Missions Talk features conversations that explain the too-often-overlooked connection between healthy churches and global missions.
On Missions Opportunities in Argentina (Ep. 39)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Sam Masters, Eric Abisror, and Jason Wright about God's work in Argentina through seminaries and local churches.
10/10/2024 • 44 minutes, 17 seconds
On Strategic Studies Abroad, with Andy Johnson (Ep.38)
Missions Talk is back for a new season! In this episode, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles talk with Andy Johnson about how the university students have the unique opportunities to share the gospel and fulfill the Great Commission overseas.
9/26/2024 • 42 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 37: On William Carey, with Sam Masters
In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Sam Masters, the Rector of Seminario Bíblico William Carey, about William CareyRelated resources:William Carey by S Pearce CareyThe Missionary Fellowship of William Carey by Michael HaykinAn Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens by William Carey
6/6/2024 • 39 minutes, 51 seconds
Episode 36: On Missions Mobilization with Rachel Ware
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview Rachel Ware, the Director of Mobilization at Reaching and Teaching, about how local churches and pastors can help aspiring missionaries to discern their calling.
5/23/2024 • 36 minutes, 9 seconds
Episode 35: On Church in Hard Places with Matthew Spandler-Davidson and Francisco Puente
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Matthew Spandler-Davidson and Francisco Puente about planting, revitalizing, and pastoring churches in hard places.
5/9/2024 • 33 minutes, 21 seconds
Episode 34: On Local Churches and Sending Agencies
4/25/2024 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
Episode 33: On Conversion with Brooks Buser and Michael Lawrence
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles talk with Brooks Buser and Michael Lawrence on the doctrine of conversion and how it relates to missions.
4/11/2024 • 47 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 32: On Work Amongst the Moi with the Whatleys
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews the Whatleys about their work amongst the Moi people.
3/28/2024 • 46 minutes, 32 seconds
Episode 31: On Hurdles to Missions Mobilization with Luke Womack and Matt Sonke
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview Luke Womack and Matt Sonke from Airo Missions about the potential hurdles for future missionaries and how the church can help overcome them.
3/14/2024 • 45 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 30: On Fundraising with Chad Ireland and Dylan Eagle
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack chat with Chad Ireland and Dylan Eagle about fundraising for missions.
2/29/2024 • 40 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 29: On Great Commission Council
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews Mack Stiles about Great Commission Council and how pastors and churches could benefit from GCC.https://www.greatcommissioncouncil.org/
2/15/2024 • 28 minutes, 34 seconds
Episode 28: On Visiting Missionaries Overseas, with Tim Hamer and Aaron Menikoff
In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Tim Hamer and Aaron Menikoff on visiting missionaries overseas.
1/18/2024 • 39 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 27: On Single Women Serving Overseas, with Kim and Rey
In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack and Ryan interview Kim and Rey on how the local churches can help and benefit from missionaries who are single.
12/21/2023 • 33 minutes, 53 seconds
Episode 26: On Campus Ministry in the Middle East, with Nathan Matthews
What does a Campus Ministry look like overseas and where does the local church fit in? In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Nathan, who is a director of a campus ministry in the Middle East.
12/7/2023 • 35 minutes, 12 seconds
Episode 25: On Mission Affirmed, with Elliot Clark
In this episode, Ryan and Mack interview Elliot Clark on his recent book "Mission Affirmed" and his writing on the ministry and motivation of Paul.
11/23/2023 • 39 minutes, 46 seconds
Episode 24: On Evangelism to Muslims (with Matthew Bennett and Ayman Ibrahim)
In this episode, Ryan and Mack interview Matthew Bennett and Ayman Ibrahim on how Christians should interact and evangelize to Muslims.
11/9/2023 • 46 minutes, 14 seconds
Episode 23: On the Insider Movement (with Matt Bennett & Doug Coleman)
In this episode, Ryan and Mack speak with Matt Bennett and Doug Coleman about the history and practice of Insider Movement methodologies.
10/26/2023 • 55 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 22: On the Local Church and Missions from the Sing! Conference
In this episode recorded live at the Sing! conference, Ryan & Mack speak with Mark Dever, Matt Merker, and Juan Sanchez about a variety of topics including the training up and sending out of qualified missionaries, the importance of corporate worship in equipping future missionaries for their work overseas, and the ongoing assessment of those who have been sent overseas.
10/16/2023 • 38 minutes, 18 seconds
Episode 21: On Adoniram Judson (with Jason Duesing)
In this episode, Ryan & Mack interview Jason Duesing about various aspects of Judson’s childhood, conversion, marriage, suffering, and his ministry in Burma.
9/28/2023 • 34 minutes, 55 seconds
Episode 20: On Short-Term Missions (with Mac and Leanne Stiles)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan chats with Mac and Leanne Stiles about short-term missions
9/14/2023 • 39 minutes, 23 seconds
Episode 19: On Sending Churches and Local Churches and Missionaries and Agencies (with Miller Johnson and Caleb Greggsen)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack and Ryan interview Miller and Caleb Greggsen about the relationship between missionaries and sending churches.
7/27/2023 • 49 minutes, 13 seconds
Episode 18: On the Strategic Value of Missions Work in Global Cities (with Scott Logsdon and Will Sutton)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack and Ryan interview Scott Logsdon and Will Sutton on the strategic value of missions work in global cities
7/6/2023 • 31 minutes, 22 seconds
Episode 17: On the Missionary Calling (with Greg Gilbert and Bobby Jamieson)
The hosts chat with Greg Gilbert and Bobby Jamieson about how to view the missionary calling biblically.
6/22/2023 • 28 minutes, 43 seconds
Episode 16: On Missions Work in Asian Sub-Continent (with Clyde Davidson and Tom Roberts)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack chat with two missionaries from Asia' sub-continent. Though they're both Westerners, they've learned the language and now serve as elders in indigenous local churches.
6/8/2023 • 30 minutes
Episode 15: On the Yembi Yembi (with Brooks and Nina Buser)
Twenty years ago, the Yembi Yembi tribe had no Christians and no written language. Today, they enjoy the ministry of a healthy local church and the Scriptures in their own tongue.Hear the amazing story in today’s episode Missions Talk with special guests Nina and Brooks Buser
5/25/2023 • 39 minutes, 11 seconds
Episode 14: On Building a Missions Culture in a Young Church (with Thomas Gamble)
Ryan and Mack chat with a new pastor about how to build a culture of missions in a young church.
5/11/2023 • 23 minutes, 41 seconds
Episode 13: On Missions Work in Central Asia (with Tyler Markson and George Jamieson)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack chat with two missionaries in Central Asia about their ministry and work.
4/27/2023 • 29 minutes, 26 seconds
Episode 12: On What Is the Mission of the Church (with Kevin DeYoung)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Kevin DeYoung about his book, What Is the Mission of the Church?
4/13/2023 • 38 minutes, 38 seconds
Episode 11: On the CROSS Conference (with Matt Schmucker and Shawn LaCount)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Matt Schmucker and Shawn LaCount, the organizers of the Cross Conference.
3/30/2023 • 34 minutes, 40 seconds
Episode 10: On Why the Local Church Matters in Missions (with Chip Bugnar, Andy Johnson, and Scott Logsdon)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview pastors about why the local church matters for missions work.
3/2/2023 • 39 minutes, 56 seconds
Episode 9: On Why a Biblical Understanding and Practice of Prayer Matters in Missions (with Caleb Morell and Jordan Wolfe)
2/16/2023 • 36 minutes, 36 seconds
Episode 8: On Why Biblical Church Leadership Matters in Missions (with Brian Parks, Mark Collins, and Eric White)
1/26/2023 • 39 minutes, 31 seconds
Episode 7: On Why a Biblical Concern for Discipleship and Growth Matters in Missions (with Anand Samuel & Jeff Kelly)
1/12/2023 • 36 minutes, 59 seconds
Episode 6: On Why Biblical Church Discipline Matters in Missions (with Ken Mbugua and Aubrey Sequeira)
12/15/2022 • 46 minutes, 7 seconds
Episode 5: On Why Biblical Church Membership Matters in Missions (with David Lawrence, Chariot Lu, and Caleb Greggsen)
12/1/2022 • 43 minutes, 19 seconds
Episode 4: On Why Conversion and Evangelism Matters in Missions (with Pastor Harshit and Josh Manley)
11/10/2022 • 33 minutes, 17 seconds
Episode 3: On Why Gospel Doctrine Matters in Missions (with Brooks Buser and Matt Tyler)
10/27/2022 • 45 minutes, 5 seconds
Episode 2: On Why Expositional Preaching Matters in Missions (with John Folmar and Christian Lwanda)
10/13/2022 • 33 minutes, 37 seconds
Episode 1: On the Reasons We Started Missions Talk