Episodes
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No Neutral Ground: War, Manufactured Narratives, and the Crisis of Soft Men
War in the Middle East exposes the myth of neutrality, a federal indictment raises questions about who really shapes our cultural conflicts, and a debate over “soft men” reveals a deeper problem in the church’s ability to send. This episode connects the headlines to the underlying reality: the...
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Remembering Voddie, Plodding Ahead: Tom Ascol on the Future of Founders
Tom Ascol joins Alex Kocman to reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Voddie Baucham and to look ahead at the future of Founders Ministries and Founders Seminary. What began in 1983 as a small prayer meeting has grown into a significant voice for gospel recovery and church reformation.…
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Iran, Ancient Heresies, and Making Disciples
As tensions rise between Iran, Israel, and the United States, many are asking whether we’re on the brink of global war or watching a strategy unfold—but Scripture calls us to a steadier perspective. In this episode, we examine what’s really happening, why Christians must reject both panic and…
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War in Iran, the End Times, and Viral Christianity
War in the Middle East has many Christians asking whether we are living in the end times. Current events often become the lens through which people interpret biblical eschatology. That approach can distort how Scripture teaches about the last things. Christians are called to read the Bible...
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Iran’s Growing Church, America’s Divided Conscience, and the Return of Judgment
In this episode of The World View, we examine what the State of the Union revealed about a deeply divided America and the danger of selective compassion, highlighted by the reaction to the story of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. We also look at a striking shift in public opinion as Catholic...
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The Middle East, State Religions, and Cultural Conscience
In this episode, we examine what’s really happening to Christians in Israel and Jordan and why raw statistics don’t tell the whole story. We unpack Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying program, now the fourth leading cause of death, and what it reveals about the rise of statism in the West.…
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From the Mission Field to the Legislature: Joe D’Orsie on Public Christian Engagement
In this long-form episode of The World View, Alex sits down with Pennsylvania State Rep. Joe D’Orsie to explore what happens when a missionary heart steps into the political arena. From six months on the mission field in the Dominican Republic to a decisive victory over a 20-year incumbent…
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Sporting Spectacles and Mission in a Post-Global Age
Spectacle trains people what to love and forget, and the Super Bowl shows how entertainment can distract while real evil, including sexual exploitation, remains close to the surface. The Olympics display global pageantry detached from God, while Japan’s election highlights the broader shift from...
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Root Causes: Minneapolis, Obergefell, Greenland, and Epstein
Amid protests and legal battles over immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, fresh debates over marriage and family norms, questions about national influence on the global stage, and renewed scrutiny of power and corruption at the highest levels, this episode of The World View digs beneath the...
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Serving with Open Hands: Paul & Patty Collier (Part 2)
In the first part of the Colliers’ story, we heard remarkable accounts from Paraguay—stories of lives transformed as individuals surrendered themselves to Christ. In this episode, we follow their move from Paraguay to Costa Rica and witness how God continued to work through their ministry…
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Serving with Open Hands: Paul & Patty Collier (Part 1)
On this week’s episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we begin the first of a two-part story featuring missionaries Paul and Patty Collier. Their story marks the final two episodes of the Cloud of Witnesses podcast series. Paul and Patty served with ABWE for 35 years, first in Paraguay and later in Costa...
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Obedience in Action: Doug & Sharon Kreeger
On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear from missionaries Doug and Sharon Kreeger, who served faithfully with ABWE in Chile for 27 years. During their time on the field, the Kreegers planted churches, led church revitalization projects, and invested in training future leaders—as Doug…
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Laying a Foundation: Rich Ernst
On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we introduce you to missionary Rich Ernst. Together with his wife, Marcia, Rich faithfully served in Papua New Guinea for more than 45 years. As pioneers in ABWE’s early work there, their ministry included church planting, evangelism, and seminary...
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Persevering with Purpose: Larry and Nancy Allen (Part 2)
On this week's episode of Cloud of Witnesses, you’ll hear part two of the missionary story featuring Larry and Nancy Allen, faithful ABWE missionaries who served in Bangladesh and later in the Philippines. In the first episode, we journeyed with them through their years of ministry in...
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SPECIAL: Reaching America: Right Vs. Left or Rival Religions? R. Davis Younts
Alex Kocman sits down with R. Davis Younts, a Christian attorney and former Air Force JAG, to talk about faith colliding with culture. Younts describes his path from law school to fighting for religious liberty in the military, warning that America’s supposed freedom of faith is eroding under...
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Persevering with Purpose: Larry and Nancy Allen (Part 1)
On this week's episode of Cloud of Witnesses, you’ll hear the first of a two-part story featuring Larry and Nancy Allen, faithful ABWE missionaries who served in Bangladesh and later in the Philippines. From navigating the challenges of cross-cultural ministry to witnessing the transformative…
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Building Bridges, Equipping Leaders: George Collins
On this week’s episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear from missionary George Collins, who—alongside his wife, Debi—faithfully served in Bangladesh before founding GAP Ministries, which later became Live Global, an ABWE ministry. While working alongside national partners, George recognized a vital...
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Death of an Evangelist: Charlie Kirk
Charlie Kirk was a political activist, but more importantly, he was an evangelist. His faith often brought him into conflict with the culture around him and that conflict came to a head on September 10th when he was politically assassinated on a college campus.…
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Faith in the Amazon: Ralph Poulson
On this week’s episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear the inspiring story of missionary Ralph Poulson. Alongside his wife, Margie, Ralph dedicated his life to church planting among unreached tribes in the Amazon, serving with ABWE in Brazil. Their journey took them from the Port of Two Brothers...
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A Legacy of Fellowship: Bob and Lynne Trout (Part 2)
On this week’s episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we continue the remarkable story of Bob and Lynne Trout. In part one, we followed their faithful service across South America—in Peru, Paraguay, and Colombia—where they shared the gospel and witnessed God’s transforming work in the lives of those they...
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A Legacy of Fellowship: Bob and Lynne Trout (Part 1)
On this week’s episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we begin the first of a two-part story highlighting the faithful ministry of Bob and Lynne Trout. Serving with ABWE across South America—in Peru, Paraguay, and Colombia—the Trouts dedicated their lives to sharing the Gospel and building up the Church....
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Rescuing Missions From Toxic Empathy
Everyone is told to have empathy for one another. But when does empathy go wrong? Joe Rigney and Allie Beth Stuckey have recently asked this question. How are we supposed to empathize with others when it is contrary to God’s purposes?…
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How Modern Ideologies Are Destroying Society: Jon Harris
Jon Harris joins The World View with Alex Kocman to take on modern ideological beliefs and how ideologies on both sides of the aisle are harming our Christian witness. Together they also discuss how to approach individuals who are radicalizing themselves with dangerous ideologies.…
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Love and Order With JD Vance
Vice President J.D. Vance said an interesting comment that sent the internet into a firestorm. But is his remark on the “order of loves,” or ordo amoris, biblical? How are Christians supposed to love those near and far to us? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the...
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What Is a ‘Nation,’ Anyway?
How do we define nations? Is America just an idea? Maybe there’s a deeper reason that the broader culture is pushing back against Scripture’s definition of a people. The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…
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3 Things Christians Must Do Now Post-Election
With the presidential election finally in the rear view for US Christians, now we have an opportunity to double down and be about the work of advancing Christ’s kingdom. Will we? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…
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Season 2 Finale: Into the Heart of the Jungle: Bob Wright
In this final episode of Cloud of Witnesses season two, we dive into the extraordinary missionary journey of Bob Wright, who served with his wife, Rita, in the jungles of Brazil. Called to reach unreached tribes, Bob shares the adventures and challenges of bringing the gospel to remote areas,...
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Committed to the Call to Serve: Johnny and Susan Bolin (Part 2)
In this second part of Johnny and Susan Bolin’s story on Cloud of Witnesses, we follow their continued journey of faith and perseverance as missionaries in Colombia. After being advised to abandon their aviation ministry due to rebel activity, the Bolins pivoted to church planting and outreach in...
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Committed to the Call to Serve: Johnny and Susan Bolin (Part 1)
In this first part of a two-part series on Cloud of Witnesses, we hear the compelling story of Johnny and Susan Bolin, ABWE missionaries who served as church planters in Colombia, South America. Johnny shares his journey of coming to faith in Jesus, while Susan reflects on her foundational...
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EXCLUSIVE: Hurricane Relief and Unhelpful News Cycles (feat. Chad Prather, Thad Bergmeier)
While the news cycles have moved on from the destruction brought by hurricanes Helene and Milton, those affected by the disasters have not. The quick news cycles forget about the long work of recovery and restoration of people’s lives right here in our backyard.…
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Building for the Kingdom: Bill Hanson
On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear the inspiring story of Bill Hanson, a dedicated ABWE missionary who, alongside his wife Ginny, served for 20 years. Bill’s unique background in construction led him to the Project Office of ABWE, where he eventually became director. In this episode,...
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Faithful to His Calling: David and Doris Totman
In this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, ABWE missionaries David and Doris Totman share their incredible 40-year journey of serving Christ in South Asia, Kenya, and Ghana. From facing opposition and spiritual warfare in the jungles of Bangladesh to planting churches in Kenya and navigating health...
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‘Diversity’ Is Not Our Strength
The phrase “Diversity Is Our Strength” may sound nice, but have we considered its implications? Is diversity in religions, cultures, and morals beneficial—or are we trading biblical truth for a slogan? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical...
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Learning to Be God-Sufficient: Ruth Wood
In this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we sit down with ABWE missionary Ruth Wood, who dedicated over 30 years to serving others. Ruth began her journey as a nurse in The Gambia, Africa, following the passing of her husband, Dave. Her call to medical missions led her to serve the unreached with…
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Sharing the Love of Jesus: Dave and Debbie Woodard
In this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we sit down with Dave and Debbie Woodard, whose 30-year journey with ABWE has taken them from rural Tennessee to the heart of England and beyond. They share how God shaped their early call to missions, led them through decades of church planting and...
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Selling Out and Mission Drift
Megan Basham’s Shepherds for Sale causes us to ask: Are Christians at risk of compromising their faith for worldly gain? What happens when theological integrity is traded for popularity or relevance? Reflect on whether your ministry and life are truly for Christ—or if they’re being subtly sold out.…
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Up in the Air for Him: Ruth Scheltema
In this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear from Ruth Scheltema, who served with her husband, Hank, in Brazil as missionaries with ABWE for over 20 years. As church planters and pioneers in mission aviation, Hank and Ruth worked to spread the gospel to remote Amazonian villages previously...
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A Life Transformed: Rich and Jo Ann Davis (Part 2)
On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we delve deeper into the life of missionaries Rich and Jo Ann Davis on the second of a two-part story into their lives. With over 50 years of their lives serving with ABWE, their journey has taken them to Peru, Central America, the Caribbean, and Moldova…
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Why ‘The End of History’ Isn’t
It’s an impossible task to keep up with the constant media cycles of world-ending bad news. But is the world really ending? Has the world already ended? As a Christian, it’s not our job to be watchers of the end times but doers that want to see Christ exalted in the time we have left.…
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A Life Transformed: Rich and Jo Ann Davis (Part 1)
On this episode of Cloud of Witnesses, we hear from missionaries Rich and Jo Ann Davis. They have served with ABWE for over 50 years, with stops in Peru, Central America, the Caribbean, and Moldova. The Davises share an incredible story of transformation from being flower children to becoming...
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We Live in a Blood-Bought World
Our salvation was anything but free. A heavy, blood-laden, price has been paid for the world. And yet, Christians seem to forget that fact all too quickly. The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…
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Terrorism, David French, and Doing Donuts on Pride Flags
Christians are being persecuted around the world, sometimes in small ways and sometimes in big ways. What doesn’t help is using others’ suffering as a moment to push an agenda. What Christians need to do is show compassion, kindness, and grace when persecution happens, no matter where in the…
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Why You Shouldn’t Consider Foreign Missions
The world needs the gospel. But that doesn’t mean that you’re called to missions. Check your motives first before trekking out to the mission field. Get our e-book on calling at abwe.org/calling. Listen to our in-depth conversation/debate on this topic as a Missions Podcast premium subscriber at...
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The Law Amendment, Missions, and Other Sundries
The Southern Baptist Convention is voting on the Law Amendment this June in Indianapolis. Can’t Baptists just agree to get along in the name of missions? Or is the Great Commission itself at stake? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…
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Have Babies, Win Nations
Should we focus on the family, or the nations? We’re up against demonic “-isms” that hate babies, families, and the nations God made. Thus, we mustn’t treat evangelism as the enemy of having children and building Christian households. The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view…
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The Truth About Christian Nationalism
Christian nationalism is sparking discussions nationwide. But what exactly does it entail? And what should Christians understand about its implications? As we strive to disciple all nations, how does this movement fit into our mission—or does it? Let’s explore what the Bible says about these...
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Don’t Stop Halfway
Do you believe only half of what William Carey said? As Christians, if we are going to live on mission, it is time to start #adulting and be brave enough to attempt great things for God. The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview.…
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The Border Crisis and Missions
What does the border crisis in the US have to do with missions? Is immigration a gospel issue for Christians? How are Christians to respond and think about our faith as it plays out in the public and political spheres? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world…
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It’s Not All About Evangelism
What’s the point of church? Is it to reach the lost? Is the Christian life “evangelism at all costs”? Maybe not. The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent…
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In Defense of Fences
Reaching a changing world for Jesus shouldn’t mean we change what we believe, should it? The World View is opinion show offering a mission-driven view of the world from a biblical worldview. The views of the host do not necessarily reflect the views of ABWE but represent an effort to channel a...
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