Episodes

  • Is Israel Still Important to Missions? With Stephen Atkinson and Gregg Kite

    Is Israel Still Important to Missions? With Stephen Atkinson and Gregg Kite
    Oct 20 2024
    What is the church's obligation to the Jewish people? In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex sits down with Stephen Atkinson and Gregg Kite from Christian Witness to Israel (CWI) as they discuss the cultural, theological, and political misunderstandings that are present in the American church today as it relates to evangelizing the nation of Israel who are in our own neighborhoods. Stephen Atkinson is the Director of Ministry at CWI and Gregg Kite is a pastor at Trinity Baptist Church in Wamego, Kansas and serves as Media Director at CWI. Together they raise awareness, correct misunderstandings, and encourage the North American church to reach and disciple Jewish people that are living in North America. They also host a website for Jewish seekers to get to know about who Jesus is from their own cultural lens. Want to start reading the Puritans but don’t know where to begin? Their Puritan Treasures for Today series from Reformation Heritage Books makes the works of
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    40 mins
  • What The Gentile Church Owes to the Jews

    What The Gentile Church Owes to the Jews
    Oct 16 2024
    In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex Kocman sits down with Stephen Atkinson and Gregg Kite from Christian Witness to Israel to discuss the cultural, theological, and political challenges of evangelizing modern-day Jews. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
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    1 min
  • Prayer Habits From Top Ministry Leaders With Peter Greer

    Prayer Habits From Top Ministry Leaders With Peter Greer
    Oct 13 2024
    Are you satisfied with your prayer life? In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott sit down with returning guest Peter Greer to talk about prayer. They discuss the importance of prayer, why it is so hard but vital to prioritize in ministry, and prayer lessons from some of the top ministry leaders. Peter Greer is the president and CEO of HOPE International, a global Christ-centered economic development organization serving throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Eastern Europe. He has also written a number of books including "Mission Drift" and most recently "Lead With Prayer". Get free prayer tools at the Lead With Prayer website. Want to start reading the Puritans but don’t know where to begin? Their Puritan Treasures for Today series from Reformation Heritage Books makes the works of classic writers like John Owen and Jeremiah Burroughs accessible for modern readers. As a thank you for their partnership with ABWE, Reformation Heritage Books is
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    37 mins
  • Are you Relying on Your Own Competence Rather Than God?

    Are you Relying on Your Own Competence Rather Than God?
    Oct 9 2024
    Have you neglected prayer so much that you are relying on your own competence in ministry rather than on the Holy Spirit? Peter Greer joins The Missions Podcast this week. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
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    1 min
  • Urban Elites and the Unreached in South Asia

    Urban Elites and the Unreached in South Asia
    Oct 6 2024
    Where do you start ministry amid overwhelming darkness? In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott are joined by Paul, a Live Global ministry partner working in South Asia. Paul details the many ways that his for-profit and non-profit businesses are engaging people from the richest and highest in society to the very lowest. Together they talk about ministry to Hindus and the need for a centralized place to do ministry in the most populous city in the world. Paul is a Live Global partner, medical doctor, pastor, and entrepreneur. His ministries in South Asia reach urban elites, university students, poor children and families, and rural unreached people. As part of the growing ministry in South Asia, he is raising funds for a Ministry Center that will serve as a hub for the various facets of gospel work in the region. Want to start reading the Puritans but don’t know where to begin? Their Puritan Treasures for Today series from Reformation Heritage Books makes
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    48 mins
  • Reaching University Students To Reach The Poor in South Asia

    Reaching University Students To Reach The Poor in South Asia
    Oct 2 2024
    In this week's episode of The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott are joined by Paul, a Live Global ministry partner working in South Asia. Paul details the various aspects of his ministry that extends from the urban elites to the poor and unreached. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
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    1 min
  • Worship Practices and Liturgies with Zac Hicks

    Worship Practices and Liturgies with Zac Hicks
    Sep 29 2024
    Does your church worship bring people together or divide them? This week on The Missions Podcast, Alex and Scott talk with author and pastor Zac Hicks. In an age where worship through music is so critical and critiqued by Christians and non-Christians alike, what should our worship services look like? How do church leaders balance the need to sing hymns and more theologically deep songs with the pressures of contemporary music? And finally, what does this mean for when we are picking music for churches in a cross-cultural context? Zac Hicks pastors and helped plant Church of the Cross in Vestavia, Alabama. He has been a worship pastor in both big and small churches in his career. He wrote the books: Before We Gather: Devotions for Worship Leaders and Teams and The Worship Pastor: A Call to Ministry for Worship Leaders and Teams. Want to start reading the Puritans but don’t know where to begin? Their Puritan Treasures for Today series from Reformation Heritage Books makes the wor
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    42 mins
  • Worship is an Encounter With the Living God

    Worship is an Encounter With the Living God
    Sep 25 2024
    Our churches today are full of worship, but do we have a correct theology of worship? Worship is an encounter with God and should engage us as a whole person. Pastor and worship leader Zac Hicks joins The Missions Podcast this week. Do you love The Missions Podcast? Have you been blessed by the show? Then become a Premium Subscriber! Premium Subscribers get access to: Exclusive bonus content A community Signal thread with other listeners and the hosts Invite-only webinars A free gift! Support The Missions Podcast and sign up to be a Premium Subscriber at missionspodcast.com/premium The Missions Podcast is powered by ABWE. Learn more and take your next step in the Great Commission at abwe.org. Want to ask a question or suggest a topic? Email alex@missionspodcast.com.
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    1 min