The Living SENT Podcast

Where you live will shape your life. The question is: "Is your context shaping you into the image of Christ or something else?" Ashley Hales, author of "Finding Holy in the Suburbs" sheds light on how suburban idols often creep into our lives unnoticed and how you can combat these idols with gospel-centered, counter-liturgies.

The best missionaries are students of their culture- they never stop learning it, knowing it, and understanding it so they can better communicate the gospel to it. This episode gives you the why, what, and how of cultural exegesis.

We've all had experiences that caused us to consider throwing in the towel. But is that always the right response? In this episode, we discuss what to do BEFORE you throw in the towel on Living SENT.

Are you a member of a church within the heart of a neighborhood? Then your church may be primed to reach your neighbors and experience a profound movement of God. Sam Rainer, president of Church Answers, shares how.

Sometimes leading can seem like you are holding up the world. Is it supposed to be that way? In this episode, Lance Ford discusses how we can "shift leadership onto the shoulders of Jesus" and realign our systems and structures to create a more sustainable and life-giving culture within the church.

Is the fast pace of life making it difficult for you to live SENT? What if I told you there is a way to live at a different pace of life, one that is marked by love, peace, and joy?

Sometimes the "mission field" seems distant but would it surprise you to learn that you are ALREADY in the mission field? In this episode, I share the 4 mission fields you never knew you were in.

The holiday season, more than any other, can lead to burnout. What can you do to live SENT this season with peace, joy, and contentment?

This episode is a little different. I'm sharing ideas. Not just a few. 100 Ideas for Living SENT. Check it Out. Click here for the Show Notes to get your downloadable copy of 100 Ways to Live SENT. justinwester.com/the-living-sent-podcast-show-notes/

On this episode, I interview James and Kristin Barnett of Neighborly. We talk about a number of things but all of them focus on incarnational living and loving your actual neighbors. It's good. Share it!

Have you felt that no one is hearing what you're saying? In this episode, we discuss 3 ways to translate the gospel in any context.

What does Living SENT look like locally? In this episode, Nathan Pugh shares how Little Sunshine Pantires leverages food to build relationships and meet real needs in the local community.

Our culture has changed and is changing. What are the new rules the church must learn if it's to be effective in engaging those who are far from God?

What are the indicators that He’s at work around you? What are you to be watching for ? How can you recognize God’s work and jump in on what He’s doing?

We can go through seasons where we feel "stuck" and Living SENT is no different. In this episode, we discuss a real game changer- the one thing that will get you out of the proverbial "rut" and back on track.

Hugh recently released his newest book, The Righteous Brood: Making the Mission of God a Family Story in Feb. of 2023. In this interview, Hugh challenges listeners to raise their own "righteous brood."

Sometimes we need to stop WHAT we are doing to ask ourselves WHY we are doing it and HOW we are doing it. These 6 questions will help you live SENT in greater partnership with God and others this year.

What role do introverts play in Living SENT? Do extroverts and introverts approach the SENT habits in the same way? If not, how are they different?

We all know we should be better listeners. But what exactly should we be listening for? Learn 4 listening cues that will literally change your next conversation.

I promised a BONUS episode to the Living SENT community when my latest book, Living SENT was available in paperback. Today is the day! Here is a taste of what you can expect from the book. Enjoy!

For some, the word evangelism or the phrase “sharing the gospel,” invokes feelings of anxiety and even fear. Your heart rate starts to increase. Your hands get a little clammy. For others, the idea of sharing your faith is simply a turn-off. You’ve seen it done poorly, especially on social media where it devolved into an all-out fight where no one is heard and ultimately, friendships are worse off...

The third habit in Living SENT: "Neighbor People Like Jesus." What would it look like for you to love your literal neighbors this week?

Your most effective ministry tool- it's something 99.9 percent of listeners already have, and can start using today. Eating with People Like Jesus is the second habit in the missional acronym, Living "S.E.N.T."

I interview Brad Brisco, the Director of Covocational Church Planting at the North American Mission Board, about 3 Paradigm shifts for the local church.

We live in a world of distraction. Richard Foster, author of the book, Celebration of Discipline, wrote, “In contemporary society our Adversary majors in three things: noise, hurry, and crowds.” All these things compete for our attention, making it challenging to focus our attention on the people God has put in our path. The result? Our own family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and acquaintances...