The Sent Life

Japan is both open in terms of security and yet unreached as far as Gospel presence. The question is, what makes ministry in Japan such a challenge? And how is God already working in Japan for His glory? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan interviews Brandon and Arriah, who are currently serving as Gospel workers in Tokyo. Join us as we hear a report about the work they are doing in a dark and plentiful mission field.

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Why are we investing in theological education overseas? Shouldn't we be putting our resources towards reaching the unreached? What place does theological ed have in the missionary task? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with former missionary and current missions professor Dr. Will Brooks to talk about the place of theological education in our missions efforts. Join us as we seek to better understand the w...

Missions poses a unique challenge to believers in that those who are sent both have a felt need for biblical community but also are being sent into a context where that kind of community sometimes does not exist. The question becomes, how do missionaries maintain spiritual health and biblical community while serving in a context with little to no access to healthy church community? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan...

Sometimes missionary work isn't all we expect it will be, and we don't see the results we anticipate. And this leads to the question, how can missionaries persevere when they aren't seeing results? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan share their own experience of working through unrealized expectations on the mission field. Join us as we discuss how missionaries can endure through hardship and how churches can talk w...

Many of us have interacted with a Mormon missionary at one point or another. The problem is that many of us as Christians do not know much about the LDS community, what they believe, or how we can best share the real hope of the Gospel with them. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Daniel Williams and Jason Parker, who have both moved their lives to Utah to plant churches. They share with us about their own...

As Ramadan begins this week, many of our Muslim neighbors enter a season of prayer, fasting, and reflection. For Christians, this season offers a meaningful opportunity: how can we love our Muslim neighbors well during Ramadan? In this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan draw from their own experiences in Muslim contexts to share thoughtful insights and practical ways to engage. Join us for an honest and hope-filled conversa...

How do we effectively engage our Muslim neighbors with the Gospel? And how much should we rely on our understanding of Islamic beliefs when sharing with Muslims in America? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Dr. Ant Greenham about his experience in ministering to Muslim college students and some of the valuable insights he has gained along the way. Join us as we seek to better engage Muslims with the good ...

Holidays have a way of bringing out our nostalgia and moving us emotionally. And for Christians, days like Christmas and Easter are packed with meaning. But what happens when you’re a missionary, serving somewhere your favorite holidays aren’t on anyone else’s calendar? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan dive into what it really feels like to celebrate these special days far from home and why holidays matter so much...

If you’re a parent, the idea of your kids growing up and leaving home can feel a little scary. But as Christians, we also know that following Jesus means joining Him in His Great Commission. So how can parents help their kids grow into this kind of obedience that may even lead them to dangerous places? In this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan chat with Meredith Cook about practical ways to raise kids who love and live on ...

People from all around the world are moving to the U.S., and as Christians, we believe that we have an opportunity and a responsibility to reach the nations right next door. But how do we even go about finding these people groups in our very own communities? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how to go about finding diaspora communities in your own city. Whether you are a church leader or are simply inter...

We know that Jesus told us to go to all the nations, but the reality is that there are places where it seems impossible for us to go for a variety of reasons. What do we do about these people groups? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk philosophy and strategy of reaching seemingly impossible places with the Gospel.

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Team dynamics are often cited as one of the main reasons missionaries return from the mission field. But what does it look like to have a healthy and unified missionary team? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with missionary Elizabeth Andrews to talk about her testimony of a positive team experience on the field. Join us as Elizabeth shares insights from her team experience and some of the principles that helped the...

Jesus tells us to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. But how do we reach the unreached and unengaged with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with missionary John Pratt to talk about the IMB's initiative to find and reach the unreached, unengaged people groups of the world. Tune in for a powerful and encouraging conversation with one of the IMB's first Project 3000 missiona...