The Missions Show

How can missionary parents raise children who are godly Christ-followers on the mission field? How should missionaries make education choices for their children—whether to choose home schooling, international school, or public school? And what happens when MKs have special needs? Dr. Cheryl Winget joins to answer these complex and important questions. Cheryl Winget (D.Ed. in special education...

Parenting is always hard. Parenting missionary kids is just… different . This week, ABWE’s own Dr. Cheryl Winget (D.Ed. in special education/educational psychology, Regent University) explains why. Get more content at  missionsshow.com . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email  alex@missionsshow.com .

Parenting is always hard. Parenting missionary kids is just… different . This week, ABWE’s own Dr. Cheryl Winget (D.Ed. in special education/educational psychology, Regent University) explains why. Get more content at  missionspodstg.wpengine.com . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email  alex@missionspodstg.wpengine.com .

For some, missionaries are faith-filled heroes—out on the far reaches of society, sharing the good news in faraway lands. For others, “missionary” might be synonymous with words like “colonizer” or “imperialist.” What’s in a word? In this episode, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford wrestle with the implications of the “m” word in terms of language, contextualization, and faithfulness. You can watch the...

For some, missionaries are faith-filled heroes—out on the far reaches of society, sharing the good news in faraway lands. For others, “missionary” might be synonymous with words like “colonizer” or “imperialist.” What’s in a word? In this episode, Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford wrestle with the implications of the “m” word in terms of language, contextualization, and faithfulness. You can watch the...

In this week’s upcoming episode, Alex and Scott wrestle with the baggage associated with the word “missionary” in cultures hostile to the culture. Get more content at  missionsshow.com . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email  alex@missionsshow.com .

In this week’s upcoming episode, Alex and Scott wrestle with the baggage associated with the word “missionary” in cultures hostile to the culture. Get more content at  missionspodstg.wpengine.com . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email  alex@missionspodstg.wpengine.com .

A new year is upon us. It’s the time to set new goals—including reading goals. To help us count down the top must-read missiology texts for 2023, Chris Howles joins the show. Chris holds a doctorate in intercultural studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. He’s the founder of From Every Nation , a resource hub for missionaries. He and his family serve as missionaries with Crosslinks in Uganda. In...

A new year is upon us. It’s the time to set new goals—including reading goals. To help us count down the top must-read missiology texts for 2023, Chris Howles joins the show. Chris holds a doctorate in intercultural studies from Fuller Theological Seminary. He’s the founder of From Every Nation , a resource hub for missionaries. He and his family serve as missionaries with Crosslinks in Uganda. In...

In this week’s upcoming episode, Scott and Alex talk to Chris Howles on the must-read missiological resources for the new year. Get more content at  missionsshow.com . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email  alex@missionsshow.com .

In this week’s upcoming episode, Scott and Alex talk to Chris Howles on the must-read missiological resources for the new year. Get more content at  missionspodstg.wpengine.com . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email  alex@missionspodstg.wpengine.com .

The birth of Christ is the exclamation point on all of Scripture’s claims regarding God’s plan for the nations. Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford reflect on the beauty of Advent and Christmas and why it matters for missions in this holiday exclusive. You can watch the video version of this episode (and others!) on the  ABWE YouTube channel . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Th...

The birth of Christ is the exclamation point on all of Scripture’s claims regarding God’s plan for the nations. Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford reflect on the beauty of Advent and Christmas and why it matters for missions in this holiday exclusive. You can watch the video version of this episode (and others!) on the  ABWE YouTube channel . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Th...

In this week’s upcoming episode on Christmas Day, Scott and Alex reflect on the missional implications of the incarnation of Christ. Get more content at  missionsshow.com . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email  alex@missionsshow.com .

In this week’s upcoming episode on Christmas Day, Scott and Alex reflect on the missional implications of the incarnation of Christ. Get more content at  missionspodstg.wpengine.com . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email  alex@missionspodstg.wpengine.com .

It’s easy to underestimate the sacrifice parents make when their children and grandchildren are sent to the nations. But to hold the rope well for cross-cultural missionaries also means caring for the parents and grandparents mourning the loss of relationship with their sent ones. In this special episode, Alex and Scott sit down with Dan and Amy of ABWE’s Member Care program focused on loving pare...

It’s easy to underestimate the sacrifice parents make when their children and grandchildren are sent to the nations. But to hold the rope well for cross-cultural missionaries also means caring for the parents and grandparents mourning the loss of relationship with their sent ones. In this special episode, Alex and Scott sit down with Dan and Amy of ABWE’s Member Care program focused on loving pare...

Coming up: Dan and Amy of ABWE ’s Member Care team join to explain why parents of missionaries are often overlooked in churches and missions organizations—and what we can do to change that. Get more content at  missionsshow.com . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email  alex@missionsshow.com .

Coming up: Dan and Amy of ABWE ’s Member Care team join to explain why parents of missionaries are often overlooked in churches and missions organizations—and what we can do to change that. Get more content at  missionspodstg.wpengine.com . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email  alex@missionspodstg.wpengine.com .

Increasingly, we’re seeing people in ministry disqualify themselves or adopt harmful, abrasive, and even abusive styles of leadership. How can pastors, missionaries, and engaged lay leaders equip themselves to persevere in God’s work? Josh Zeichik , director of church engagement for Focus on the Family, explains why pastors and missionaries must be “focused.” Originally from Los Angeles, Californi...

Increasingly, we’re seeing people in ministry disqualify themselves or adopt harmful, abrasive, and even abusive styles of leadership. How can pastors, missionaries, and engaged lay leaders equip themselves to persevere in God’s work? Josh Zeichik , director of church engagement for Focus on the Family, explains why pastors and missionaries must be “focused.” Originally from Los Angeles, Californi...

What’s the key to lasting in ministry—in a world that’s increasingly chewing up and spitting out Christian leaders? Josh Zeichik of Focus on the Family explains why God’s self-sufficiency is good news for those in ministry. Get more content at  missionsshow.com . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email  alex@missionsshow.com .

What’s the key to lasting in ministry—in a world that’s increasingly chewing up and spitting out Christian leaders? Josh Zeichik of Focus on the Family explains why God’s self-sufficiency is good news for those in ministry. Get more content at  missionspodstg.wpengine.com . Believe in our mission?  Support this podcast . Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email  alex@mission...

Sending missionaries is only half the battle. If churches don’t continue to care for missionaries, both the missionary and the church will fail in ministry. In this episode, Ryan Martin shares critical insights from his new book Holding the Rope: How the Local Church Can Care for Its Sent Ones . Ryan serves as director of missions and operations with Lightbearers Ministries. He graduated in 2022 w...

Sending missionaries is only half the battle. If churches don’t continue to care for missionaries, both the missionary and the church will fail in ministry. In this episode, Ryan Martin shares critical insights from his new book Holding the Rope: How the Local Church Can Care for Its Sent Ones . Ryan serves as director of missions and operations with Lightbearers Ministries. He graduated in 2022 w...