The war in Iran has raised a plethora of questions, especially for Christians. What does this mean for the Iranian church and the progress of the Gospel? How should we as Christians be praying for those being directly impacted by these events? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Southeastern's Director of Persian Leadership Development, Dr. Kambiz Saghaey, about the conflict in Iran.

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For some to go, others must send. And one of the greatest examples of faithfulness to send and support missionaries is found in none other than Annie Armstrong. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Ryan Martin about a children's book he co-authored with Lynette Ezell on the life of Annie Armstrong. Join us as Ryan shares why they decided to write a missions book for children and why Annie's life is an important reminder for the church today!

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From the very beginning, Southern Baptists have been unified around one sacred effort, which is to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. As Southern Baptists gather this week in Orlando, Scott and Keelan reflect on the origins of the SBC and how we as a convention cooperate today for the sake of the Great Commission. Join us as we remember God's past and continued kindness towards us in this one sacred effort!

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Resources:

Together on God's Mission by D. Scott Hildreth - https://bhacademic.bhpublishinggroup.com/product/together-on-gods-mission/ 

Next week, Southern Baptists from all over will gather in Orlando to worship, to vote on important issues, and to celebrate what God is doing in our midst and across the globe. Given the significance of what we do at these gatherings, the most appropriate thing we can do is ask God to work and to entrust ourselves to him through prayer. So, on this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Walter take some time to discuss a few specific ways you can be praying for this year's annual meeting. Please join us in lifting up these requests and asking God to work mightily among Southern Baptists for His glory among the nations.

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Resources:

Together on God's Mission by D. Scott Hildreth - https://bhacademic.bhpublishinggroup.com/product/together-on-gods-mission/ 

Understanding worldview and culture is vital to our contextualization efforts as missionaries. However, knowing how to take our understanding of a culture and implement it wisely in our missions strategy and Gospel communication can sometimes be unclear. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan seek to answer the question, to what extent should we utilize worldview frameworks, like honor-shame, in our cross-cultural evangelism? And how do we ensure that the Gospel is accurately portrayed in this process? We hope you enjoy this installment of The Sent Life's Summer Lecture Series!

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Resources:

The 3D Gospel: Ministering in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures by Jayson Georges - https://www.amazon.com/3D-Gospel-Ministry-Guilt-Cultures/dp/0692338012/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1

Ministering in Honor Shame Cultures by Jayson Georges and Mark D. Baker - https://www.amazon.com/Ministering-Honor-Shame-Cultures-Foundations-Essentials/dp/0830851461/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1 

Honor and Shame: Unlocking the Door by Roland Muller - https://www.amazon.com/Honor-Shame-Unlocking-Roland-Muller/dp/0738843164

Bondage and Freedom: Escaping the Trap of Pornography by D. Scott Hildreth - https://www.amazon.com/Bondage-Freedom-Escaping-Trap-Pornography/dp/1983378828/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&sr=1-1 

Botswana is often mistaken for a predominantly Christian nation, but in reality, there are deep roots of animism and ancestor worship in this country, which are often mixed with elements of Christianity. The question is, how do we faithfully minister the Gospel in contexts where there is such a tendency towards syncretism? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Brent and Amanda Turner to discuss their ministry in Botswana and how the Lord is working among the people there. Join us for a conversation on the importance of sound theology and the power of God's Word in ministry!

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What lessons can we learn from the unexpected call and faithful ministry of a woman who was both an artist and a missionary? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan and Walter talk with Jennifer Trafton, author of the book If Only We Could See, about the life, calling, and missionary work of Lilias Trotter. Join us as we explore how the Lord used Trotter's calling and artistic gifts to shape her ministry overseas!

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We often talk about how to help missionaries return to the U.S., but what about their kids? Many of them were either born overseas or have very little context for life in the U.S., which can make transitioning to American life quite challenging. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with IMB missionary Karina Townsend and SEBTS professor of counseling Dr. Kristen Kellen to talk about TCKs from both a parent's perspective, as well as a counseling perspective. Join us as we explore how we can better understand and serve missionary kids as they adjust to life in the U.S.

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Resources:

Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds by David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, and Michael V. Pollock - https://www.amazon.com/Third-Culture-Kids-3rd-Growing/dp/1473657660 

Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere by Lois J. Bushong - https://www.amazon.com/Belonging-Everywhere-Nowhere-Insights-Counseling/dp/0615696066 

Unstacking Your Grief Tower by Lauren Wells - https://www.amazon.com/Unstacking-Your-Grief-Tower-Processing/dp/B09GZKQ1P8 

We know that buying a plane ticket doesn't make someone a missionary; instead, it takes calling, preparation, and support. That's why, on this episode of The Sent Life, we decided to sit down with IMB Candidate Consultant Alan Garnett to talk about how churches can better prepare their missionary candidates for the field. Drawing from years of experience evaluating prospective missionaries, Alan shares practical insights to help us faithfully equip those sent to the nations.

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What role do the arts play in shaping how people hear and understand the Gospel? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about how visual arts can give us a window into a culture's affections and help us communicate the Gospel more faithfully. Join us as we discuss why the arts matter for missionaries!

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Resources:

You Are What You Love by James K. Smith - https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-What-Love-Spiritual-ebook/dp/B012H10K3G

The Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards - https://www.amazon.com/Religious-Affections-Jonathan-Edwards/dp/0851514855

Transforming Worldviews by Paul Hiebert - https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Worldviews-Anthropological-Understanding-People/dp/0801027055

Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault on Mind, Morals, and Meaning by Nancy Pearcey - https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Leonardo-Secular-Assault-Meaning/dp/1433669277

For the Beauty of the Church by David O'Taylor - https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Church-Casting-Vision-Arts/dp/0801071917

Visual Faith by William Dryness - https://www.amazon.com/Visual-Faith-Theology-Dialogue-Engaging/dp/0801022975

Contextualizing the Faith by Scott Moreau - https://www.amazon.com/Contextualizing-Faith-Scott-Moreau/dp/1540960005

Modern Art and the Death of a Culture by H. Rookmaaker - https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Art-Death-Culture-Rookmaaker/dp/0891077995

Modern Art and the Life of a Culture by Jonathan Anderson - https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Art-Life-Culture-Religious/dp/0830851356

Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer - https://www.amazon.com/Art-Bible-Classics-Francis-Schaeffer/dp/083083401X

The God Who Is There by Francis Schaeffer - https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-There-Signature-Collection/dp/083084855X