Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/missions-talk-a-podcast-by-9marks-and-reaching-teaching-international-ministries Missions Talk features conversations that explain the too-often-overlooked connection between healthy churches and global missions. Copyright 9Marks cbdfde92-d752-5a73-ad78-b4c9d5fb9099 yes en Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:02:55 -0400 Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:03:18 -0400 https://www.9marks.org/podcast/missions-talk/ https://img.transistorcdn.com/axUZ_CwIm2h8_rchZYEKI_JdKIeFfq5J7M3iRrMOU8Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kZDdm/OTVjMmYyODIxZGIy/NGJkNTM5ZWMwZjg4/YTkxOS5qcGc.jpg https://www.9marks.org/podcast/missions-talk/ episodic 9Marks Missions Talk features conversations that explain the too-often-overlooked connection between healthy churches and global missions. Missions Talk features conversations that explain the too-often-overlooked connection between healthy churches and global missions.. 9Marks No No 73 73 On The Path To Being A Missionary (Ep. 73) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72682597 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d941b17d Thu, 25 Jun 2026 05:00:19 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 3126 A new generation of missionaries doesn’t appear overnight. Ryan Robertson and Matt Bennett discuss their new book, The Path to Being a Missionary, and unpack how churches can identify, assess, prepare, and send faithful missionaries. A new generation of missionaries doesn’t appear overnight. Ryan Robertson and Matt Bennett discuss their new book, The Path to Being a Missionary, and unpack how churches can identify, assess, prepare, and send faithful missionaries. No 72 72 On John Paton (Ep. 72) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72471215 https://share.transistor.fm/s/02c2d123 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:00:22 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2833 Who was John Paton, and why is he considered one of the greatest missionaries in church history? In this episode, Paul Schlehlein explores Paton’s life, theology, suffering, and enduring legacy as a missionary to the New Hebrides. Who was John Paton, and why is he considered one of the greatest missionaries in church history? In this episode, Paul Schlehlein explores Paton’s life, theology, suffering, and enduring legacy as a missionary to the New Hebrides. No 71 71 On Culture & Language Acquisition in Tokyo (Ep. 71) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72198677 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fc31f712
Guests: Stephen Tipton & Robbie Hughes]]>
Guests: Stephen Tipton & Robbie Hughes]]> Thu, 28 May 2026 05:00:20 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2750 What does it actually take for missionaries to learn a new language and culture? In this episode, missionaries serving in Japan share the challenges, lessons, and practical realities of language acquisition and cultural adaptation on the mission field. Guests: Stephen Tipton & Robbie Hughes What does it actually take for missionaries to learn a new language and culture? In this episode, missionaries serving in Japan share the challenges, lessons, and practical realities of language acquisition and cultural adaptation on the mission field. Gu No 70 70 On Global Cities Partnership (Ep. 70) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72000065 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1cc6965d
In this episode, we explore the vision behind this strategic effort to strengthen healthy churches and gospel infrastructure in the world’s most influential cities.]]>
In this episode, we explore the vision behind this strategic effort to strengthen healthy churches and gospel infrastructure in the world’s most influential cities.]]> Thu, 14 May 2026 05:00:21 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2344 What is the Global Cities Partnership, and why does it matter for missions today? In this episode, we explore the vision behind this strategic effort to strengthen healthy churches and gospel infrastructure in the world’s most influential cities. What is the Global Cities Partnership, and why does it matter for missions today? In this episode, we explore the vision behind this strategic effort to strengthen healthy churches and gospel infrastructure in the world’s most influential cities. No 69 69 On Risk Assessment in the Mission Field (Ep. 69) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71767231 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c02e3f4e Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:00:20 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2869 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. 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 glob No 68 68 On Preparing & Planning for Tokyo (Ep. 68) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71357096 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ed81bbfe Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:00:18 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 3236 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. 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. No 67 67 On Reading The Bible Evangelistically (Ep. 67) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71054880 https://share.transistor.fm/s/194bba93

Resources Mentioned

• One-to-One Bible Reading by David Helm
• Christianity Explained by Mark Dever

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Resources Mentioned

• One-to-One Bible Reading by David Helm
• Christianity Explained by Mark Dever

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:00:19 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2717 This episode with Isaac Stiles & Ethan English explores how evangelistic Bible studies can be a powerful, church-centered tool for reaching unbelievers, especially on college campuses. Resources Mentioned One-to-One Bible Reading by David Helm Christianity Explained by Mark Dever This episode with Isaac Stiles & Ethan English explores how evangelistic Bible studies can be a powerful, church-centered tool for reaching unbelievers, especially on college campuses. Resources Mentioned One-to-One Bible Reading by David Helm Christ No 66 66 On The Great Commission Congress (Ep. 66) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70730963 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4877217
Resources Mentioned:
Great Commission Council
Bangkok Congress ‘26]]>
Resources Mentioned:
Great Commission Council
Bangkok Congress ‘26]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2026 05:00:17 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2390 Ryan Robertson, Mack Stiles, Josh Manley, and Danny Davison discuss the vision behind the Great Commission Council and the upcoming Great Commission Congress, highlighting a shared call for theologically grounded, church-centered missions. Resources Mentioned: Great Commission Council Bangkok Congress ‘26 Ryan Robertson, Mack Stiles, Josh Manley, and Danny Davison discuss the vision behind the Great Commission Council and the upcoming Great Commission Congress, highlighting a shared call for theologically grounded, church-centered missions. Resources Menti No 65 65 On Elenctics (Ep. 65) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70471948 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c462b71f Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:27 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 3174 Mack and Ryan discuss elenctics and its missiological importance in this discussion with Daniel Strange and Ben Robin, highlighting the work of J.H. Bavinck. Mack and Ryan discuss elenctics and its missiological importance in this discussion with Daniel Strange and Ben Robin, highlighting the work of J.H. Bavinck. No 64 64 On Prioritizing the Church in Missions (Ep. 64) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70143286 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91f97da2 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 05:00:18 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2660 Join Ryan Robertson, Mack Stiles, John Folmar, and Scott Logsdon as they explore the importance of prioritizing the church in missions, highlighting how a strong ecclesiological foundation can transform missionary work and foster long-term impact across cultures. Join Ryan Robertson, Mack Stiles, John Folmar, and Scott Logsdon as they explore the importance of prioritizing the church in missions, highlighting how a strong ecclesiological foundation can transform missionary work and foster long-term impact across c No 63 63 On Ministry in Kuala Lumpur (Ep. 63) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69765320 https://share.transistor.fm/s/73fadd57
Resources Mentioned
The Joshua Project - Unreached People Groups]]>
Resources Mentioned
The Joshua Project - Unreached People Groups]]> Thu, 05 Feb 2026 05:00:16 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 1652 Ryan talks with missionaries about life and ministry in KL. Resources Mentioned The Joshua Project - Unreached People Groups Ryan talks with missionaries about life and ministry in KL. Resources Mentioned The Joshua Project - Unreached People Groups No 62 62 On Hermeneutics & Missions (Ep. 62) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69545606 https://share.transistor.fm/s/519143b0 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 07:52:35 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 3537 Join Ryan Robertson, Mack Stiles, Brian Parks, and Aubrey Sequeira as they explore the intersection of hermeneutics and missions, discussing how proper biblical interpretation can safeguard against the misapplication of scripture in cross-cultural contexts. Join Ryan Robertson, Mack Stiles, Brian Parks, and Aubrey Sequeira as they explore the intersection of hermeneutics and missions, discussing how proper biblical interpretation can safeguard against the misapplication of scripture in cross-cultural context No 61 61 On Healthy Resources in Malaysia (Ep. 61) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69348815 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c30c9f10
Resources Mentioned
Biblical Theology by Nick Roark and Robert Cline 
Compelling Community by Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop
How to Build a Healthy Church by Mark Dever and Paul Alexander
The Gospel by Ray Ortlund
Habits of Grace by David Mathis
Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper
The Gospel at Work by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert]]>
Resources Mentioned
Biblical Theology by Nick Roark and Robert Cline 
Compelling Community by Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop
How to Build a Healthy Church by Mark Dever and Paul Alexander
The Gospel by Ray Ortlund
Habits of Grace by David Mathis
Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper
The Gospel at Work by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert]]> Thu, 08 Jan 2026 05:00:19 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 1859 Ryan talks with Massimo about the need for solid resources and healthy churches in Malaysia. Resources Mentioned Biblical Theology by Nick Roark and Robert Cline  Compelling Community by Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop How to Build a Healthy Church by Mark Dever and Paul Alexander The Gospel by Ray Ortlund Habits of Grace by David Mathis Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper The Gospel at Work by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert Ryan talks with Massimo about the need for solid resources and healthy churches in Malaysia. Resources Mentioned Biblical Theology by Nick Roark and Robert Cline  Compelling Community by Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop How to Build a Healthy Church by Mark De No 60 60 On Setting Strategic Priorities for Missions Sending from your Local Church (Ep. 60) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68986671 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b09cd97c Thu, 11 Dec 2025 05:00:25 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 3369 Mack and Ryan discuss how local churches consider strategic missions priorities with Robert Cline and Jeffrey Timmons. Mack and Ryan discuss how local churches consider strategic missions priorities with Robert Cline and Jeffrey Timmons. No 59 59 On God's Sovereignty and Missions (Ep. 59) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68766294 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ffb6c023
Resources Mentioned:

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
A Vision for Missions by Tom Wells
For the Sake of His Name by Dave Doran
An Inquiry into the Obligation of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens by William Carey]]>
Resources Mentioned:

Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
A Vision for Missions by Tom Wells
For the Sake of His Name by Dave Doran
An Inquiry into the Obligation of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens by William Carey]]> Thu, 27 Nov 2025 05:00:18 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2071 What is the relation between God's Sovereignty and our role in Missions? Ryan and Mack talk to AJ Gibson about this important theological understanding and what the Bible teaches. Resources Mentioned: Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer A Vision for Missions by Tom Wells For the Sake of His Name by Dave Doran An Inquiry into the Obligation of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens by William Carey What is the relation between God's Sovereignty and our role in Missions? Ryan and Mack talk to AJ Gibson about this important theological understanding and what the Bible teaches. Resources Mentioned: Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer A No 58 58 On Prioritizing Missions in the Church (Ep. 58) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68549186 https://share.transistor.fm/s/eeed1bd7
Resources Mentioned:
Prioritizing Missions in the Church by Aaron Menikoff and Harshit Singh]]>
Resources Mentioned:
Prioritizing Missions in the Church by Aaron Menikoff and Harshit Singh]]> Thu, 13 Nov 2025 05:00:19 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2982 In this live episode from RTIM's Sending Church Summit, Ryan and Mack discuss the new volume, Prioritizing Missions in the Church, with its authors, Aaron Menikoff & Harshit Singh. Resources Mentioned: Prioritizing Missions in the Church by Aaron Menikoff and Harshit Singh In this live episode from RTIM's Sending Church Summit, Ryan and Mack discuss the new volume, Prioritizing Missions in the Church, with its authors, Aaron Menikoff & Harshit Singh. Resources Mentioned: Prioritizing Missions in the Church by Aaron Meni No 57 57 On Preparation for the Missions Field (Ep. 57) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68345265 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5bb548c4 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 05:00:16 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2591 In this episode, Ryan, Mac, Matt, & Hunter discuss what aspiring missionaries and their local churches should consider when preparing for overseas ministry. In this episode, Ryan, Mac, Matt, & Hunter discuss what aspiring missionaries and their local churches should consider when preparing for overseas ministry. No 56 56 On Church-Centered Missions (Ep. 56) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68160096 https://share.transistor.fm/s/79821e1e
Learn more about Church Centered Missions here: https://www.churchcenteredmissions.org]]>
Learn more about Church Centered Missions here: https://www.churchcenteredmissions.org]]> Thu, 16 Oct 2025 05:00:18 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2277 In this season opening of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack talk with Jonathan Leeman about Church Centered Missions—highlighting how healthy local churches with a strong ecclesiology are vital for training missionaries, shaping strategy, and planting churches. Learn more about Church Centered Missions here: https://www.churchcenteredmissions.org In this season opening of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack talk with Jonathan Leeman about Church Centered Missions—highlighting how healthy local churches with a strong ecclesiology are vital for training missionaries, shaping strategy, and planting churches No 55 55 On Healthy Indigenous Churches (Ep. 55) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66322644 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d9f38ce6 Thu, 29 May 2025 05:00:15 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 1669 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan, Mack, and TJ explore the marks of a healthy indigenous church, highlighting key practices like regular gatherings and faithful preaching, while addressing the challenges missionaries face in establishing churches that are both biblically sound and culturally rooted. In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan, Mack, and TJ explore the marks of a healthy indigenous church, highlighting key practices like regular gatherings and faithful preaching, while addressing the challenges missionaries face in establishing churches th No 54 54 On Contextualization and the Bible (Ep. 54) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66095449 https://share.transistor.fm/s/9ec43646
Resources Mentioned
Evangelism as Exiles by Elliot Clark
Mission Affirmed by Elliot Clark
The Culture Map by Erin Meyer

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Resources Mentioned
Evangelism as Exiles by Elliot Clark
Mission Affirmed by Elliot Clark
The Culture Map by Erin Meyer

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Resources Mentioned

• Bangkok City Baptist Church 
• Systematic Theology, Vol. 1 by Stephen J. Wellum
• Great Commission Council (GCC) Articles

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Resources Mentioned

• Bangkok City Baptist Church 
• Systematic Theology, Vol. 1 by Stephen J. Wellum
• Great Commission Council (GCC) Articles

]]> Thu, 01 May 2025 05:00:20 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 3179 Ryan and Mack talk with Matt Tyler and Danny Davison about missions work in Bangkok, the need for healthy churches, and gospel opportunities in Thailand. Resources Mentioned Bangkok City Baptist Church  Systematic Theology, Vol. 1 by Stephen J. Wellum Great Commission Council (GCC) Articles Ryan and Mack talk with Matt Tyler and Danny Davison about missions work in Bangkok, the need for healthy churches, and gospel opportunities in Thailand. Resources Mentioned Bangkok City Baptist Church  Systematic Theology, Vol. 1 by Stephen J. Wellum Gre No 52 52 On Missions in Uganda, with Tony Gordon and Kris Mobbs (Ep. 52) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65601885 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8e93576 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:00:11 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2360 In this episode, Ryan & Mack speak with two missionaries serving in Uganda about ministry there and the state of the church in the country. In this episode, Ryan & Mack speak with two missionaries serving in Uganda about ministry there and the state of the church in the country. No 51 51 On Gospel Infrastructure, with Scott Logsdon (Ep. 51) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65331587 https://share.transistor.fm/s/351f395e
Resources Mentioned

• The Joshua Project
• Book: Evangelism by J. Mack Stiles
• Resources on Worship by Bob Kauflin

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Resources Mentioned

• The Joshua Project
• Book: Evangelism by J. Mack Stiles
• Resources on Worship by Bob Kauflin

]]> Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:00:13 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2909 In this episode, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles speak with Scott Logsdon, pastor of Union Church in Istanbul about the importance of various elements of healthy gospel infrastructure for missions strategizing — including church planting, theological education, and pastoral training, amongst others. Resources Mentioned The Joshua Project Book: Evangelism by J. Mack Stiles Resources on Worship by Bob Kauflin In this episode, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles speak with Scott Logsdon, pastor of Union Church in Istanbul about the importance of various elements of healthy gospel infrastructure for missions strategizing — including church planting, theological educa No 50 50 On AI & Bible translation, with Bethany Moore (Ep. 50) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64987902 https://share.transistor.fm/s/38d5644d
In this episode, Ryan and Mack speak with Bethany Moore about translation strategies and how local churches can learn more about translation efforts around the world. ]]>
In this episode, Ryan and Mack speak with Bethany Moore about translation strategies and how local churches can learn more about translation efforts around the world. ]]> Thu, 20 Mar 2025 05:00:13 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 3000 Why is Bible translation important and how should we strategize translating the Bible into other languages? In this episode, Ryan and Mack speak with Bethany Moore about translation strategies and how local churches can learn more about translation efforts around the world.  Why is Bible translation important and how should we strategize translating the Bible into other languages? In this episode, Ryan and Mack speak with Bethany Moore about translation strategies and how local churches can learn more about translation effort No 49 49 On Ekklesia International (Ep. 49) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64725085 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d7fbb7f1 here.]]> here.]]> Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:12 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2157 In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson chat with Andy Johnson, John Folmar, and Josh Manley about Ekklesia International. You can find more information about Ekklesia International here. In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson chat with Andy Johnson, John Folmar, and Josh Manley about Ekklesia International. You can find more information about Ekklesia International here. No 48 48 On Missions in North Africa (Ep. 48) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64475453 https://share.transistor.fm/s/51e78b48
Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.]]>
Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.]]> Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:47:58 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 1942 In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Joe and A.W., about their missionary work in North Africa. Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert. In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Joe and A.W., about their missionary work in North Africa. Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert. No 47 47 On Pastoring in Japan (Ep. 47) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64229538 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa2daf1d

Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at @RTIMChannel and prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo

Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.]]>

Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at @RTIMChannel and prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo

Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert.]]> Thu, 06 Feb 2025 09:16:32 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 1855 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews Ben Howard, a pastor at Yokohama International Baptist Church, about pastoring in Japan. Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at @RTIMChannel and prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert. In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews Ben Howard, a pastor at Yokohama International Baptist Church, about pastoring in Japan. Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at @RTIMChannel and prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo Sub No 46 46 On Serving as Missionaries in Japan (Ep. 46) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63836499 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6836b086
Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo]]>
Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo]]> Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:00:07 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 1788 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews Stephen and Alexandra Tipton about their missions work in Japan. Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews Stephen and Alexandra Tipton about their missions work in Japan. Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo No 45 45 On Tokyo with a Japanese Brother (Ep. 45) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63621060 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8c9d3bb1
Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at  @RTIMChannel  and prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo]]>
Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at  @RTIMChannel  and prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo]]> Thu, 09 Jan 2025 06:00:07 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2584 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews Joe Yozawa about ministry in Tokyo. Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at  @RTIMChannel  and prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews Joe Yozawa about ministry in Tokyo. Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at  @RTIMChannel  and prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo No 44 44 On Missions in Urban Contexts, with Sam Martyn (Ep. 44) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63479397 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a74a01da Thu, 26 Dec 2024 13:39:56 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2210 In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Sam Martyn on the importance of urban contexts for missions. In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Sam Martyn on the importance of urban contexts for missions. No 43 43 On the Usefulness of Internships in the Preparation of Missionaries (Ep. 43) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63283735 https://share.transistor.fm/s/43e914d0 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:47:04 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2664 In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview John Folmar, David Lawrence, and Tanner Callison on the usefulness of internships for missionary training. In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview John Folmar, David Lawrence, and Tanner Callison on the usefulness of internships for missionary training. No 42 42 On the Preparation of Missionaries with Matt Rogers (Ep. 42) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63039122 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e37f5ef1 Thu, 28 Nov 2024 06:00:08 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 3055 In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Matt Rogers on the preparation of missionaries in the local church. In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Matt Rogers on the preparation of missionaries in the local church. No 41 41 On the Families in the Field with Joanne Parks and Brandy Spandler-Davidson (Ep. 41) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62731026 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4daed129 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 06:00:07 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2662 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview Joanne Parks and Brandy Spandler-Davidson about families in the field. In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview Joanne Parks and Brandy Spandler-Davidson about families in the field. No 40 40 On Missionary Teams with Ryan Currie (Ep. 40) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62564048 https://share.transistor.fm/s/928e4343 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:00:07 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2013 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview Ryan Currie about the importance of theological and convictional unity in missionary teams. In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview Ryan Currie about the importance of theological and convictional unity in missionary teams. No 39 39 On Missions Opportunities in Argentina (Ep. 39) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62312032 https://share.transistor.fm/s/94f86a72 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 08:01:28 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2657 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. 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. No 38 38 On Strategic Studies Abroad, with Andy Johnson (Ep.38) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62111718 https://share.transistor.fm/s/36d152a9 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 05:00:08 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2558 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. 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. No 37 37 Episode 37: On William Carey, with Sam Masters full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60293570 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b877c771 Seminario Bíblico William Carey, about William Carey

Related resources:

• William Carey by S Pearce Carey
• The Missionary Fellowship of William Carey by Michael Haykin
• An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens by William Carey

]]> Seminario Bíblico William Carey, about William Carey

Related resources:

• William Carey by S Pearce Carey
• The Missionary Fellowship of William Carey by Michael Haykin
• An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens by William Carey

]]> Thu, 06 Jun 2024 05:00:09 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2391 In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Sam Masters, the Rector of Seminario Bíblico William Carey, about William Carey Related resources: William Carey by S Pearce Carey The Missionary Fellowship of William Carey by Michael Haykin An Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens by William Carey In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Sam Masters, the Rector of Seminario Bíblico William Carey, about William Carey Related resources: William Carey by S Pearce Carey The Missionary Fellowship of William Carey by Mic No 36 36 Episode 36: On Missions Mobilization with Rachel Ware full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60143862 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0906581b Thu, 23 May 2024 05:00:09 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2169 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. 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. No 35 35 Episode 35: On Church in Hard Places with Matthew Spandler-Davidson and Francisco Puente full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59935587 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7315c808 Thu, 09 May 2024 05:00:07 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2001 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. 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. No 34 34 Episode 34: On Local Churches and Sending Agencies full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59646344 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b3714484 Thu, 25 Apr 2024 05:00:06 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 1765 In this episode of missions talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles talk about the relationship between local churches and sending agencies In this episode of missions talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles talk about the relationship between local churches and sending agencies No 33 33 Episode 33: On Conversion with Brooks Buser and Michael Lawrence full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59411806 https://share.transistor.fm/s/84904d89 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:00:05 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2833 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. 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. No 32 32 Episode 32: On Work Amongst the Moi with the Whatleys full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59203874 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d4d4cd3e Thu, 28 Mar 2024 05:00:04 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2792 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews the Whatleys about their work amongst the Moi people. In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews the Whatleys about their work amongst the Moi people. No 31 31 Episode 31: On Hurdles to Missions Mobilization with Luke Womack and Matt Sonke full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59039490 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bf597f2 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:00:03 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2736 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. 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. No 30 30 Episode 30: On Fundraising with Chad Ireland and Dylan Eagle full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58872650 https://share.transistor.fm/s/20722d28 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 05:00:03 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2443 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack chat with Chad Ireland and Dylan Eagle about fundraising for missions. In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack chat with Chad Ireland and Dylan Eagle about fundraising for missions. No 29 29 Episode 29: On Great Commission Council full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58691462 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1c0e23e3
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No 27 27 Episode 27: On Single Women Serving Overseas, with Kim and Rey full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58080214 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8179026e Thu, 21 Dec 2023 05:00:03 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2033 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. 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. No 26 26 Episode 26: On Campus Ministry in the Middle East, with Nathan Matthews full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57936199 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cbb6c04b Thu, 07 Dec 2023 05:00:03 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2112 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. 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. No 25 25 Episode 25: On Mission Affirmed, with Elliot Clark full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57784166 https://share.transistor.fm/s/bbc17a24 Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:29:45 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2386 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. 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. No 24 24 Episode 24: On Evangelism to Muslims (with Matthew Bennett and Ayman Ibrahim) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57568676 https://share.transistor.fm/s/85e0cdfc Thu, 09 Nov 2023 05:00:03 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2774 In this episode, Ryan and Mack interview Matthew Bennett and Ayman Ibrahim on how Christians should interact and evangelize to Muslims. In this episode, Ryan and Mack interview Matthew Bennett and Ayman Ibrahim on how Christians should interact and evangelize to Muslims. No 23 23 Episode 23: On the Insider Movement (with Matt Bennett & Doug Coleman) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57390278 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0f4524e6 Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:00:03 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 3313 In this episode, Ryan and Mack speak with Matt Bennett and Doug Coleman about the history and practice of Insider Movement methodologies. In this episode, Ryan and Mack speak with Matt Bennett and Doug Coleman about the history and practice of Insider Movement methodologies. No 22 22 Episode 22: On the Local Church and Missions from the Sing! Conference full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57246168 https://share.transistor.fm/s/06475db8 Mon, 16 Oct 2023 05:00:04 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2298 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. 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 No 21 21 Episode 21: On Adoniram Judson (with Jason Duesing) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56969128 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d8c5827b Thu, 28 Sep 2023 05:00:03 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2095 In this episode, Ryan & Mack interview Jason Duesing about various aspects of Judson’s childhood, conversion, marriage, suffering, and his ministry in Burma. In this episode, Ryan & Mack interview Jason Duesing about various aspects of Judson’s childhood, conversion, marriage, suffering, and his ministry in Burma. No 20 20 Episode 20: On Short-Term Missions (with Mack and Leeann Stiles) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56795210 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ef621864 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 05:00:03 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2363 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan chats with Mack and Leeann Stiles about short-term missions. In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan chats with Mack and Leeann Stiles about short-term missions. No 19 19 Episode 19: On Sending Churches and Local Churches and Missionaries and Agencies (with Miller Johnson and Caleb Greggsen) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56241204 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2545f7dd Thu, 27 Jul 2023 05:00:03 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2953 In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack and Ryan interview Miller and Caleb Greggsen about the relationship between missionaries and sending churches. In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack and Ryan interview Miller and Caleb Greggsen about the relationship between missionaries and sending churches. No 18 18 Episode 18: On the Strategic Value of Missions Work in Global Cities (with Scott Logsdon and Will Sutton) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56009300 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dfc6612b Thu, 06 Jul 2023 05:00:03 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 1882 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 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 No 17 17 Episode 17: On the Missionary Calling (with Greg Gilbert and Bobby Jamieson) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54702712 https://share.transistor.fm/s/303a5d3b Thu, 22 Jun 2023 05:00:02 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 1723 The hosts chat with Greg Gilbert and Bobby Jamieson about how to view the missionary calling biblically. The hosts chat with Greg Gilbert and Bobby Jamieson about how to view the missionary calling biblically. No 16 16 Episode 16: On Missions Work in Asian Sub-Continent (with Clyde Davidson and Tom Roberts) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54135100 https://share.transistor.fm/s/66f9ab11 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:00:02 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 1800 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. 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. No 15 15 Episode 15: On the Yembi Yembi (with Brooks and Nina Buser) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53995175 https://share.transistor.fm/s/15d30f6e Hear the amazing story in today’s episode Missions Talk with special guests Nina and Brooks Buser]]> Hear the amazing story in today’s episode Missions Talk with special guests Nina and Brooks Buser]]> Thu, 25 May 2023 08:05:27 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2351 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 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 No 14 14 Episode 14: On Building a Missions Culture in a Young Church (with Thomas Gamble) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53815041 https://share.transistor.fm/s/df057feb Thu, 11 May 2023 05:00:02 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 1421 Ryan and Mack chat with a new pastor about how to build a culture of missions in a young church. Ryan and Mack chat with a new pastor about how to build a culture of missions in a young church. No 13 13 Episode 13: On Missions Work in Central Asia (with Tyler Markson and George Jamieson) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53661131 https://share.transistor.fm/s/679774e6 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 05:00:02 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 1766 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack chat with two missionaries in Central Asia about their ministry and work. In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack chat with two missionaries in Central Asia about their ministry and work. No 12 12 Episode 12: On What Is the Mission of the Church (with Kevin DeYoung) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53520425 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b4486567 Thu, 13 Apr 2023 05:00:03 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2318 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Kevin DeYoung about his book, What Is the Mission of the Church? In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Kevin DeYoung about his book, What Is the Mission of the Church? No 11 11 Episode 11: On the CROSS Conference (with Matt Schmucker and Shawn LaCount) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53385393 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1f54d3c5 Thu, 30 Mar 2023 05:00:04 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2080 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Matt Schmucker and Shawn LaCount, the organizers of the Cross Conference. In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Matt Schmucker and Shawn LaCount, the organizers of the Cross Conference. No 10 10 Episode 10: On Why the Local Church Matters in Missions (with Chip Bugnar, Andy Johnson, and Scott Logsdon) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53067510 https://share.transistor.fm/s/13d60259 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:03 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2396 In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview pastors about why the local church matters for missions work. In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview pastors about why the local church matters for missions work. No 9 9 Episode 9: On Why a Biblical Understanding and Practice of Prayer Matters in Missions (with Caleb Morell and Jordan Wolfe) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52749833 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b29dcdc8 Thu, 16 Feb 2023 05:00:02 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2196 No 8 8 Episode 8: On Why Biblical Church Leadership Matters in Missions (with Brian Parks, Mark Collins, and Eric White) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52546915 https://share.transistor.fm/s/6b861d11 Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:00:02 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2371 No 7 7 Episode 7: On Why a Biblical Concern for Discipleship and Growth Matters in Missions (with Anand Samuel & Jeff Kelly) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52419036 https://share.transistor.fm/s/91affdc4 Thu, 12 Jan 2023 05:00:02 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2219 No 6 6 Episode 6: On Why Biblical Church Discipline Matters in Missions (with Ken Mbugua and Aubrey Sequeira) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52127282 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4fdad9bb Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:02 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2767 No 5 5 Episode 5: On Why Biblical Church Membership Matters in Missions (with David Lawrence, Chariot Lu, and Caleb Greggsen) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52062698 https://share.transistor.fm/s/94fe7a0d Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:03 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 2599 No 4 4 Episode 4: On Why Conversion and Evangelism Matters in Missions (with Pastor Harshit and Josh Manley) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51846818 https://share.transistor.fm/s/cd4f93f9 Thu, 10 Nov 2022 05:00:02 -0500 9Marks 9Marks 1997 No 3 3 Episode 3: On Why Gospel Doctrine Matters in Missions (with Brooks Buser and Matt Tyler) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51700325 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a9ccea60 Thu, 27 Oct 2022 05:00:02 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2705 No 2 2 Episode 2: On Why Expositional Preaching Matters in Missions (with John Folmar and Christian Lwanda) full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51559754 https://share.transistor.fm/s/fa9641e9 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:00:10 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 2017 No 1 1 Episode 1: On the Reasons We Started Missions Talk full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51415522 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b8c35b48 Thu, 29 Sep 2022 07:41:16 -0400 9Marks 9Marks 1497 No