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What Is God’s Mission? With Justin Schell
We know our mission, but what is God’s mission?
Defining the Missionary Task: Entrust (Part 4)
How does the gospel go out to the nations from every nation?
Defining the Missionary Task: Equip (Part 3)
Can missionaries get away with not training others?
Defining the Missionary Task: Establish (Part 2)
What is the importance of the church in missions?
Defining the Missionary Task: Evangelism (Part 1)
What is at the heart of the missionary task?
Zeal Isn’t Enough for Missions With Brooks Buser and Pat Daly
Unreached people groups need the best that churches can send.
Should Christians be Losers? Feat. D. Michael Clary
Is suffering worth seeking out?
Bringing Masculinity Back to Missions With Chase Davis
Men need a higher, more rigorous calling to follow Christ.
Engaging Islam with the Truth of the Trinity With Dr. Imad Shehadeh
How do you explain the Trinity to Muslims?
Protestant Missions and the Catholic Question
How should we view Roman Catholicism?
Demystifying the Order of Love
Can we be biblical in how we order our affections?
Global Persecution, Biblical Judgment, and Discernment on the Mission Field
How do we exercise discernment on the mission field?
How to Develop Godly Grit With Kyle Farran
Do you have grit to overcome ministry hardships?
Why the Puritans Matter to Modern Missions With Stephen Yuille
How did the Puritans influence the modern missions movement?
Reforming Missions: A Conversation With Jerry Slate Jr.
What is a reformed theology of missions?
Do You Believe in Miracles? What Acts Says With Dr. Darren Carlson
Do you believe miracles can still happen?
A Practical Theology of Persecution With Matt Rhodes
How does persecution shape modern missions work?
Holiday Special! Our Favorite Episodes from 2025
Celebrate another great year of The Missions Podcast with us.
The Transcultural Gospel With E.D. Burns
Why the gospel can’t be boxed into a culture-first approach.
Is Persecution a Good Thing?
Should Christians always view persecution as a good thing?
Collab: Nicene Creed and the Transcultural Gospel with Dr. Don Fairbairn and Cedar Crest Church
How does the Nicene Creed unite believers from the East and West?
If Bible Colleges Close, What Happens to Missions? With Dr. Jim Lytle
Is this the end of the Bible college movement?
Missions and Philosophy: Does it Matter for Missionaries? With Dr. David Talcott
What can missionaries learn from classical philosophy?
Penal Substitutionary Atonement and Theories of the Cross
How does Penal Substitution stack up against other theories of the cross?
The Theology of AI With C.R. Wiley
How do we theologically approach AI and its dangers?
What Is a Nation and Why Does It Matter?
What does the Bible mean when it refers to a nation?
Why Every Missionary Should be a Theologian
Missionaries need to take seriously the task of knowing their theology.
Mega Episode: HeartCry, Humility, and the Great Commission with Paul Washer
Take a deep dive with Paul Washer on missions, theology, biblical elder-qualifications, and the necessity of prayer.
Theology of Money and Prosperity With Josiah Stowe
How should Christians and missionaries approach wealth and financial prosperity?
The Forgotten Attributes of God With Peter Sammons
In order to effectively communicate who God is, we must not neglect certain divine aspects.
Engaging the Heart in Missions With E.D. Burns (Part 2)
Asking good questions can be a powerful tool in using cultural apologetics.
Engaging the Heart in Missions with Dr. E.D. Burns
What can we learn from C.S. Lewis and combating the watchful dragons of our souls?
How to Handle Theological Conflict With Joshua Howard
Which doctrinal disagreements are worth fighting about?
Who Is a Missionary? With Matthew Ellison and Denny Spitters
Who is a missionary and why does it matter?
Striving for the Faith in Philippians
The rich meaning of Philippians when read through a missional lens.
Theology of the Church in Illegal Contexts
A robust theology of the church is central to the Christian faith.
Apologetics 101, Wesley Huff, Joe Rogan, and Presuppositionalism
Since Joe Rogan interviewed Wesley Huff, there has been a renewed interest in Christian apologetics and culture. But what exactly is apologetics? Alex and Scott dive into the controversy of different apologetic schools of thought, the pros and cons of each, and how moments like these can start to turn a culture back to theContinue reading “Apologetics 101, Wesley Huff, Joe Rogan, and Presuppositionalism”
What Pastors Really Want Missionaries to Know With Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden
Essential traits of a potential missionary from the mouths of pastors.
Essential Lessons From Pastors to Missionaries
The Missions Podcast goes on the road! This week Alex talks with Tom Ascol and Graham Gunden from Founders Ministries in their studio to talk about essential lessons and traits of pastors that translate to missionary work.
Top 10 Missions Books to Read in 2025 with Chris Howles
Check out the essential books for any missions-minded reader in 2025.
Essential Books on Missions
In this week’s episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott sit down with returning guest, Chris Howles, as he talks about the must-read books for any missions-minded reader in 2025.
The Best of 2024 – Year End Wrap Up
The best conversations and lessons learned from 2024.
What We Learned This Year
In this week’s episode, Alex and Scott reflect on the theme for 2024 of “Standing on the Shoulders of Giants” and all of the things they’ve learned by talking about heroes of the faith.
Prioritizing the Old Ways in Missions With Kevin DeYoung | Missionary 2024
Why is it difficult to rely on the traditional methods of missions? In this exclusive interview from Missionary, Scott Dunford sits down with Kevin DeYoung, pastor, author, and founder of Clearly Reformed, as they discuss good models of ministry and why missionaries need to prayerfully trust in the ordinary means and methods of bringing theContinue reading “Prioritizing the Old Ways in Missions With Kevin DeYoung | Missionary 2024”
What’s Going on in Nicaea? | Missionary 2024
There’s a special event in Nicaea coming up that you will not want to miss. In this exclusive interview from Missionary, Alex and Scott sit down with Keith (name changed for security), about the importance of Nicaea as a place, the history of the Nicene Creed, and why all believers can rally behind this landmarkContinue reading “What’s Going on in Nicaea? | Missionary 2024”
Confessionalism and the 1689 London Confession With Dr. James Renihan | Missionary 2024
Are confessions a good or bad thing? In this exclusive interview from Missionary, Alex and Scott sit down with Dr. James Renihan, President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary as he discusses his work with the 1689 London Confession and the role it plays in the life of the church and everyday Christians. Did you missContinue reading “Confessionalism and the 1689 London Confession With Dr. James Renihan | Missionary 2024”
What Lausanne Was Really Like With Paul Davis
Was Lausanne Conference staying true to the gospel? In this week’s episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott sit down with ABWE President Paul Davis to debrief his recent experience at the Lausanne Conference in South Korea. Paul discusses the format of the conference, the beauty of the worldwide church gathering together, and someContinue reading “What Lausanne Was Really Like With Paul Davis”
What is Really Happening in Modern Missions? Chad Vegas | Missionary 2024
What are the main problems in today’s mission world? In this exclusive interview from Missionary, Alex and Scott sit down with Chad Vegas, pastor, author, and co-founder of the Missionary Conference. Chad analyzes a few of the problems relating to how the church should be raising up and training future missionaries and how churches needContinue reading “What is Really Happening in Modern Missions? Chad Vegas | Missionary 2024”
The Forgotten Doctrine With Jonathan Master | Missionary 2024
Is there a doctrine that’s been forgotten by the contemporary church? In this exclusive interview from Missionary, Alex and Scott sit down with Jonathan Master, President of Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, as he talks about how the church has ignored or redefined a crucial theological concept that plays an important role in how we viewContinue reading “The Forgotten Doctrine With Jonathan Master | Missionary 2024”