Christian church is not just surviving but thriving amid intense persecution and desperation.
Lana Silk is the CEO of Transform Iran, a ministry that supports and resources the persecuted church in Iran. They help network believers together, provide evangelism resources for the family, and provide care for women and children that have faced abuse. Support the ministry at www.transformiran.com.
Are you curious about global missions but not sure where to start? ABWE's 24-Hour DEMO is designed to help you find, explore, and encourage you to take your next step in missions. Find out more and register for the next event at demo.abwe.org.
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July 24, 2024It Costs Iranians Something to Follow Christ
This week's episode features Lana Silk, CEO of Transform Iran, as she talks about the current spiritual climate in Iran and how the Iranian church is growing despite intense persecution.
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July 21, 2024The Simplicity of God | Classical Theology with Jeriah Shank
Are we over-complicating God in our theology? In this week's episode, Alex sits down with Jeriah Shank, a pastor, theologian, and author as they discuss divine simplicity. They'll explore how a simple God satisfies the ontological argument for God, supports the missional effort, and ultimately enhances God's glory and majesty.
Jeriah Shank recently received his PhD from Midwestern Seminary. He pastors a church in Iowa and has written two books, "Learning To Grow: A Bible Study In The Birth And Growth Of The Believer" and "Is God For Real: Believing In The God Who Is There", which is a children's book to disciple the youngest believers. You can find out more about Jeriah's ministry at jeriahshank.com.
How does divine simplicity inform our apologetic to muslims? Explore that topic and why Allah cannot be the ultimate god in this week's Overtime episode for Premium subscribers. Sign up at patreon.com/TheMissionsShow.
Not everyone is called to cross-cultural missions, but as Christians, there are many ways to support the Great Commission and those that God has called to the field. Help get more laborers into God's harvest by praying and supporting Prefield missionaries at ABWE. Visit abwe.org/Prefield for more info.
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44 min
July 17, 2024All That Is in God Is God
In this week's episode, Alex sits down with Jeriah Shank, a pastor, author, and theologian as they discuss divine simplicity and how that satisfies the ontological argument for God.
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July 14, 2024Moldova and the Pursuit of Proper Doctrine With Mihai Chisari
What is happening with the church in Moldova? In this week's episode, Alex and Scott sit down with Mihai Chisari, a pastor and Live Global National Partner, as they discuss the challenges of evangelism and discipleship in one of the poorest countries in Europe. They'll discuss several factors that make ministry hard in this 96% Eastern Orthodox country including nominalism, the breakdown of families, the spread of poor doctrine in the church, and a national identity crisis.
Mihai Chisari is a pastor, church planter, and Live Global National Partner. He pastors Imago Dei Church, mentors struggling young men, and teaches Moldovan pastors at Imago Dei Academy. His heart is to see the evangelical church in Moldova grow with proper doctrine, to raise up spiritually healthy men and leaders, and to train others to be evangelistically minded in their community.
With over 3 billion people in the world who have never heard of Jesus, the global need is tremendous for workers to go into the harvest fields (Matthew 9:37-38). Is God calling you to missions? We'd love to have a conversation with you on how you can use your gifts and talents to advance the Great Commission at home and abroad. Visit abwe.org/SendMe for more information and to take your next step in missions.
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46 min
July 10, 2024 Encouraging the Church in Moldova to be Faithful
In this week's episode, Alex and Scott sit down with Mihai Chisari, a pastor, church planter, and Live Global National Partner as they talk about the challenges facing the Moldovan church.
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July 07, 2024Depth and Breadth – The State of Christianity in Brazil with Diego Dy Carlos
Because of the rapid spread of Christianity and large percentage of Protestant believers in Brazil, it is often seen as a success story in missions, but at what cost did that happen? Scott Dunford interviews Diego Dy Carlos, a theological scholar, lecturer, and Live Global national partner on the pros and cons of the Christian movement in Brazil. They'll talk about how Christianity spread in the country, the unique challenges of the Brazilian church, and why proper theology and scholarship is a desperate need.
Dr. Diego Dy Carlos received his Ph.D from London Seminary in the United Kingdom. He works as a theologian, lecturer, and author in Sao Paulo, Brazil. His heart is to see the Brazilian church raise up critically thinking, Biblical scholars that will help train pastors to strengthen and grow a healthy Christian church. Together with his wife, disciple and train believers through social media, writing, and teaching.
Do you have a passion for missions, but don't know where to start? Do you get confused or overwhelmed by the needs and opportunities and don't know how you can plug in and serving? ABWE's 24-Hour Demo helps introduce you to the global opportunities and fields with ABWE. You'll meet with our leadership teams, hear from missionaries on the field, and find out your next step in the Great Commission. Go to demo.abwe.org to register for the next 24-Hour Demo event!
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46 min
July 03, 2024The Church in Brazil Needs More Writers and Thinkers to Thrive
In this week's episode, Scott Dunford sits down with Diego Dy Carlos, a professor and author in Brazil to talk about the state of Christianity in Brazil and what the Brazilian church has done well and what it needs.
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June 30, 2024God’s Call to Be Radically Ordinary in Our Faith With Michael Horton
Is being radical the point of Christianity? In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, we dig into the archives for a conversation with Dr. Michael Horton as he talks about his book, "Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World". Together they talk about how the modern rhetoric and mindset of needing to be radical and world-changers leads those in ministry to burnout, a performance mindset, and a works-based salvation. Michael reminds us that it is God's kingdom he is building, and that our ordinary actions and involvement in his mission are what we are called to be a part of.
Dr. Michael Horton is J. Gresham Machen Professor of Systematic Theology and Apologetics at Westminster Seminary California and the president of Sola Media, formerly White Horse Media. Core Christianity, a ministry of Sola Media, produces Christian content and Michael hosts a radio show called Core Radio. He is an author of several books, including "Ordinary: Sustainable Faith in a Radical, Restless World".
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The Missions Show answers hard questions about theology, missions, and practice to help goers think and thinkers go. We are conservative, evangelical, and gospel-centered.