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Missions Talk — A podcast by 9Marks and Reaching & Teaching International Ministries

9Marks
Missions
9marks
Church Planting
Reaching and Teaching International Ministries
Evangelism
Great Commission Council
Christianity
Gospel
Discipleship
Missionary Training
Healthy Churches
Local Churches
Ekklesia International
Uganda
Urban Missions
Ecclesiology
Great Commission
Bible Translation
Tokyo
Theological Education

Missions Talk features conversations that explain the too-often-overlooked connection between healthy churches and global missions.

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Latest Episodes

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.

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 fiel... more

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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.

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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... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Schlehlein
Author of John G. Paton, missionary to the cannibals of the South Seas
Author, biographer of John Paton
Episode: On John Paton (Ep. 72)
Stephen Tipton
Staff with Reaching and Teaching International Ministries in Japan
Reaching and Teaching International Ministries
Episode: On Culture & Language Acquisition in Tokyo (Ep. 71)
Robbie Hughes
Staff with Reaching and Teaching International Ministries in Japan
Reaching and Teaching International Ministries
Episode: On Culture & Language Acquisition in Tokyo (Ep. 71)
Ryan Townsend
Executive leader involved in Global Cities Partnership
Global Cities Partnership / RTIM
Episode: On Global Cities Partnership (Ep. 70)
Sam Lamb
Executive involved in Global Cities Partnership
Global Cities Partnership / 9Marks
Episode: On Global Cities Partnership (Ep. 70)
David King
Pastor, Concord Baptist Church, Chattanooga, TN
Concord Baptist Church
Episode: On Preparing & Planning for Tokyo (Ep. 68)
Mindy Rainer
Pastor's wife, planning team member for Tokyo plant
Concord Baptist Church
Episode: On Preparing & Planning for Tokyo (Ep. 68)
David Rainer
Missionary candidate and pastor involved in the Tokyo plant planning
Concord Baptist Church / Tokyo project
Episode: On Preparing & Planning for Tokyo (Ep. 68)
Isaac Stiles
Across Campus ministry leader
Across Campus / 3rd Avenue Baptist Church
Episode: On Reading The Bible Evangelistically (Ep. 67)

Hosts

Ryan Robertson
Host of Missions Talk; affiliated with 9Marks and Reaching and Teaching International Ministries
Mack Stiles
Co-host introducing the episode; involved in Missions Talk and related ministry

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 193 ratings
  • I’ve been looking for a podcast like this…

    This is excellent! Our church is starting a missions committee and we are looking for great resources to learn from. We are excited to listen to the next episode. Thankful for your effort in talking about this subject!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gabows
    United States4 years ago
  • Excellent. Subscribe

    Some of the most Biblically faithful and highly experienced information on missions out there. These guys are both solid on doctrine and passionate for souls.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Carfino
    United States4 years ago
  • Solid, Biblical Foundation for Healthy Churches in Missions

    Great job proclaiming the importance of building up healthy churches overseas just as we want to do that here in the US. Pragmatic missiology not grounded in Scripture is more than problematic — it’s dangerous and leads to great harm for those we may have intended to help. I can’t wait to hear you guys dig in to how to apply these biblical principles to missions work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kbellby
    United States4 years ago

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Shows highlight healthy churches as foundational to effective missions.
Listeners praise biblically faithful and experienced insights on missions.
Praise pragmatic, Scripture-centered missiology and practical church leadership takeaways.

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Talking Points

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On John Paton (Ep. 72)
Q: What drew you to John Paton as a subject for a biography?
Paul explains his fascination with Paton's composite role as evangelist, church planter, and mobilizer, and how Paton's philosophy offers a practical, biblical blueprint for indigenous church growth and sustainable missions.
On Culture & Language Acquisition in Tokyo (Ep. 71)
Q: What habits or practices make the biggest difference in your actual progress?
Humility and regular, practical use of the language in real-life contexts make the biggest difference, including finding a regular practice partner and embracing opportunities to speak even when it feels embarrassing.
On The Great Commission Congress (Ep. 66)
Q: What will attendees gain from the Great Commission conversations compared to traditional conferences?
The conversations are designed to be the core of the Congress, encouraging active participation, group problem-solving, and relational networking, rather than passive listening to plenary speakers, with practical implications for churches and missionaries alike.
On The Great Commission Congress (Ep. 66)
Q: Explain the theological convictions at the core of the GCC and how they shape the Congress.
The GCC brings together long-term missionaries from diverse organizations who share a commitment to glorifying Christ through healthy, church-centered missions, grounded in classical evangelical confessions and a focus on indigenous church planting as the ultimate aim.
On Hermeneutics & Missions (Ep. 62)
Q: How can pastors and aspiring missionaries prepare with solid hermeneutical skills?
It starts at home with solid biblical interpretation in sermons and teaching congregations about the importance of context and interpretation.

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What is Missions Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A missions-focused discussion series that consistently ties healthy, biblically grounded churches to effective global outreach. Episodes frequently examine ecclesiology, church planting, biblical interpretation, and contextualized mission strategies, often featuring theologians, pastors, and mission leaders who share practical guidance for building sustainable church-based missions. The show stands out for its explicit emphasis on local church health as the engine of worldwide evangelism, along with thoughtful debates about contextualization, indigenous church leadership, and the integration of gospel-centered theology with real-world mission practice. This mix makes it relevant for ministries, sending churches, and agencies seeking doctrin... more

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Recent guests on Missions Talk include:

1. Paul Schlehlein
2. Stephen Tipton
3. Robbie Hughes
4. Ryan Townsend
5. Sam Lamb
6. David King
7. Mindy Rainer
8. David Rainer

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