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Global Missions Podcast
by Podcast Episodes | Global Missions Podcast
A program for Christ-followers who want to participate more effectively in God’s work both at home and to the ends of the earth.
Episodes
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6 Habits of Becoming a Missionary
What should you look for when thinking of becoming a missionary? Elliot Clark joins Mags in looking into some of the habits to cultivate Bio - Elliot Clark (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) has served in international missions since 2009, first as a church planter in Central Asia,...
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Blessings of support raising
Jenny Karr and Rich Noble – Blessings of Support Raising Sep 22, 2026 In this conversation with Rich Noble and Jenny Karr, we explore the blessings found in support raising as well as the practical steps that goer and senders can practice in the process of support discovery. Rich bio: Richard…
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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...
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185: Missions Foundations: Spiritual Equipping for Fruitful Ministry – Encore Episode
Ryan Shaw of Global Mission Mobilization Initiative (GMMI) helps us understand the importance of being spiritually equipped for mission! Ryan identifies principles that workers can apply to help them walk in close step with Christ and have a vibrant spiritual life as they minister…
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184: Business as Mission: A Powerful Strategy to Engage the Unreached – Encore Episode
Mats Tunehag shares a glimpse into how God is using businesspeople to make a tremendous kingdom impact! Mats encourages the body of Christ to equip, invigorate, and strengthen businesspeople so they can serve God and others through business. Mats describes Business as Mission as a concept,...
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183: Creative Missions Events to Mobilize Your Church – Encore Episode
Are missions conferences a thing of the past? Doug Christgau certainly doesn't think so! Doug describes how mission events - when done well - can be a powerful tool in mobilizing your church for missions. He suggests creative ideas to help you plan inspiring events for your congregation....
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182: Healthy Partnerships with Local Churches on the Mission Field
In this episode, Jaime Saint of ITEC shares how Western churches can be a part of training and equipping indigenous churches in the non-western world. Jaime shares five principles for doing this well and why it matters for the Great Commission. [et_social_share]
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181: Reaching the Deaf with the Gospel
In this episode, Ryan shares about his experience as a Deaf person growing up in a hearing family, and now attending and leading a church. He describes some of the challenges facing the Deaf community and how the church can help to reach Deaf people with the gospel. [et_social_share]
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180: Advice for Cross-Cultural Workers to Navigate Transition
In this episode, Amy discusses four ways that an individual's personality can affect how they experience and respond to times of transition. She speaks from her experience of transition on the mission field to offer wisdom and suggestions that will help you grow through seasons of change....
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179: Sending Churches and Partner Agencies: Finding a Great Match
In this episode, Ellen Livingood shares from her experience about what factors should contribute to a church's decision of which mission agency to partner with. Ellen suggests several helpful questions to ask in the decision-making process. [et_social_share]
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178: Caring for Parents of Missionaries
In this conversation, Peggy Spiers discusses how churches can care for parents of missionaries. Peggy shares three principles, plenty of experience, and a list of practical steps for caring for the parents of mission workers. [et_social_share]
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177: Apostolic Imagination: Rethinking Missionary Engagement in Today's World
In today's episode, J.D Payne explains what he means by the phrase "Apostolic Imagination" and encourages listeners to return to the Scriptures for clarity on how the church should consider the Great Commission task. [et_social_share]
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176: Rethinking Missions Mobilization
In today's episode, we hear from Ryan Shaw of Global Mission Mobilization Initiative. He explains what missions mobilization is, why he believes mobilization needs rethinking, and why he proposes the idea of more "mobilization from the inside." Tune in to learn how mobilization is crucial to…
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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…
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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. [et_social_share]
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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. [et_social_share]
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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...
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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…
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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. [et_social_share]
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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...
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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. [et_social_share]
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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…
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165: 3 Essential Aspects of Missionary Preparation
Today's episode focuses on the necessary stages of training and preparation of missionaries. Laney discusses the importance of preparation before serving on the mission field and describes the value that can come through three unique types of training. [et_social_share]
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164: Building a Healthy Marriage on the Missions Field
In today's episode, Lisette shares her perspective of the unique joys and challenges of marriage on the mission field and gives advice for how missionaries can build strong marriages. Those who care for mission workers will hear helpful advice for how they can help missionaries keep a healthy...
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163: Introducing the Global Missions Toolbox- Bonus Episode
In today's bonus episode, your podcast host, Rob Magwood, along with Maddy Postma introduce you to the Global Missions Toolbox, an online collection of resources for Senders. This conversation describes the vision for the Toolbox and identifies some of the tools that are available now for…
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162: Tools to Help Strengthen Missions in Your Church
In today's episode, Justin lists and discusses resources that will strengthen and equip churches as they participate in global missions efforts. We hope you'll be inspired with ideas, and encouraged that there are great resources out there to help you build vision and traction in your church!...
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161: The High Value of Prayer in Missions Mobilization
In this conversation, Khevna Dave discusses the important part that prayer plays in the mobilization process. We'll hear how prayer is a powerful way to enhance our learning, connect with believers, and multiply leaders. This conversation provides suggestions of ways to make prayer a priority...
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160: Financial Models for Sending Missionaries
In today's conversation, Jennifer Nickels describes some possible support development models for missionaries. This discussion brings not only an experienced perspective that highlights practical and innovative ideas, but it also brings encouragement to the ministry of support raising....
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159: Finding Your Part in God's Story
In today's discussion, Steve Addison shares insights about God's redemptive plan as found through all of scripture. He encouragers believers that they have a part in God's story- an important role to make disciples. This episode explores the beauty of scripture and presents personal challenges....
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158: Trouble on the Way: Considering Persecution in Missions
In today's conversation, Floyd Brobbel shares the reality and scale of persecution present around the world. You will gain a better understanding of what the Bible says about persecution, how this affects the way we go about missions, and what churches can do to support missionaries in...
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157: Honoring and Supporting Single Missionaries
In today's episode, we will uncover a biblical perspective of singleness and it's application for missions and the church. This discussion walks us through the redemptive biblical narrative to show God's purposes in singleness, marriage, and the church. Barry reminds us that the church is the...
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156: How Experienced Missionaries Can Help Mobilize New Missionaries
This episode focuses on the sometimes overlooked role that missionaries themselves have in mobilizing more mission workers. David P. Jacob of the Center for Missionary Mobilization and Retention offers specific reasons why missionaries should be involved in mobilization as well as practical ways...
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155: Re-engaging Short-Term Missions After a Pandemic Pause
As Covid restrictions lift in some countries and travel resumes more regularly, this episode considers when, why, and how churches should re-engage with short-term mission opportunities. Tory Ruark, an experienced short-term mission trip coordinator offers insights to guide important discussions...
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154: Rediscovering a Clear, Biblical Vision for Global Missions
In this episode, Matthew Ellison challenges us to think biblically about missions and to act in accordance with God's calling on our lives. Matthew highlights several thought-provoking ideas from a new book he co-edited. You will be encouraged by the insights found in this episode! [et_social_share]
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153: Making Disciples of Jesus in Alaska and Northern Canada
Jim Stamberg and Derek Baker share their inspiring vision of making Northern disciple makers. Currently serving in Alaska and the Yukon, they have a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities of ministry in the North. Listen to hear how God is at work in Northern Canada and Alaska!...
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152: How is God at Work in Europe? – Encore Episode
Jon Burns of Greater Europe Mission describes some of the ways he sees God at work in Europe. Jon and Mags discuss why the North American church should participate in sharing the gospel in Europe. Jon highlights opportunities for churches around the world to be involved in missions work in…
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151: Resting in God's Love: Soul Care for Mission Workers – Encore Episode
Spiritual-care facilitator Mike Bowden addresses two common questions that he often hears from mission workers about their spiritual vitality. Mike helps us understand why it's essential for mission workers and all Christ-followers to rest in the love of God. [et_social_share]
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150: Partnering with the Church in the Middle East
In today's episode, we will hear about the current state of the church in the Middle East and be encouraged by the ways God is working in that part of the world. Pierre also shares ways that the North American church can partner with the church in the Middle East to help make disciples of Jesus....
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149: 5 Missions Trips to Help Mobilize Your Church
We're going to spend today's conversation with David and Lorene Wilson talking about five different types of mission trips. This episode will help you match appropriate ministry opportunities with different members of your congregation. David and Lorene discuss how short-term, mid-term, semester,...
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148: 4 Ways to Increase Your Missional Intelligence
Author Jeannie Marie helps us understand what Missional Intelligence (MQ) is and how it can help us improve our service both as GOers and SENDers. She shares how we can increase our Missional Intelligence through 4 personal, practical, and Spirit-empowered ways. [et_social_share]
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147: 3 Questions the Church Must Answer About the Future of Missions
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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146: Using Digital Media to Reach and Disciple the Nations
Clyde Taber of the Visual Story Network helps us understand how digital media strategies can be used to share the gospel and make disciples of Jesus. As the world spends more and more time on media, Clyde highlights opportunities for the missions community to use media strategies to reach more...
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145: A 3-Step Model for Churches to Reach Out to Immigrants
Rick and Patti Love share creative ideas for churches to minister and demonstrate the love of Jesus to immigrants. Rick and Patti suggest a 3-stage model that churches of various sizes can apply to develop pathways to Jesus for new immigrants. [et_social_share]
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144: Exploring the Remarkable Growth of the Global Church
Brian Stiller, author of "From Jerusalem to Timbuktu" helps us understand the incredible growth of Christianity around the world! Brian shares how indigenous leadership, Bible translation, and a renewed understanding of the work of the Spirit have contributed to the remarkable growth of the…
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143: Developing a Biblical Theology of Risk
Sharing the gospel with unreached people groups can involve significant risk for cross-cultural workers. Anna Hampton, author of "Facing Danger: A Guide Through Risk" presents some ideas that can help both Goers and Senders develop a Biblical theology of risk. [et_social_share]
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142: Caring for Cross-Cultural Workers Who've Returned Home During COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has deeply affected the lives and ministries of cross-cultural workers. Many workers have returned to their passport countries temporarily, indefinitely, or permanently. In this episode, Shonna Ingram helps us understand some of what cross-cultural workers are experiencing...
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141: 4 Ways Churches and Agencies Can Work Together to Prepare Missionaries for Ministry
Anna Price of TEAM describes how sending churches and mission agencies can partner together to prepare missionaries for the mission field! Anna highlights the unique expertise and perspectives that both churches and agencies can bring as they work together to prepare missionaries for…
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140: 5 Things Everyone Should Understand About Missionaries – Encore Episode
Jonathan Trotter, co-author of "Serving Well" helps us grow in our understanding of what life can be like for missionaries. Jonathan shares from his experience as a missionary and counselor 5 ideas that can help sending churches empathize with and support their cross-cultural workers....
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