The Missions Drop

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 Gr...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: YH...

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 Pl...

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 sk...

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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...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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 Interre...

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 acros...

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 state...

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/...

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 Togethe...

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-Drawi...

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 Hardwi...

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 Po...

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: h...

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 s...

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...