Let’s Talk Missions

In this episode, We've Been Here Before, we're taking a step back—not to rethink missions, but to remember how it’s always been. We’ll look at powerful quotes from voices like Adoniram Judson and Paul Hiebert to show that the heart of biblical missions hasn’t changed. The things we’ve been talking about—discipleship over charity, sending the best, staying rooted in the Gospel—aren’t new ideas. They’ve been the backbone of faithful ...

Episode 6 of Let’s Talk Missions takes a closer look at short-term mission teams and the role they play in the bigger picture of sustainable missions. These trips can open doors, build lasting relationships, and serve as a catalyst for deeper partnerships between churches and the mission field. But how do we ensure they’re truly helping rather than unintentionally hindering the long-term work? In this episode, we talk about what ma...

Episode 5 of Let’s Talk Missions is called "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" because missions isn’t always what it’s made out to be. In this episode, we take an honest look at the reality of missions today—what it is, what it’s not, and how the lines have been blurred. We’ll talk about the growing misconception that everyone is a missionary and how not every effort on the mission field is truly gospel-driven. While there’s good bei...

Episode 4 of Let’s Talk Missions tackles the important question: How do we form healthy partnerships between churches across borders? In the previous episode, we looked at the dangers of supporting nationals when it's done carelessly. But if the answer isn’t to step away, then what does it look like to do it right? In this conversation, we dive into the biblical precedent for churches helping one another and explore what it takes t...

Episode 3 is here! This time, we’re diving into a tough but necessary topic—what happens when well-meaning support turns into long-term harm. In this episode, we talk honestly about the dangers of financially supporting national workers without proper discipleship, accountability, or relationship. It's not about pointing fingers—it’s about building missions strategies that actually strengthen the local church. If we truly want to e...

Starting Tuesday, May 6th at 5 PM Eastern, we’re launching a brand-new season of Let’s Talk Missions.

For 10 weeks straight, we’re going to be having real conversations about what missions is all about. We’ll cover everything from the role of discipleship, to sustainable ministry, to how we can better support and equip local churches around the world.

Every episode will go live on Tuesdays at 5 PM EST—same day, same time—so you’ll ...