A new generation of missionaries doesn’t appear overnight. Ryan Robertson and Matt Bennett discuss their new book, The Path to Being a Missionary, and unpack how churches can identify, assess, prepare, and send faithful missionaries.
25 June 2026, 9:00 am
47 minutes 13 seconds
On John Paton (Ep. 72)
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.
11 June 2026, 9:00 am
45 minutes 50 seconds
On Culture & Language Acquisition in Tokyo (Ep. 71)
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 field.
Guests: Stephen Tipton & Robbie Hughes
28 May 2026, 9:00 am
39 minutes 4 seconds
On Global Cities Partnership (Ep. 70)
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.
14 May 2026, 9:00 am
47 minutes 49 seconds
On Risk Assessment in the Mission Field (Ep. 69)
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 global missions.
30 April 2026, 9:00 am
53 minutes 56 seconds
On Preparing & Planning for Tokyo (Ep. 68)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson talks with David King, David Rainer, and Mindy Rainer about God’s providential leading of Concord Baptist Church to send the Rainers to Tokyo to plant a church.
16 April 2026, 9:00 am
45 minutes 17 seconds
On Reading The Bible Evangelistically (Ep. 67)
This episode with Isaac Stiles & Ethan English explores how evangelistic Bible studies can be a powerful, church-centered tool for reaching unbelievers, especially on college campuses.
Ryan Robertson, Mack Stiles, Josh Manley, and Danny Davison discuss the vision behind the Great Commission Council and the upcoming Great Commission Congress, highlighting a shared call for theologically grounded, church-centered missions.
Mack and Ryan discuss elenctics and its missiological importance in this discussion with Daniel Strange and Ben Robin, highlighting the work of J.H. Bavinck.
5 March 2026, 10:00 am
44 minutes 20 seconds
On Prioritizing the Church in Missions (Ep. 64)
Join Ryan Robertson, Mack Stiles, John Folmar, and Scott Logsdon as they explore the importance of prioritizing the church in missions, highlighting how a strong ecclesiological foundation can transform missionary work and foster long-term impact across cultures.
19 February 2026, 10:00 am
27 minutes 32 seconds
On Ministry in Kuala Lumpur (Ep. 63)
Ryan talks with missionaries about life and ministry in KL.