Missions Talk — A podcast by 9Marks and Reaching & Teaching International Ministries
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Missions Talk features conversations that explain the too-often-overlooked connection between healthy churches and global missions.
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Nov 27, 2025 • 35min
On God's Sovereignty and Missions (Ep. 59)
What is the relation between God's Sovereignty and our role in Missions? Ryan and Mack talk to AJ Gibson about this important theological understanding and what the Bible teaches.Resources Mentioned:Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. PackerA Vision for Missions by Tom WellsFor the Sake of His Name by Dave DoranAn Inquiry into the Obligation of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens by William Carey
Nov 13, 2025 • 50min
On Prioritizing Missions in the Church (Ep. 58)
In this live episode from RTIM's Sending Church Summit, Ryan and Mack discuss the new volume, Prioritizing Missions in the Church, with its authors, Aaron Menikoff & Harshit Singh.Resources Mentioned:Prioritizing Missions in the Church by Aaron Menikoff and Harshit Singh
Oct 30, 2025 • 43min
On Preparation for the Missions Field (Ep. 57)
In this episode, Ryan, Mac, Matt, & Hunter discuss what aspiring missionaries and their local churches should consider when preparing for overseas ministry.
Oct 16, 2025 • 38min
On Church-Centered Missions (Ep. 56)
In this engaging discussion, Jonathan Leeman, President of Nine Marks and an expert in ecclesiology, dives into the importance of church-centered missions. He emphasizes that healthy local churches are crucial for training missionaries and shaping mission strategies. Leeman critiques movement-driven missions, arguing for a stronger ecclesiology and corporate conversion rooted in church membership. The conversation highlights the necessity of churches leading missionary initiatives and collaborating for effective missions, all while remaining anchored in Scripture and expositional preaching.
May 29, 2025 • 28min
On Healthy Indigenous Churches (Ep. 55)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan, Mack, and TJ explore the marks of a healthy indigenous church, highlighting key practices like regular gatherings and faithful preaching, while addressing the challenges missionaries face in establishing churches that are both biblically sound and culturally rooted.
May 15, 2025 • 45min
On Contextualization and the Bible (Ep. 54)
Ryan and Mack talk with Elliot Clark and Caleb Greggsen about the complexities of contextualization in missions—how to faithfully communicate the gospel across cultures with clarity, humility, and cultural sensitivity.Resources MentionedEvangelism as Exiles by Elliot ClarkMission Affirmed by Elliot ClarkThe Culture Map by Erin Meyer
May 1, 2025 • 53min
On Missions Work in Bangkok, with Matt Tyler and Daniel Davison (Ep. 53)
Ryan and Mack talk with Matt Tyler and Daniel Davison about missions work in Bangkok, the need for healthy churches, and gospel opportunities in Thailand.Resources MentionedBangkok City Baptist Church Systematic Theology, Vol. 1 by Stephen J. WellumGreat Commission Council (GCC) Articles
Apr 17, 2025 • 39min
On Missions in Uganda, with Tony Gordon and Kris Mobbs (Ep. 52)
In this episode, Ryan & Mack speak with two missionaries serving in Uganda about ministry there and the state of the church in the country.
Apr 3, 2025 • 49min
On Gospel Infrastructure, with Scott Logsdon (Ep. 51)
In this episode, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles speak with Scott Logsdon, pastor of Union Church in Istanbul about the importance of various elements of healthy gospel infrastructure for missions strategizing — including church planting, theological education, and pastoral training, amongst others.Resources MentionedThe Joshua ProjectBook: Evangelism by J. Mack StilesResources on Worship by Bob Kauflin
Mar 20, 2025 • 50min
On AI & Bible translation, with Bethany Moore (Ep. 50)
Why is Bible translation important and how should we strategize translating the Bible into other languages?In this episode, Ryan and Mack speak with Bethany Moore about translation strategies and how local churches can learn more about translation efforts around the world.
