237: You’ve Got a Guy: Intentional Partnership Between Churches and Agencies

Welcome to our 10th Season! Join us as John Darnell from Global Outreach International (GOI) unpacks God’s heart for the nations and the vital role of the local church in sending well. Together we’ll explore how churches can build intentional, prayerful partnerships with mission agencies that keep the Church at the centre of missions.

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236: Getting to Know Our Team

In this short episode, we introduce our producer, Maggie Green, who’s been working behind the scenes and will be joining Mags as a co-host in the future. We also explore a glimpse into our team, process, and a look ahead at our seasons to come!

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235: How Local Churches Can Care for Missionaries at Every Stage – Encore Episode

In this conversation, Ryan shares components of member care for churches to be involved in. He discusses what member care can look like during the pre-field, on-field, and post-field stages of a missionary’s life. This episode will help you spark ideas and take practical steps to caring well for those your church has sent. Keep […]

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234: Building a Church-Wide Vision for Short-Term Missions

What if your next short-term mission trip could do more than just impact a few participants, it could actually help mobilize your entire church? In this episode, we’re joined by Jeannie Marie, author of Across the Street and Around the World, to explore how churches can approach short-term missions with clarity, intentionality, and long-term vision. […]

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233: Preparing Short-Term Goers for Proclamation

In this episode, we talk with Johnny Peebles of Greater Europe Mission about how short-term teams can engage in evangelism with care, clarity, and courage. Johnny shares practical ways to prepare goers for Gospel conversations and highlights how street evangelism can spark lasting discipleship—both on the field and back home. Whether you’re serving, sending, or […]

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232: Developing Vision for Short Term Trips with Teens

In this episode, we explore the unique challenges and opportunities of involving teenagers in short-term missions with Tristan Kruse, who’s spent years walking with youth in this space. From planning and preparation to ethics and discipleship, you’ll hear thoughtful insights on how the Church can steward these experiences well for the good of the teens […]

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231: The Heart of Short-Term Missions for Long-Term Impact

This is the first episode in our special mini-series on short-term missions, featuring pastor and author Clint Archer. He shares a thoughtful strategy to making short-term trips as fruitful as possible—for both goers and hosting mission workers. Whether you’re preparing to serve or sending a team, this conversation lays a strong foundation for long-term impact. […]

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230: Finding Freedom and Realism for Measuring Success in Missions – Amy Young – Encore Episode

In today’s conversation, we hope you find a healthy amount of freedom and realism as we approach the topic of measuring success in missions. Amy shares why it is important that before considering tangible metrics, we consider the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This concept has valuable implications for both the Goers and the Senders. We hope you will listen and be encouraged!

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229: Helping Missionaries Flourish and Remain on the Field – Encore Episode

Today, our guest Brian Gibbison shares about how to help missionaries flourish and remain on the mission field. He explains that this can be done by having a biblical basis for missions, understanding the church's identity and role in missions, understanding the three stages of sending, building a care team, and providing a supply line. Listen to today's episode to learn what these five steps mean and how you can put them into action!

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228: What is the Primary Motivation for Missions?– Encore Episode

In this episode, Dr. Matt Bennett discusses the primary motivation for missions. He shares the dangers of neglecting our primary motivation and suggests ways that our motivation can affect the practical aspects of missions work.

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