Dr. Gary Anderson, president emeritus, joins host Steve Anderson for another BMM Moment In History; discussing the ingenuity and ability of our missionaries to respond to crisis, tragedy, and want in ways that demonstrate the goodness and grace of God our Sustainer and Savior.

In light of the catastrophic damage from Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and devastating flooding in Alaska, we're republishing this episode of the SEND938 podcast to highlight the urgent need for World Relief support.

In Jamaica, dozens of churches planted by BMM and national partners trained by BMM missionaries have been severely impacted and need immediate assistance. In Alaska, our team is on the ground ready to help displaced families after entire villages were destroyed or severely damaged by flooding.

Your gift to the World Relief Fund directly supports these relief efforts.

Give here: https://www.bmm.org/news/world-relief

Originally aired 10/8/24

Dr. Gary Anderson, President emeritus, joins us for a conversation about the history of BMM World Relief as well as the theology of compassion ministries done in the name of God, who reveals Himself over and over to be a God of mercy.

When Helping Hurts has sold over 450,000 copies and fundamentally reshaped how evangelical Christians approach poverty alleviation, arguing that well-intentioned charity often creates dependency rather than empowerment. Host Steve Anderson offers a critical and helpful analysis of both the book and the philosophy of aide and dependency in missions. 

 Authors Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert contend that poverty stems from broken relationships—with God, self, others, and creation—and that Western helpers often reinforce feelings of inferiority while feeding their own "god complexes." While the book champions asset-based community development and long-term relational engagement over short-term relief, critics argue it neglects structural injustices, political advocacy, and the urgent material needs that require immediate aid regardless of methodology. The framework has sparked both transformation and paralysis, with some readers so fearful of causing harm they've stopped helping altogether. This conversation explores the book's revolutionary insights, examines its theological and practical criticisms, and considers alternative perspectives that emphasize systemic change alongside relationship-based development.

In this episode Steve Anderson discusses the cultural momentum being driven by GenZ’s interest in spirituality and religion, the impact of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, and the necessary distinctions between revival and great awakenings. Don’t miss this glimpse into the possibilities and opportunities laid before the church and our culture at large due to the responsiveness of GenZ to spiritual matters.

BMM Israel Tour: https://www.bmm.org/israel-2026

Jon Casbohm, CEO of Ohio Baptist Camps, joins host Steve Anderson for a conversation about the challenges and opportunities inherent to leadership transition and how to avoid the long-term blight of faith based organizations; Mission Drift. 

Steve Gault joins host Steve Anderson for a conversation about reaching the nations in our backyard and overseas, along with a few more both/and issues in modern missions. 

You'll have to listen to find out what it is.  

Dr. Patrick Odle, BMM President, joins host Steve Anderson for part two of their discussion on global trends in missions today. 

Dr. Patrick Odle, BMM President, joins host Steve Anderson for a discussion about both the encouraging and the challenging trends in global missions developing today. 

Carl Kerby, founder of Reasons for Hope (rforh.org) joins host Steve Anderson for a conversation about the landscape of apologetics ministry across multiple generations, reasons for hope related to the future of GenZ, and challenges parents and pastors should be aware of as they seek to win and disciple the next generation.