175: Medical Missions: The Need for Healthcare Professionals in Global Missions
In this episode, Doug Christgau, ambassador for MedSend, speaks to the need for healthcare professionals around the world. This interview includes discussion on some of the obstacles for those wishing to participate in medical missions, stories of God at work through medical mission, and next steps for healthcare professionals considering missions involvement. As you listen, you will learn about a “well rounded” approach to medical missions and the strategic way medical missions can be used to fulfill the Great Commission.
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174: Family-Based Care for Children in Need
In this episode, Elli shares with us some of the ways the church has cared for orphans in the past, and why she advocates for family-based care for children in need. She directs listeners to steps they can take to care for children.
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173: Key Lessons the Church Can Learn from Persecuted Believers
In this informative, inspiring, and challenging episode, Nik shares about the conversations he has had with believers in persecution. Nik shares many insightful thoughts and lessons that can encourage our faith and apply to our lives.
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172: 3 Questions the Church Must Answer About the Future of Missions – Encore Episode
In this encore episode, Jason Thomas and Sarah Farley discuss three critical questions that the church must ask when considering how to mobilize the next generation. Jason and Sarah bring helpful and timely insights as they discuss Generation Z's unique perspective on and contribution towards missions endeavors.
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171: The Priority of Engaging Unreached People Groups
In this conversation, Simon helpfully defines who the Unreached are and explains why reaching these people groups should be a high priority for missions endeavors. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities that currently face those who will engage the billions of unreached people.
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170: The Crucial Role of Senders in the Great Commission
In today’s episode, Peggy Spiers shares why she believes Senders have such an important role to play in the Great Commission and describes several specific ways that Senders can get involved in missions. Listen and be inspired by the opportunities every follower of Christ has to engage in missions as a Sender.
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169: The Innovation Crisis in Missions
In today’s conversation, Ted reinforces the unchanging message of the Gospel and identifies a problem that he has called the "innovation crisis." He shares how those in missions must face the challenge of innovation as they work to spread the Gospel to the nations.
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168: Addressing Personal Debt When Considering Missions
In today’s episode, Kari addresses the specific challenge of personal debt for those considering missions. She also offers encouragement to anyone who may experience guilt and fear associated with debt. Kari reminds listeners that debt does not need to be the end of someone’s missions journey and gives advice for how to deal with the reality of debt.
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167: 7 Practical Ways that Churches Can Care for Missionaries
In this episode, Tracy shares many practical suggestions of how churches can care for their missionaries. Tracy gives ideas along with detailed explanations of how her church has applied the opportunities and principles discussed in today’s episode.
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166: What Does the Bible Say About Missions?
In today’s episode, Richard Noble, author of “On Mission Together: Integrating Missions into the Local Church” shares his insights on the Biblical foundations for missions through the Old and New Testament. You will be encouraged and inspired as this episode reflects on God’s promises and commands throughout scripture.
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