In this festive episode of The Missions Podcast, we unwrap the topic of outreach during the Christmas season and beyond—from shoeboxes to food drives to capital campaigns and, of course, door-to-door caroling.

We explore each method’s effectiveness, asking the tough questions: Are we truly meeting needs or just fulfilling our own holiday expectations? Are there better ways to connect, share, and serve during this time of year? How can we ensure our efforts lead to lasting impact rather than just seasonal goodwill? Join us as we rethink how we can truly be a light in our communities during the Advent season.

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This week, Alex and Scott talk about how Christian tradition around the holidays can be an evangelistic tool in drawing the lost to the community of faith.

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In this episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore the rise of AI and its effects on the global missions community. From AI-powered church services to a new partnership between SIL and Christian Vision to develop a Bible-focused chatbot, the discussion touches on the potential dangers and ethical concerns of AI, the lie of transhumanism, and the imperative to take dominion over technological tools.

Did you know that there’s a new addition to the ABWE podcast lineup? Search for Cloud of Witnesses in your favorite app, or visit cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionsshow.com/support.

You can also watch The Missions Podcast on ABWE’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/abweinternational.

The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org.

Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email [email protected].

Throughout the West, transhumanism—the idea that through technology and artifice we can transcend our natural limitations—is enchanting unbelievers. But Christ as Lord will have the final word.

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In this episode, Scott Dunford unpacks 2 Corinthians 5 to illustrate the power of the gospel to wreck our self-centered priorities and open our eyes to the mission of God. Hear how Christ’s love forces us out of our comfort zones and into God’s risky will for our lives among the nations in this talk originally delivered to the student body of Cedarville University.

Did you know that there’s a new addition to the ABWE podcast lineup? Search for Cloud of Witnesses in your favorite app, or visit cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

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The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org.

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Coming up this week: Scott Dunford brings a challenge to let the gospel wreck your view of self, of others, and of our obligation in the world.

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This week on the Missions Podcast, hosts Alex and Scott sit down with Emily Bennett, the general editor of the insightful book, Before You Go: Wisdom from Ten Women Who Served Internationally (2023). As someone who heeded the call to take the gospel to the nations, Emily shares a wealth of experience aimed at preparing those poised to step into the mission field. Our enlightening conversation journeys through the core themes of the book, delving into discerning one’s calling, embracing the sacrifice of leaving the familiar, and fostering a spirit of unity while serving on a team overseas. Whether you are about to embark on overseas missions or are a seasoned missionary, this conversation with Emily Bennett is a treasure trove of wisdom.

As mentioned in the show, you can support relief ministry in the region via ABWE’s Middle East Compassion Fund at abwe.org/middle-east-compassion.

Did you know that there’s a new addition to the ABWE podcast lineup? Search for Cloud of Witnesses in your favorite app, or visit cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionsshow.com/support.

You can also watch The Missions Podcast on ABWE’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/abweinternational.

The Missions Podcast 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 this week: Emily Bennett, editor of the new book Before You Go: Wisdom from Ten Women Who Served Internationally, shares why if you aren’t living evangelistically now, you won’t automatically become evangelistic once thrust out onto the mission field.

Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionsshow.com/support.

The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org.

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What is happening to Christians in Israel and the Palestinian territories right now, and what does the current war mean in terms of the advance of the gospel? In this episode, Alex and Scott wrestle Hamas’ bloody attacks on Israel and the ensuing conflict from a biblical worldview.

As mentioned in the show, you can support relief ministry in the region via ABWE’s Middle East Compassion Fund at abwe.org/middle-east-compassion.

Did you know that there’s a new addition to the ABWE podcast lineup? Search for Cloud of Witnesses in your favorite app, or visit cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionsshow.com/support.

You can also watch The Missions Podcast on ABWE’s YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/abweinternational.

The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org.

Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email [email protected].

This week: Scott and Alex discuss how to approach the Israel-Hamas war with our biblical thinking caps on.

Believe in our mission? Support the show at missionsshow.com/support.

The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Learn more at abwe.org.

Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email [email protected].