180: Advice for Cross-Cultural Workers to Navigate Transition
In this episode, Amy discusses four ways that an individual’s personality can affect how they experience and respond to times of transition. She speaks from her experience of transition on the mission field to offer wisdom and suggestions that will help you grow through seasons of change.
179: Sending Churches and Partner Agencies: Finding a Great Match
In this episode, Ellen Livingood shares from her experience about what factors should contribute to a church’s decision of which mission agency to partner with. Ellen suggests several helpful questions to ask in the decision-making process.
178: Caring for Parents of Missionaries
In this conversation, Peggy Spiers discusses how churches can care for parents of missionaries. Peggy shares three principles, plenty of experience, and a list of practical steps for caring for the parents of mission workers.
177: Apostolic Imagination: Rethinking Missionary Engagement in Today’s World
In today’s episode, J.D Payne explains what he means by the phrase “Apostolic Imagination” and encourages listeners to return to the Scriptures for clarity on how the church should consider the Great Commission task.
176: Rethinking Missions Mobilization
In today’s episode, we hear from Ryan Shaw of Global Mission Mobilization Initiative. He explains what missions mobilization is, why he believes mobilization needs rethinking, and why he proposes the idea of more “mobilization from the inside.” Tune in to learn how mobilization is crucial to seeing the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
175: Medical Missions: The Need for Healthcare Professionals in Global Missions
In this episode, Doug Christgau, ambassador for MedSend, speaks to the need for healthcare professionals around the world. This interview includes discussion on some of the obstacles for those wishing to participate in medical missions, stories of God at work through medical mission, and next steps for healthcare professionals considering missions involvement. As you listen, you will learn about a “well rounded” approach to medical missions and the strategic way medical missions can be used to fulfill the Great Commission.
174: Family-Based Care for Children in Need
In this episode, Elli shares with us some of the ways the church has cared for orphans in the past, and why she advocates for family-based care for children in need. She directs listeners to steps they can take to care for children.
173: Key Lessons the Church Can Learn from Persecuted Believers
In this informative, inspiring, and challenging episode, Nik shares about the conversations he has had with believers in persecution. Nik shares many insightful thoughts and lessons that can encourage our faith and apply to our lives.
172: 3 Questions the Church Must Answer About the Future of Missions – Encore Episode
In this encore episode, Jason Thomas and Sarah Farley discuss three critical questions that the church must ask when considering how to mobilize the next generation. Jason and Sarah bring helpful and timely insights as they discuss Generation Z’s unique perspective on and contribution towards missions endeavors.
171: The Priority of Engaging Unreached People Groups
In this conversation, Simon helpfully defines who the Unreached are and explains why reaching these people groups should be a high priority for missions endeavors. The discussion covers the challenges and opportunities that currently face those who will engage the billions of unreached people.
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.