Missions Talk — A podcast by 9Marks and Reaching & Teaching International Ministries
Missions Talk features conversations that explain the too-often-overlooked connection between healthy churches and global missions.
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.
On The Great Commission Congress (Ep. 66)
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.
Resources Mentioned:
Great Commission Council
Bangkok Congress ‘26
On Elenctics (Ep. 65)
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.
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.
On Ministry in Kuala Lumpur (Ep. 63)
Ryan talks with missionaries about life and ministry in KL.
Resources Mentioned
The Joshua Project - Unreached People Groups
On Hermeneutics & Missions (Ep. 62)
Join Ryan Robertson, Mack Stiles, Brian Parks, and Aubrey Sequeira as they explore the intersection of hermeneutics and missions, discussing how proper biblical interpretation can safeguard against the misapplication of scripture in cross-cultural contexts.
On Healthy Resources in Malaysia (Ep. 61)
Ryan talks with Massimo about the need for solid resources and healthy churches in Malaysia.
Resources Mentioned
Biblical Theology by Nick Roark and Robert Cline
Compelling Community by Mark Dever and Jamie Dunlop
How to Build a Healthy Church by Mark Dever and Paul Alexander
The Gospel by Ray Ortlund
Habits of Grace by David Mathis
Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper
The Gospel at Work by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert
On Setting Strategic Priorities for Missions Sending from your Local Church (Ep. 60)
Mack and Ryan discuss how local churches consider strategic missions priorities with Robert Cline and Jeffrey Timmons.
On God's Sovereignty and Missions (Ep. 59)
What is the relation between God's Sovereignty and our role in Missions? Ryan and Mack talk to AJ Gibson about this important theological understanding and what the Bible teaches.
Resources Mentioned:
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
A Vision for Missions by Tom Wells
For the Sake of His Name by Dave Doran
An Inquiry into the Obligation of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens by William Carey
On Prioritizing Missions in the Church (Ep. 58)
In this live episode from RTIM's Sending Church Summit, Ryan and Mack discuss the new volume, Prioritizing Missions in the Church, with its authors, Aaron Menikoff & Harshit Singh.
Resources Mentioned:
Prioritizing Missions in the Church by Aaron Menikoff and Harshit Singh
On Preparation for the Missions Field (Ep. 57)
In this episode, Ryan, Mac, Matt, & Hunter discuss what aspiring missionaries and their local churches should consider when preparing for overseas ministry.
On Church-Centered Missions (Ep. 56)
In this season opening of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack talk with Jonathan Leeman about Church Centered Missions—highlighting how healthy local churches with a strong ecclesiology are vital for training missionaries, shaping strategy, and planting churches.
Learn more about Church Centered Missions here: https://www.churchcenteredmissions.org
On Healthy Indigenous Churches (Ep. 55)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan, Mack, and TJ explore the marks of a healthy indigenous church, highlighting key practices like regular gatherings and faithful preaching, while addressing the challenges missionaries face in establishing churches that are both biblically sound and culturally rooted.
On Contextualization and the Bible (Ep. 54)
Ryan and Mack talk with Elliot Clark and Caleb Greggsen about the complexities of contextualization in missions—how to faithfully communicate the gospel across cultures with clarity, humility, and cultural sensitivity.
Resources Mentioned
Evangelism as Exiles by Elliot Clark
Mission Affirmed by Elliot Clark
The Culture Map by Erin Meyer
On Missions Work in Bangkok, with Matt Tyler and Danny Davison (Ep. 53)
Ryan and Mack talk with Matt Tyler and Danny Davison about missions work in Bangkok, the need for healthy churches, and gospel opportunities in Thailand.
Resources Mentioned
Bangkok City Baptist Church Systematic Theology, Vol. 1 by Stephen J. WellumGreat Commission Council (GCC) Articles
On Missions in Uganda, with Tony Gordon and Kris Mobbs (Ep. 52)
In this episode, Ryan & Mack speak with two missionaries serving in Uganda about ministry there and the state of the church in the country.
On Gospel Infrastructure, with Scott Logsdon (Ep. 51)
In this episode, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles speak with Scott Logsdon, pastor of Union Church in Istanbul about the importance of various elements of healthy gospel infrastructure for missions strategizing — including church planting, theological education, and pastoral training, amongst others.
Resources Mentioned
The Joshua ProjectBook: Evangelism by J. Mack StilesResources on Worship by Bob Kauflin
On AI & Bible translation, with Bethany Moore (Ep. 50)
Why is Bible translation important and how should we strategize translating the Bible into other languages?
In this episode, Ryan and Mack speak with Bethany Moore about translation strategies and how local churches can learn more about translation efforts around the world.
On Ekklesia International (Ep. 49)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson chat with Andy Johnson, John Folmar, and Josh Manley about Ekklesia International. You can find more information about Ekklesia International here.
On Missions in North Africa (Ep. 48)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Joe and A.W., about their missionary work in North Africa.
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On Pastoring in Japan (Ep. 47)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews Ben Howard, a pastor at Yokohama International Baptist Church, about pastoring in Japan.
Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at @RTIMChannel and prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo
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On Serving as Missionaries in Japan (Ep. 46)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews Stephen and Alexandra Tipton about their missions work in Japan.
Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo
On Tokyo with a Japanese Brother (Ep. 45)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews Joe Yozawa about ministry in Tokyo.
Learn more about the gospel needs in Tokyo, Japan, at @RTIMChannel and prayfortokyo.com. #PrayForTokyo
On Missions in Urban Contexts, with Sam Martyn (Ep. 44)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Sam Martyn on the importance of urban contexts for missions.
On the Usefulness of Internships in the Preparation of Missionaries (Ep. 43)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview John Folmar, David Lawrence, and Tanner Callison on the usefulness of internships for missionary training.
On the Preparation of Missionaries with Matt Rogers (Ep. 42)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Matt Rogers on the preparation of missionaries in the local church.
On the Families in the Field with Joanne Parks and Brandy Spandler-Davidson (Ep. 41)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview Joanne Parks and Brandy Spandler-Davidson about families in the field.
On Missionary Teams with Ryan Currie (Ep. 40)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview Ryan Currie about the importance of theological and convictional unity in missionary teams.
On Missions Opportunities in Argentina (Ep. 39)
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Sam Masters, Eric Abisror, and Jason Wright about God's work in Argentina through seminaries and local churches.
On Strategic Studies Abroad, with Andy Johnson (Ep.38)
Missions Talk is back for a new season! In this episode, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles talk with Andy Johnson about how the university students have the unique opportunities to share the gospel and fulfill the Great Commission overseas.
Episode 37: On William Carey, with Sam Masters
In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Sam Masters, the Rector of Seminario Bíblico William Carey, about William Carey
Related resources:
William Carey by S Pearce CareyThe Missionary Fellowship of William Carey by Michael HaykinAn Enquiry into the Obligations of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens by William Carey
Episode 36: On Missions Mobilization with Rachel Ware
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview Rachel Ware, the Director of Mobilization at Reaching and Teaching, about how local churches and pastors can help aspiring missionaries to discern their calling.
Episode 35: On Church in Hard Places with Matthew Spandler-Davidson and Francisco Puente
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack interview Matthew Spandler-Davidson and Francisco Puente about planting, revitalizing, and pastoring churches in hard places.
Episode 34: On Local Churches and Sending Agencies
In this episode of missions talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles talk about the relationship between local churches and sending agencies
Episode 33: On Conversion with Brooks Buser and Michael Lawrence
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles talk with Brooks Buser and Michael Lawrence on the doctrine of conversion and how it relates to missions.
Episode 32: On Work Amongst the Moi with the Whatleys
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews the Whatleys about their work amongst the Moi people.
Episode 31: On Hurdles to Missions Mobilization with Luke Womack and Matt Sonke
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson and Mack Stiles interview Luke Womack and Matt Sonke from Airo Missions about the potential hurdles for future missionaries and how the church can help overcome them.
Episode 30: On Fundraising with Chad Ireland and Dylan Eagle
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan and Mack chat with Chad Ireland and Dylan Eagle about fundraising for missions.
Episode 29: On Great Commission Council
In this episode of Missions Talk, Ryan Robertson interviews Mack Stiles about Great Commission Council and how pastors and churches could benefit from GCC.
https://www.greatcommissioncouncil.org/
Episode 28: On Visiting Missionaries Overseas, with Tim Hamer and Aaron Menikoff
In this episode of Missions Talk, Mack Stiles and Ryan Robertson interview Tim Hamer and Aaron Menikoff on visiting missionaries overseas.
