Podcasts

Missio Alliance is grateful for the opportunity to partner with several leading podcast producers. Our podcasting partners are friends of Missio Alliance who resonate with the aims and objectives of our ministry. Likewise, we see these podcasts as resources of unique value in terms of the kind and quality of conversations they are generating related to how Christians and the Church are seeking to participate in God's mission in the world.

A World of Difference

The Equal Rights Amendment: Why Hasn’t the US Constitution Caught Up with the World? with Lori Adams-Brown

2 weeks ago

Did you know that the Equal Rights Amendment, aimed at guaranteeing equal rights regardless of sex, has not yet been enshrined in the US Constitution? It’s a surprising reality, especially when considering the global efforts for women’s equality.

A World of Difference

Why Listening to Understand is a Cornerstone of Leadership and Diplomacy with Lori Adams-Brown

3 weeks ago

If you’re feeling like you’re struggling to truly connect with others and make a significant impact as a leader, then you are not alone! The traditional approach of just speaking and not truly understanding others may not be yielding the results you desire.

A World of Difference

Weaving Together Beauty From Brokenness: An Artist’s Journey Of Trauma Recovery with Erin Hung

3 weeks ago

If you’re feeling the weight of past trauma and struggling to find healing, then you are not alone! Many individuals have tried traditional methods of healing without finding the relief they seek.

A World of Difference

Dr. Nijay Gupta on Rethinking Religion: The Roman Empire’s Influence on Early Christians

3 weeks ago

Hey there, are you feeling disillusioned with modern Christianity? Have you been told to just accept the status quo and keep quiet about your doubts and concerns? It can be frustrating to feel like you’re not getting the authentic experience you’re seeking, especially when it comes to your faith.

Everyday Mission

EPISODE 49: SABBATH: Discipling Others Into Rest

3 weeks ago

This is the third and final episode in our mini-series on Sabbath. Austin Catalano has been with Gina the last two episodes, and she’s here once again! Austin has become convinced that all disciples of Jesus should consider the instruction of the Lord for His people to take a weekly (and literal 24 hour) Sabbath.

A World of Difference

Making Money While Making a Difference: An Expert’s Blueprint with Bessi Graham

3 weeks ago

Hey, have you ever felt like you’re trying to do the right thing in your business, but it just feels like too much? Like you want to merge profit with purpose, but it seems overwhelming.

A World of Difference

Sarah McCammon on Politics, Media, and Leaving White Evangelicalism

4 weeks ago

Uncover the unexpected impact of the Trump campaign on the evangelical community as NPR journalist Sarah McCammon shares her personal journey. Her book delves into the complex experiences of those navigating a transition away from evangelicalism, offering a raw and empathetic perspective.

A World of Difference

The ripple effects of sexual violence: Rowena Chiu’s story of trauma and advocacy

4 weeks ago

Want to learn the key to supporting survivors of sexual assault and making a real difference in their lives? Rowena Chiu shares her powerful insights and experiences, shedding light on the path to understanding and supporting survivors.

A World of Difference

Predator Pastors and Darvo Tactics: Seeing Through the Fog of Gaslighting with Lori Adams-Brown

4 weeks ago

Uncover the shocking truth behind a pastor’s arrest and the toxic systems in faith communities. Join me as we dive deep into a Twitter thread that reveals the dark underbelly of abuse, manipulation, and cover-ups within religious institutions.

A World of Difference

When Pastors Become Dictators: Inside the Leadership Industrial Complex with Lance Ford

4 weeks ago

In the pursuit of becoming a great leader, Lance Ford found himself immersed in the fervor of the mid-90s Seeker church movement. However, his journey took an unexpected turn as he began to notice discrepancies between the teachings of Jesus and the prevailing leadership ethos.

Everyday Mission

EPISODE 48: SABBATH – Longing for Rest

1 month ago

This episode begins a 3-part series on the Sabbath where Gina and Austin Catalano talk about how important it is to rest and press-in to the God-given gift of Sabbath so that we can live a balanced Jesus-Shaped Life.

Everyday Mission

Episode 47: SABBATH – From Burnout to a Life Well Lived

2 months ago

This episode begins a 3-part series on the Sabbath where Gina and Austin Catalano talk about how important it is to rest and press-in to the God-given gift of Sabbath so that we can live a balanced Jesus-Shaped Life.

Everyday Mission

Episode 46: The Choices We Make

2 months ago

On this episode, Gina is joined by a familiar voice in the 3DM Movement – Bob Rognlien. Bob is the chairman of the board of 3DM North America. He’s also an author, teacher, and archaeological guide with over 30 years of experience leading groups on archaeological and spiritual journeys in the Middle East.

Everyday Mission

Episode 45: Missional Parenting: Protect or Prepare?

3 months ago

Recently, the leaders of 3DM North America gathered to worship, pray, learn, and talk about the vision of the movement. Some of our leaders presented short “TED Talks,” and on this episode, we are featuring one of them.

A World of Difference

Dr. Julie Faith Parker on Eve Isn’t Evil: Feminist Readings of Misunderstood Bible Characters

3 months ago

Have you heard the myths about feminist readings of the Bible? Some common myths include: feminist interpretations of the Bible are anti-male, feminist readings ignore traditional religious teachings, and feminist perspectives on the Bible are not rooted in scholarly research.

A World of Difference

Best of 2023: Discovering the Authentic Voices of the Bible with Dr. Scot McKnight

3 months ago

If you’re feeling frustrated and helpless in your efforts to promote cultural and linguistic accuracy in the church, despite taking actions like advocating for diverse representation and using inclusive language, then you are not alone!

A World of Difference

Best of 2023: Naghmeh Panahi’s Story of Survival in Iran and Unmasking Hidden Domestic Abuse

3 months ago

In the depths of despair, Naghmeh Panahi’s story holds an unexpected twist that will leave you breathless. From the war-torn streets of her homeland to the foreign shores of America, she battled not just with oppression, but with her own sense of belonging.

A World of Difference

Best of 2023: Unmasking Patriarchy- Liz Cooledge Jenkins Exposes Gender Inequality in Evangelical Communities

3 months ago

In a world where women’s voices are marginalized, join Liz Cooledge Jenkins as she challenges patriarchal structures in evangelicalism and empowers women to reclaim their humanity. But will she be able to make a difference in a system resistant to change?

Everyday Mission

Episode 44: The Importance of Theology and Practice in Disciple-Making

3 months ago

When it comes to being a disciple and making disciples, what are you? Are you more a theologian or more a practitioner? Most of us are one or the other, but Gina’s guest on this episode helps us see the importance of being both.

A World of Difference

Johnna Harris Part 2: Defunding Injustice and Redirecting SBC Donations to Protect the Vulnerable

4 months ago

Join us as we dive into the hidden world of spiritual abuse within church communities, uncovering shocking revelations and the urgent need for justice. What happens, though, when the very institutions meant to provide solace and support become complicit in perpetuating harm?

A World of Difference

Johnna Harris’s Story of Spiritual and Emotional Abuse and Advocating for Survivors

4 months ago

In the world of religion, Johnna Harris was a shining example of faith and dedication, but behind the fervor of her leadership, lies a heartbreaking tale of betrayal and emotional turmoil.

A World of Difference

Leslie Leyland Fields on Creating Radiant Moments: Discovering Light in the Advent Season and Love in the Christmas Holidays

4 months ago

Does the holiday season often leave you feeling overwhelmed and disconnected? Despite being told to simply keep busy and distracted, you still find yourself longing for a deeper sense of joy and connection.

Seminary Dropout

Dale Allison on Religious Experiences and the Resurrection

4 months ago

Dale C. Allison, Jr., is the Richard J. Dearborn Professor of New Testament at Princeton Theological Seminary, USA, and the author of many books, including Constructing Jesus: Memory, Imagination, and History and the International Critical Commentary on James.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

Ep 196: Annual Wrap Up with Lisa Cuss

4 months ago

The Friendly Neighborhood Therapist joins Steve on this annual wrap up. They chat about lessons learned this year, giving yourself the gift of wellbeing in 2024 and what is coming down the pike for next year.

Everyday Mission

Episode 43: Open Grill

4 months ago

What happens when a family who is new to a town – a town where it’s “weird” for neighbors to get together – park their grill in their front yard and fire it up?

A World of Difference

Norma Braga Venâncio’s Courageous Journey of Advocacy, Justice and Exposing Abuse in Brazil in Faith-Based Spaces

4 months ago

Does the experience of abuse within religious communities sound familiar to you? Have you been told to simply pray it away and forgive without addressing the pain and trauma you’ve endured?

A World of Difference

Beyond Material Gifts: Celebrating Birthdays Through International Travel with Your Teenager

4 months ago

Join me, Lori Adams-Brown, in this thrilling episode of the A World of Difference podcast as I share my unforgettable experience of taking a birthday trip to Rio de Janeiro with my teenager for a 16th birthday trip.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

Ep 195: J.S. Park

4 months ago

J.S. (Joon) Park is a hospital chaplain and author of The Voices We Carry. Steve first encountered J.S. through his remarkable twitter feed which is well worth a follow here. Joon talks through his first day as a chaplain, how verbatims help us grow and how to stay human in a world of constant suffering and death.

Seminary Dropout

Some Big Life News from Shane

5 months ago

In this special episode, Shane brings an update about a significant change in his life (which might lead to a change in the podcast title), and talks about what that will mean for the future of the podcast.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

Ep 194: Brad Lomenick

5 months ago

Brad Lomenick is the former president of Catalyst and the author of several books including the H3 Leader. Brad is a gifted connector and developer of people. For two decades he has met with thousands of Christian leaders.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

Ep 193: Julie Mavis and Annika Marek-Barta of Dream Makers

5 months ago

Julie Mavis is the Founder of Dream Makers Project, an organization dedicated to helping youth as they age out of foster care. Because of Dream Makers, these kids do not have to face the world, their future and their decisions alone.

A World of Difference

Lydia Matioli on Building a Community Response to Sexual Violence: From Silence to Support

5 months ago

In a world where silence shrouds the darkness, one woman’s journey emerges from the depths of despair. Lydia Matioli’s story is a haunting reminder that evil can lurk where we least expect it.

Cordell Carter, II on the Aspen Institute and Building a Dynamic Professional Learning Community for Equity and Belonging

5 months ago

Cordell Carter, II, the visionary advocate, ignites a revolution of inclusion as he rallies leaders to create a professional learning community, challenging the status quo and dismantling barriers in the pursuit of a fair and just society.

A World of Difference

Limor Bergman Gross: Crushing Career Stereotypes and Women in Leadership

5 months ago

Does this sound familiar? Have you been told that in order to advance in your leadership career, you need to simply work harder and prove yourself? But despite your efforts, you still feel like you’re hitting a glass ceiling, struggling to break through and achieve the success you deserve.

A World of Difference

Liz Cooledge Jenkins: From Marginalization to Equality and Her Journey to Reclaiming Women’s Humanity in Evangelicalism

5 months ago

In a world where women’s voices are marginalized, join Liz Cooledge Jenkins as she challenges patriarchal structures in evangelicalism and empowers women to reclaim their humanity. But will she be able to make a difference in a system resistant to change?

A World of Difference

Naghmeh Panahi: From Darkness to Freedom and Her Inspiring Road to Recovery

5 months ago

In the depths of despair, Naghmeh Panahi’s story holds an unexpected twist that will leave you breathless. From the war-torn streets of her homeland to the foreign shores of America, she battled not just with oppression, but with her own sense of belonging.

A World of Difference

Lori Adams-Brown: Unlocking Psychological Safety By Empowering Diverse Individuals for Workplace Impact

5 months ago

If you’re feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by the lack of collaboration and creativity in your team, despite implementing countless team-building exercises and brainstorming sessions, then you are not alone! Instead of the result you’re looking for, you may be experiencing a stagnant workplace culture where employees are afraid to speak up and take risks due to a lack of psychological safety.

Everyday Mission

Episode 42: WORSHIP – The Intersection of Worship and Discipleship

5 months ago

On this episode, Gina is joined by co-host, Grace Maconochie. Both sit down to talk about the intersection of worship and discipleship with Sol and Kali Grimes. Sol and Kali oversee The Gospel House in Ft.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

EP 192: William Vanderbloemen

5 months ago

Steve LOVED interviewing William Vanderbloemen on this week’s episode. He brought so much needed wisdom for leaders today. William is the founder of Vanderbloemen Search Group. Since their founding they have placed 2500+ employees into churches and non profits and they have done 30,000 job interviews.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

Ep 191: MLA Podcast Turns 5

5 months ago

This week, Managing Leadership Anxiety turns five! This episode has four parts: 1) Why Steve launched MLA, early concepts and lessons. 2) Why Systems Theory, other practitioners, Steve’s unique contribution to the field.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

EP 190: Self Care For The Holidays

6 months ago

Many leaders and people in care giving vocations are notorious for focusing on others to the detriment of wellbeing. In this episode Steve is joined by his wife Lisa as they discuss core tools of self care as we approach the holiday season.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

Ep 189: Dr Kathleen Smith

6 months ago

Dr Kathleen Smith wrote one of my all time favorite Systems books called Everything Isn’t Terrible. The book is brilliant, clear and witty and a great reflection of Kathleen herself.

Everyday Mission

Episode 41: Stories of Everyday People in Asia Who Are Leading Disciple-Making Movements

6 months ago

Gina’s guest is Steve Bruns who leads a 3DM-like network of missional church movements from his home base in Norway called Agenda1. Agenda1 is a relational network of churches on a journey together to build missional churches that transform cultures by making disciples who make disciples in the power of the Holy Spirit.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

Ep 188: Four Dynamics Part Four: Attempted Solutions

6 months ago

This week Steve and Jimmy look beyond problems to ‘attempted solutions.’ Jay Haley famously said, ‘I do not address problems, I address attempted solutions.’ So often we get stuck in ‘more of the same’ and ‘try harder’ because we do not see our own complicity in the situation.

Theology On Mission

S9: E2 It’s Not Your Job to Save the World

6 months ago

A World of Difference

Lori Adams-Brown: 10 Essential Tips for Trauma-Informed Care, Healing, and Support for Survivors

6 months ago

In the latest episode of A World of Difference, host Lori Adams-Brown shares ten essential tips for providing trauma-informed care, drawing from her personal experiences with trauma, her professional experience translating for a trauma therapist in the Indonesian tsunami, her own training and trauma-informed certification, and learning from her husband Jason’s expertise with an MFT with a specialty in trauma therapy.

Seminary Dropout

A Deep Dive Into the Heart of Romans With N. T. Wright

6 months ago

N. T. Wright is the former Bishop of Durham in the Church of England and one of the world’s leading Bible scholars. He serves as the chair of New Testament and Early Christianity at the School of Divinity at the University of St.

A World of Difference

Mary DeMuth: Unleashing the Power of Writing on Healing and Empowerment After Abuse

6 months ago

In a world of secrets and betrayal, Mary DeMuth found her voice through writing. But when she mustered the courage to share her story, she faced the unthinkable: rejection from loved ones.

A World of Difference

Dr. Carmen Imes on Exploring Our True Identity and Discovering the Image of God

6 months ago

If you’re feeling frustrated and disheartened by the lack of progress in promoting human dignity and human rights, despite your efforts to bring about change through petitions, protests, and advocacy, then you are not alone!

A World of Difference

Dr. Sandra Glahn: The Hidden Power of Artemis & Unveiling the Role of Women in First Century Christianity

6 months ago

Discover the untold story of Artemis of the Ephesians, a goddess who challenges traditional beliefs about women’s roles in the first century. Join Dr. Sandra Glahn as she uncovers surprising connections between Artemis and the early church, leaving us questioning everything we thought we knew.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

Ep 187: Four Dynamics Part Three: Stuck Patterns

6 months ago

Today, Jimmy Carnes joins Steve to continue their four part series, ‘the four dynamics that infect every relationship.’ They look at ‘stuck’ or predictable, recurring patterns. First patterns in ourselves, then in our relationships and teams.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

Ep 186

7 months ago

I often get asked about Systems Theory books to read. In this episode, I list a number of books and also offer critique or recommendation AND I also pull out of some of the books a key tool you can use in your life.

Everyday Mission

Episode 40: Discipling Teens To Go On Mission

7 months ago

Gina’s guest is Brian Gerig who has been on mission for a long time! Brian co-founded a city-wide youth ministry in Ft. Wayne, Indiana called “The Powerhouse” in 1995 that is still going strong today.

Theology On Mission

S9: E1 The Spiritual Formation Movement Needs Correction

7 months ago

Season 9! Back in the saddle. Fitch starts this season by provoking: THE SPIRITUAL FORMATION MOVEMENT IS IN NEED OF A CORRECTION if it is not to devolve into merely a discipleship program for affluent millennial Christians.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

Ep 185: Aundi Kolber

7 months ago

Aundi Kolber is a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC) and the best selling author of the critically acclaimed Try Softer and her new book Strong like Water. She has received additional training in her specialization of trauma- and body-centered therapies and is passionate about the integration of faith and psychology.

Managing Leadership Anxiety

Ep 184: Four Dynamics Part Two: Reactivity

7 months ago

There are four dynamics that infect every relationship you have: assumptions, reactivity, stuck patterns, attempted solutions. These four dynamics infect not only your human relationships, they also infect your relationship with God.

A World of Difference

Live Recording with Amy Fritz on Unmasking Toxicity and Creating Healthier Work Environments at Podcast Movement Conference in Denver

7 months ago

In a world where Amy Fritz thought she knew the ins and outs of the way she thought a faith-based business such as the Lampo Group or Ramsey Solutions should work, she found herself plunged into a bewildering labyrinth of toxicity.

A World of Difference

Lisa Niver: Reinventing Yourself, Brave-ish, and an Inspirational Story of Starting Over

7 months ago

Do you long for a renewed sense of strength and self-discovery in the face of life’s challenges? Are you seeking inspiration and guidance to navigate major transitions with resilience? Look no further!

A World of Difference

Emotional Health: Dr. Barry Krakow on Advocating for Better Sleep and Tips for Finding Quality Care

7 months ago

Renowned sleep doctor, Dr. Barry Krakow, battles dismissive doctors, empowers patients, and transforms lives through the power of proper diagnosis and treatment for sleep disorders, unlocking the key to improved mental well-being.

A World of Difference

Emotional Health: Chris Helfrich on Empowering Oakland’s Youth & The Impact of Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation

7 months ago

Unleashing the Power of Eating, Learning, and Playing: Join CEO Chris Helfrich as he champions the impactful mission of Eat.Learn.Play Foundation to transform underserved communities through its three pillars, challenging the stigmas of charity and inspiring lasting change.