How can women—in particular, those called to be wives and mothers—prepare for the stresses and hurdles of long-term missionary life? In this next 2023 Radius Conference exclusive, Nina Buser, wife of Radius International President Brooks Buser and former missionary to Papua New Guinea, shares her lessons learned along the way in tribal ministry.

Also: Cloud of Witnesses is an upcoming podcast coming to the ABWE network. Learn more at cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

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

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Should Christians in the US leave blue states? In this engaging episode, Alex and Scott tackle the topic of strategic retreat, a concept gaining controversy following Joel Webbon's comments and his recent book, Fight or Flight: Leaving Godless Places. They dive into the complex issues around mission fields, Christian responsibilities, and the balance between Christ’s kingdom and earthly nations. This episode is a deep dive into controversial Christian perspectives, aiming to foster reflection and discussion among listeners. Buckle up.

Also: Cloud of Witnesses is an upcoming podcast coming to the ABWE network. Learn more at cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

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

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

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For many churchgoers, the missionaries they support are little more than magnet on a refrigerator. How can we know and train well those whom we send? Brian Murphy, executive director of XL (Excellence in Leadership) Ministries, shares his passion for leadership development.

Also: Cloud of Witnesses is an upcoming podcast coming to the ABWE network. Learn more at cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

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

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

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How should prospective missionaries think about suffering and the need to endure? In this next 2023 Radius Conference exclusive, Brad Buser, veteran missionary and co-founder of Radius International, answers some common questions about what it takes to pioneer on the mission field.

Also: Cloud of Witnesses is an upcoming podcast coming to the ABWE network. Learn more at cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

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

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

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].

This Sunday, Scott and Alex reunite in the studio at long last to explore the recent controversy sparked by Pastor Joel Webbon’s writings and comments on leaving godless places. How and when should missional objectives override political priorities? Stay tuned for the full discussion, premiering Sunday at 7 PM.

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

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In missiology, the modern definition of “people groups” depends substantially upon the work of Donald McGavran and his conception of the homogenous unit principle. But did McGavran misunderstand the caste system from which he drew his insights? And how should missionaries today assess McGavran’s work? Aubrey Sequeira, pastor in Abu Dhabi, joins again to discuss in this 2023 Radius Conference exclusive.

Also: Cloud of Witnesses is an upcoming podcast coming to the ABWE network. Learn more at cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

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

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

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

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Is penal substitutionary atonement (PSA) a necessary, biblical doctrine, or is it an outgrowth of Western legal thinking? Is PSA on equal footing with honor- and shame-based approaches explanations of the cross, or is it a gospel non-negotiable? In this next exclusive from the 2023 Radius Conference, Aubrey Sequeira, pastor of Evangelical Community Church of Abu Dhabi, explains the importance of this doctrine, responding in depth to the work of Brad Vaughn (f.k.a. Jackson Wu).

Also: Cloud of Witnesses is an upcoming podcast coming to the ABWE network. Learn more at cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

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

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

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

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What is the state of the church in Japan, and why is it sometimes regarded as the “graveyard” of missions? In our next installment from the 2023 Radius Conference, ABWE Missionary Joel Diffenderfer explains the island’s strategic significance for the Open Initiative, a program to prioritize often-overlooked unreached people groups.

Learn more at open.abwe.org.

Also: Cloud of Witnesses is an upcoming podcast coming to the ABWE network. Learn more at cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

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

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

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

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When we think of the legacy of old Princeton Theological Seminary—producing such towering spiritual giants as the Hodges and Warfields—we rarely think about their contribution to global missions. Yet, far from restricting themselves to ivory towers, these theologians were deeply concerned with the Great Commission. Jonathan Master, president of Greenville Seminary, explains why in this exclusive interview from the 2023 Radius Conference.

Learn more about Greenville Seminary’s partnership with Radius International at gbts.edu/radius.

Also: Cloud of Witnesses is an upcoming podcast coming to the ABWE network. Learn more at cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

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

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

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

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We speak often about the need to right methods. But missions also depends upon having the right message. In our first exclusive interview from the 2023 Radius Conference, Pastor Chad Vegas joins to discuss the vision behind their conference theme: the clear gospel.

Also: Cloud of Witnesses is an upcoming podcast coming to the ABWE network. Learn more at cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.

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

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

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].