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The Missions PodcastEngaging the Heart in Missions with Dr. E.D. BurnsHow can missionaries and apologists connect the gospel to the longings of the human heart—without watering it down?
In this episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford sit down with Dr. E.D. Burns—missionary, author, and professor—to unpack the concept of cultural apologetics. Drawing from the legacy of C.S. Lewis, Dr. Burns explains how cultural apologetics appeals not merely to logic but to the imagination and desires of the soul.
He contrasts this approach with evidential, presuppositional, and classical apologetics, emphasizing how cultural apologetics helps us engage the heart w...2025-04-2830 minThe Missions PodcastEngaging the Heart in Missions with Dr. E.D. BurnsHow can missionaries and apologists connect the gospel to the longings of the human heart—without watering it down?
In this episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford sit down with Dr. E.D. Burns—missionary, author, and professor—to unpack the concept of cultural apologetics. Drawing from the legacy of C.S. Lewis, Dr. Burns explains how cultural apologetics appeals not merely to logic but to the imagination and desires of the soul.
He contrasts this approach with evidential, presuppositional, and classical apologetics, emphasizing how cultural apologetics helps us engage the heart w...2025-04-2830 min
The Missions PodcastWhy You Must Measure Impact, Not Just ActivityDr. Michael Ortiz joins Scott Dunford in this week’s upcoming episode to talk about the latest trends taking place in the world of international theological education.
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The Missions PodcastWhy You Must Measure Impact, Not Just ActivityDr. Michael Ortiz joins Scott Dunford in this week’s upcoming episode to talk about the latest trends taking place in the world of international theological education.
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The Missions PodcastArtificial Intelligence and World MissionsIn this episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore the rise of AI and its effects on the global missions community. From AI-powered church services to a new partnership between SIL and Christian Vision to develop a Bible-focused chatbot, the discussion touches on the potential dangers and ethical concerns of AI, the lie of transhumanism, and the imperative to take dominion over technological tools.
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The Missions PodcastArtificial Intelligence and World MissionsIn this episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore the rise of AI and its effects on the global missions community. From AI-powered church services to a new partnership between SIL and Christian Vision to develop a Bible-focused chatbot, the discussion touches on the potential dangers and ethical concerns of AI, the lie of transhumanism, and the imperative to take dominion over technological tools.
Did you know that there’s a new addition to the ABWE podcast lineup? Search for Cloud of Witnesses in your favorite app, or visit cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.
Bel...2023-11-1344 minThe Missions PodcastArtificial Intelligence and World MissionsIn this episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore the rise of AI and its effects on the global missions community. From AI-powered church services to a new partnership between SIL and Christian Vision to develop a Bible-focused chatbot, the discussion touches on the potential dangers and ethical concerns of AI, the lie of transhumanism, and the imperative to take dominion over technological tools.
Did you know that there’s a new addition to the ABWE podcast lineup? Search for Cloud of Witnesses in your favorite app, or visit cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.
Bel...2023-11-1344 min
The Missions PodcastLetting the Gospel Wreck Your Life: Scott Dunford SharesIn this episode, Scott Dunford unpacks 2 Corinthians 5 to illustrate the power of the gospel to wreck our self-centered priorities and open our eyes to the mission of God. Hear how Christ’s love forces us out of our comfort zones and into God’s risky will for our lives among the nations in this talk originally delivered to the student body of Cedarville University.
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The Missions PodcastLetting the Gospel Wreck Your Life: Scott Dunford SharesIn this episode, Scott Dunford unpacks 2 Corinthians 5 to illustrate the power of the gospel to wreck our self-centered priorities and open our eyes to the mission of God. Hear how Christ’s love forces us out of our comfort zones and into God’s risky will for our lives among the nations in this talk originally delivered to the student body of Cedarville University.
Did you know that there’s a new addition to the ABWE podcast lineup? Search for Cloud of Witnesses in your favorite app, or visit cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.
Believe in our mission? Support...2023-11-0637 minThe Missions PodcastLetting the Gospel Wreck Your Life: Scott Dunford SharesIn this episode, Scott Dunford unpacks 2 Corinthians 5 to illustrate the power of the gospel to wreck our self-centered priorities and open our eyes to the mission of God. Hear how Christ’s love forces us out of our comfort zones and into God’s risky will for our lives among the nations in this talk originally delivered to the student body of Cedarville University.
Did you know that there’s a new addition to the ABWE podcast lineup? Search for Cloud of Witnesses in your favorite app, or visit cloudofwitnessespodcast.com.
Believe in our mission? Support...2023-11-0637 minThe Missions PodcastThe Danger of Missions ConferencesComing up this week: Scott Dunford brings a challenge to let the gospel wreck your view of self, of others, and of our obligation in the world.
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Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.2023-11-0400 minThe Missions PodcastThe Danger of Missions ConferencesComing up this week: Scott Dunford brings a challenge to let the gospel wreck your view of self, of others, and of our obligation in the world.
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The Missions PodcastMissionary Mama’s Survival Guide: Advice from Tori Haverkamp for Parents and GrandparentsAre you a parent or grandparent grappling with the idea of your child or grandchild pursuing a missionary calling? Do you find yourself filled with questions and concerns about how to support them effectively? In this episode of The Missions Podcast, our host Scott Dunford engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Tori Haverkamp, founder of Parents of Goers Ministries and author of the new book Missionary Mama’s Survival Guide.
Tori, a mother of a missionary herself, brings her wealth of experience and empathy to the table as she shares insights on how parents and grandparents can se...2023-07-1736 min
The Missions PodcastMissionary Mama’s Survival Guide: Advice from Tori Haverkamp for Parents and GrandparentsAre you a parent or grandparent grappling with the idea of your child or grandchild pursuing a missionary calling? Do you find yourself filled with questions and concerns about how to support them effectively? In this episode of The Missions Podcast, our host Scott Dunford engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Tori Haverkamp, founder of Parents of Goers Ministries and author of the new book Missionary Mama’s Survival Guide.
Tori, a mother of a missionary herself, brings her wealth of experience and empathy to the table as she shares insights on how parents and grandparents can se...2023-07-1736 min
The Missions PodcastThe Cross in Context? Exploring Atonement and Contextualization with Brad VaughnEngage in a thought-provoking continuation of The Missions Podcast as we delve into the ideas presented by Brad Vaughn in his book The Cross in Context. Join hosts Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford as they explore various perspectives on the relationship between Christianity and Western culture, the diverse metaphors of sin and Christ’s atonement, and the significance of honor, shame, holiness, and purity in relation to the cross. Through engaging dialogue, we critically examine these viewpoints, challenging and offering alternative insights. Gain a deeper understanding of contextualization’s impact on theology and the importance of cross-cultural understanding of aton...2023-05-2953 minThe Missions PodcastThe Cross in Context? Exploring Atonement and Contextualization with Brad VaughnEngage in a thought-provoking continuation of The Missions Podcast as we delve into the ideas presented by Brad Vaughn in his book The Cross in Context. Join hosts Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford as they explore various perspectives on the relationship between Christianity and Western culture, the diverse metaphors of sin and Christ’s atonement, and the significance of honor, shame, holiness, and purity in relation to the cross. Through engaging dialogue, we critically examine these viewpoints, challenging and offering alternative insights. Gain a deeper understanding of contextualization’s impact on theology and the importance of cross-cultural understanding of aton...2023-05-2953 min
The Missions PodcastThe Cross in Context? Exploring Atonement and Contextualization with Brad VaughnEngage in a thought-provoking continuation of The Missions Podcast as we delve into the ideas presented by Brad Vaughn in his book The Cross in Context. Join hosts Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford as they explore various perspectives on the relationship between Christianity and Western culture, the diverse metaphors of sin and Christ’s atonement, and the significance of honor, shame, holiness, and purity in relation to the cross. Through engaging dialogue, we critically examine these viewpoints, challenging and offering alternative insights. Gain a deeper understanding of contextualization’s impact on theology and the importance of cross-cultural understanding of aton...2023-05-2953 min
The Missions PodcastSpiritual Warfare in the News: A Missions PerspectiveHeadlines across the world are telling a single story: spiritual forces of darkness want to dominate the nations. How should Christians read global news with an awareness of Christ as Lord and a missionary heart? Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford navigate some of the top stories and seek to model a Christian response to world events.
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The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Lea...2023-05-1544 minThe Missions PodcastSpiritual Warfare in the News: A Missions PerspectiveHeadlines across the world are telling a single story: spiritual forces of darkness want to dominate the nations. How should Christians read global news with an awareness of Christ as Lord and a missionary heart? Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford navigate some of the top stories and seek to model a Christian response to world events.
You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel.
Enter to win our RMC23 giveaway: missionspodcast.com/rmc23.
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The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABWE. Lea...2023-05-1544 min
The Missions PodcastSpiritual Warfare in the News: A Missions PerspectiveHeadlines across the world are telling a single story: spiritual forces of darkness want to dominate the nations. How should Christians read global news with an awareness of Christ as Lord and a missionary heart? Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford navigate some of the top stories and seek to model a Christian response to world events.
You can also watch this episode on our YouTube channel.
Enter to win our RMC23 giveaway: missionspodstg.wpengine.com/rmc23.
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The Missions Podcast is a ministry resource of ABW...2023-05-1544 minThe Missions PodcastRecovering Our Ambition: Alex Kocman on Romans 15This is a special episode of the podcast featuring a sermon preached by Alex Kocman at Laurelglen Bible Church in Bakersfield, CA on March 12, 2023. In this episode, Kocman provides insights from Romans 15, challenging us to have a greater passion for reaching the unreached with the gospel. Tune in to this inspiring sermon to learn more about our gospel obligation, the need for holy ambition, and taking action in fulfilling the Great Commission.
This episode is sponsored by Radius International. You can learn more about Radius International and their gap year program at radiusinternational.org.
Enter t...2023-04-0351 minThe Missions PodcastRecovering Our Ambition: Alex Kocman on Romans 15This is a special episode of the podcast featuring a sermon preached by Alex Kocman at Laurelglen Bible Church in Bakersfield, CA on March 12, 2023. In this episode, Kocman provides insights from Romans 15, challenging us to have a greater passion for reaching the unreached with the gospel. Tune in to this inspiring sermon to learn more about our gospel obligation, the need for holy ambition, and taking action in fulfilling the Great Commission.
This episode is sponsored by Radius International. You can learn more about Radius International and their gap year program at radiusinternational.org.
Enter t...2023-04-0351 min
The Missions PodcastMEGA Episode: A Debate on Prioritism and Holism With Ray Norman and Alex KocmanWhat is prioritism? What is holism? Is there a middle way? For decades these questions have reverberated throughout the missions community. They aren’t theoretical issues—they affect the daily work of missionaries.
In this special episode, we bring you a dialogue over the relationship between evangelism and social action with Alex Kocman of ABWE, author of Missions by the Book, and Dr. Ray Norman of World Vision, author of Dangerous Love: A True Story of Tragedy, Faith, and Forgiveness in the Muslim World.
This episode is sponsored by Radius International. You can learn more abou...2023-03-271h 04
The Missions PodcastMEGA Episode: A Debate on Prioritism and Holism With Ray Norman and Alex KocmanWhat is prioritism? What is holism? Is there a middle way? For decades these questions have reverberated throughout the missions community. They aren’t theoretical issues—they affect the daily work of missionaries.
In this special episode, we bring you a dialogue over the relationship between evangelism and social action with Alex Kocman of ABWE, author of Missions by the Book, and Dr. Ray Norman of World Vision, author of Dangerous Love: A True Story of Tragedy, Faith, and Forgiveness in the Muslim World.
This episode is sponsored by Radius International. You can learn more abou...2023-03-271h 04
The Missions PodcastShould We Use the ‘M’ Word?For some, missionaries are faith-filled heroes—out on the far reaches of society, sharing the good news in faraway lands. For others, “missionary” might be synonymous with words like “colonizer” or “imperialist.” What’s in a word? In this episode, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford wrestle with the implications of the “m” word in terms of language, contextualization, and faithfulness.
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You can watch the video version of this episode (and others!) on the ABWE YouTube channel.
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The Missions PodcastShould We Use the ‘M’ Word?For some, missionaries are faith-filled heroes—out on the far reaches of society, sharing the good news in faraway lands. For others, “missionary” might be synonymous with words like “colonizer” or “imperialist.” What’s in a word? In this episode, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford wrestle with the implications of the “m” word in terms of language, contextualization, and faithfulness.
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The Missions PodcastThe Mission of ChristmasThe birth of Christ is the exclamation point on all of Scripture’s claims regarding God’s plan for the nations. Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford reflect on the beauty of Advent and Christmas and why it matters for missions in this holiday exclusive.
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The Missions PodcastThe Mission of ChristmasThe birth of Christ is the exclamation point on all of Scripture’s claims regarding God’s plan for the nations. Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford reflect on the beauty of Advent and Christmas and why it matters for missions in this holiday exclusive.
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Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@mis...2022-12-2614 minThe Missions PodcastThe Mission of ChristmasThe birth of Christ is the exclamation point on all of Scripture’s claims regarding God’s plan for the nations. Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford reflect on the beauty of Advent and Christmas and why it matters for missions in this holiday exclusive.
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Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@mis...2022-12-2614 minThe Missions PodcastChristian: You’re Called to the ChurchWhat is discipleship? Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore this often-misunderstood concept and its implications for global missions and local church life.
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Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodstg.wpengine.com.2022-11-0900 minThe Missions PodcastChristian: You’re Called to the ChurchWhat is discipleship? Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore this often-misunderstood concept and its implications for global missions and local church life.
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Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.2022-11-0900 minThe Missions PodcastChristian: You’re Called to the ChurchWhat is discipleship? Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore this often-misunderstood concept and its implications for global missions and local church life.
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The Missions PodcastHow Should Christians Respond When the Foreigner Comes?By any measure, the number of unreached people groups coming to the US is at an all-time high. How should Christians react—not only politically, but spiritually? Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman wrestle through this question from the text of Scripture and discuss what God is doing through ABWE’s Afghan Initiative.
You can hear a recent sermon Alex preached on this topic from 1 Kings 8 here.
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The Missions PodcastHow Should Christians Respond When the Foreigner Comes?By any measure, the number of unreached people groups coming to the US is at an all-time high. How should Christians react—not only politically, but spiritually? Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman wrestle through this question from the text of Scripture and discuss what God is doing through ABWE’s Afghan Initiative.
You can hear a recent sermon Alex preached on this topic from 1 Kings 8 here.
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The Missions PodcastWhen Couples Disagree About Their Calling: Scott and Tara Dunford ShareHow should a wife respond when she senses a calling to missions but her husband doesn’t? What about when the husband believes he is called but his wife doesn’t? And what role does the husband’s authority play? We dive into a listener’s questions this week with Scott and his wife, Tara.
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The Missions PodcastWhen Couples Disagree About Their Calling: Scott and Tara Dunford ShareHow should a wife respond when she senses a calling to missions but her husband doesn’t? What about when the husband believes he is called but his wife doesn’t? And what role does the husband’s authority play? We dive into a listener’s questions this week with Scott and his wife, Tara.
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The Missions PodcastWhen a Sending Church Un-Sends a MissionaryWhat should missionaries do when a sending church withdraws their support? If we value submission to the local church as much as we value missions, the answer isn’t always easy. This week, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman discuss how overseas workers can address rifts with their home church.
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The Missions PodcastWhen a Sending Church Un-Sends a MissionaryWhat should missionaries do when a sending church withdraws their support? If we value submission to the local church as much as we value missions, the answer isn’t always easy. This week, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman discuss how overseas workers can address rifts with their home church.
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The Missions Podcast#RMC22: The Final WordIn this tenth and final exclusive from the Radius Missiology Conference, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford discuss their favorite takeaways from their conversations with Kevin DeYoung, Ian Hamilton, Brad Buser, Brooks Buser, Wayne Chen, Chad Vegas, Jonathan Master, and Steve Meister.
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Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.2022-07-2517 minThe Missions Podcast#RMC22: The Final WordIn this tenth and final exclusive from the Radius Missiology Conference, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford discuss their favorite takeaways from their conversations with Kevin DeYoung, Ian Hamilton, Brad Buser, Brooks Buser, Wayne Chen, Chad Vegas, Jonathan Master, and Steve Meister.
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Listen to all of our RMC22 exclusives here.
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Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.2022-07-2517 min
The Missions Podcast#RMC22: The Final WordIn this tenth and final exclusive from the Radius Missiology Conference, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford discuss their favorite takeaways from their conversations with Kevin DeYoung, Ian Hamilton, Brad Buser, Brooks Buser, Wayne Chen, Chad Vegas, Jonathan Master, and Steve Meister.
Watch the video version of this episode on the ABWE YouTube channel.
Listen to all of our RMC22 exclusives here.
Support this podcast and impact God’s mission.
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodstg.wpengine.com.2022-07-2517 min
The Missions PodcastDoes Evangelism Have to Be Scary?Evangelism can’t be one-size-fits-all. Or can it? This week, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman discuss their upbringing doing door-to-door evangelism, methods of presenting the gospel, contextualization, and the Book of Acts. If you’ve ever been discouraged in your efforts to share your faith, this conversation will embolden you.
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The Missions PodcastDoes Evangelism Have to Be Scary?Evangelism can’t be one-size-fits-all. Or can it? This week, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman discuss their upbringing doing door-to-door evangelism, methods of presenting the gospel, contextualization, and the Book of Acts. If you’ve ever been discouraged in your efforts to share your faith, this conversation will embolden you.
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The Missions PodcastMission Affirmed: Elliot Clark on Recovering Paul’s Missionary MotivationWatch the video version of this episode here.
Christians talk a lot about grace. We get it from the Apostle Paul. Yet Paul also yearned to be approved by the Lord on the last day for his missionary work. How do we hold these themes together? Elliot Clark, author of Mission Affirmed: Recovering the Missionary Motivation of Paul, joins Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman to discuss—and explain why it matters for today’s results-oriented missionaries.
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The Missions PodcastMission Affirmed: Elliot Clark on Recovering Paul’s Missionary MotivationWatch the video version of this episode here.
Christians talk a lot about grace. We get it from the Apostle Paul. Yet Paul also yearned to be approved by the Lord on the last day for his missionary work. How do we hold these themes together? Elliot Clark, author of Mission Affirmed: Recovering the Missionary Motivation of Paul, joins Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman to discuss—and explain why it matters for today’s results-oriented missionaries.
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The Missions PodcastHelping Goers Think and Thinkers Go: Paul Davis on Media and MissionsWhy does this show exist? What do media and technology have to do with missions? This week, ABWE President Paul Davis turns the table on Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman in a three-way conversation about the state of the show and why it's critical to equip missionaries and church leaders through resources online.
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The Missions PodcastHelping Goers Think and Thinkers Go: Paul Davis on Media and MissionsWhy does this show exist? What do media and technology have to do with missions? This week, ABWE President Paul Davis turns the table on Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman in a three-way conversation about the state of the show and why it's critical to equip missionaries and church leaders through resources online.
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The Missions PodcastSome Mocked, But Some Believed: Scott Dunford on Acts 17The Apostle Paul models missional apologetics in Acts 17. What can we learn? In this episode, Scott Dunford walks through a crucial text and draws application for cross-cultural ministry at home and abroad.
This episode features a sermon originally preached at Community Evangelical Free Church of Harrisburg, Pa. on June 13, 2021.
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
The Missions Podcast is sponsored by ABWE International.
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The Missions PodcastSome Mocked, But Some Believed: Scott Dunford on Acts 17The Apostle Paul models missional apologetics in Acts 17. What can we learn? In this episode, Scott Dunford walks through a crucial text and draws application for cross-cultural ministry at home and abroad.
This episode features a sermon originally preached at Community Evangelical Free Church of Harrisburg, Pa. on June 13, 2021.
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodstg.wpengine.com.
The Missions Podcast is sponsored by ABWE International.
Subscribe: linktr.ee/MissionsPodcast.2021-07-1939 minThe Missions PodcastSome Mocked, But Some Believed: Scott Dunford on Acts 17The Apostle Paul models missional apologetics in Acts 17. What can we learn? In this episode, Scott Dunford walks through a crucial text and draws application for cross-cultural ministry at home and abroad.
This episode features a sermon originally preached at Community Evangelical Free Church of Harrisburg, Pa. on June 13, 2021.
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
The Missions Podcast is sponsored by ABWE International.
Subscribe: linktr.ee/MissionsPodcast.2021-07-1939 min
The Missions Podcast#RMC21 Panel 2: Sending Well With Paul Davis, Chad Vegas, and Barry BrownSending missionaries has taught these pastors what to do—and what not to do. Chad Vegas, Paul Davis and Barry Brown join Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman in this panel from the 2021 Radius Missiology Conference.
Watch the video version of this episode: youtu.be/NEyXBNj9HTU.
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The Missions Podcast is sponsored by ABWE International.
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The Missions Podcast#RMC21 Panel 2: Sending Well With Paul Davis, Chad Vegas, and Barry BrownSending missionaries has taught these pastors what to do—and what not to do. Chad Vegas, Paul Davis and Barry Brown join Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman in this panel from the 2021 Radius Missiology Conference.
Watch the video version of this episode: youtu.be/NEyXBNj9HTU.
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The Missions Podcast is sponsored by ABWE International.
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The Missions Podcast#RMC21: Chad Vegas and Alex Kocman on Their Upcoming Book on MissionsRecorded live at the Radius Missiology Conference in Minneapolis: In this midweek exclusive, Chad Vegas, pastor of Sovereign Grace Church in Bakersfield, California, and board chairman for Radius International, joins to discuss his and Alex Kocman's new book on missions scheduled for publication from Founders Press later this year.
Watch the video version of this episode: bit.ly/3dritlv.
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The Missions Podcast#RMC21: Chad Vegas and Alex Kocman on Their Upcoming Book on MissionsRecorded live at the Radius Missiology Conference in Minneapolis: In this midweek exclusive, Chad Vegas, pastor of Sovereign Grace Church in Bakersfield, California, and board chairman for Radius International, joins to discuss his and Alex Kocman's new book on missions scheduled for publication from Founders Press later this year.
Watch the video version of this episode: bit.ly/3dritlv.
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The Missions Podcast is sponsored by ABWE International.
Subscribe: linktr.ee/MissionsPodcast.2021-06-2913 minThe Missions PodcastThe Good Ol’ Baptist BoyShould doctrinal disagreements on non-salvation issues—like baptism—matter on the mission field? This week, Scott Dunford gets personal as he and Alex Kocman discuss theological triage and the missionary.
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The Missions Podcast‘Reverse Missions’ and Global ChristianityAfrican Christians are coming to the US as missionaries—or are they? Many are saying that “reverse missions”—from the Majority World to the West—is on the rise. But the whole picture isn’t that simple, as the world and the Western church still have a lot to learn from each other. Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore in this special episode with limited commercial interruption.
Referenced in this episode:
Conrad Mbewe: Combatting Prosperity Teaching in Africa
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The Missions Podc...2021-04-1240 min
The Missions Podcast‘Reverse Missions’ and Global ChristianityAfrican Christians are coming to the US as missionaries—or are they? Many are saying that “reverse missions”—from the Majority World to the West—is on the rise. But the whole picture isn’t that simple, as the world and the Western church still have a lot to learn from each other. Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore in this special episode with limited commercial interruption.
Referenced in this episode:
Conrad Mbewe: Combatting Prosperity Teaching in Africa
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
The Missions Podcast is po...2021-04-1240 minThe Missions Podcast‘Reverse Missions’ and Global ChristianityAfrican Christians are coming to the US as missionaries—or are they? Many are saying that “reverse missions”—from the Majority World to the West—is on the rise. But the whole picture isn’t that simple, as the world and the Western church still have a lot to learn from each other. Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford explore in this special episode with limited commercial interruption.
Referenced in this episode:
Conrad Mbewe: Combatting Prosperity Teaching in Africa
Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
The Missions Podcast is po...2021-04-1240 min
The Missions PodcastBrooks Buser Answers: How Dare Missionaries Seek to Convert?On August 8, 2020, a simple tweet by Brooks Buser, president of Radius International, ignited a firestorm of controversy: “Thank you for the prayers for Amdu people and team. By God’s grace, there are now members of that people group who are reconciled to God, who no longer have their sins counted against them.” Skeptics, atheists, and even professed Christians joined together to denounce the missionaries for having the audacity to proselytize. This week, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman ask Brooks: what gives evangelical Christians the right to convert peoples? Are missionaries just glorified colonists stamping out unique cultures with minima...2020-09-0734 min
The Missions PodcastBrooks Buser Answers: How Dare Missionaries Seek to Convert?On August 8, 2020, a simple tweet by Brooks Buser, president of Radius International, ignited a firestorm of controversy: “Thank you for the prayers for Amdu people and team. By God’s grace, there are now members of that people group who are reconciled to God, who no longer have their sins counted against them.” Skeptics, atheists, and even professed Christians joined together to denounce the missionaries for having the audacity to proselytize. This week, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman ask Brooks: what gives evangelical Christians the right to convert peoples? Are missionaries just glorified colonists stamping out unique cultures with minima...2020-09-0734 min
The Missions PodcastCritical Theory, Post-Colonialism, and Missions: Neil Shenvi on Social JusticeWatch the video version of this episode on YouTube.
Social justice. Critical theory. Post-colonialism. Intersectionality. These issues have divided believers and unbelievers alike in the church over the last few years, and in 2020 the issue is impossible to escape. Is conservative evangelicalism beginning to compromise biblical teaching on complex social issues? And if so, what effect does that have on missions?
This week, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman delve deep with Neil Shenvi, a noted Christian online personality who has researched and written on apologetics and the subject of social justice.
Neil is...2020-08-311h 22
The Missions PodcastCritical Theory, Post-Colonialism, and Missions: Neil Shenvi on Social JusticeWatch the video version of this episode on YouTube.
Social justice. Critical theory. Post-colonialism. Intersectionality. These issues have divided believers and unbelievers alike in the church over the last few years, and in 2020 the issue is impossible to escape. Is conservative evangelicalism beginning to compromise biblical teaching on complex social issues? And if so, what effect does that have on missions?
This week, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman delve deep with Neil Shenvi, a noted Christian online personality who has researched and written on apologetics and the subject of social justice.
Neil is...2020-08-311h 22
The Missions PodcastHow to Be a Next-Level Sending ChurchClick here to watch the video version of this episode.
In this episode, ABWE President Paul Davis sits down (virtually) with Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford for a GARBC 2020 conference breakout session on global missions and how churches can become next-level senders.
To learn more about the Live Global adopt-an-unreached-people-group initiative, visit liveglobal.org/unreached. And while you are considering your next steps with missions, make plans to join us at our next 24-Hour DEMO event.
Free John Piper Book Download: Desiring God is giving away John Piper’s latest book, Coronavirus and Chri...2020-07-0657 minThe Missions PodcastHow to Be a Next-Level Sending ChurchClick here to watch the video version of this episode.
In this episode, ABWE President Paul Davis sits down (virtually) with Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford for a GARBC 2020 conference breakout session on global missions and how churches can become next-level senders.
To learn more about the Live Global adopt-an-unreached-people-group initiative, visit liveglobal.org/unreached. And while you are considering your next steps with missions, make plans to join us at our next 24-Hour DEMO event.
Free John Piper Book Download: Desiring God is giving away John Piper’s latest book, Coronavirus and Chri...2020-07-0657 min
The Missions PodcastHow to Be a Next-Level Sending ChurchClick here to watch the video version of this episode.
In this episode, ABWE President Paul Davis sits down (virtually) with Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford for a GARBC 2020 conference breakout session on global missions and how churches can become next-level senders.
To learn more about the Live Global adopt-an-unreached-people-group initiative, visit liveglobal.org/unreached. And while you are considering your next steps with missions, make plans to join us at our next 24-Hour DEMO event.
Free John Piper Book Download: Desiring God is giving away John Piper’s latest book, Coronavirus and Chri...2020-07-0657 min
The Missions PodcastSheriff Chris Swanson on Faith, Justice, and MissionsClick here to watch the video version of this episode.
Sheriff Chris Swanson in Genesee County near Flint, Michigan, went viral two weeks ago when he took off his helmet and riot gear, approached the crowd of demonstrators gathered in response to the killing of George Floyd, and reached out in love to build a bridge between law enforcement and racial minorities. In this exclusive interview, Chris shares with Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman about his faith, his passion for international missions, and why the key to obeying the Great Commission starts with looking in the eye...2020-06-1625 min
The Missions PodcastSheriff Chris Swanson on Faith, Justice, and MissionsClick here to watch the video version of this episode.
Sheriff Chris Swanson in Genesee County near Flint, Michigan, went viral two weeks ago when he took off his helmet and riot gear, approached the crowd of demonstrators gathered in response to the killing of George Floyd, and reached out in love to build a bridge between law enforcement and racial minorities. In this exclusive interview, Chris shares with Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman about his faith, his passion for international missions, and why the key to obeying the Great Commission starts with looking in the eye...2020-06-1625 min
The Missions PodcastWhen the Church Can’t Gather: Pandemics, Persecution, and Worship on the Mission FieldDoes online worship count as “church?” Is Sunday unique as the Lord’s Day? Does the Bible give us a regulative principle or worship, or a normative principle of worship? The current global crisis has brought up these important questions about ecclesiology—questions that missionaries already face in parts of the world where gathering openly and regularly may be impossible or illegal. In this episode, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman dive in to the issue of worship from an historic Baptist standpoint.
Free John Piper Book Download: Desiring God is giving away John Piper’s latest book, Coronavirus...2020-05-0449 min
The Missions PodcastWhen the Church Can’t Gather: Pandemics, Persecution, and Worship on the Mission FieldDoes online worship count as “church?” Is Sunday unique as the Lord’s Day? Does the Bible give us a regulative principle or worship, or a normative principle of worship? The current global crisis has brought up these important questions about ecclesiology—questions that missionaries already face in parts of the world where gathering openly and regularly may be impossible or illegal. In this episode, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman dive in to the issue of worship from an historic Baptist standpoint.
Free John Piper Book Download: Desiring God is giving away John Piper’s latest book, Coronavirus...2020-05-0449 min
The Missions PodcastServe in Place: Missions in a PandemicGlobal travel restrictions are in place. Hordes of healthy people throughout the U.S. and abroad can’t even get to their local church service in-person—much less to the mission field. Should we temporarily shift our focus away from global missions during the current crisis? Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman explore this complex question in this exclusive conversation.
Announcement: In spite of the coronavirus, our T4G missions expert lunch panel, The Local Church and the Nations, will premiere on April 27. Hear from Paul Davis, Zane Pratt, Darren Carlson, Brooks Buser, John Klaassen, and more debating the i...2020-03-3054 min
The Missions PodcastServe in Place: Missions in a PandemicGlobal travel restrictions are in place. Hordes of healthy people throughout the U.S. and abroad can’t even get to their local church service in-person—much less to the mission field. Should we temporarily shift our focus away from global missions during the current crisis? Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman explore this complex question in this exclusive conversation.
Announcement: In spite of the coronavirus, our T4G missions expert lunch panel, The Local Church and the Nations, will premiere on April 27. Hear from Paul Davis, Zane Pratt, Darren Carlson, Brooks Buser, John Klaassen, and more debating the i...2020-03-3054 min
The Missions PodcastPanel: Why Marketplace Missions Matters But Isn’t a Silver BulletHow can believers of all educational and vocational backgrounds use their skills in the marketplace for the Great Commission? In this episode, you’ll hear an expert panel address this topic at Cedarville University.
The discussion was led by Matt Bennett, Assistant Professor of Missions and Theology at Cedarville. Also joining the conversation are David Butler, NAMB missionary leading the SEND Boston program, Kyle Peterson, deputy director of Cedarville’s entrepreneurial accelerator program, along with Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman.
Remember to share, rate, leave a review, and subscribe. Together we can bridge the gap betwe...2019-12-021h 04
The Missions PodcastPanel: Why Marketplace Missions Matters But Isn’t a Silver BulletHow can believers of all educational and vocational backgrounds use their skills in the marketplace for the Great Commission? In this episode, you’ll hear an expert panel address this topic at Cedarville University.
The discussion was led by Matt Bennett, Assistant Professor of Missions and Theology at Cedarville. Also joining the conversation are David Butler, NAMB missionary leading the SEND Boston program, Kyle Peterson, deputy director of Cedarville’s entrepreneurial accelerator program, along with Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman.
Remember to share, rate, leave a review, and subscribe. Together we can bridge the gap betwe...2019-12-021h 04
The Missions PodcastIs All Theology Cultural? Biblical Authority and ContextualizationBiblical authority is under attack. A missionary’s job is partly to make the transcendents truths of God’s word understandable within human language, context, and culture. But is it possible to know God’s objective truth, or are we always “stuck” within our culture—making modern missions inescapably colonialist? In this episode, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman dialogue over these important topics.
In the episode, we referenced the following resources:
The Calvinistic Concept of Culture by Henry Van TilTransforming Worldviews: An Anthropological Understanding of How People Change by Paul Hiebert
Remember to share, rate, leave a revi...2019-11-0437 min
The Missions PodcastIs All Theology Cultural? Biblical Authority and ContextualizationBiblical authority is under attack. A missionary’s job is partly to make the transcendents truths of God’s word understandable within human language, context, and culture. But is it possible to know God’s objective truth, or are we always “stuck” within our culture—making modern missions inescapably colonialist? In this episode, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman dialogue over these important topics.
In the episode, we referenced the following resources:
The Calvinistic Concept of Culture by Henry Van TilTransforming Worldviews: An Anthropological Understanding of How People Change by Paul Hiebert
Remember to share, rate, leave a revi...2019-11-0437 min
The Missions PodcastSpecial Episode: What Do the Hong Kong Protests Have to Do With Missions?Between 1-2 million people have been taking to the streets in Hong Kong—even singing Christian hymns—in peaceful protest over a new extradition law representing China’s continued aim to tighten its fist and squelch political and religious liberties in the semi-autonomous region. What can believers learn from this complex situation?
In this special episode, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford—a former missionary in Asia—discuss the situation on the ground, the history, and implications for believers seeking to boldly engage the surrounding culture both on the mission field and at home.
Remember to share, rat...2019-09-0246 minThe Missions PodcastSpecial Episode: What Do the Hong Kong Protests Have to Do With Missions?Between 1-2 million people have been taking to the streets in Hong Kong—even singing Christian hymns—in peaceful protest over a new extradition law representing China’s continued aim to tighten its fist and squelch political and religious liberties in the semi-autonomous region. What can believers learn from this complex situation?
In this special episode, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford—a former missionary in Asia—discuss the situation on the ground, the history, and implications for believers seeking to boldly engage the surrounding culture both on the mission field and at home.
Remember to share, rat...2019-09-0246 min
The Missions PodcastSpecial Episode: What Do the Hong Kong Protests Have to Do With Missions?Between 1-2 million people have been taking to the streets in Hong Kong—even singing Christian hymns—in peaceful protest over a new extradition law representing China’s continued aim to tighten its fist and squelch political and religious liberties in the semi-autonomous region. What can believers learn from this complex situation?
In this special episode, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford—a former missionary in Asia—discuss the situation on the ground, the history, and implications for believers seeking to boldly engage the surrounding culture both on the mission field and at home.
Remember to share, rat...2019-09-0246 min
The Missions PodcastRace, Evolution, and Missions: Charles Ware SpeaksIf missionaries are to carry the gospel across cultural and national lines, it’s critical that they have a thoroughly biblical theology of race and ethnicity. And while much of modern progressive, secular culture repudiates anything remotely “racist,” Dr. Charles Ware explains why that wasn’t always the case. Secularism and Darwinism lie near the root of much contemporary racist ideology in the West, and only the biblical worldview offers a sound diagnosis of the sin of partiality and its gospel cure.
This week, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman unpack this deep and profound topic with Dr. Ware, pr...2019-08-2649 min
The Missions PodcastRace, Evolution, and Missions: Charles Ware SpeaksIf missionaries are to carry the gospel across cultural and national lines, it’s critical that they have a thoroughly biblical theology of race and ethnicity. And while much of modern progressive, secular culture repudiates anything remotely “racist,” Dr. Charles Ware explains why that wasn’t always the case. Secularism and Darwinism lie near the root of much contemporary racist ideology in the West, and only the biblical worldview offers a sound diagnosis of the sin of partiality and its gospel cure.
This week, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman unpack this deep and profound topic with Dr. Ware, pr...2019-08-2649 min
The Missions PodcastWhat Is the Mission of God’s People?What is the mission of the people of God in the world? Christians often get this basic question wrong. Are the people of God primarily called to social work, church planting, evangelistic campaigns, or all three somehow? This week, Scott Dunford explains why Romans 15 establishes a paradigm for the whole body of Christ to follow.
This episode features a message that was originally preached at Community Evangelical Free Church in Harrisburg, Pa.
Remember to share, rate, leave a review, and subscribe. Together we can bridge the gap between the worlds of theology and missions.
2019-07-2936 min
The Missions PodcastWhat Is the Mission of God’s People?What is the mission of the people of God in the world? Christians often get this basic question wrong. Are the people of God primarily called to social work, church planting, evangelistic campaigns, or all three somehow? This week, Scott Dunford explains why Romans 15 establishes a paradigm for the whole body of Christ to follow.
This episode features a message that was originally preached at Community Evangelical Free Church in Harrisburg, Pa.
Remember to share, rate, leave a review, and subscribe. Together we can bridge the gap between the worlds of theology and missions.
2019-07-2936 min
The Missions PodcastHow Much Do the Unreached Know? Natural Revelation and EvangelismWhen we consider unreached and unengaged people groups, we typically think of them as knowing nothing at all of God. But a biblical theology of natural revelation and common grace drives us to a deeper understanding of the fact that all human beings are surrounded by the visible glory of God—and it’s precisely this fact that makes them accountable before their Creator.
In this conversation, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman explore the ways in which a healthier understanding of general revelation and natural theology can add depth to our cross-cultural evangelism. We also tackle presuppositional apol...2019-07-2242 min
The Missions PodcastHow Much Do the Unreached Know? Natural Revelation and EvangelismWhen we consider unreached and unengaged people groups, we typically think of them as knowing nothing at all of God. But a biblical theology of natural revelation and common grace drives us to a deeper understanding of the fact that all human beings are surrounded by the visible glory of God—and it’s precisely this fact that makes them accountable before their Creator.
In this conversation, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman explore the ways in which a healthier understanding of general revelation and natural theology can add depth to our cross-cultural evangelism. We also tackle presuppositional apol...2019-07-2242 min
The Missions PodcastAre Honor and Shame the Keys to Cross-Cultural Evangelism?In the West, we tend to think in terms of law, justice, guilt, and innocence. Our gospel presentation naturally picks up this flavor. But in many Eastern cultures, honor and shame are the dominant values—and in tribal contexts, it’s fear and power that take center stage. Has the Western church focused too much on a “legal” gospel and missed out on critical components of the biblical message? And if so, how do we avoid overcompensating and leaving out critical parts of the gospel such as the doctrine of justification?
This week, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman i...2019-06-2340 min
The Missions PodcastAre Honor and Shame the Keys to Cross-Cultural Evangelism?In the West, we tend to think in terms of law, justice, guilt, and innocence. Our gospel presentation naturally picks up this flavor. But in many Eastern cultures, honor and shame are the dominant values—and in tribal contexts, it’s fear and power that take center stage. Has the Western church focused too much on a “legal” gospel and missed out on critical components of the biblical message? And if so, how do we avoid overcompensating and leaving out critical parts of the gospel such as the doctrine of justification?
This week, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman i...2019-06-2340 min
The Missions PodcastCulture: When to Bend, When to Break—Kenneth Nehrbass ExplainsEverybody talks about “engaging culture.” Culture is a slippery concept. When should missionaries break from their host culture, and when should they bend with it? Is missions mainly about creating countless contextualized Christianities across various cultures, or is it also about assimilating believers into one overarching Christian culture? We discussed these issues with Dr. Kenneth Nehrbass of Biola University, author of multiple books including God’s Image and Global Cultures.
Kenneth Nehrbass was a pastor before he and his wife Mendy joined Wycliffe Bible Translators in 2000. In 2002, they moved to the island of Tanna (in Vanuatu) to transl...2019-04-2842 min
The Missions PodcastCulture: When to Bend, When to Break—Kenneth Nehrbass ExplainsEverybody talks about “engaging culture.” Culture is a slippery concept. When should missionaries break from their host culture, and when should they bend with it? Is missions mainly about creating countless contextualized Christianities across various cultures, or is it also about assimilating believers into one overarching Christian culture? We discussed these issues with Dr. Kenneth Nehrbass of Biola University, author of multiple books including God’s Image and Global Cultures.
Kenneth Nehrbass was a pastor before he and his wife Mendy joined Wycliffe Bible Translators in 2000. In 2002, they moved to the island of Tanna (in Vanuatu) to transl...2019-04-2842 min
The Missions PodcastSpecial Episode: Scott’s Transition and Church Planting in Silicon ValleyIn this special episode, we take a break from the normal flow as Scott Dunford shares an important update on his life and ministry.
We’re also joined by Bob Bixby, lead pastor of Redeemer Church in Fremont, California, to talk about why the San Francisco Bay Area is truly a mission field—and how listeners can prayerfully engage what God is doing there in and amongst the unchurched and unreached expat communities.
Bob grew up in the Central African Republic and France and brings to us twenty-two years of pastoral experience in multicultural settings. Afte...2018-12-1344 min
The Missions PodcastSpecial Episode: Scott’s Transition and Church Planting in Silicon ValleyIn this special episode, we take a break from the normal flow as Scott Dunford shares an important update on his life and ministry.
We’re also joined by Bob Bixby, lead pastor of Redeemer Church in Fremont, California, to talk about why the San Francisco Bay Area is truly a mission field—and how listeners can prayerfully engage what God is doing there in and amongst the unchurched and unreached expat communities.
Bob grew up in the Central African Republic and France and brings to us twenty-two years of pastoral experience in multicultural settings. Afte...2018-12-1344 min
The Missions PodcastDoes Business as Mission Work?Tentmaking. Platform. Business as mission. BAM. All terms that are used sometimes interchangeably throughout the missions community—but what do they mean? Is it really practical to use a for-profit business venture as a ministry platform in another culture, and how can we make sure we’re doing it the right way? How can there be any time to make disciples if a missionary spends 40+ hours working per week in a “secular” arena? Is there a biblical basis for using business as mission? In honor of Labor Day, we pick Scott Dunford’s mind as he shares from his three year...2018-09-0351 min
The Missions PodcastDoes Business as Mission Work?Tentmaking. Platform. Business as mission. BAM. All terms that are used sometimes interchangeably throughout the missions community—but what do they mean? Is it really practical to use a for-profit business venture as a ministry platform in another culture, and how can we make sure we’re doing it the right way? How can there be any time to make disciples if a missionary spends 40+ hours working per week in a “secular” arena? Is there a biblical basis for using business as mission? In honor of Labor Day, we pick Scott Dunford’s mind as he shares from his three year...2018-09-0351 min
The Missions PodcastT4G Panel on Theological Training in MissionsThere’s a theological famine across the majority world. How can we fix that? Are translated English resources the solution? How can we encourage more theological educators to serve overseas? And why does the chasm between the gospel-centered, big-God theology movement and the missions world seem so large?
On April 12th, 2018 at Together for the Gospel in Louisville, Kentucky, ABWE and Baptist Haiti Mission co-hosted an expert panel to answer those questions and more. In this episode you’ll hear IMB Vice President Zane Pratt, David Sills (at the time, president of Reaching and Teaching; now former), Scott D...2018-04-231h 11
The Missions PodcastT4G Panel on Theological Training in MissionsThere’s a theological famine across the majority world. How can we fix that? Are translated English resources the solution? How can we encourage more theological educators to serve overseas? And why does the chasm between the gospel-centered, big-God theology movement and the missions world seem so large?
On April 12th, 2018 at Together for the Gospel in Louisville, Kentucky, ABWE and Baptist Haiti Mission co-hosted an expert panel to answer those questions and more. In this episode you’ll hear IMB Vice President Zane Pratt, David Sills (at the time, president of Reaching and Teaching; now former), Scott D...2018-04-231h 11
The Missions PodcastHow to Build a Sending Church CultureThousands of people groups remain unreached—so where are all the new missionaries we need? They’re in the church. In this episode, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman explore seven ways to build a sending church culture in your local congregation, whether you’re a pastor or layperson, and how these solutions are the key to mobilizing the next generation of missionaries God has sovereignly placed in the pews.
Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
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The Missions PodcastHow to Build a Sending Church CultureThousands of people groups remain unreached—so where are all the new missionaries we need? They’re in the church. In this episode, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman explore seven ways to build a sending church culture in your local congregation, whether you’re a pastor or layperson, and how these solutions are the key to mobilizing the next generation of missionaries God has sovereignly placed in the pews.
Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email alex@missionspodstg.wpengine.com.
Powered by ABWE International.2017-11-1334 min
The Missions PodcastWhy You Should Stop Sending Short-TermOver 2 million Americans go on a short-term missions trip each year. So with more than 4,000 unreached people groups, why not keep sending as many short-termers as possible? In this episode, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman share four key concerns about short-term—and four tips on how responsible churches and ministries can send short-term missionaries in a healthy, biblical way.
Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
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The Missions PodcastWhy You Should Stop Sending Short-TermOver 2 million Americans go on a short-term missions trip each year. So with more than 4,000 unreached people groups, why not keep sending as many short-termers as possible? In this episode, Scott Dunford and Alex Kocman share four key concerns about short-term—and four tips on how responsible churches and ministries can send short-term missionaries in a healthy, biblical way.
Want to ask a question for a future episode? Email alex@missionspodstg.wpengine.com.
Powered by ABWE International.2017-10-1637 min