101: Reaching our Hindu Friends and Neighbors
Pastor Benjamin presents an introduction to the teachings and practices of Hinduism and suggests ways that Christ-followers can share the gospel with Hindus in a sensitive way.
100: Returning Well: A Guide to Thriving After Serving Cross-Culturally
Melissa Chaplin, author or “Returning Well” helps us understand what it’s like for workers to return “home” after cross-cultural service. Melissa offers insight to churches to help them lovingly care for cross-cultural workers who are re-integrating into life in their passport country.
099: What is the Great Commission?
Paul Borthwick, author of “Great Commission, Great Compassion” helps us understand the Great Commission and how it applies to all Christ-followers – wherever they live! Paul shares practical advice and examples of believers participating in the Great Commission today.
098: The 4 Ingredients of a Healthy Sending Church
Experienced pastor and author Steve Beirn helps us understand what a healthy sending church is like. Steve outlines principles that churches can apply to identify, prepare, send, and sustain cross-cultural mission workers.
097: How Is God at Work in Central Asia?
Bruce Huseby highlights some of the amazing ways that God is at work in Central Asia. Bruce shares practical ideas for churches to help them pray for the region and engage in ministry.
096: How Pastors Can Share in Short-Term Missions
Pastor Randy Smart has personally participated in several short-term missions. In this episode Randy shares highlights, challenges, and lessons learned from his short-term missions experience. If you’re a pastor or are part of a missions committee, we think this episode will be both informative and inspiring!
095: How Local Churches Can Encourage Young People in Missions
Experienced leader and college professor Frank Vander Meulen works on a daily basis with young people who are preparing for cross-cultural missions. In this episode Frank and Mags talk about some strategic steps that local churches can take to encourage their young people in missions.
094: How Churches Can Build Healthy Relationships With Mission Workers – Part 2 of 2
In part 2 of this 2-part conversation, Matthew Philip shares more lessons about how churches can build healthy relationships with mission workers. He talks about developing written plans, creating room for innovation, and raising up advocacy teams.
093: How Churches Can Build Healthy Relationships With Mission Workers – Part 1 of 2
Matthew Philip, Director of Global Outreach at Trinity Church in Lansing, Michigan, shares 3 lessons on how churches can build healthy relationships with mission workers.
092: 3 Strategies for Engaging the Next Generation in Missions
Jolene Erlacher, founder of Leading Tomorrow, outlines 3 strategies for engaging Millennials and Generation Z for participation in global missions.
Resources: Top Picks
* resources are provided as recommendations only.
When Helping Hurts
Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert
Standards of Excellence in Short-Term Mission
Strangers Next Door
J.D. Payne
The Celtic Way of Evangelism
George G. III Hunter
Rob Magwood
Podcast Host
Rob, also known to his friends as “Mags”, was raised near Edmonton, AB. He met Kathleen Hayes during his studies at Briercrest Bible College, and they were married in 1992. God has blessed the Magwoods with three fantastic kids.
Mags and Kathleen first served together on a short-term mission team to the Philippines. In 1996 they moved to Ukraine and Russia to participate in church planting, theological education, and agency administration. Mags has served as Canadian Director of SEND International since 2004.