As Ramadan begins this week, many of our Muslim neighbors enter a season of prayer, fasting, and reflection. For Christians, this season offers a meaningful opportunity: how can we love our Muslim neighbors well during Ramadan? In this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan draw from their own experiences in Muslim contexts to share thoughtful insights and practical ways to engage. Join us for an honest and hope-filled conversation about reaching our Muslim neighbors with the Gospel!

IMB's Ramadan Prayer Guide - https://welcome.imb.org/2026-Ramadan-prayer-guide.html

"A Call to Prayer During Ramadan" by Elizabeth Andrews - https://www.thecgcs.org/resources/post/a-call-to-prayer-during-ramadan/

What does it mean to earn the right to share the Gospel with others? And is this something that should shape the way Christians go about evangelism? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott, Keelan, and Timothy have an impromptu conversation about “earning the right to share the Gospel.” Join us as we try to sort out whether this idea is biblical or if it is actually unhelpful for Christians when it comes to evangelism.

How do we effectively engage our Muslim neighbors with the Gospel? And how much should we rely on our understanding of Islamic beliefs when sharing with Muslims in America? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Dr. Ant Greenham about his experience in ministering to Muslim college students and some of the valuable insights he has gained along the way. Join us as we seek to better engage Muslims with the good news of Jesus Christ!

Resources:

Engaging Islam by Georges Houssney - https://www.amazon.com/Engaging-Islam-Georges-Houssney/dp/0983048509

Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities by Don Little - https://www.ivpress.com/effective-discipling-in-muslim-communities

Eschatology is often viewed as an intimidating area of theology, but should we write it off as secondary? Or is eschatology more fundamental than we realize? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan kick off the new season by discussing the hope of Jesus' return and how it shapes our ministry methods. Join us as we examine eschatology's vital role in understanding and completing the missionary task.

Unfortunately, it is easy to grow numb to the wonder of the Christmas story. In this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan reflect on the astonishing reality of Jesus’ incarnation and ask what the greatest story ever told reveals about the mission of God. Join this special holiday conversation as they draw out missional insights from the Christmas narrative and invite you to marvel again at God’s heart for the nations.

Holidays have a way of bringing out our nostalgia and moving us emotionally. And for Christians, days like Christmas and Easter are packed with meaning. But what happens when you’re a missionary, serving somewhere your favorite holidays aren’t on anyone else’s calendar? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan dive into what it really feels like to celebrate these special days far from home and why holidays matter so much, even on the mission field. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about the benefits of maintaining holiday festivities, no matter where you are!

If you’re a parent, the idea of your kids growing up and leaving home can feel a little scary. But as Christians, we also know that following Jesus means joining Him in His Great Commission. So how can parents help their kids grow into this kind of obedience that may even lead them to dangerous places? In this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan chat with Meredith Cook about practical ways to raise kids who love and live on mission with Jesus. Don’t miss this encouraging conversation on The Sent Life!

Resources:

"Resources to Help Teach Your Kids About Missions" - https://www.meredithcook.net/resources-for-teaching-kids-about-missions

Go Tell Everyone: 9 Missionaries Who Shared the Good News by Meredith Cook - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1430083557?psc=1&language=en_US 

In an age where we can translate things in a moment's notice, why should missionaries study language at all? Is this simply an archaic practice we should leave behind? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Dr. Todd Borger about his experience as a missionary in Indonesia. Join us as we talk about the increasing value of learning the local language and how missionaries can begin to enjoy this process.

People from all around the world are moving to the U.S., and as Christians, we believe that we have an opportunity and a responsibility to reach the nations right next door. But how do we even go about finding these people groups in our very own communities? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how to go about finding diaspora communities in your own city. Whether you are a church leader or are simply interested in reaching internationals with the Gospel, this conversation is geared towards helping you take the first steps to reaching the nations next door.

We know that Jesus told us to go to all the nations, but the reality is that there are places where it seems impossible for us to go for a variety of reasons. What do we do about these people groups? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk philosophy and strategy of reaching seemingly impossible places with the Gospel.

Pray for Unreached People Groups:

Unreached of the Day (Joshua Project) - https://www.joshuaproject.net/pray/unreachedoftheday/today

People Groups - https://peoplegroups.org/