Beste Sent Life Podcasts (2025)

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Summer Lecture Series: Missionary Resilience and a Theology of Risk with Rick Fraley - EP159 40:50

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It's undeniable that missionary work is hard work. It comes with a unique set of challenges and trials that make staying on the field incredibly difficult at times. The question is, how can missionaries endure through trauma and hardship as they seek to obey God's call on their lives? On this installment of the Summer Lecture Series, Scott and Keel…

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Summer Lecture Series: Is Missions Colonialism? - EP158 48:08

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"Isn't missions colonial?" Some have made the claim that Christian missions is just modern-day colonization. But is that true? In our first episode of this year's Summer Lecture Series, Scott and Keelan address this question by looking back at missions history and discussing key contextualization issues. You don't want to miss this installment of T…

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Our Circumstances Changed, Our Calling Didn't: When Health Forced Us to Leave - EP157 28:57

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What happens when circumstances force missionaries to leave the field? How can missionaries grieve the loss of the field well, and how can their church families support them during that process? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about how he and his wife have continued to trust the Lord through difficult a…

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Stories of the Sent: The Cost of Conversion with Owen and Myla Stoddard - EP156 22:43

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Being a missionary in contexts where there is significant opposition means that the cost for both the missionary and the local Christians is going to be high. But ministering in the midst of opposition also comes with great joy that is rooted in remembrance of the Gospel. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with international mi…

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Am I Really Responsible for the Whole World? - EP155 27:13

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The work of making disciples of all nations is often wrongly considered a job only for missionaries and church planters. But we know from Scripture that every follower of Christ is called to Great Commission obedience. On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Scott to talk about his new book, A Short Guide to Evangelism and Missions.…

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Sending Healthy and Sustainable Missionaries with Scott Ray - EP154 25:22

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What does it take to prepare missionaries who thrive on the field for the long haul? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Scott Ray, Senior Director of Global Deployment at the IMB, about how the IMB partners with churches to equip and send missionaries with long-term health and sustainability in mind. Join us for this pract…

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Calling, Singleness, and Medical Missions with Dr. Rebekah Naylor - EP153 27:31

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What does it look like to live in joyful obedience to God's call, even to challenging and unreached places? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and guest cohost Dr. Anna Daub talk with veteran medical missionary Dr. Rebekah Naylor about her many years of meeting needs and helping plant churches in India. Now serving as a mobilizer with the IMB,…

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Missions as a Family Calling with Phil Bartuska - EP152 22:26

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What does it look like to raise a family on the mission field? How do children factor into a family's call to serve overseas? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with IMB missionary Phil Bartuska to explore the joys, challenges, and unique dynamics of doing missions as a family. Whether you're already overseas or discerning …

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Mission Trips from the Students' Perspective with SEBTS Students - EP151 28:51

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Last week, we talked about the benefit of short-term mission trips from the field team's perspective. But what about the perspective of the person going on the trip? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with SEBTS students to get their thoughts on short-term mission trips and whether or not they are beneficial both personally and…

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How Short-Term Teams Benefit Long-Term Strategy - EP150 20:04

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Do short-term trips really make a difference? Is there any benefit to the missionaries on the field? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about the impact short-term trips have for the field team's long-term strategy.Von The CGCS

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Stories of the Sent: Missions in Beautiful but Dark Places with Phil Bartuska - EP149 24:43

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What is it like being a missionary in a place that is widely considered a vacation destination? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with IMB missionary Phil Bartuska to talk about the unique opportunities and challenges of ministering in Vienna, Austria.Von The CGCS

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Training for a Theological Endeavor - EP148 24:52

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How important is theological education for the missionary and aspiring missionary? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about the significance of theological education for both the ministry and the life of those doing cross-cultural ministry.Von The CGCS

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Maximizing the Moment: Missions and the Smartphone Generation - EP147 24:35

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How can the church effectively engage and mobilize Generation Z for the Great Commission? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan discuss key characteristics of Gen Z, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities in reaching and sending them for the sake of the Gospel.Von The CGCS

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Discipling and Mobilizing Retirees - EP146 19:49

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How do changing demographics shape the way we do ministry? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about a demographic trend that has significant implications for the mission of the church.Von The CGCS

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Stories of the Sent: Navigating Culture Shock with Julie - EP145 17:52

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What is it like going from a small American town to a densely populated South Asian city? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Julie, an IMB missionary, to talk about culture shock as well as some of the unique opportunities and challenges of serving in South Asia.Von The CGCS

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Beyond Borders: Virtual Reality and Digital Engagement in Japan with Daniel Rice - EP144 17:19

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What role, if any, does virtual reality have in our missions strategy? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan continue the conversation with Daniel Rice, specifically focusing on his team's work in using digital strategies to reach people in Japan with the gospel.Von The CGCS

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Stories of the Sent: Japan with Daniel Rice - EP143 19:27

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What is it like being a missionary in a megacity? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Daniel Rice, a missionary in Tokyo, Japan. Daniel talks about how he got to Japan and introduces us to some of the opportunities and challenges of doing missions in their context.Von The CGCS

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You Don't Want to Miss This Season of The Sent Life! - EP142 10:25

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Get ready for a great season of The Sent Life! We hope you will be encouraged and challenged as you hear from field personnel all over the world and how the Lord is using them for His glory. You won't want to miss this!Von The CGCS

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The Lasting Legacy of Lottie Moon with Dr. Danny Akin - EP141 23:55

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Many of us know the story of Lottie Moon and her incredible faithfulness as a missionary in China. Today on The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with the President of SEBTS, Dr. Danny Akin, to talk about how Lottie's legacy lives on through the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and how our giving impacts the nations.…

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Knowing and Doing the Will of God - EP140 23:22

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How do we go about discerning God's will for our lives? And how do we counsel others who are asking this question for themselves? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott interviews Keelan about his journey of discerning and doing the will of God.Von The CGCS

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Current Trends in Evangelism with Tim Dowdy - EP139 23:52

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What are some of the themes we are seeing in evangelism, particularly in North America? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with NAMB's Vice President of Evangelism, Tim Dowdy, about the current challenges and trends facing evangelism. Join us as we discuss how churches and associations can respond to these trends and help creat…

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Lessons from the Mission Field with Walter Bowen - EP138 20:38

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What can we learn from a missionary's personal experience overseas? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about how the global church and an encounter with lostness has impacted his life and ministry today.Von The CGCS

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Exploring Leadership Styles with Jimbo Stewart - EP137 24:05

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How useful are leadership evaluation tools in ministry? And how do we use them appropriately? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Jimbo Stewart about leadership styles and the helpfulness of evaluation tools for self-awareness in ministry.Von The CGCS

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Raising Support for Missions with Drew Davis - EP136 28:40

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Fundraising for things like a short-term mission trip or a church plant can be a challenge for several reasons, but there are ways to raise support well and with integrity. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Drew Davis to talk about how Christians can fundraise effectively and ethically.…

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Understanding the Refugee Crisis with Walter Bowen - EP135 23:03

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What are we as Christians to make of the refugee crisis in our world today? With international tensions raging in various countries, an unprecedented number of people are being forced to leave their homes in search of asylum. On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan talks with Walter Bowen about how we should understand and respond to the refugee c…

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How Do We Measure Discipleship? Part 2 with Walter Bowen - EP134 25:50

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Join us on this episode of The Sent Life as Scott and Keelan continue the conversation with Walter Bowen about measuring discipleship!Von The CGCS

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How Do We Measure Discipleship? with Walter Bowen - EP133 21:36

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We tend to evaluate our discipleship efforts using various metrics, some of which do not really measure biblical discipleship. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with CGCS Associate Director Walter Bowen to talk about how we can biblically measure discipleship in ministry.Von The CGCS

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Challenges and Opportunities in North American Missions with Trevin Wax - EP132 21:55

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What are some of the unique crises and opportunities that we are currently seeing in North American missions? And what does this mean for our church planting and ministry efforts? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Dr. Trevin Wax to talk about some of the themes that impact North American missions today.…

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What Is a Disciple? - EP131 22:59

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What is a disciple? A seemingly simple question that can have a devastating impact if not answered biblically. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan lay the foundation for what we mean when we talk about making disciples of all nations by defining the term "disciple."Von The CGCS

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The Missional Significance of Associations - EP130 28:05

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What are associations, and why are they so important? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Bob Bickford about the beauty and necessity of partnering with other churches to fulfill the Great Commission.Von The CGCS

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What Is Prayer Walking? - EP129 27:06

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There are some very different perspectives on what we mean when we use the word "prayer walking." On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan explore an extreme and negative view of this idea and respond with a more biblical and positive understanding of prayer walking.Von The CGCS

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Before You Go with Dr. Matthew Bennet - EP128 24:04

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How do we effectively prepare to send missionaries or be sent as a missionary? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Dr. Matthew Bennett about his book Before You Go, which explores the heart matters that must be addressed when considering missionary work. You don't want to miss this season kickoff of The Sent Life!…

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Summer Lecture Series: Diaspora Missions - EP 127 45:38

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What is diaspora missions, and why has it become such a relevant issue for us today? On this episode of The Sent Life's Summer Lecture Series, Scott and Keelan take a historical approach to a contemporary issue in missions.Von The CGCS

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Quick Update from Scott And Keelan by The CGCSVon The CGCS

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Summer Lecture Series: Culture and Worldview - EP126 47:02

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How important is the distinction between culture and worldview when it comes to contextualization? This week on The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how Christians should think about these ideas of culture and worldview, and why it is so important for ministry. Join us this week for a special, longer episode of The Sent Life!…

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Leveraging Your Summer for the Great Commission - EP125 16:10

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The summer season brings with it a plethora of new rhythms and opportunities. For Christians, the question arises, how do we leverage these new opportunities for the sake of the gospel? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about ways we can leverage the summer season for the Great Commission.…

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Engaging Internationals on the Field and in Our Communities - EP124 20:06

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How do we extend our church ministries to reach the diverse people around us? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan reflect on a recent short-term mission trip that reveals helpful tools for engaging lost people with the gospel.Von The CGCS

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Cultivating a Lifestyle of Evangelism with Timothy Waters - EP123 21:39

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How do we make evangelism a part of our daily life? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Timothy Waters to talk about some ways to cultivate a lifestyle of evangelism.Von The CGCS

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Church History and Missions with Dr. Stephen Eccher - EP122 23:35

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How does acquaintance with church history aid in accomplishing the missionary task? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Dr. Stephen Eccher to talk about how church history and missions interact.Von The CGCS

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The Value of Short Term Mission Trips: Part 2 w/ Walter Bowen - EP121 28:07

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We know that short-term mission trips have value, but how do we do them well? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with CGCS Associate Director Walter Bowen to discuss short-term mission trip strategy.Von The CGCS

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The Value of Short Term Mission Trips: Part 1 w/ Chloe Rutherford and William Bowers - EP120 27:46

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Short-term mission trips have become a regular practice for many churches around the world - but are they worth it? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with two students to talk about their experiences and how short-term mission trips impacted their lives and ministry callings.Von The CGCS

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The Bible as Our Best Evangelism Tool - EP119 23:33

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What is our greatest tool in evangelism? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about the world's greatest evangelism resource, the Bible, and how we can use it to share the gospel with the people around us.Von The CGCS

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Language Learning and Missions with George Watts - EP118 27:09

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How important is language learning to international missions? This week on The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with missionary George Watts to discuss language learning and how it opens doors on the mission field and helps communicate the character of God.Von The CGCS

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How to Talk to Our Kids about the Great Commission with Meredith Cook - EP117 24:33

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What are some ways that we can begin talking to our kids about the Great Commission? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Meredith Cook to talk about her new children's book, Go Tell Everyone.Von The CGCS

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How SendNC Helps Churches Plant Churches - EP116 25:06

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How do churches take steps toward planting other churches? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Mike Pittman to talk about how SendNC helps churches plant healthy churches.Von The CGCS

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Foggy Numbers - EP115 24:03

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How do we use numbers and statistics appropriately in ministry? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about common difficulties when using numbers to measure success in ministry.Von The CGCS

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The Questions Students Are Asking about Missions - EP114 27:33

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What questions are students in your church asking about missions? Join us on this episode of The Sent Life as Scott and Keelan answer missions questions from a live studio audience.Von The CGCS

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Using the Gospel as a Filter for Ministry Relationships - EP113 20:18

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How do we prioritize ministry relationships on the mission field? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how we can use the gospel as a filter for ministry relationships.Von The CGCS

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Equipping Church Members to Share the Gospel with Jerry McCorkle - EP112 26:07

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How do we train church members to do the work of evangelism? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Jerry McCorkle from Spread Truth about an evangelism training course that equips church members to engage the people around them with the gospel. Join us as we begin yet another season of The Sent Life!…

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Leveraging Your Christmas for the Great Commission - EP111 14:55

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Christmas is a holiday that is celebrated by believers and non-believers alike. But how do we use this holiday season to share the gospel with those around us? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how to leverage the Christmas season for the Great Commission.Von The CGCS

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