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What prevents the Gospel from creating a ripple effect when it first enters a new people or place? That is what the Missions Drop Podcast is all about. Ideally, the Gospel works in a people like a drop of water on a lake that spreads out to the edges. However, there are boundaries and barriers that stop the Gospel from transforming hearts, minds, bodies, and souls. We seek to create conversations that continue the ripple effect of the Gospel right where we are and beyond. ------------------- ...
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Mission as Mutual Enjoyment with Collin Cornell
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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 an…
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A Missiology of Work with Scott Bessenecker
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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 …
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Technology and Emerging Generations with Andrew Feng
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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 volun…
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Incarnational Friendships with Andy Pearce
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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!! Short Episode Summary: This week, Emily interviews Andy Pearce, a math teacher in southern California. Andy shares about the various opportunities he has had in his life…
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A Missiology of Well-Being with Jay Matenga
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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 gene…
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Christianity: White Man's Religion? with Vince Bantu
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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!! 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…
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Spiritual Formation and Missiology with Jamey Lewis
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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, Jamey Lewis connects spiritual formation with missiology by sharing from his own life experiences and study to connect our relationship…
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Hybridity and People Groups with Miriam Adeney
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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: htt…
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Insights on Access From a Front-line Missionary with Jason
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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 w…
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Contextualization Across Religious Boundaries with Kang-San Tan
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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 …
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Shattering Gender Bias Barriers with Leanne Dzubinski
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This week, Emily interviews Dr. Leanne Dzubinski, professor of leadership at Asbury theological seminary, and co-author of Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Facing Women at Work. Leanne outlines these barriers and makes the explicit connection between gender bias and barriers to mission, drawing from her own experience as a…
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Approaching Muslim Neighbors with Martin Accad
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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 …
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Season Finale: Missions and Intimacy with Jesus with John and Cindi Taylor
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Barriers Facing Gen Z with Jolene Erlacher
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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: L…
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Living in Jesus Creatively with Steven Spicer
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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 Mis…
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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…
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Disability, the Gospel, and Empowerment with Kim Kargbo
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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://accessiblehop…
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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 Podca…
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The Enneagram and Relational Barriers with Sarah Stewart
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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://…
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Vocation at the Edges with Alexander Shackleton
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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 ca…
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How Movements Overcome Barriers with Wes Watkins
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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 Pod…
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Dialoguing Across and Within Traditions with Brainerd Prince
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In this episode, Brainerd Prince shares from his own academic studies and relationships with friends and neighbors from other religious backgrounds and traditions. We also hear about the different concert experiences of our co-hosts: Andy, Victoria, and Dave, and how they might implement some of Brainerd's insights and reflections. Email us here, t…
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Communication that Connects with Terry Wildman
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In this episode, Dave interviews Terry Wildman, Lead Translator of the First Nations Version Bible. We talk about the massive barriers that exist due to past mission efforts to Native Americans and how the FNV represents a needed change in the way mission takes place among them. Some things we mentioned: rainsongmusic.com https://www.facebook.com/…
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Deconstructing Fear and Reconstructing Faith with Brittany David
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Welcome to the Missions Drop Podcast! On today’s episode, Victoria will interview Brittany David! --------------------------- Brittany is the Member Formation Lead at Frontier Ventures, a spiritual director, coffee and plant lover, and an Enneagram 9. She is a passionate advocate for creating safe spaces, a former dance studio owner, and feels at p…
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Episode Zero: Introduction to the Podcast and Co-Hosts
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In this episode, we go over some of the basic background and purpose of our Podcast. We also hear a bit about the lives and stories of our co-hosts: Andy, Victoria, Emily, and Dave, and what their ideal days might look like. Weekly episodes with guest interviews and reflections from our co-hosts will start dropping on September 12, 2023. Some thing…
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