All Episodes - The Missions Drop
What prevents the Gospel from creating a ripple effect when it first enters a new people or place? This is what the Missions Drop Podcast is all about. Ideally, the Gospel works in a people like a drop of water on a lake that spreads out to the edges. However, there are boundaries and barriers that stop the Gospel from transforming hearts, minds, bodies, and souls. We seek to create conversations that continue the ripple effect of the Gospel right where we are and beyond.
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Indian Challenges in Following Christ with Satya Chakrapani
In this episode, Satya Chakrapani discusses challenges to living out faith in Christ in North India. This comes through the challenges from his own story with the church, family, and the communities around him. It sheds light on the challenges faced by many who come to faith in Christ from a different religious heritage. Resources Related to the Episode: Christian Barriers to Jesus by Paul Pennington Disciple Making Among Hindus by Timothy Shultz Living Water and Indian Bowl by Swami Dayanand Bharati Blog from Swami Dayanand Bharati Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Evangelism Among Other Faiths with Jose Abraham
In this episode, Jose Abraham discusses evangelism or sharing the good news with people of other faiths. He unpacks ideas like integral mission, orthodoxy, orthopraxy, and orthopathy to examine the many different ways that we may share Christ with others in word and deed. Resources Related to the Episode: Jose Abraham's article: Understanding Evangelism in Relation to People of Other Faiths Jose Abraham's sermon: Who is My Neighbor? The Gospel in a Pluralist Society by Lesslie Newbigin A Charitable Orthopathy: Christian Perspectives on Emotions in Multifaith Engagement by John W. Morehead Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Fear, Risk, and Suffering with Anna Hampton
In this episode, Anna Hampton talks with us about her research and work on fear, risk, danger, and persecution. Anna has done significant biblical, theological, and practical reflection on theology of risk and what it means for missions work in dangerous places as well as how persons in general may reflect more healthfully on fear and risk to help them in their decision-making and daily lives. Resources Related to the Episode: Anna Hampton's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theology.of.risk/ Anna Hampton's Website: https://theologyofrisk.com/ Anna Hampton's Bio: https://theologyofrisk.com/bios Links to Anna's books below: (Folks are welcome to request more info on the Arabic version. Please e-mail us at thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org for follow up on that.) Facing Danger: A Guide Through Risk 2nd Edition by Anna Hampton (Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic) Facing Fear: The Journey to Mature Courage in Risk and Persecution by Anna Hampton Facing Persecution: The Ethics and Spirituality of Loving Your Enemies (estimated arrival 2026) Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Frontier Mutualism: Following Jesus from Different Religious Heritages with John Kim
In this episode, John Kim introduces the idea of Frontier Mutualism or how human beings from different religious heritages can relate to each other especially those who wish to follow Jesus as Lord. Resources Related to the Episode: Spiritual Oikos: A Kingdom Perspective on Ecclesial Identity by John Kim A Reflection on Insider Movements in Korean Church History by John Kim The Anotoc Story (Continued): The Role of Group Dynamics in Insider Movements by John Kim Understanding Insider Movements: Disciples of Jesus within Diverse Religious Communities edited by Harley Talman and John Jay Travis Christ-Followers in Other Religions: The Global Witness of Insider Movements by Darren T. Duerksen Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Challenge, Suffering, and the Great Commission with Mary Ho
In this episode, Mary Ho discusses barriers to the least reached and the challenges and suffering required to reach communities who have yet to substantially experience and understand Christ and His gospel. Resources Related to the Episode: Article: Global Leadership for Global Mission by Dr. Mary Ho Article: When Leaders Drink Tea Together by Dr. Mary Ho Least Reached Peoples: How the Gospel Restores Dignity & Transforms Communities - Dr. Mary Ho & Lisa (Video Interview) People Vision: Reimagining Mission to Least Reached Peoples by Leonard N. Bartlotti, Preface by Dr. Mary Ho All Nations International is a global Christian missions training and sending organization committed to equipping Jesus followers to share the Gospel and establish churches in parts of the world where the name of Jesus Christ is little or not known. All Nations aspires to see disciple making movements in every people group of the world so that Jesus may be worshiped by every tongue, tribe, and nation, https://allnations.international/. Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Food and Frontier Missiology with John Cheong
In this episode, John Cheong talks about food and frontier missiology, how food, hospitality, and deep engagement with table ettiquette are essential for connecting with people from other cultural and religious backgrounds. Resources Related to the Episode: Food and Faith: A Theology of Eating by Norman Wirzba Good Food: Grounded Practical Theology by Jennifer Ayres Making Room, 25th anniversary edition: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition by Christine Pohl Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Barriers to Sending with Lisa Pak
In this episode, Lisa Pak discusses relationships, mobilization, the next generation, and the future of the unreached people group paradigm. Resources Related to the Episode: Article about Rev. Lisa Pak Encouraging Collaboration in the Great Commission Doable Discipleship Podcast Episode with Lisa Pak People Vision: Reimagining Mission to Least Reached Peoples by Leonard N. Bartlotti Devotionals and Prayer Guides from Finishing the Task Learn more about Lisa and her ministry: Website: finishingthetask.com Social media profile: @finishingthetask (Instagram and Facebook); @FTT_uupgs (on X, formerly Twitter) Email: lisa@finishingthetask.com Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
People Movements in Africa with Dave Coles
In this episode, Dave Coles discusses people movements in Africa through sustainable approaches that prioritize local leadership, complete communal engagement, and simple models for replication. These models have led to significant people movements among nomads, animists, and Muslim unreached people groups. Resources Related to the Episode: Cabbages in the Desert by Aila Tasse and Dave Coles Review of Cabbages in the Desert by Mark Naylor Motus Dei: The Movement of God to Disciple the Nations edited by Warrick Farah Calling on the Prophets by Colin Bearup Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Health Missions at the Edges with Jason Lee
In this episode, Jason Lee talks about health missions among the least reached, developing sustainable practices for discipleship and healthcare, as well as movement thinking and the challenges of reaching more communal cultures. Resources Related to the Episode: Preach and Heal, A Biblical Model for Missions by Charles Fielding Podcast Episode with Jason: What's It Going to Take? All Creation Groans: Toward a Theology of Disease and Global Health by Daniel W. O'Neill and Beth Snodderly Health for All Nations Website Christian Global Health in Perspective by Rebecca Meyer Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Where are the Men? with Joel Jenney
In this episode, Joel Jenney talks about the lack of male presence in mission, what might be some contributing factors, and potential ways forward. Joel Jenney is a mobilizer and researcher who works with Crossworld, www.crossworld.org. Resources Related to the Episode: Jenney Article- Men on Mission: Where Are They? J.D. Greear Article: "Men, It’s Time to Step Up" Paul Akin: We Need More Men on the Mission Field Cafe 1040 Article: Where Are the Men on the Mission Field? Pioneers Article: More Women in Missions- Four Reasons Why Greg Handley: How Porn Is Sidelining Missionaries Crossworld www.crossworld.org All professions. Making disciples. There’s nothing magical about the method. You might even call it ordinary. Just be who God made you to be and do what Jesus tasked you to do. The result? The world’s least-reached marketplaces will never be the same. And that’s extraordinary. We’re Crossworld. We’re disciple-makers from all professions bringing God’s love to life in the world’s least-reached marketplaces. The least-reached people used to be hidden in deep forests and jungles. Today, they’re hidden in the slums of the world’s greatest cities and in the high rises of affluent capitals. In the world’s least-reached marketplaces, great need — and great opportunity — awaits. Whatever your background, passion or skill set, there’s a way for you to make a difference in cross-cultural and international ministry. You could serve as a pastor or a plumber and many things in between. Call it business as missions. Call it living on mission. The important thing is to do it. Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Peacebuilding with Saji Oommen
In this episode, Saji Oommen talks with us about peacebuilding and what it means for frontier mission. He also shares from his many experiences in peacebuilding across the world. Saji is the Director of Global Engagement for the 5 and 2 network, https://www.fiveandtwonetwork.org/. Resources Related to the Episode: The Little Book of Conflict Transformation by John Paul Lederach Reconcile by John Paul Lederach Just Peacemaking by Glen Stassen Turks and Armenians Reconcile in Christ by CT The Journey Toward Reconciliation by John Paul Lederach Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Mission and Teilhard with Joan McManness
In this episode, Joan McManness talks to us about Teilhard de Chardin, creation, and opening up new vistas of conversation through taking a more anticipatory understanding of Christ and His work. Resources Related to the Episode: The Cosmic Vision of Teilhard de Chardin by John F. Haught God After Einstein by John F. Haught The Anticipated Christ by Brian Zahnd The Unvarnished Jesus by Brian Zahnd God in Creation by Jurgen Moltmann Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Human Trafficking & Unreached Peoples with Kaylie Spicer and Larissa Cisz
In this episode, Kaylie and Larissa speak about human trafficking in local and global contexts and its overlap with least reached peoples. And how acting against these injustices faithfully communicates good news to others. Resources Related to the Episode: 2023 TIP Report: https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-trafficking-in-persons-report/ Here is the National Human Trafficking Hotline to add as a contact into your phone: 1-888-373-7888. The ministry Kaylie worked with is After Hours Ministry https://www.afterhoursministry.org/#home or @afterhoursmin on Instagram. Myths and Facts about Trafficking: Myths & Facts | National Human Trafficking Hotline Books: Sold by Patricia McCormick Rescue by Christa Foster Crawford Stopping the Traffick by Glenn Miles and Christa Foster Crawford, eds. Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Mission as Mutual Enjoyment with Collin Cornell
This week, Emily interviews Collin Cornell about missional narratives and the Bible. Collin teaches at Fuller seminary on the Bible (particularly the Old Testament) and missions and has gone about highlighting particular areas of Scripture that he finds lacking in use in missions conversations. Resources from the Episode: Collin's Podcast: Bible and Mission Book by Collin: Divine Doppelgängers: YHWH’s Ancient Look-Alikes The Incomparable God: Readings in Biblical Theology For those interested in reaching out to us: Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Podcast E-mail is thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Visit Us! www.frontierventures.org www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h
A Missiology of Work with Scott Bessenecker
In this episode, Scott speaks about a missiology of work or how God's work in the world meets our jobs and how we serve Him through our particular vocations and engage with our larger society and its systems. He also talks about a very special business in India that demonstrates the Gospel through its form, system, and practices. Resources Related to the Episode: Short Article: The Gospel as Place Living Mission: The Vision and Voices of New Friars Overturning Tables: Freeing Missions from the Christian-Industrial Complex Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Technology and Emerging Generations with Andrew Feng
In this episode, Andrew speaks about the challenges of incorporating emerging generations, innovation, and technology into the missions world. He offers insights from his experiences and organization, Indigitous, which has pioneered innovative responses to the challenges in our missions world. Indigitous is a global movement helping believers volunteer better with their digital and marketplace skills to take the Gospel to new people and places. Resources Related to the Episode: Website: https://indigitous.us Email: indigitous.us@indigitous.org Social Media: https://instagram.com/indigitous.us Resources, Reports, Magazine Publications: https://linktr.ee/indigitous.us Dan Pallotta Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong Frontier Markets Research Report: LITE Frontier Market Research Report.pdf EDM Prayer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JesjMY4JR4 Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Incarnational Friendships with Andy Pearce
IMPORTANT SURVEY LINK: Survey Link for Listener Feedback Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out our survey, so we can continue to learn how to better serve our listeners. Thank you!! Short Episode Summary: This week, Emily interviews Andy Pearce, a math teacher in southern California. Andy shares about the various opportunities he has had in his life to live incarnationally, or to be Jesus to people. Resources from the Episode: Andy's Network: https://margnetwork.org/ Andy's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/desiland-masala/id1553941122 For those interested in reaching out to us: Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Podcast E-mail is thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Visit Us! www.frontierventures.org www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h
A Missiology of Well-Being with Jay Matenga
IMPORTANT SURVEY LINK: Survey Link for Listener Feedback Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out our survey, so we can continue to learn how to better serve our listeners. Thank you!! Episode Summary: In this episode, Jay Matenga introduces a Missiology of Well-Being and how that contributes to his efforts in mobilization, engaging with different generations, and indigenization. Resources Related to this Episode: Article: The Well-Being Imperative by Jay Matenga Mission in Motion: Speaking Frankly of Mobilization by Jay Matenga and Malcolm Gold Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Christianity: White Man's Religion? with Vince Bantu
IMPORTANT SURVEY LINK: Survey Link for Listener Feedback Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out our survey, so we can continue to learn how to better serve our listeners. Thank you!! In this episode, Dr. Vince Bantu speaks about the barriers raised by the ancient and current problem of Christianity being viewed as a foreign (aka "white") religion. He also offers thought-provoking insights into how it can be avoided today. Learn more about Dr. Vince Bantu and his ministries at: https://meachum.org https://urbanministries.com/ https://naiits.com https://jude3project.org Books: A Multitude of All Peoples: Engaging Ancient Christianity's Global Identity (Missiological Engagements) Link: https://qrco.de/vincebantu1 Gospel Haymanot: A Constructive Theology and Critical Reflection on African and Diasporic Christianity Link: https://qrco.de/vincebantu2 Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Spiritual Formation and Missiology with Jamey Lewis
IMPORTANT SURVEY LINK: Survey Link for Listener Feedback Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out our survey, so we can continue to learn how to better serve our listeners. Thank you!! Episode Summary: In this episode, Jamey Lewis connects spiritual formation with missiology by sharing from his own life experiences and study to connect our relationships with God, the Word, and one another with how we participate in and think about the mission of God. Resources Related to this Episode: Article: A Roadmap for Spiritual Formation by M. Robert Mulholland Jr. Article: Spiritual Formation: What it is, and How it is Done by Dallas Willard Article: Making Spiritual Formation Relevant to Life-long “Mission” by 2HC Article: “Walk sign is on” — 2nd half of life-friendly mission organizations by 2HC Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Hybridity and People Groups with Miriam Adeney
This week, Emily interviews Dr. Miriam Adeney, a missiological anthropologist. Miriam discusses the values of diversity and unity in the church, specifically in terms of race and ethnicity, and how pitting the two against each other can be a barrier to mission. Some things we mentioned: Description of Homogeneous Unit Principle by Don McGavran: https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/216986607.pdf Miriam’s most recent book, Afghan Mountain Faith:https://missionbooks.org/products/afghan-mountain-faith?_pos=1&_sid=1bc953cb6&_ss=r For those interested in reaching out to us: Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Podcast E-mail is thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Visit Us! www.frontierventures.org www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h
Insights on Access From a Front-line Missionary with Jason
In this episode, Jason shares some challenges and opportunities in presenting an accessible gospel at the edges of mission. His insights come from fifteen years as a missionary in a prominent Middle Eastern city. Resources Related to this Episode: If you would like to reach out to Jason you can write us at thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org, and we’ll pass along your inquiry. Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Contextualization Across Religious Boundaries with Kang-San Tan
In this episode, Kang-San Tan reflects upon contextualization across religious boundaries encouraging deeper engagement with other religious communities and traditions. Resources Related to this Episode: Article: Crossing Religious and Cultural Frontiers: Rethinking Mission as Inreligionisation Article: Dual Religious Belonging as a Contextualised Faith? Article: Contextual Frameworks for Interreligious Communication: an Asian Perspective Book: Humble Confidence: A Model for Interfaith Apologetics Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Shattering Gender Bias Barriers with Leanne Dzubinski
This week, Emily interviews Dr. Leanne Dzubinski, professor of leadership at Asbury theological seminary, and co-author of Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Facing Women at Work. Leanne outlines these barriers and makes the explicit connection between gender bias and barriers to mission, drawing from her own experience as a missionary. Some things we mentioned: Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Facing Women at Work For those interested in reaching out to us: Leanne’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-dzubinski/ Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Podcast E-mail is thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Visit Us! www.frontierventures.org www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h
Approaching Muslim Neighbors with Martin Accad
In this episode, Martin Accad shares how one might creatively engage their Muslim neighbors with an ear towards learning and seeing where the Spirit may already be at work in their lives always seeking an opportunity to demonstrate and speak to what Jesus (The Prince of Peace) may desire to do in their life and community. Resources Related to this Episode: Sacred Misinterpretation: Reaching across the Christian-Muslim Divide by Martin Accad The Religious Other: A Biblical Understanding of Islam, the Qur’an and Muhammad edited by Martin Accad and Jonathan Andrews Toward Respectful Understanding and Witness among Muslims: Essays in Honor of J. Dudley Woodberry Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Season Finale: Missions and Intimacy with Jesus with John and Cindi Taylor
Audience Survey to Improve Future Episodes and Seasons: https://forms.office.com/r/XG2pkzxdu6 Episode Summary: In our season finale, Dave interviews John and Cindi Taylor about their fifteen years of missions experience in the Himalayas and passion for raising up others in their church network to serve Christ among the least reached. They also discuss the Taylor's adjustment to life in the states, when their hearts are still in the Himalayan region. From this Episode: To learn more about the Taylors, check out their church's website. For those interested in reaching out to us: Podcast E-mail is thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us! www.frontierventures.org www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h We'll return with our next season in February!!!
Barriers Facing Gen Z with Jolene Erlacher
Emily interviews Dr. Jolene Erlacher, a generational researcher and talented speaker, trainer, and coach. Emily and Jolene discuss historical patterns of epic change and the impacts they have on generations, where the negative stereotypes come from, what Gen Z has to offer, and how to overcome barriers to engaging Gen Z. Some things we mentioned: Leading Tomorrow: https://www.leadingtomorrow.org/ Daniel Generation: https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Generation-Leadership-Ungodly-Culture/dp/B08WQ6KFKF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BZDBRLI1P20A&keywords=daniel+generation&qid=1699028863&sprefix=daniel+generation%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1 Mobilizing Gen Z (book): https://www.amazon.com/Mobilizing-Gen-Challenges-Opportunities-Missions/dp/1645083144/ref=sr_1_1?crid=U7XGH7OTTGVL&keywords=mobilizing+gen+z&qid=1699027773&sprefix=mobilizing+gen+z%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Mobilizing Gen Z (webinar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB744y0-JH4&t=342s For those interested in reaching out to us: Jolene’s facebook: www.facebook.com/leadingtomorrow Jolene’s Instagram: leading.tomorrow Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Podcast E-mail is thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us! www.frontierventures.org www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h
Living in Jesus Creatively with Steven Spicer
In this episode, Steven Spicer shares about innovation in the world of missions and how a desire to help others find ways to live creatively in Jesus and connect with their neighbors has sent him on a journey into the world of innovation, systems thinking, and spiritual formation. Resources Related to this Episode: Social Innovation in Frontier Mission by Steven Spicer Pursuing God's Will Together by Ruth Haley Barton A Hidden Wholeness by Parker Palmer Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
The Value of Simplicity with Pam Arlund
Emily interviews Dr. Pam Arlund, a ministry professional with many vocations, including bible translator, author, and teacher, to discuss a new way to frame the discipline of simplicity and the barriers caused by complexity. Some things we mentioned: Green Eggs and Ham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZjZN7Rs3a8 Stick Figures Save the World: https://www.amazon.com/Stick-Figures-Save-World-Drawing/dp/1645083403/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31R42J8571MDM&keywords=stick+figures+save+the+world+pam+arlund&qid=1698787835&sprefix=stick+figures+save+the%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1 Raytown Roundup: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LRJyKLDsJr0oRfnbWsfw7?si=eae19e8e820b4ce7 Perspectives: https://perspectives.org/ All Nations: https://allnations.international/ For those interested in reaching out to us: Pam’s Contact Info: pamarlund@gmail.com Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's E-mail: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's E-mail: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us! www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us! www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h
Disability, the Gospel, and Empowerment with Kim Kargbo
In this episode, Kim Kargbo shares how her view of the gospel deepened over time to bring a holistic gospel of freedom, empowerment, belonging, and fullness to people experiencing disabilities in the Global South. Email us at thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org, if you'd like to talk further. Resources Related to this Episode: https://accessiblehope.org/ Disability and the Church by Lamar Hardwick Disability and the Way of Jesus by Bethany McKinney Fox Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Addressing the Gap with Ted Esler
In this episode, Dave interviews Ted Esler, Executive Director of MissioNexus. We talk about a mobilization barrier: how the UPG paradigm of missions is a hard sell for the younger generations in the US and what needs to be done to change that. Some things we mentioned: Follow Ted on: Instagram, X/Twitter MissioNexus Ted's substack Aaron Renn Podcast The Scout Mindset book Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
The Enneagram and Relational Barriers with Sarah Stewart
Emily interviews Sarah Stewart, licensed mental health counselor and certified Enneagram coach, to discuss how we can use the Enneagram to overcome relational barriers in ministry. You will hear our co-hosts discuss their own Enneagram types and why they see the Enneagram as a useful tool. Some things we mentioned: The Narrative Enneagram: https://www.narrativeenneagram.org/ Next to Normal: https://open.spotify.com/album/0HLCM1PkLwDz5NLr5Kl4a4?si=oTaoGIMdQEyd58w8MN2Y5A Myers-Briggs: https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/myers-briggs-overview/ Contact us: Sarah’s email: sstewart@lucentcollaborative.com Sarah’s Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sarah-stewart-depression-specialist-certified-enneagram-practitioner-gainesville-fl/442534 Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Vocation at the Edges with Alexander Shackleton
In this episode, Alexander Shackleton shares from his life as a businessman that brings him into deep relationships with others and a culture very different from his Western background. Is Alex a missionary working in business or a businessman that ministers or should we even divide those two vocations? We also hear our co-hosts reflect on other careers that they might enjoy and how to implement some of Alex's insights in their daily lives. Email us at thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org, if you'd like to talk further. Resources from this episode: Graceful Evangelism: Christian Witness in a Complex World by Frances Adeney The Gap Between God and Christianity: The Turbulence of Western Culture by Thomas Stallter The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative by Christopher Wright Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
How Movements Overcome Barriers with Wes Watkins
In this episode, Dave interviews Wes Watkins, Facilitator of the Motus Dei Network of movement practitioners. We discuss the way movements get around long-standing mission barriers and how these movements challenge existing forms and methods of doing church. Some things we mentioned: Motus Dei book (use this code for a discount to Missions Drop Podcast listeners: MOTUSDEI25) Motus Dei Network Movements Podcast (305- From Denver to the Ends of the Earth) 24:14 Network For those interested in reaching out to us: Our Podcast E-mail is thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email is andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us!: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us! www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Dialoguing Across and Within Traditions with Brainerd Prince
In this episode, Brainerd Prince shares from his own academic studies and relationships with friends and neighbors from other religious backgrounds and traditions. We also hear about the different concert experiences of our co-hosts: Andy, Victoria, and Dave, and how they might implement some of Brainerd's insights and reflections. Email us here, thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org, if you have thoughts, questions, or reflections on this or other episodes. Resources from this episode: Articles by Kang-San Tan: Crossing Religious and Cultural Frontiers: Rethinking Mission as Inreligionisation; Dual Religious Belonging as a Contextualised Faith? An Article by Brainerd Prince: Udayanacharya’s Samvada and the Dialogue of Traditions: A Model of Inreligionization A Book by Brainerd Prince: The Integral Philosophy of Aurobindo: Hermeneutics and the Study of Religion Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Communication that Connects with Terry Wildman
In this episode, Dave interviews Terry Wildman, Lead Translator of the First Nations Version Bible. We talk about the massive barriers that exist due to past mission efforts to Native Americans and how the FNV represents a needed change in the way mission takes place among them. Some things we mentioned: rainsongmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/RainSongMusic firstnationsversion.com https://www.facebook.com/FirstNationsVersion FNV at Amazon Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us! www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us! www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Deconstructing Fear and Reconstructing Faith with Brittany David
Welcome to the Missions Drop Podcast! On today’s episode, Victoria will interview Brittany David! --------------------------- Brittany is the Member Formation Lead at Frontier Ventures, a spiritual director, coffee and plant lover, and an Enneagram 9. She is a passionate advocate for creating safe spaces, a former dance studio owner, and feels at peace in nature. Her Oklahoma roots have helped her stay true to who she is, and she currently lives in sunny Los Angeles. Let's dive into her story about deconstructing fear and reconstructing her faith! --------------------------- Resources Mentioned: -Center for Action and Contemplation – https://cac.org -Turning to the Mystics Podcast - https://cac.org/podcast/turning-to-the-mystics/ Books by Richard Rohr: - “Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer” - “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life” - “The World, the Flesh, and the Devil: What Do We Do With Evil?” - ”Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount” Brittany’s E-mail: brittany.david@frontierventures.org --------------------------- Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us:www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
Episode Zero: Introduction to the Podcast and Co-Hosts
In this episode, we go over some of the basic background and purpose of our Podcast. We also hear a bit about the lives and stories of our co-hosts: Andy, Victoria, Emily, and Dave, and what their ideal days might look like. Weekly episodes with guest interviews and reflections from our co-hosts will start dropping on September 12, 2023. Some things we mentioned in this episode: Frontier Ventures: https://www.frontierventures.org/ The Perspectives Course: https://perspectives.org/ The Perspectives Reader: Link to Book Formation: Book on Scripture Reading for Spiritual Formation Joshua Project Website: https://joshuaproject.net/ Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org Andy's Email: andy.b@frontierventures.org Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823 Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org https://www.ijfm.org/ Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_