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Episode
On Risk Assessment in the Mission Field
How should missionaries, churches, and sending agencies think about danger on the mission field? In this episode, Caleb Greggsen joins the conversation to explore risk, suffering, resurrection hope, and what it means to count the cost of obedience in global missions.
Episode
Isaiah 28: On Judgment and Gibberish
We're covering similar terrain in Isaiah 28, which raises an important question: What do you do when you come across seemingly repetitive segments of Scripture? Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss.
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On “Can I Reimburse that as a Pastor?”
How should pastors think about their work hours? What are some principles that churches and pastors can consider for pastors to get reimbursed? Mark and Jonathan talk with Garrett and Mike on lessons learned.
Review
Where God’s Glory Is Displayed
The church is a place where God intends for his glory to be made visible, and though in itself the church is weak, God has everything at his disposal to make his name great among us.
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On How to Use Homework Part 2
Deepak, Hayley and Garrett talk about using Scripture as homework.
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Isaiah 27: On the Blood of the Leviathan and the Fruit of Forgiveness
This passage has everything: dying dragons, a world covered in the fruit of forgiveness, and a surprising trumpet blast. Alex, Jim, and Sam discuss Isaiah 27.
Article
Why It Might Be Good That Your Church Isn’t Growing
The lack of growth may be God’s mercy to help you focus on the flock he has given you right now. Diligently shepherd the sheep God has given you today instead of dreaming about the sheep you wish you had.
Episode
On Discerning Repentance in Church Discipline
Should Christians talk about discerning the repentance of other Christians? What instructions does the New Testament give to churches on this topic? Mark and Jonathan invite Caleb Morell to discuss.
Article
Brothers, Aspire to Be Lay Elders
Fundamentally, there isn’t a tiered system of greater elders and lesser elders—just elders!
Episode
On the Church in the Midst of War
Erin talks to Jenny and Keri about the church in the midst of war.
Article
A Tale of Three Cities: A Testimony of Grace Through Church Discipline
Many congregations weep bitterly as those whom they have excommunicated never show signs of repentance. Rather, we exercise church discipline because the Bible commands it for the purity and witness of the church, and for the eternal good of those who are excommunicated.
Episode
On Preparing & Planning for Tokyo
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson talks with David King, David Rainer, and Mindy Rainer about God’s providential leading of Concord Baptist Church to send the Rainers to Tokyo to plant a church.