Episodes

  • 235: How Local Churches Can Care for Missionaries at Every Stage – Encore Episode

    235: How Local Churches Can Care for Missionaries at Every Stage – Encore Episode
    Jul 8 2025
    In this conversation, Ryan shares components of member care for churches to be involved in. He discusses what member care can look like during the pre-field, on-field, and post-field stages of a missionary’s life. This episode will help you spark ideas and take practical steps to caring well for those your church has sent. [et_social_share]
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    41 mins
  • 234: Building a Church-Wide Vision for Short-Term Missions

    234: Building a Church-Wide Vision for Short-Term Missions
    Jun 24 2025
    What if your next short-term mission trip could do more than just impact a few participants, it could actually help mobilize your entire church? In this episode, we’re joined by Jeannie Marie, author of Across the Street and Around the World, to explore how churches can approach short-term missions with clarity, intentionality, and long-term vision. [et_social_share]
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    35 mins
  • 233: Preparing Short-Term Goers for Proclamation

    233: Preparing Short-Term Goers for Proclamation
    Jun 10 2025
    In this episode, we talk with Johnny Peebles of Greater Europe Mission about how short-term teams can engage in evangelism with care, clarity, and courage. Johnny shares practical ways to prepare goers for Gospel conversations and highlights how street evangelism can spark lasting discipleship—both on the field and back home. Whether you’re serving, sending, or supporting, this conversation will help you think intentionally about proclamation on your next short-term mission. [et_social_share]
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    Less than 1 minute
  • 232: Developing Vision for Short Term Trips with Teens

    232: Developing Vision for Short Term Trips with Teens
    Jun 3 2025
    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 steward these experiences well for the good of the teens and the global Church alike. [et_social_share]
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    35 mins
  • 231 : The Heart of Short Term Missions for Long Term Impact – Clint Archer

    231 : The Heart of Short Term Missions for Long Term Impact – Clint Archer
    May 13 2025
    This is the first episode in our special mini-series on short-term missions, featuring pastor and author Clint Archer. He shares a thoughtful strategy to making short-term trips as fruitful as possible—for both goers and hosting mission workers. Whether you're preparing to serve or sending a team, this conversation lays a strong foundation for long-term impact. [et_social_share]
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    34 mins
  • 230: Finding Freedom and Realism for Measuring Success in Missions – Amy Young – Encore Episode

    230: Finding Freedom and Realism for Measuring Success in Missions – Amy Young – Encore Episode
    Dec 2 2024
    In today’s conversation, we hope you find a healthy amount of freedom and realism as we approach the topic of measuring success in missions. Amy shares why it is important that before considering tangible metrics, we consider the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives. This concept has valuable implications for both the Goers and the Senders. We hope you will listen and be encouraged! [et_social_share]
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    42 mins
  • 229: Helping Missionaries Flourish and Remain on the Field – Encore Episode

    229: Helping Missionaries Flourish and Remain on the Field – Encore Episode
    Sep 27 2024
    Today, our guest Brian Gibbison shares about how to help missionaries flourish and remain on the mission field. He explains that this can be done by having a biblical basis for missions, understanding the church's identity and role in missions, understanding the three stages of sending, building a care team, and providing a supply line. Listen to today's episode to learn what these five steps mean and how you can put them into action! [et_social_share]
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    48 mins
  • 228: What is the Primary Motivation for Missions?– Encore Episode

    228: What is the Primary Motivation for Missions?– Encore Episode
    Aug 30 2024
    In this episode, Dr. Matt Bennett discusses the primary motivation for missions. He shares the dangers of neglecting our primary motivation and suggests ways that our motivation can affect the practical aspects of missions work. [et_social_share]
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    54 mins