247 – The Church-Wide Calling of Member Care
In this conversation, Thomas and Hanni share why member care is truly a life-and-death issue for mission workers. Together with Mags, they unpack the biblical foundation and calling of member care and offer practical steps churches can take to build a culture where the whole body actively supports and sustains those they send.
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246: Welcoming Kids Into the Great Commission
In this episode of the Global Missions Podcast, Mags talks with Jaci Hutchcraft and Jayne Russell Olson about the heart behind Kids’ Kairos, a brand-new missions curriculum designed to help churches disciple children into God’s global story. They share the vision, the journey behind creating it, and why they’re hopeful about welcoming the next generation […]
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245: The Calling and Care of Business as Mission Workers
In this conversation, we slow down and bring clarity to business as mission, exploring how faith, work, and mission can function together as a holistic calling. Matt shares insights for those discerning this path and for churches learning how to walk thoughtfully with those they send.
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244: The Sending Shepherd
In this episode of the Global Missions Podcast, Maggie sits down with Denny Spitters and Matthew Ellison to unpack key findings from a Barna study on U.S. Protestant pastors and explore the heart behind their book The Sending Shepherd. Together, they discuss how pastoral leadership and church culture shape global missions engagement—and offer practical encouragement […]
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243: Discovering Education as Mission
Howard Dueck joins us to unpack the growing movement of education as mission, offering a vision for teaching and training can bless churches, shape communities, and advance the Kingdom. Join us as we explore why education matters, how God is using it around the world, and what it might look like for your church to […]
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242: The Case for Co-vocational Ministry
This episode explores the growing movement of co-vocational ministry, a model that intentionally integrates one’s everyday work with missional engagement in both local churches and global contexts. Dr. Brad Brisco joins the conversation to unpack the theology of work, clarify the differences between bi-vocational and co-vocational ministry, and share why this long-term approach can strengthen […]
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241: A Vision for Transformational Churches
In this episode, Dr. Craig Ott unpacks what it means for churches to be truly transformational—rooted in personal and corporate spiritual renewal that reflects God’s glory to the world. He and Mags explore how a church’s communal witness can become a tangible expression of the Kingdom, inspiring believers to live out and multiply transformational mission […]
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240 : Mobilizing the Dreamer Generation
In this episode, Billy McMahan invites church leaders to see the potential of Gen Z—the “Dreamer Generation”—and challenges us to disciple and send them with intentionality and hope. Together, we explore what this generation is longing for, the shifts churches can make to engage them deeply, and how mentorship can unlock their passion for God’s […]
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239: Practical and Professional Help from the Home Front
Discover how Global Switchboard is connecting everyday professionals with global mission workers who need practical support. Heather Trumpfheller shares inspiring stories and simple ways your unique skills—whether in design, admin, or tech—can make a real difference from the home front.
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238 : Loving the Pieces of Purple in Our Midst
This episode features Michèle Phoenix discussing her book Pieces of Purple, where she shares personal stories and practical insights on the challenges and beauty of growing up as a Missionary’s Kid, offering guidance for churches and individuals to better understand, support, and care for Third Culture Kids with empathy, intentionality, and grace.
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