The Missions Show

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  • How to Raise Missions-Minded Children

    Parenting is stressful enough—not to mention the crucial responsibility parents have to raise their children in the way of Christ. Is it worthwhile to expose children to missions, and if so, how early is too early? What are some best practices for instilling a global mindset in our kids?

    The director of ABWE’s Next Generation Ministries joins to answer these questions—and hit on other important topics, like ministering to children of missionaries, helping children share their faith, and designing family devotions with global missions in mind. Parents: this episode is for you.

    Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email [email protected].

    Powered by ABWE International.

    32 min
  • How to Raise Missions-Minded Children

    Parenting is stressful enough—not to mention the crucial responsibility parents have to raise their children in the way of Christ. Is it worthwhile to expose children to missions, and if so, how early is too early? What are some best practices for instilling a global mindset in our kids?

    Jim Cook, who spearheads ABWE’s Next Generation Ministries, joins to answer these questions—and hit on other important topics, like ministering to children of missionaries, helping children share their faith, and designing family devotions with global missions in mind. Parents: this episode is for you.

    Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email [email protected].

    Powered by ABWE International.

    32 min
  • How the Gospel Transforms Cultures: Vishal Mangalwadi on William Carey

    You probably haven’t heard of Vishal Mangalwadi, but if anyone deserves to be a household name among Christians, it’s him. Recognized by Christianity Today as India’s top Christian intellect, Vishal is a social reformer, columnist, and philosopher who has written and spoken extensively to show how William Carey’s view of conversion, theology, and missions essentially made modern India what it is.

    Vishal’s projects, Revelation Movement and Truth Matters, trace the historic development of the West and its beachheads through missionary activities and show how, at root, the gospel is to be credited for societal progress.

    In this interview, we examine the example of William Carey and ask: what did he get right? What did he get wrong? What bearing did Carey’s eschatology have? How can we see the gospel bear fruit in society without downgrading to a “social gospel?” You don’t want to miss what is easily our most enlightening conversation to date.

    Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email [email protected].

    Powered by ABWE International.

    44 min
  • How the Gospel Transforms Cultures: Vishal Mangalwadi on William Carey

    You probably haven’t heard of Vishal Mangalwadi, but if anyone deserves to be a household name among Christians, it’s him. Recognized by Christianity Today as India’s top Christian intellect, Vishal is a social reformer, columnist, and philosopher who has written and spoken extensively to show how William Carey’s view of conversion, theology, and missions essentially made modern India what it is.

    Vishal’s projects, Revelation Movement and Truth Matters, trace the historic development of the West and its beachheads through missionary activities and show how, at root, the gospel is to be credited for societal progress.

    In this interview, we examine the example of William Carey and ask: what did he get right? What did he get wrong? What bearing did Carey’s eschatology have? How can we see the gospel bear fruit in society without downgrading to a “social gospel?” You don’t want to miss what is easily our most enlightening conversation to date.

    Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email [email protected].

    Powered by ABWE International.

    44 min
  • How to Be a “World Christian”

    Voices in missions today tell us we should all become “global Christians.” In this episode we answer what that means and how to do it—with all the resources everyday believers need to stay informed.

    If you missed one of the resources or books we recommended, here’s the list:

    • Joshua Project
    • Operation World
    • Mission Network News
    • The Global Missions Podcast
    • Let the Nations Be Glad by John Piper
    • Missiology by John Mark Terry
    • Introduction to Global Missions by Zane Pratt, David Sills, and Jeff Walters
    • Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
    • Amy Carmichael: Beauty for Ashes by Ian Murray
    • Borden of Yale by Howard Taylor
    • Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret by Dr. & Mrs. Howard Taylor
    • Shadow of the Almighty by Elisabeth Elliot
    • Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email [email protected].

      Powered by ABWE International.

      29 min
    • How to Be a “World Christian”

      Voices in missions today tell us we should all become “global Christians.” In this episode we answer what that means and how to do it—with all the resources everyday believers need to stay informed.

      If you missed one of the resources or books we recommended, here’s the list:

      • Joshua Project
      • Operation World
      • Mission Network News
      • The Global Missions Podcast
      • Let the Nations Be Glad by John Piper
      • Missiology by John Mark Terry
      • Introduction to Global Missions by Zane Pratt, David Sills, and Jeff Walters
      • Perspectives on the World Christian Movement
      • Amy Carmichael: Beauty for Ashes by Ian Murray
      • Borden of Yale by Howard Taylor
      • Hudson Taylor’s Spiritual Secret by Dr. & Mrs. Howard Taylor
      • Shadow of the Almighty by Elisabeth Elliot
      • Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email [email protected].

        Powered by ABWE International.

        29 min
      • Lori McDaniel on Being a “Rebel” Like Lottie Moon

        It’s December, which means Southern Baptists are hearing the name “Lottie Moon” and instantly associating it with missions. Who was Lottie Moon? Why was the Christmas Offering named after her? What can we learn from her as trailblazing, single female missionary and mobilizer? Lori McDaniel—communicator, pastor’s wife, and Global Mission Catalyst for the IMB—shares why Lottie Moon is the “rebel” she wants to be.

        Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email [email protected]. And as a side note, click here to see how your generous holiday giving can impact the unreached worldwide.

        Powered by ABWE International.

        33 min
      • Lori McDaniel on Being a “Rebel” Like Lottie Moon

        It’s December, which means Southern Baptists are hearing the name “Lottie Moon” and instantly associating it with missions. Who was Lottie Moon? Why was the Christmas Offering named after her? What can we learn from her as trailblazing, single female missionary and mobilizer? Lori McDaniel—communicator, pastor’s wife, and Global Mission Catalyst for the IMB—shares why Lottie Moon is the “rebel” she wants to be.

        Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email [email protected]. And as a side note, click here to see how your generous holiday giving can impact the unreached worldwide.

        Powered by ABWE International.

        33 min
      • How Much Contextualization Is Too Much?

        Today in missions there’s a lot of talk about contextualization. The “C scale” developed by John Travis makes a case for so-called insider movements—professing believers in the Islamic world who follow Jesus, yet remain culturally and religiously Muslim. Is that biblical? How can we adapt the gospel to new cultures—and how far is too far?

        We spend the first half of this jam-packed episode unpacking the C scale and defining contextualization, syncretism, and insider movements. Then, we offer 6 biblical principles for sound, gospel-centered missiology in an atmosphere where the temptation is to downgrade our definition of conversion or the church. Don’t miss a moment of this episode.

        Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email [email protected].

        Powered by ABWE International.

        58 min
      • How Much Contextualization is Too Much?

        Today in missions there’s a lot of talk about contextualization. The “C scale” developed by John Travis makes a case for so-called insider movements—professing believers in the Islamic world who follow Jesus, yet remain culturally and religiously Muslim. Is that biblical? How can we adapt the gospel to new cultures—and how far is too far?

        We spend the first half of this jam-packed episode unpacking the C scale and defining contextualization, syncretism, and insider movements. Then, we offer 6 biblical principles for sound, gospel-centered missiology in an atmosphere where the temptation is to downgrade our definition of conversion or the church. Don’t miss a moment of this episode.

        Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email [email protected].

        Powered by ABWE International.

        58 min

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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.

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