The Missions Podcast

Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford
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Nov 20, 2024 • 53sec

Take Your Eyes off Your Church

In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott sit down with Pastor Joel Wayne from Chapel Pointe Church, to discuss the problems of leadership in the church today.
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Nov 18, 2024 • 38min

Mailbag: Generosity in Hard Financial Circumstances

How do we fund missions amid a recession? In this episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott answer a listener's question about how the church should look at funding missions in the face of declining economic superiority in the United States and record-high inflation. Want to start reading the Puritans but don’t know where to begin? Their Puritan Treasures for Today series from Reformation Heritage Books makes the works of classic writers like John Owen and Jeremiah Burroughs accessible for modern readers. As a thank you for their partnership with ABWE, Reformation Heritage Books is providing a special discount code. We extend our gratitude to RHB for their support. Learn more at heritagebooks.org/PuritanTreasures, and you can use the code MISSIONSPOD if you order. Are you feeling called to the mission field, but don't know where to start? ABWE's 24-Hour DEMO is for those that are seeking opportunities and direction on how they can help fulfill the Great Commission. Find your role in global missions at demo.abwe.org. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
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Nov 16, 2024 • 11min

Prioritizing the Old Ways in Missions With Kevin DeYoung | Missionary 2024

Why is it difficult to rely on the traditional methods of missions? In this exclusive interview from Missionary, Scott Dunford sits down with Kevin DeYoung, pastor, author, and founder of Clearly Reformed, as they discuss good models of ministry and why missionaries need to prayerfully trust in the ordinary means and methods of bringing the gospel to the lost. Did you miss Missionary Conference? Get access to all of the interviews and content from The Missions Podcast by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Sign up at missionspodcast.com/premium and use the promo code: MISSIONARY for one month free.
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Nov 15, 2024 • 13min

Ministry in Life’s Later Years With Brad Buser | Missionary 2024

How do you make the most of ministry after the field? In this exclusive interview from Missionary, Scott Dunford sits down with Brad Buser from Radius International about how to approach life and ministry after missionaries come back from the field. They discuss pitfalls that retired missionaries fall into, ministry opportunities in retirement, and the importance of passing on wisdom to the next generation. Did you miss Missionary Conference? Get access to all of the interviews and content from The Missions Podcast by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Sign up at missionspodcast.com/premium and use the promo code: MISSIONARY for one month free.
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Nov 14, 2024 • 21min

Optimizing Ministry Partnerships With Ryan Robertson and Duane Tweeten | Missionary 2024

Should ministries partner together? In this exclusive interview from Missionary, Alex and Scott sit down with Ryan Robertson of Reaching and Teaching and Duane Tweeten from Training Leaders International on the importance of ministries working together to further kingdom impact. They discuss conditions of why organizations should work together, key leadership traits, and how unity in the body is crucial for the spread of the gospel. Did you miss Missionary Conference? Get access to all of the interviews and content from The Missions Podcast by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Sign up at missionspodcast.com/premium and use the promo code: MISSIONARY for one month free.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 15min

What’s Going on in Nicaea? | Missionary 2024

There's a special event in Nicaea coming up that you will not want to miss. In this exclusive interview from Missionary, Alex and Scott sit down with Keith (name changed for security), about the importance of Nicaea as a place, the history of the Nicene Creed, and why all believers can rally behind this landmark event. Did you miss Missionary Conference? Get access to all of the interviews and content from The Missions Podcast by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Sign up at missionspodcast.com/premium and use the promo code: MISSIONARY for one month free.
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Nov 13, 2024 • 54sec

Plan Your Generosity, God Provides For It

In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott answer questions from listeners about giving and generosity amid uncertain and bleak financial circumstances. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
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Nov 12, 2024 • 26min

Confessionalism and the 1689 London Confession With Dr. James Renihan | Missionary 2024

Are confessions a good or bad thing? In this exclusive interview from Missionary, Alex and Scott sit down with Dr. James Renihan, President of International Reformed Baptist Seminary as he discusses his work with the 1689 London Confession and the role it plays in the life of the church and everyday Christians. Did you miss Missionary Conference? Get access to all of the interviews and content from The Missions Podcast by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Sign up at missionspodcast.com/premium and use the promo code: MISSIONARY for one month free.
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Nov 11, 2024 • 40min

What Lausanne Was Really Like With Paul Davis

Was Lausanne Conference staying true to the gospel? In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott sit down with ABWE President Paul Davis to debrief his recent experience at the Lausanne Conference in South Korea. Paul discusses the format of the conference, the beauty of the worldwide church gathering together, and some disturbing trends in global Christianity and missions. Did you miss Missionary Conference? Get access to all of the interviews and content from The Missions Podcast by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Sign up at missionspodcast.com/premium and use the promo code: MISSIONARY for one month free. Want to start reading the Puritans but don’t know where to begin? Their Puritan Treasures for Today series from Reformation Heritage Books makes the works of classic writers like John Owen and Jeremiah Burroughs accessible for modern readers. As a thank you for their partnership with ABWE, Reformation Heritage Books is providing a special discount code. We extend our gratitude to RHB for their support. Learn more at heritagebooks.org/PuritanTreasures, and you can use the code MISSIONSPOD if you order.
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Nov 8, 2024 • 24min

What is Really Happening in Modern Missions? Chad Vegas | Missionary 2024

What are the main problems in today's mission world? In this exclusive interview from Missionary, Alex and Scott sit down with Chad Vegas, pastor, author, and co-founder of the Missionary Conference. Chad analyzes a few of the problems relating to how the church should be raising up and training future missionaries and how churches need to develop a culture that has a heart for the nations. Did you miss Missionary Conference? Get access to all of the interviews and content from The Missions Podcast by becoming a Premium Subscriber. Sign up at missionspodcast.com/premium and use the promo code: MISSIONARY for one month free.

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