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Special Episode: Azerbaijanis "The Gateway People to the Muslim World"22 Oct 202500:46:59

In this episode, Stephen Currie and Chris Jones share about the Azerbaijani people, a diverse people with links to various historical empires and many nations throughout the globe. They share how this unique people might be the key to reaching other parts of the Muslim world and how their unique gifts of language, hospitality, and diversity of relationships could spread the gospel of Jesus beyond national and ethnic lines.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Azerbaijani Partnership website: https://www.azerbaijanipartnership.org/

Mission Frontiers Article: From Azerbaijan to the World: The Ongoing Journey of a Least-Reached People

Gospel Coalition Article: Meet the Gateway People to the Muslim World by Chris Jones

Book: Christianity in Azerbaijan: From Past to Present by Anar Alizade

Book: Azerbaijan - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture by Nikki Kazimova

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

The Gospel and the Roma with Melody Wachsmuth18 Oct 202500:39:02

In this episode, Melody J. Wachsmuth speaks to us about the Roma, a diverse group of people that struggles to find deeper paths into faith in Christ as well as connection with the broader church. Melody's areas of research include eco-theology and mission, trauma-informed spiritual formation, and Pentecostalism among the Roma. Her first book, published 2023, is entitled Roma Pentecostals Narrating Identity, Trauma, and Renewal in Croatia and Serbia.   

Resources Related to the Episode:

Roma Networks:  https://romanetworks.org/ 

Roma Bible School Facebook page: Romska Biblijska Škola - Roma Bible School 

Melody's substack: In-Between Spaces | Melody | Substack 

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Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily


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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

Indian Challenges in Following Christ with Satya Chakrapani25 Jul 202501:00:31

In this episode, Satya Chakrapani discusses challenges to living out faith in Christ in North India. This comes through the challenges from his own story with the church, family, and the communities around him. It sheds light on the challenges faced by many who come to faith in Christ from a different religious heritage.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Christian Barriers to Jesus by Paul Pennington

Disciple Making Among Hindus by Timothy Shultz

Living Water and Indian Bowl by Swami Dayanand Bharati

Blog from Swami Dayanand Bharati

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Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily


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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

Evangelism Among Other Faiths with Jose Abraham04 Feb 202501:06:29

In this episode, Jose Abraham discusses evangelism or sharing the good news with people of other faiths. He unpacks ideas like integral mission, orthodoxy, orthopraxy, and orthopathy to examine the many different ways that we may share Christ with others in word and deed.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Jose Abraham's article: Understanding Evangelism in Relation to People of Other Faiths

Jose Abraham's sermon: Who is My Neighbor?

The Gospel in a Pluralist Society by Lesslie Newbigin

A Charitable Orthopathy: Christian Perspectives on Emotions in Multifaith Engagement by John W. Morehead

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

Fear, Risk, and Suffering with Anna Hampton21 Jan 202500:44:47

In this episode, Anna Hampton talks with us about her research and work on fear, risk, danger, and persecution. Anna has done significant biblical, theological, and practical reflection on theology of risk and what it means for missions work in dangerous places as well as how persons in general may reflect more healthfully on fear and risk to help them in their decision-making and daily lives.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Anna Hampton's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theology.of.risk/

Anna Hampton's Website: https://theologyofrisk.com/

Anna Hampton's Bio: https://theologyofrisk.com/bios 

Links to Anna's books below: (Folks are welcome to request more info on the Arabic version. Please e-mail us at thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org for follow up on that.)

Facing Danger: A Guide Through Risk 2nd Edition by Anna Hampton (Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic)

Facing Fear: The Journey to Mature Courage in Risk and Persecution by Anna Hampton

Facing Persecution: The Ethics and Spirituality of Loving Your Enemies (estimated arrival 2026)

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

Frontier Mutualism: Following Jesus from Different Religious Heritages with John Kim14 Jan 202501:03:45
Challenge, Suffering, and the Great Commission with Mary Ho07 Jan 202500:48:39

In this episode, Mary Ho discusses barriers to the least reached and the challenges and suffering required to reach communities who have yet to substantially experience and understand Christ and His gospel.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Article: Global Leadership for Global Mission by Dr. Mary Ho

Article: When Leaders Drink Tea Together by Dr. Mary Ho

Least Reached Peoples: How the Gospel Restores Dignity & Transforms Communities - Dr. Mary Ho & Lisa (Video Interview) 

People Vision: Reimagining Mission to Least Reached Peoples by Leonard N. Bartlotti, Preface by Dr. Mary Ho

All Nations International is a global Christian missions training and sending organization committed to equipping Jesus followers to share the Gospel and establish churches in parts of the world where the name of Jesus Christ is little or not known. All Nations aspires to see disciple making movements in every people group of the world so that Jesus may be worshiped by every tongue, tribe, and nation, https://allnations.international/.

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Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org 

Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily


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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

Food and Frontier Missiology with John Cheong31 Dec 202401:11:00

In this episode, John Cheong talks about food and frontier missiology, how food, hospitality, and deep engagement with table ettiquette are essential for connecting with people from other cultural and religious backgrounds.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Food and Faith: A Theology of Eating by Norman Wirzba

Good Food: Grounded Practical Theology by Jennifer Ayres

Making Room, 25th anniversary edition: Recovering Hospitality as a Christian Tradition by Christine Pohl

Contact us:

Our Podcast E-mail: thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org

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Andy's Instagram: andybettencourt823

Dave's Email: dave.datema@frontierventures.org 

Emily's Instagram: no_the_other_emily


Listen to Us: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site


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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

Barriers to Sending with Lisa Pak24 Dec 202400:52:00

In this episode, Lisa Pak discusses relationships, mobilization, the next generation, and the future of the unreached people group paradigm.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Article about Rev. Lisa Pak Encouraging Collaboration in the Great Commission

Doable Discipleship Podcast Episode with Lisa Pak

People Vision: Reimagining Mission to Least Reached Peoples by Leonard N. Bartlotti

Devotionals and Prayer Guides from Finishing the Task

Learn more about Lisa and her ministry:

Website: finishingthetask.com

Social media profile: @finishingthetask (Instagram and Facebook); @FTT_uupgs (on X, formerly Twitter)

Email: lisa@finishingthetask.com

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

People Movements in Africa with Dave Coles17 Dec 202400:58:18

In this episode, Dave Coles discusses people movements in Africa through sustainable approaches that prioritize local leadership, complete communal engagement, and simple models for replication. These models have led to significant people movements among nomads, animists, and Muslim unreached people groups.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Cabbages in the Desert by Aila Tasse and Dave Coles

Review of Cabbages in the Desert by Mark Naylor

Motus Dei: The Movement of God to Disciple the Nations edited by Warrick Farah

Calling on the Prophets by Colin Bearup

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

Health Missions at the Edges with Jason Lee10 Dec 202400:53:54

In this episode, Jason Lee talks about health missions among the least reached, developing sustainable practices for discipleship and healthcare, as well as movement thinking and the challenges of reaching more communal cultures.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Preach and Heal, A Biblical Model for Missions by Charles Fielding

Podcast Episode with Jason: What's It Going to Take?

All Creation Groans: Toward a Theology of Disease and Global Health by Daniel W. O'Neill and Beth Snodderly

Health for All Nations Website

Christian Global Health in Perspective by Rebecca Meyer

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

Where are the Men? with Joel Jenney03 Dec 202400:49:21

In this episode, Joel Jenney talks about the lack of male presence in mission, what might be some contributing factors, and potential ways forward. Joel Jenney is a mobilizer and researcher who works with Crossworld, www.crossworld.org.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Jenney Article- Men on Mission: Where Are They?

J.D. Greear Article: "Men, It's Time to Step Up"

Paul Akin: We Need More Men on the Mission Field

Cafe 1040 Article: Where Are the Men on the Mission Field?

Pioneers Article: More Women in Missions- Four Reasons Why

Greg Handley: How Porn Is Sidelining Missionaries

Crossworld

www.crossworld.org All professions. Making disciples. There's nothing magical about the method. You might even call it ordinary. Just be who God made you to be and do what Jesus tasked you to do. The result? The world's least-reached marketplaces will never be the same. And that's extraordinary. We're Crossworld. We're disciple-makers from all professions bringing God's love to life in the world's least-reached marketplaces. The least-reached people used to be hidden in deep forests and jungles. Today, they're hidden in the slums of the world's greatest cities and in the high rises of affluent capitals. In the world's least-reached marketplaces, great need — and great opportunity — awaits. Whatever your background, passion or skill set, there's a way for you to make a difference in cross-cultural and international ministry. You could serve as a pastor or a plumber and many things in between. Call it business as missions. Call it living on mission. The important thing is to do it.

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

Thai Buddhists & Christ with Manuel Becker09 Oct 202500:57:25

In this episode, Manuel Becker discusses his experience in Thailand and challenges with contextualizing the gospel to Buddhists as well as the story behind a movement of Jesus followers in Northern Thailand.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Manuel's book: http://amzn.to/2KQI1x9   Manuel's thesis: https://edu.awm-korntal.eu/files/ciu-korntal-res6502_becker.pdf?v=MTc0NzY1ODQ2Mg==   Thai Movement that Manuel Mentions: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/00918296231176771   Manuel's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kikimanuel87/

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

Peacebuilding with Saji Oommen26 Nov 202400:54:34

In this episode, Saji Oommen talks with us about peacebuilding and what it means for frontier mission. He also shares from his many experiences in peacebuilding across the world. Saji is the Director of Global Engagement for the 5 and 2 network, https://www.fiveandtwonetwork.org/.

Resources Related to the Episode:

The Little Book of Conflict Transformation by John Paul Lederach

Reconcile by John Paul Lederach

Just Peacemaking by Glen Stassen

Turks and Armenians Reconcile in Christ by CT

The Journey Toward Reconciliation by John Paul Lederach

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Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242;  @_isaac._h_

Mission and Teilhard with Joan McManness19 Nov 202400:51:48

In this episode, Joan McManness talks to us about Teilhard de Chardin, creation, and opening up new vistas of conversation through taking a more anticipatory understanding of Christ and His work.

Resources Related to the Episode:

The Cosmic Vision of Teilhard de Chardin by John F. Haught

God After Einstein by John F. Haught

The Anticipated Christ by Brian Zahnd

The Unvarnished Jesus by Brian Zahnd

God in Creation by Jurgen Moltmann

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Human Trafficking & Unreached Peoples with Kaylie Spicer and Larissa Cisz12 Nov 202400:57:37

In this episode, Kaylie and Larissa speak about human trafficking in local and global contexts and its overlap with least reached peoples. And how acting against these injustices faithfully communicates good news to others.

 

Resources Related to the Episode:

2023 TIP Report: https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-trafficking-in-persons-report/

Here is the National Human Trafficking Hotline to add as a contact into your phone: 1-888-373-7888.

The ministry Kaylie worked with is After Hours Ministry https://www.afterhoursministry.org/#home or @afterhoursmin on Instagram.

Myths and Facts about Trafficking: Myths & Facts | National Human Trafficking Hotline

Books:

Sold by Patricia McCormick

Rescue by Christa Foster Crawford 

Stopping the Traffick by Glenn Miles and Christa Foster Crawford, eds.

 

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Mission as Mutual Enjoyment with Collin Cornell14 May 202400:47:03

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 and Mission

Book by Collin: Divine Doppelgängers: YHWH's Ancient Look-Alikes

The Incomparable God: Readings in Biblical Theology

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A Missiology of Work with Scott Bessenecker07 May 202401:08:12

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 to the Episode: 

Short Article: The Gospel as Place

Living Mission: The Vision and Voices of New Friars

Overturning Tables: Freeing Missions from the Christian-Industrial Complex

 

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Technology and Emerging Generations with Andrew Feng30 Apr 202400:51:13

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 volunteer better with their digital and marketplace skills to take the Gospel to new people and places. 

Resources Related to the Episode: 

Website: https://indigitous.us 

Email: indigitous.us@indigitous.org 

Social Media: https://instagram.com/indigitous.us 

Resources, Reports, Magazine Publications: https://linktr.ee/indigitous.us

Dan Pallotta Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_way_we_think_about_charity_is_dead_wrong

Frontier Markets Research Report: LITE Frontier Market Research Report.pdf

EDM Prayer video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JesjMY4JR4 

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Incarnational Friendships with Andy Pearce16 Apr 202400:42:46

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This week, Emily interviews Andy Pearce, a math teacher in southern California. Andy shares about the various opportunities he has had in his life to live incarnationally, or to be Jesus to people.

Resources from the Episode:

      Andy's Network: https://margnetwork.org/

Andy's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/desiland-masala/id1553941122

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A Missiology of Well-Being with Jay Matenga09 Apr 202400:56:38

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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 generations, and indigenization.

Resources Related to this Episode:

Article: The Well-Being Imperative by Jay Matenga

Mission in Motion: Speaking Frankly of Mobilization by Jay Matenga and Malcolm Gold

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Christianity: White Man's Religion? with Vince Bantu02 Apr 202400:54:14

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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 also offers thought-provoking insights into how it can be avoided today.

Learn more about Dr. Vince Bantu and his ministries at:

https://meachum.org

https://urbanministries.com/

https://naiits.com

https://jude3project.org

Books:

A Multitude of All Peoples: Engaging Ancient Christianity's Global Identity (Missiological Engagements) Link: https://qrco.de/vincebantu1

Gospel Haymanot: A Constructive Theology and Critical Reflection on African and Diasporic Christianity Link: https://qrco.de/vincebantu2

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Spiritual Formation and Missiology with Jamey Lewis26 Mar 202401:02:10

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Episode Summary: In this episode, Jamey Lewis connects spiritual formation with missiology by sharing from his own life experiences and study to connect our relationships with God, the Word, and one another with how we participate in and think about the mission of God.

Resources Related to this Episode:

Article: A Roadmap for Spiritual Formation by M. Robert Mulholland Jr.

Article: Spiritual Formation: What it is, and How it is Done by Dallas Willard

Article: Making Spiritual Formation Relevant to Life-long "Mission" by 2HC

Article: "Walk sign is on" — 2nd half of life-friendly mission organizations by 2HC

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White Christianity in a Colorful Kingdom with Usha Reifsnider30 Sep 202500:48:26

In this episode, Usha Reifsnider discusses her background and identity as a British Gujarati Christian and what it has looked like to navigate a Christianity that's dominant images are white and male. Usha brings a thoughtful and engaging contribution to these discussions around race, gender, religion, culture, mission, and empire.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Unmuted: Speaking to be Heard edited by Usha Reifsnider

Recommended recording by Usha on "Confronting Division: Pursuing Unity Through the Spirit," by Anne Zaki 

Polyphonic God: Exploring Intercultural Theology, Churches and Justice edited by David Wise, Israel Oluwole Olofinjana, and Usha Reifsnider

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Hybridity and People Groups with Miriam Adeney19 Mar 202400:41:28

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: https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/216986607.pdf

Miriam's most recent book, Afghan Mountain Faith:
https://missionbooks.org/products/afghan-mountain-faith?_pos=1&_sid=1bc953cb6&_ss=r

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Insights on Access From a Front-line Missionary with Jason13 Mar 202400:53:20

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 we'll pass along your inquiry.

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Contextualization Across Religious Boundaries with Kang-San Tan05 Mar 202400:58:39

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 Faith?

Article: Contextual Frameworks for Interreligious Communication: an Asian Perspective

Book: Humble Confidence: A Model for Interfaith Apologetics

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Shattering Gender Bias Barriers with Leanne Dzubinski27 Feb 202401:01:55

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 missionary.

Some things we mentioned:

Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Facing Women at Work

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Approaching Muslim Neighbors with Martin Accad20 Feb 202401:06:12

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 Episode:

Sacred Misinterpretation: Reaching across the Christian-Muslim Divide by Martin Accad

The Religious Other: A Biblical Understanding of Islam, the Qur'an and Muhammad edited by Martin Accad and Jonathan Andrews

Toward Respectful Understanding and Witness among Muslims: Essays in Honor of J. Dudley Woodberry

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Season Finale: Missions and Intimacy with Jesus with John and Cindi Taylor29 Nov 202300:54:11

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In our season finale, Dave interviews John and Cindi Taylor about their fifteen years of missions experience in the Himalayas and passion for raising up others in their church network to serve Christ among the least reached. They also discuss the Taylor's adjustment to life in the states, when their hearts are still in the Himalayan region. 

From this Episode:

To learn more about the Taylors, check out their church's website

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Barriers Facing Gen Z with Jolene Erlacher21 Nov 202301:02:45

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:

Leading Tomorrow: https://www.leadingtomorrow.org/

Daniel Generation: https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Generation-Leadership-Ungodly-Culture/dp/B08WQ6KFKF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BZDBRLI1P20A&keywords=daniel+generation&qid=1699028863&sprefix=daniel+generation%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1

Mobilizing Gen Z (book): https://www.amazon.com/Mobilizing-Gen-Challenges-Opportunities-Missions/dp/1645083144/ref=sr_1_1?crid=U7XGH7OTTGVL&keywords=mobilizing+gen+z&qid=1699027773&sprefix=mobilizing+gen+z%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1

Mobilizing Gen Z (webinar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB744y0-JH4&t=342s

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Living in Jesus Creatively with Steven Spicer14 Nov 202301:05:49

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 Mission by Steven Spicer

Pursuing God's Will Together by Ruth Haley Barton

A Hidden Wholeness by Parker Palmer


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The Value of Simplicity with Pam Arlund07 Nov 202300:50:24

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://www.amazon.com/Stick-Figures-Save-World-Drawing/dp/1645083403/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31R42J8571MDM&keywords=stick+figures+save+the+world+pam+arlund&qid=1698787835&sprefix=stick+figures+save+the%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1

Raytown Roundup: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LRJyKLDsJr0oRfnbWsfw7?si=eae19e8e820b4ce7

Perspectives: https://perspectives.org/

All Nations: https://allnations.international/

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Disability, the Gospel, and Empowerment with Kim Kargbo31 Oct 202301:06:42

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://accessiblehope.org/

Disability and the Church by Lamar Hardwick

Disability and the Way of Jesus by Bethany McKinney Fox


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Myanmar, Buddhists, and Jesus with Ben Wilder09 Sep 202500:43:46

In this episode, Ben Wilder discusses his book Jesus in the Buddha Belt as well as many of his experiences with the people of Myanmar, their journeys with Jesus, their communities, and the different challenges that they face.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Free Chapter from Jesus in the Buddha Belt

Jesus in the Buddha Belt by Ben Wilder

Ben would love to connect with you. You can message him through https://jesusinthebuddhabelt.com.   Prayer Movement for the Buddhist World: https://changethemap.net/

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Addressing the Gap with Ted Esler24 Oct 202300:54:21

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 Podcast

The Scout Mindset book

 

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The Enneagram and Relational Barriers with Sarah Stewart17 Oct 202300:53:27

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://www.narrativeenneagram.org/ 

Next to Normal: https://open.spotify.com/album/0HLCM1PkLwDz5NLr5Kl4a4?si=oTaoGIMdQEyd58w8MN2Y5A 

Myers-Briggs: https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/myers-briggs-overview/ 


Contact us:

Sarah's email: sstewart@lucentcollaborative.com 

Sarah's Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sarah-stewart-depression-specialist-certified-enneagram-practitioner-gainesville-fl/442534 

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Vocation at the Edges with Alexander Shackleton10 Oct 202301:08:33

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 careers that they might enjoy and how to implement some of Alex's insights in their daily lives. Email us at thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org, if you'd like to talk further.

Resources from this episode:

Graceful Evangelism: Christian Witness in a Complex World by Frances Adeney

The Gap Between God and Christianity: The Turbulence of Western Culture by Thomas Stallter

The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative by Christopher Wright


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How Movements Overcome Barriers with Wes Watkins03 Oct 202300:55:39

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 Podcast listeners: MOTUSDEI25)

Motus Dei Network

Movements Podcast (305- From Denver to the Ends of the Earth)

24:14 Network

 

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Dialoguing Across and Within Traditions with Brainerd Prince26 Sep 202301:10:11

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, thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org, if you have thoughts, questions, or reflections on this or other episodes.

Resources from this episode:

Articles by Kang-San Tan: Crossing Religious and Cultural Frontiers: Rethinking Mission as Inreligionisation; Dual Religious Belonging as a Contextualised Faith?   

An Article by Brainerd Prince: Udayanacharya's Samvada and the Dialogue of Traditions: A Model of Inreligionization

A Book by Brainerd Prince: The Integral Philosophy of Aurobindo: Hermeneutics and the Study of Religion


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Communication that Connects with Terry Wildman19 Sep 202300:46:28

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

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firstnationsversion.com

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FNV at Amazon

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Deconstructing Fear and Reconstructing Faith with Brittany David12 Sep 202300:59:55

Welcome to the Missions Drop Podcast! On today's episode, Victoria will interview Brittany David!

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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 peace in nature. Her Oklahoma roots have helped her stay true to who she is, and she currently lives in sunny Los Angeles. Let's dive into her story about deconstructing fear and reconstructing her faith!

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Resources Mentioned:

-Center for Action and Contemplation – https://cac.org
-Turning to the Mystics Podcast -  https://cac.org/podcast/turning-to-the-mystics/

Books by Richard Rohr:
- "Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer"
- "Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life"
- "The World, the Flesh, and the Devil: What Do We Do With Evil?"

- "Jesus' Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount"

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Episode Zero: Introduction to the Podcast and Co-Hosts16 Aug 202300:33:09

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 things we mentioned in this episode:

Frontier Ventures: https://www.frontierventures.org/ 

The Perspectives Course: https://perspectives.org/ 

The Perspectives Reader: Link to Book

Formation: Book on Scripture Reading for Spiritual Formation

Joshua Project Website: https://joshuaproject.net/ 

 

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Hindu Rituals in Christ with Anil Yesudas02 Sep 202500:54:14

In this episode, Anil Yesudas discusses what it means to be a Hindu and how one might honor Christ through various Hindu rituals including a wedding ceremony. Rituals are key for a Hindu to express care, love, and honor for their family, community, and neighbors.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Ceremonialism: Ritual as a Pathway for Relationship by Elizabeth L. Walker

For more about relating to Hindus: https://margnetwork.org/

Yeshu Satsang by Michael Thomas

Seeking God, Seeking Moksha: The Teachings of Shri Krishna and Jesus Christ

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Buddhists and Christ with Rory Mackenzie26 Aug 202500:51:50

In this episode, Rory Mackenzie talks about his interactions and friendships with Buddhists in Thailand and Scotland at temples, universities, and in other spaces of communal engagement. Rory has been a student of Buddhism and friend to Buddhists for many decades now and still enjoys learning alongside them as well as sharing from his knowledge of Christ.

Resources Related to the Episode:

God, Self and Salvation in a Buddhist Context by Rory Mackenzie

A Journey of Two Parts! Some Reflections on Reaching Out to the Buddhist World by Rory Mackenzie

Buddhist-Christian Encounters: Today's Realities in Light of the Pioneering Work of Karl Ludvig Reichelt in China

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Movements and Movement Leaders with Emanuel Prinz19 Aug 202501:00:10

In this episode, Emanuel Prinz discusses his new book on movements, movement leadership, and how one might grow in their own ability to partner with God in these endeavors. Listen as we critically engage and reflect upon what people can learn and how they might respond to this new resource.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Emanuel Prinz helps ministries grow to movements. Find out more: www.catalyticleadership.info.

Latest Book: What Actually Starts Movements by Emanuel Prinz

Check out his blog & podcast at www.emanuelprinz.substack.com/about

You can contact Emanuel directly: www.catalyticleadership.info/contact.

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Religions, Contextualization, and the Hebrew Bible with Harley Talman12 Aug 202500:48:09

In this episode, Harley Talman discusses contextualization, religion, and the Hebrew Bible. He argues for an approach to contextualization that deeply engages Scripture and context and finds faithful ways forward that clearly communicate the Gospel to Muslims in different contexts.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Revamping the C-Spectrum by Harley Talman

The Foreignness Spectrum by T. Wayne Dye and Harley Talman

Confronting Gospel Barriers Chapter 5 (free) in The Life & Impact of Phil Parshall

Understanding Insider Movements by Harley Talman and John Jay Travis

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Vulnerable Mission with Marcus Grohmann05 Aug 202500:56:34

In this episode, Marcus Grohmann discusses vulnerable mission and how members of AVM, https://vulnerablemission.org/, seek to relate deeply to local communities and cultures in how they approach relationships, economics, and language. This approach attempts to navigate various power, economic, and postcolonial challenges.

Resources Related to the Episode:

Embracing Vulnerability by Marcus Grohmann

Vulnerable Mission for Practitioners edited by Deborah Bernhard and Marcus Grohmann

We Are Not the Hero: A Missionary's Guide to Sharing Christ, Not a Culture of Dependency by Jean Johnson

The Vulnerability of Mission by David Bosch

Religious Liberties of Missionaries Under Pressure from Within by Marcus Grohmann

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