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The Sent Life podcast is an ongoing conversation about living in partnership with our missionary God. Our Lord Jesus promised that He will be with us to the very end of the age and we know that we experience His presence and fullness of life as we live on mission, in other words, as we live sent. In this podcast, we will talk about living as missionaries in our current contexts including how to sh... more

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The word "missionary" is found nowhere in the Bible, and yet many Christians have dedicated their lives to what we call "the missionary task." The question is, where in Scripture does the idea of a missionary come from, and why do we place so much em... more

"I've always been a Christian." This is not an uncommon statement to hear in some parts of the world. But how do we as Christians respond when speaking with someone who may be culturally Christian? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan t... more

There has been a lot of talk in recent years about the necessity of investing in and mobilizing the next generation. But what would it look like practically for young adults to participate in the life of a church plant, and why do we need young adult... more

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Boston, Massachusetts is one of the most historic cities in America, and it is not far from the birthplace of the first Baptist church in the U.S. However, along with its rich American history, Boston, like much of New England, has a great need for G... more

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Recent Guests

Jon Chasteen
Director of Next Gen Mobilization, North American Mission Board
North American Mission Board
Episode: Beans, Bruins, and Bunker Hill: Church Planting in the Heart of New England with Jon Chasteen - EP209
Stephen Haber
Senior risk officer, International Mission Board
International Mission Board (IMB)
Episode: Minimizing Security Issues in Short-Term Missions with Stephen Haber - EP206
Ben McRoy
Pastor at Faith Baptist Church, Faith Youngsville
Faith Baptist Church, Faith Youngsville
Episode: Missionaries as Members: The Sending Church's Role in Supporting Sent Ones with Ben McRoy - EP201
Daren Davis
A longtime IMB missionary with leadership roles across Sub-Saharan Africa
International Mission Board (IMB)
Episode: Sustainable Sacrifice: Principles for Long-Lasting Missionary Service with Daren and Shawna Davis - EP199
Shawna Davis
Missionary with IMB, previously affinity leader in Africa
International Mission Board (IMB)
Episode: Sustainable Sacrifice: Principles for Long-Lasting Missionary Service with Daren and Shawna Davis - EP199
Anna Daub
Dr. and resident expert on Hinduism and South Asian religions
The Sent Life / Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: Sharing the Gospel with Your Hindu Neighbors with Dr. Anna Daub - EP197
Kambiz Saghaey
Director for Persian Relationship Development at Southeastern Seminary; Founder and President of Mojde Ministry
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Mojde Ministry
Episode: The War in Iran from an Iranian Christian's Perspective with Dr. Kambiz Saghaey - EP196
Ryan Martin
Author of the book Annie Armstrong, A Girl Who Helped the Gospel Go Forward
North American Mission Board (NAMM)
Episode: Annie Armstrong: A Girl Who Helped the Gospel Go Forward with Ryan Martin - EP195
Brent Turner
Missionary with the International Mission Board, church planter and seminary leader in Botswana
International Mission Board (IMB)
Episode: Stories of the Sent: Animism and Syncretism in Sub-Saharan Africa with Brent and Amanda Turner - EP191

Hosts

Keelan
Host of The Sent Life; affiliated with Center for Great Commission Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Scott Pace
Co-host; President/lead figure at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Good

    Really good!!

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    5
    Justinmu42
    United States5 years ago
  • Culture or cult?

    Culture of authority wielded predatorily

    Sending cultus is an idol, merely,

    Upon whose altar gleefully

    They sacrifice humility

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Affirming the virgin birth
    United States6 years ago
  • Great Podcast!!

    Excellent topics are covered! Dr. Hildreth and Dr. Mathias are true missiologists and mission leaders that are tackling current issues in global missions. This podcast is well worth your time!

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    5
    OMC1015
    United States6 years ago
  • Equipping and Encouraging

    Great podcast focusing on Gods heart for the Nation and helping Christians live sent lives. As a Pastor in North America helps to remind me that our God is a missionary God and all of us need to live a sent life. Thankful for this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pastor T Welch
    United States6 years ago
  • My Favorite Podcast!

    If you have a heart for missions and reaching the nations for Christ, you are in the right place. The Sent Life Podcast is what you want to listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NR Leadership
    United States6 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

High regard for seminary-backed perspectives and missionary stories.
The tone balances faithfulness with real-world mobility and cross-cultural nuance.
Shows are well-suited for those seeking church partnership insights and missionary care tactics.
Guests often reflect deep field experience and theological grounding.
Listeners appreciate the practical missiology and actionable frameworks.

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Beans, Bruins, and Bunker Hill: Church Planting in the Heart of New England with Jon Chasteen - EP209
Q: What does the broader citywide work look like and where do you see future growth in Boston?
Jon outlines a citywide strategy with multiple churches, partnerships, and movement-building, including sending new planters and multiplying leaders to ensure accessibility of the gospel across the metropolitan area.
Beans, Bruins, and Bunker Hill: Church Planting in the Heart of New England with Jon Chasteen - EP209
Q: What makes Boston or New England uniquely challenging or different for church planting?
He explains the historic decline in gospel presence, the transient population, affordability and space constraints, and the need to plant from outside while developing local leaders to sustain a movement.
Beans, Bruins, and Bunker Hill: Church Planting in the Heart of New England with Jon Chasteen - EP209
Q: What drew you to church planting as a pathway to the Great Commission?
Jon describes wrestling with Romans 15, the freedom in pursuing ministry in North America, and a conviction to focus on areas of greatest gospel need, which led him toward church planting as a primary avenue for mission.
Missionaries as Members: The Sending Church's Role in Supporting Sent Ones with Ben McRoy - EP201
Q: What practical rhythms have you found most effective for sustaining care?
Regular video calls, in-person visits by elders, a designated care team that includes representatives from various small groups, and ongoing prayer and encouragement that keeps the missionary visible to the whole church.
Missionaries as Members: The Sending Church's Role in Supporting Sent Ones with Ben McRoy - EP201
Q: Can you describe the core role of the local church in caring for those you send out?
The church acts like a family that stays connected before, during, and after deployment: training, regular communication, and a network of care through teams that advocate for missionaries within the broader church body.

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What is The Sent Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A mission-focused conversation exploring practical theology, strategy, and lived experience around living as sent people in local and global contexts. Episodes frequently cover discernment for mission destinations, cross-cultural evangelism, church-based missionary care, and long-term sustainment of missionaries, with host discussions anchored in missiology, seminary resources, and field insights. Notable strengths include grounded, action-oriented frameworks, diverse field experiences, and a clear emphasis on partnerships between sending churches, seminaries, and frontline workers. The format often features expert guests and practitioners who bring hands-on wisdom about leadership, multicultural ministry, and gospel-centered outreach, maki... more

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2. Stephen Haber
3. Ben McRoy
4. Daren Davis
5. Shawna Davis
6. Anna Daub
7. Kambiz Saghaey
8. Ryan Martin

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