Natisha Matthews, an ordained elder and attorney, shares about the importance of estate planning for Christians, particularly in the urban community. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Cost of not planning for your estate (even if you think you don’t have anything) What are wills, power of attorney, health care proxy? Mindset for estate planning ABOUT THE GUEST:  Rev […]

Rev Dr Duane Alexander Miller, an Anglican author, pastor, and professor, discusses interpreting the book of Revelation. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Genre of Revelation and Its Importance Old Testament and Revelation link Host’s & Guest’s Interpretation Example ABOUT THE GUEST:  Rev Dr Duane Alexander Miller was born in Montana and grew up in Colorado and Puebla […]

Quilen Blackwell is the president and co-founder of the Chicago Eco House, whose mission is to train inner city youth in sustainable social enterprises to alleviate poverty. The Chicago Eco House’s signature program is Southside Blooms, an off-grid flower farm youth social enterprise where participants convert vacant lots into commercial flower farms using solar powered […]

David ministers among Muslim immigrants in a major US city. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: How Ramadan affects outreach Sharing the gospel more effectively Practical steps in cross-culture ministry ABOUT THE GUEST:  David and his family serve as the Strategy Coordinator and unit on the Global Gates West African Team. Though they have a specific people group […]

Join us as we countdown the top 5 episodes of 2024. The fifth most popular episode was #94. The Journey from “Truth” to TRUTH. Pastor Otis (O.L.) Buckley is the pastor of Highpoint Bible Church in the Bronx, NY. He shares his journey in discovering the Biblical truths that moved him from denominational theology to […]

Anita Rahma currently lives with her family in the slums of Jakarta, Indonesia. She discusses discipleship, incarnational urban ministry, and loving Muslim neighbors.  Book: Downward Discipleship Book: Beyond Our Walls WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Definition of “slum” What downward discipleship is Building relationships in Jakarta ABOUT THE GUEST:  Anita’s high school years were spent as an […]

Dr. Ryan Martin discusses the importance caring for our missionaries well and how to engage the local church.  Book: Holding the Rope Blog: The Upstream Collective – Cultivating Missions Awareness WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: When does missionary care start Practical ways the local church can care for their missionaries How pastors can help their congregation be […]

Dr. Ryan Martin discusses the importance of missional awareness in the local church, particularly through local international ministry.  Book: Holding the Rope Blog: The Upstream Collective – Cultivating Missions Awareness WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: What missional awareness is Three practical suggestions for engaging the local international community What missional discipleship looks like ABOUT THE GUEST:  Ryan […]

Dr. Mark Glanville discusses how churches can love the stranger because Yahweh loves the stranger so you are to love the stranger. Book: Improvising Church: Scripture as the Source of Harmony, Rhythm, and Soul Book: Refuge Reimagined: Biblical Kinship in Global Politics WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Yahweh loves the stranger so you are to love the […]

Dr. Mark Glanville discusses how churches can adapt to and impact their own neighborhoods in a post-Christian world. Book: Improvising Church: Scripture as the Source of Harmony, Rhythm, and Soul Book: Refuge Reimagined: Biblical Kinship in Global Politics WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: Christian vs Post-Christian Culture Four Key Questions of Scripture Beauty is a Glimpse of […]