The Missions Drop Podcast
What prevents the Gospel from creating a ripple effect when it first enters a new people or place? That is what the Missions Drop Podcast is all about. Ideally, the Gospel works in a people like a drop of water on a lake that spreads out to the edges. However, there are boundaries and barriers that stop the Gospel from transforming hearts, minds, bodies, and souls. We seek to create conversations that continue the ripple effect of the Gospel right where we are and beyond. ----------------------------------------- Listen: https://themissionsdrop.libsyn.com/site Visit Us: www.frontierventures.org www.missionfrontiers.org Follow Us: www.facebook.com/frontiervntrs www.instagram.com/frontierventures https://twitter.com/FrontierVntrs ----------------------------------------- Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Technology and Emerging Generations with Andrew Feng
04/30/2024
Technology and Emerging Generations with Andrew Feng
In this episode, Andrew speaks about the challenges of incorporating emerging generations, innovation, and technology into the missions world. He offers insights from his experiences and organization, Indigitous, which has pioneered innovative responses to the challenges in our missions world. Indigitous is a global movement helping believers volunteer better with their digital and marketplace skills to take the Gospel to new people and places. Resources Related to the Episode: Website: Email: Social Media: Resources, Reports, Magazine Publications: Dan Pallotta Ted Talk: Frontier Markets Research Report: EDM Prayer video: Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Incarnational Friendships with Andy Pearce
04/16/2024
Incarnational Friendships with Andy Pearce
IMPORTANT SURVEY LINK: Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out our survey, so we can continue to learn how to better serve our listeners. Thank you!! Short Episode Summary: This week, Emily interviews Andy Pearce, a math teacher in southern California. Andy shares about the various opportunities he has had in his life to live incarnationally, or to be Jesus to people. Resources from the Episode: Andy's Network: Andy's Podcast: For those interested in reaching out to us: Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Emily’s email: Podcast E-mail is Visit Us! Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h
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A Missiology of Well-Being with Jay Matenga
04/09/2024
A Missiology of Well-Being with Jay Matenga
IMPORTANT SURVEY LINK: Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out our survey, so we can continue to learn how to better serve our listeners. Thank you!! Episode Summary: In this episode, Jay Matenga introduces a Missiology of Well-Being and how that contributes to his efforts in mobilization, engaging with different generations, and indigenization. Resources Related to this Episode: Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Christianity: White Man's Religion? with Vince Bantu
04/02/2024
Christianity: White Man's Religion? with Vince Bantu
IMPORTANT SURVEY LINK: Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out our survey, so we can continue to learn how to better serve our listeners. Thank you!! In this episode, Dr. Vince Bantu speaks about the barriers raised by the ancient and current problem of Christianity being viewed as a foreign (aka "white") religion. He also offers thought-provoking insights into how it can be avoided today. Learn more about Dr. Vince Bantu and his ministries at: Books: A Multitude of All Peoples: Engaging Ancient Christianity's Global Identity (Missiological Engagements) Link: Gospel Haymanot: A Constructive Theology and Critical Reflection on African and Diasporic Christianity Link: Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Spiritual Formation and Missiology with Jamey Lewis
03/26/2024
Spiritual Formation and Missiology with Jamey Lewis
IMPORTANT SURVEY LINK: Please take 5-10 minutes to fill out our survey, so we can continue to learn how to better serve our listeners. Thank you!! Episode Summary: In this episode, Jamey Lewis connects spiritual formation with missiology by sharing from his own life experiences and study to connect our relationships with God, the Word, and one another with how we participate in and think about the mission of God. Resources Related to this Episode: Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Hybridity and People Groups with Miriam Adeney
03/19/2024
Hybridity and People Groups with Miriam Adeney
This week, Emily interviews Dr. Miriam Adeney, a missiological anthropologist. Miriam discusses the values of diversity and unity in the church, specifically in terms of race and ethnicity, and how pitting the two against each other can be a barrier to mission. Some things we mentioned: Description of Homogeneous Unit Principle by Don McGavran: Miriam’s most recent book, Afghan Mountain Faith: For those interested in reaching out to us: Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Emily’s email: Podcast E-mail is Visit Us! Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h
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Insights on Access From a Front-line Missionary with Jason
03/13/2024
Insights on Access From a Front-line Missionary with Jason
In this episode, Jason shares some challenges and opportunities in presenting an accessible gospel at the edges of mission. His insights come from fifteen years as a missionary in a prominent Middle Eastern city. Resources Related to this Episode: If you would like to reach out to Jason you can write us at [email protected], and we’ll pass along your inquiry. Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Contextualization Across Religious Boundaries with Kang-San Tan
03/05/2024
Contextualization Across Religious Boundaries with Kang-San Tan
In this episode, Kang-San Tan reflects upon contextualization across religious boundaries encouraging deeper engagement with other religious communities and traditions. Resources Related to this Episode: Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Shattering Gender Bias Barriers with Leanne Dzubinski
02/27/2024
Shattering Gender Bias Barriers with Leanne Dzubinski
This week, Emily interviews Dr. Leanne Dzubinski, professor of leadership at Asbury theological seminary, and co-author of Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Facing Women at Work. Leanne outlines these barriers and makes the explicit connection between gender bias and barriers to mission, drawing from her own experience as a missionary. Some things we mentioned: For those interested in reaching out to us: Leanne’s LinkedIn: Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Emily’s email: Podcast E-mail is Visit Us! Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h
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Approaching Muslim Neighbors with Martin Accad
02/20/2024
Approaching Muslim Neighbors with Martin Accad
In this episode, Martin Accad shares how one might creatively engage their Muslim neighbors with an ear towards learning and seeing where the Spirit may already be at work in their lives always seeking an opportunity to demonstrate and speak to what Jesus (The Prince of Peace) may desire to do in their life and community. Resources Related to this Episode: Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Season Finale: Missions and Intimacy with Jesus with John and Cindi Taylor
11/29/2023
Season Finale: Missions and Intimacy with Jesus with John and Cindi Taylor
Audience Survey to Improve Future Episodes and Seasons: Episode Summary: In our season finale, Dave interviews John and Cindi Taylor about their fifteen years of missions experience in the Himalayas and passion for raising up others in their church network to serve Christ among the least reached. They also discuss the Taylor's adjustment to life in the states, when their hearts are still in the Himalayan region. From this Episode: To learn more about the Taylors, check out their church's . For those interested in reaching out to us: Podcast E-mail is Dave's Email: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Emily’s email: Listen to Us: Visit Us! Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h We'll return with our next season in February!!!
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Barriers Facing Gen Z with Jolene Erlacher
11/21/2023
Barriers Facing Gen Z with Jolene Erlacher
Emily interviews Dr. Jolene Erlacher, a generational researcher and talented speaker, trainer, and coach. Emily and Jolene discuss historical patterns of epic change and the impacts they have on generations, where the negative stereotypes come from, what Gen Z has to offer, and how to overcome barriers to engaging Gen Z. Some things we mentioned: Leading Tomorrow: Daniel Generation: Mobilizing Gen Z (book): Mobilizing Gen Z (webinar): For those interested in reaching out to us: Jolene’s facebook: Jolene’s Instagram: leading.tomorrow Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Emily’s email: Podcast E-mail is Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Listen to Us: Visit Us! Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h
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Living in Jesus Creatively with Steven Spicer
11/14/2023
Living in Jesus Creatively with Steven Spicer
In this episode, Steven Spicer shares about innovation in the world of missions and how a desire to help others find ways to live creatively in Jesus and connect with their neighbors has sent him on a journey into the world of innovation, systems thinking, and spiritual formation. Resources Related to this Episode: Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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The Value of Simplicity with Pam Arlund
11/07/2023
The Value of Simplicity with Pam Arlund
Emily interviews Dr. Pam Arlund, a ministry professional with many vocations, including bible translator, author, and teacher, to discuss a new way to frame the discipline of simplicity and the barriers caused by complexity. Some things we mentioned: Green Eggs and Ham: Stick Figures Save the World: Raytown Roundup: Perspectives: All Nations: For those interested in reaching out to us: Pam’s Contact Info: Emily’s Instagram: @no_the_other_emily Emily’s E-mail: Podcast E-mail: Andy's E-mail: Andy's Instagram: Dave's E-mail: Listen to Us: Visit Us! Follow Us! Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h
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Disability, the Gospel, and Empowerment with Kim Kargbo
10/31/2023
Disability, the Gospel, and Empowerment with Kim Kargbo
In this episode, Kim Kargbo shares how her view of the gospel deepened over time to bring a holistic gospel of freedom, empowerment, belonging, and fullness to people experiencing disabilities in the Global South. Email us at , if you'd like to talk further. Resources Related to this Episode: Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Addressing the Gap with Ted Esler
10/24/2023
Addressing the Gap with Ted Esler
In this episode, Dave interviews Ted Esler, Executive Director of MissioNexus. We talk about a mobilization barrier: how the UPG paradigm of missions is a hard sell for the younger generations in the US and what needs to be done to change that. Some things we mentioned: Follow Ted on: , Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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The Enneagram and Relational Barriers with Sarah Stewart
10/17/2023
The Enneagram and Relational Barriers with Sarah Stewart
Emily interviews Sarah Stewart, licensed mental health counselor and certified Enneagram coach, to discuss how we can use the Enneagram to overcome relational barriers in ministry. You will hear our co-hosts discuss their own Enneagram types and why they see the Enneagram as a useful tool. Some things we mentioned: The Narrative Enneagram: Next to Normal: Myers-Briggs: Contact us: Sarah’s email: Sarah’s Psychology Today Profile: Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Vocation at the Edges with Alexander Shackleton
10/10/2023
Vocation at the Edges with Alexander Shackleton
In this episode, Alexander Shackleton shares from his life as a businessman that brings him into deep relationships with others and a culture very different from his Western background. Is Alex a missionary working in business or a businessman that ministers or should we even divide those two vocations? We also hear our co-hosts reflect on other careers that they might enjoy and how to implement some of Alex's insights in their daily lives. Email us at , if you'd like to talk further. Resources from this episode: Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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How Movements Overcome Barriers with Wes Watkins
10/03/2023
How Movements Overcome Barriers with Wes Watkins
In this episode, Dave interviews Wes Watkins, Facilitator of the Motus Dei Network of movement practitioners. We discuss the way movements get around long-standing mission barriers and how these movements challenge existing forms and methods of doing church. Some things we mentioned: (use this code for a discount to Missions Drop Podcast listeners: MOTUSDEI25) Movements Podcast () For those interested in reaching out to us: Our Podcast E-mail is Andy's Email is Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us!: Follow Us! Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Dialoguing Across and Within Traditions with Brainerd Prince
09/26/2023
Dialoguing Across and Within Traditions with Brainerd Prince
In this episode, Brainerd Prince shares from his own academic studies and relationships with friends and neighbors from other religious backgrounds and traditions. We also hear about the different concert experiences of our co-hosts: Andy, Victoria, and Dave, and how they might implement some of Brainerd's insights and reflections. Email us here, , if you have thoughts, questions, or reflections on this or other episodes. Resources from this episode: Articles by Kang-San Tan: ; An Article by Brainerd Prince: A Book by Brainerd Prince: Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Communication that Connects with Terry Wildman
09/19/2023
Communication that Connects with Terry Wildman
In this episode, Dave interviews Terry Wildman, Lead Translator of the First Nations Version Bible. We talk about the massive barriers that exist due to past mission efforts to Native Americans and how the FNV represents a needed change in the way mission takes place among them. Some things we mentioned: Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us! Follow Us! Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Deconstructing Fear and Reconstructing Faith with Brittany David
09/12/2023
Deconstructing Fear and Reconstructing Faith with Brittany David
Welcome to the Missions Drop Podcast! On today’s episode, Victoria will interview Brittany David! --------------------------- Brittany is the Member Formation Lead at Frontier Ventures, a spiritual director, coffee and plant lover, and an Enneagram 9. She is a passionate advocate for creating safe spaces, a former dance studio owner, and feels at peace in nature. Her Oklahoma roots have helped her stay true to who she is, and she currently lives in sunny Los Angeles. Let's dive into her story about deconstructing fear and reconstructing her faith! --------------------------- Resources Mentioned: -Center for Action and Contemplation – https://cac.org -Turning to the Mystics Podcast - Books by Richard Rohr: - “Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer” - “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life” - “The World, the Flesh, and the Devil: What Do We Do With Evil?” - ”Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount” Brittany’s E-mail: --------------------------- Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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Episode Zero: Introduction to the Podcast and Co-Hosts
08/16/2023
Episode Zero: Introduction to the Podcast and Co-Hosts
In this episode, we go over some of the basic background and purpose of our Podcast. We also hear a bit about the lives and stories of our co-hosts: Andy, Victoria, Emily, and Dave, and what their ideal days might look like. Weekly episodes with guest interviews and reflections from our co-hosts will start dropping on September 12, 2023. Some things we mentioned in this episode: Frontier Ventures: The Perspectives Course: The Perspectives Reader: Formation: Joshua Project Website: Contact us: Our Podcast E-mail: Andy's Email: Andy's Instagram: Dave's Email: Emily's Email: Emily's Instagram: Listen to Us: Visit Us: Follow Us: Music by Isaac Huerta: 626-421-2242; @_isaac._h_
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