The Missions Podcast

"It's not just about saving individuals. It's about all of the distinct nations as such worshiping Christ and being discipled and coming into the kingdom of Christ." Alex Kocman Listen to the full episode now!

ABWE missionary Nate Bell longs to see a church in South Africa that crosses cultural and racial lines and boundaries, but it can be difficult to get that established when years of hurtful policies and practices have separated people groups. Listen to the full episode now.

Cultural and racial complexities can make it difficult to fully understand and minister within a culture and people group. Sometimes, acts of generosity or kindness can be misinterpreted based on historical perspectives. Listen to the full episode now!

Despite a theologically rich history, the Dutch Reformed church in South Africa is struggling. It has become a work-based salvation where the clear gospel isn't being articulated. Listen to the full episode now!

How do historical divisions affect ministry in South Africa? Alex and Scott talk with Nate Bell, an ABWE missionary serving in Cape Town, South Africa. Nate talks about the cultural complexities of ministering to diverse people groups. Listen now - loom.ly/qhs-cVY

Is America only an idea? Can a geo-political nation and government function only based on a collective set of ideas? Defining the word "nation" is critical to missiology and mission strategy. Listen to the full episode now!

"At the end of the day, I am not my ethnicity, I am Christ's." Scott Dunford wrestles with the challenge of balancing unique cultural identities within the church and the unification of people under national identities and under Christ as king over all. Listen to full episode!

What does the Bible say about tribalism, nationalism, and globalization? How to we confront the evils on both sides of the equation and build faithful followers no matter the geo-political situation? Listen to the full episode now!

What is the biblical impulse, to ignore and remove all distinctions of culture and people and move toward globalization of all humanity, or that people are meant to have unique cultures, languages, and nations? Listen to the full episode now!

What is the biblical impulse, to ignore and remove all distinctions of culture and people and move toward globalization of all humanity, or that people are meant to have unique cultures, languages, and nations? Listen to the full episode now!

🎙️ NEW EPISODE: Today on The Sword & The Trowel podcast, @tomascol and @GundenGraham welcome Paul David, President of @ABWE_Intl. They discuss the work of ABWE in global missions, how we should apply the Great Commission, and they share more about the exciting partnership between…

Don't miss this. Rejoice with us (& pray!!) at what God is doing in His world. @FoundersSem + @ABWE_Intl = 🔥🔥

Thanks for having Paul on, @tomascol and @GundenGraham!

Prosperity gospel captives. Listen to the whole episode where @tomascol and @GundenGraham welcome Paul David, President of @ABWE_Intl. They discuss the work of ABWE in global missions, how we should apply the Great Commission, and they share more about the exciting partnership…

Be fruitful and multiply. Fill the earth and subdue it. Have dominion. Go and make disciples. Join us January 22-24, 2026 for the 2026 National Founders Conference! Make Disciples: God's Mandate from the Home to the Ends of the Earth Speakers include: Tom Ascol, Voddie…

Transplanting disobedience. Listen to the whole episode where @tomascol and @GundenGraham welcome Paul David, President of @ABWE_Intl. They discuss the work of ABWE in global missions, how we should apply the Great Commission, and they share more about the exciting partnership…

Wise words from Paul. Tune in!

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These days, everyone is asking “what is a nation?” Should missionaries transform cultures? Should culture warriors at home care about other people groups? If you’ve ever asked these questions, start with the latest episode of @MissionsPodcast. Links in first reply…

Pastor John MacArthur (1939–2025) is home with the Lord. “We are not left in the world by accident, but are placed there on divine assignment from our Lord.” He ran his race with boldness and truth, and we thank God for his fruit.