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.

Not So Black and White

Episode 14: Eric Metaxas on Trump, Christian Engagement, and Election 2016

8 years ago

Audio Trouble? Listen Here. John Alan Turner sits down with Best-Selling Author of Bonhoeffer: Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy, and the recently released If You Can Keep It, and radio host, Eric Metaxas about Election 2016 and his outspoken advocacy for Donald J.

Theology On Mission

Locker Room Talk, the Power of Words, and the Hope for Revival

8 years ago

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Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 144: Voting, Part 1 with Greg Boyd

8 years ago

Greg Boyd is an internationally recognized theologian, preacher, teacher, apologist and author. He has been featured on the front page of The New York Times, The Charlie Rose Show, CNN, National Public Radio, the BBC and numerous other television and radio venues.

Not So Black and White

Episode 13: The Perils of Being a Professional Christian

8 years ago

Are you a pastor, professor, Christian school teacher, church youth worker, children’s pastor, Executive Director of a Christian organization, or otherwise work for a Christian institution or organization? If so, your livelihood is connected to behaviors and thoughts that oftentimes has little to do with your job competency.

Converts Or Proselytes? The Change Jesus Makes

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/285328091″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Does Jesus seek Proselytes or Converts? And what is the difference? David Fitch and Geoff Holsclaw discuss why the Apostle Paul was so angry with the Galatians, and whether we are called to renounce one cultural identity in favor of a new one (Proselyte Model) and or called to take up the same identity in a new way (Conversion Model).

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 143: Ann Voskamp on her new book “The Broken Way: A Daring Path Into the Abundant Life”

8 years ago

Ann Voskamp’s the wife of one fine, down-to-earth farmer; a book-reading mama to a posse of seven; and the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Greatest Gift and Unwrapping the Greatest Gift, and the sixty-week New York Times bestseller One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, which has sold more than one million copies and has been translated into more than eighteen languages.

Theology On Mission

Advice to a Mega-Church (or any) Pastor

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/284286594″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Why do pastors burn out? And what can be done about it? Are you burning out? Is your church leading you to the brink?

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout:142 Mike McHargue aka “Science Mike”, Author of “Finding God In The Waves”

8 years ago

Mike McHargue (better known as Science Mike) is the best-selling author of Finding God in the Waves, host of Ask Science Mike and co-host of The Liturgists Podcast. He’s a leading voice on matters of science and religion with a monthly reach in the hundreds of thousands.

Theology On Mission

World Evangelicalism: A Future for the West

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/283780186″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Maybe the most important episode to date! Once evangelicals were on the frontline of social issues. Now the often take a backseat. What happened?

Not So Black and White

Episode 012: The 5 Temptations of A Preacher

8 years ago

Sean and John sit down and talk the 5 GREATEST temptations of Christian leaders and what we can do about them. Do you find yourself trying to keep up with the Joneses, to not say anything, to whine, to be important, or to merely be a “professional” Christian?

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 141: Brandon Hatmaker, Author of “A Mile Wide”

8 years ago

Brandon is an author, biker, humanitarian, and a huge fan of the underdog. After more than 20 years of working in the local church, He co-founded and is now the Managing Partner of The Legacy Collective (www.legacycollective.org)

Theology On Mission

3 Ways (Not) to Start Your Theology

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/282718160″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Does systematic theology have a future? And if so, where should it begin? And what does it matter? Geoff Holsclaw and regular guest Scott Jones (because Fitch is big-timing it in Pasadena) discuss the three major critiques of systematic theology and then talk about three possible ways to begin theology and how we need them all.

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout: 141 Cathleen Falsani & Jennifer Grant, Editors of “Disquiet Time”

8 years ago

A Connecticut native and granddaughter of Italian and Irish immigrants, Cathleen is a graduate of Wheaton College, the alma mater of the Rev. Billy Graham, former U.S. Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert and horror film director Wes Craven.

Theology On Mission

3 Evangelical Off-Ramps

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/281652162″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Are we all just reacting to various Fundamentalisms here in America? Is there a doctrinal identity or a practical mission at the center of American Evangelicalism?

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Seminary Dropout 140: Frank James, Logos Video Course “Introducing Church History”

8 years ago

Dr. James has two doctorates, a D.Phil. in History from Oxford University and a Ph.D. in Theology from Westminster Theological Seminary. Dr. James has taught at Reformed Theological Seminary in Orlando, Florida (where he also served as president) and at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA (where he also served as provost).

Theology On Mission

Gender Differences: 3 Views

8 years ago

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Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 139: Todd Adkins, Host of “5 Leadership Questions”

8 years ago

Todd Adkins is the Director of Leadership at Lifeway Christian Resources. He is passionate about the development of leaders, especially within the church. Todd served in student ministry and as an executive pastor for several years before joining the leadership at Lifeway to head up Ministry Grid, Lifeway’s dynamic new leadership development platform featuring over 3,700 videos and a fully customizable learning management system for churches.

Pastoral Tip: Policing Facts = Failure

8 years ago

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Seminary Dropout 138: Morgan Guyton, Author of “How Jesus Saves the World From Us”

8 years ago

Christianity has always been about being saved. But today what Christians need saving from most is the toxic understanding of salvation we’ve received through bad theology. The loudest voices in Christianity today sound exactly like the religious authorities who crucified Jesus.

Not So Black and White

Episode 011: Back-To-School: The Challenge of Young Adults and Meaningful Connections

8 years ago

Sean and John sit down with Director of Relationship IQ at Pepperdine University, Hannah Parmelee, to talk about helping kids and young adults make meaningful connections in a disconnected world. Hanna talks dating, making friends, sex, and basic friendship formation.

Science and Scripture, a Search for Purity

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/278501317″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] What has authority for you? Where do you find answers to your deepest questions? PLEASE SUBSCRIBE AND WRITE US A REVIEW TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD.

Theology On Mission

3 Kinds of Jesus and Why It Matters

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/277804321″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Does the missional movement have a low Christology? Does our view of Jesus affect how we understand his mission? Does Christology matter for everyday living for us?

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 137: Chris Marlow, Author of ” Doing Good is Simple: Making A Difference Right Where You Are”

8 years ago

Chris Marlow, founder of the global advocacy organization Help One Now, once felt paralyzed in the face of global problems. They seemed too numerous, too complicated, too big—and after all, how much can one person really do?

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 136: Gerald McDermott, Author of “The Great Theologians: A Brief Guide”

8 years ago

Gerald R. McDermott (PhD, University of Iowa) is Anglican Chair of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama. He is also associate pastor at Christ the King Anglican Church. His books include The Other Jonathan Edwards: Readings in Love, Society, and Justice (with Ronald Story), The Theology of Jonathan Edwards (with Michael McClymond), A Trinitarian Theology of Religions (with Harold Netland), Cancer: A Medical and Spiritual Guide (with William Fintel, MD), Jonathan Edwards Confronts the Gods and World Religions: An Indispensable Guide.

Not So Black and White

Episode 010: Sean and John Talk Preaching

8 years ago

As a Christian communicator, (preacher, Bible class teacher, speaker, worship leader, etc…) what are you doing? What’s your plan? As a church member, what might you listen for and how are you being shaped by the public proclamation of scripture in your local church.

Theology On Mission

Theological Jenga: The Word Blocks of Mission

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/276502748″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] “In the beginning God raised Jesus from the dead” ~Michael W. Pahl (From Resurrection to New Creation: A First Journey in Christian Theology) Where does theology come from?

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 135: Suzanne Burden, Author of “Reclaiming Eve: The Identity and Calling of Women in the Kingdom of God”

8 years ago

Suzanne is a graduate of Cornerstone University and Grace Theological Seminary and serves part-time as discipleship pastor at Three Rivers Wesleyan Church. She writes and speaks on living in the Kingdom of God as a joyful, right-now reality.

Not So Black and White

Episode 009: Why It May Be Time To Consider “The Benedict Option”?

8 years ago

What should a Christian do when they feel that culture is declining, wayward, and corrupt? How should we think when major political parties — not only fail to represent historical Christian virtues — but, perhaps, celebrate standard-bearers antithetical to those values?

Not So Black and White

Episode 008: Why Are People So Easily Offended?

8 years ago

Have you noticed how easily and frequently people are offended? Some are outraged if your language isn’t PC, others irritated if it is. It seems that no one can say anything without getting upsetting someone.

Seminary Dropout

134: Jessica Kelley, Author of “Lord Willing?: Wrestling with God’s Role in My Child’s Death”

8 years ago

Jessica Kelley is a writer, speaker, and survivor of child loss. She has a B.S. in Psychology, a M.S. in Counseling & Human Development, and experience as a School Counselor. Born and raised in the South, Jessica now lives with her husband and five-year-old daughter in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

Theology On Mission

Evangelicals Discover the Trinity: Recent Debate

8 years ago

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Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 133: Lisa Sharon Harper on The Very Good Gospel: How Everything Wrong Can Be Made Right

8 years ago

*Originally Posted at MissioAlliance.org Lisa Sharon Harper is the chief church engagement officer at Sojourners, a nonprofit organization committed to putting Christian faith into action in the pursuit of social justice, peace, and environmental stewardship.

Not So Black and White

Episode 007: What’s An “Evangelical” Anyway?

8 years ago

With Donald Trump naming his “Evangelical Executive Advisory Board,” populated with Charismatics, TV Personas, former radio host, former politicians, and others, Christians – again – are asked to define what exactly we mean by the term “evangelical.”

Seminary Dropout

Episode132: Jonathan Martin, Author of “How to Survive a Shipwreck: Help Is on the Way and Love Is Already Here”

8 years ago

Jonathan Martin is a writer, speaker, and dreamer currently living in Tulsa, OK, where he serves as Teaching Pastor at Sanctuary Church. He holds degrees from Gardner-Webb University, The Pentecostal Theological Seminary, and Duke Divinity School.

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 131: Brian Zahnd Author of “Water to Wine: Some of My Story”

8 years ago

Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor, of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is a passionate reader of theology and philosophy, an avid hiker and mountain climber, and authority on all things Bob Dylan.

Not So Black and White

Episode 006: Terrorism & A Christian Response Outside the Fear Factory

8 years ago

Sean and John discuss the recent mass-shooting in Orlando, the suicide-bobming at Istanbul Ataturk Airport in Turkey, terrorism’s effect on the 2016 Presidential Election, and how Christians might balance the reality and perception of the terrorist threat against the truth of the threat and calls for to fight fire with fire.

Not So Black and White

Episode 005: Reviving Old Scratch w/ Richard Beck

8 years ago

Dr. Richard Beck, professor, psychologist, author, mega-blogger, and one of our favorite people joins the show to talk about his recently released book, “Reviving Old Scratch: Demons and the Devil for Doubters and the Disenchanted.”

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 130: Makoto Fujimura, Author of Silence and Beauty: Hidden Faith Born of Suffering

8 years ago

Makoto Fujimura is an internationally renowned artist, writer and speaker who serves as the director of Fuller Theological Seminary’s Brehm Center for Worship, Theology, and the Arts. He is also the founder of the International Arts Movement and served as a presidential appointee to the National Council on the Arts from 2003 to 2009.

Not So Black and White

Episode 004: American Politics, Faith Convictions, & Where To Draw The Line

8 years ago

Sean and John follow up their conversation about the 5 Views of Christianity and Politics by moving the conversation forward and offering the story of Daniel as a potential model for political and cultural engagement.

Not So Black and White

Episode 003: 5 Views of Christianity & Politics

8 years ago

Sean and John discuss the 5 dominant ways Christians have, and do, approach political engagement in America – Anabaptist, Lutheran, Historically Black Church, Reformed, and Catholic. We all talk about the rise of a 6th approach, Dominionism.

Not So Black and White

Episode 002: What Politics Is And Where Jesus Fits In

8 years ago

Sean and John talk about what politics are, where they come from and frame the current political discussion. Email the show: notsoblackandwhitepod@gmail.com

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 129: Christine Caine on Shame, Immigration, and Freedom

8 years ago

Christine Caine is a recognized teacher, preacher, author, and activist. As a founder of The A21 Campaign, Christine leads one of the largest non-profit organizations in the world dedicated to rescuing victims of human trafficking in twelve countries.

Not So Black and White

Episode 001: The Show about The Show (Listen To This First)

8 years ago

Sean and John talk about their new venture in partnership with Missio Alliance and how it can help your church. Here you’ll find out what Missio Alliance, Sean, and John are up to and what you can expect in the future as one of our wonderful, loyal subscribers and friends.

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 128: Soong-Chan Rah, on Prophetic Lament: A Call for Justice in Troubled Times

8 years ago

Soong-Chan Rah is the Milton B. Engebretson Associate Professor of Church Growth and Evangelism at North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago, Illinois. He is the author of The Next Evangelicalism: Freeing the Church from Western Cultural Captivity and Many Colors: Cultural Intelligence for a Changing Church, as well as coauthor of Forgive Us: Confessions of a Compromised Faith and contributing author for Growing Healthy Asian American Churches.

Theology On Mission

The Pursuing God (with Joshua Ryan Butler)

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/267980866″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Are we pursuing God, or is God pursuing us? And what does it matter if we reverse the emphasis? With special guest Joshua Ryan Butler, Geoff and Dave discuss talk about God’s pursuit of us.

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Seminary Dropout 127: Rethinking Hell with Chris Date & Graham Ware

8 years ago

Graham Ware is currently Pastor of Centre Street Baptist Church in St. Thomas, Ontario. He holds a BA in History, minoring in Biblical Studies from Atlantic Baptist University (now Crandall University) and an M.Div.

Theology On Mission

The Aftermath of Revival

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/266193240″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Is it always great to experience revival? Or is there pain and waiting in the coming of new life? Mandy Smith and Cyd Holsclaw join Geoff to talk about the hopes and disappointments of the Spirit at work among us as things are torn down and built up.

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 126: Nijay Gupta on Bridging the Gap Between Seminary and the Church Pew

8 years ago

Nijay K. Gupta (Ph.D, University of Durham) serves as Assistant Professor of New Testament at George Fox Evangelical Seminary. He is the author of several articles and books including a commentary on Colossians (Smyth & Helwys, 2013).

Theology On Mission

Is There a Future for The Reformation?

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/265668232″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Is there a future for Reformed theology? Yes, there is! But it might look different. This internationally diverse panel discusses how the Reformation can still impact the West.

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 125: Michelle Higgins on That Sermon at Urbana

8 years ago

Michelle is the director of Faith for Justice in St. Louis. Late last year Michelle spoke at Urbana 2015, one of the largest student missions conferences in the world, her sermon was talked about online for months after the conference ended.

Theology On Mission

Joining God & Changing the World (with special guest Alan Roxburgh)

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/264494911″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Is the Spirit at work in the world? Or in the Church? Yes, the Spirit is. The Spirit of Mission is at work in the neighborhoods in and through the local churches.

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 124: Amy & Ryan Green, Creators of ‘That Dragon, Cancer’ on the Death of Their Son, Grief, and Hope

8 years ago

Ryan and Amy Green’s son Joel was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer just after his first birthday. During Joel’s fight with cancer Ryan had an idea, to make a video game about the experience.

Theology On Mission

The Spirit of Leadership

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/263423269″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] What does Pentecost have to do with leadership? And how does it look in a local church? Beyond Hierarchy (one on top) and Democracy (all on bottom) is a Spirit-guided leadership through gifts and calling.

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 123: AJ Swoboda, on Wandering, Doubt, and Hope

8 years ago

Subscribe/Rate/Review Seminary Dropout in iTunes Dr. A. J. Swoboda is a professor, author, and pastor of Theophilus in urban Portland, Oregon. He teaches theology, biblical studies, and Christian history at George Fox Evangelical and Fuller Seminaries.

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Seminary Dropout 122: Osheta Moore on Being a MennoNerd from New Orleans to Boston to L.A.

8 years ago

Osheta Moore is an Anabaptist-y, wife, mom, writer and podcaster in Los Angeles. She’s passionate about racial reconciliation, peacemaking, and community development in the urban core. At the top of her bucket list is dance in a flash mob—all the better if it’s to Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” or Prince’s “Let’s Go Crazy.”

Theology On Mission

Does God Love You? Have a Plan for You?

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/260979003″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] What does it mean that “God loves you and has a wonderful plan for your life?” Is this messages distorted amid a culture of affluence and ease?

Theology On Mission

Reformation, We Have a Problem!

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/260360412″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Does the Reformation though help us engage in mission? Does typical protestant theology have a power problem and a context problem which work against mission?

Seminary Dropout

Seminary Dropout 121: Shawn Duncan, on Truly Helping those in Poverty, Gentrification, and the Role of the Church

8 years ago

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | RSS Dr. Shawn Duncan is the Director of Training and Education for Focused Community Strategies (FCS), a Christian community development organization that has been partnering with distressed urban neighborhoods in Atlanta for the last 40 years.

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Seminary Dropout 120: Elizabeth Esther, Author of Spiritual Sobriety: The Promise of Healthy Faith When Good Religion Goes Bad

8 years ago

Elizabeth Esther is the author of “Girl at The End of the World: my escape from fundamentalism in search of faith with a future.” She is a popular, award-winning blogger and advocate for children’s rights.

Theology On Mission

The Art of Bi-Vocational

8 years ago

[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/258668218″ params=”color=ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Is being a bi-vocational pastor a necessary evil or a positive opportunity? In this re-broadcast of the most popular episode of “Theology on Mission”, David Fitch and Geoff Holsclaw discuss bi-vocational ministry, how it is an opportunity to rethink pastoral vocation and church ministry, all wrapped in personal stories.