The Sent Life

Open and Unreached: Taking the Gospel to Japan with Brandon and Arriah - EP183

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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How Does Theological Ed Fit in the Missionary Task? with Dr. Will Brooks - EP182

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 whole missionary task!
 
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Resources:
Global Theological Initiatives (SEBTS) - https://www.sebts.edu/academics/global-theological-initiatives/
Interpreting Scripture Across Cultures by Will Brooks - https://www.amazon.com/Interpreting-Scripture-across-Cultures-Cross-Cultural/dp/1666707481
Teaching Across Cultures by James E. Plueddemann - https://www.amazon.com/Teaching-Across-Cultures-Contextualizing-Education-ebook/dp/B07JFK8GKF

Community and Accountability on the Mission Field - EP181

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 talk about community and accountability on the mission field.
 
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When the Missionary Isn't Seeing Results - EP180

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 well about success metrics.
 
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Reaching Mormons with the Gospel with Jason Parker and Daniel Williams - EP179

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 experience working with Mormons and provide some powerful, yet practical, ways that we as Christians can be a light to the LDS community. We know you will be blessed by this conversation with two faithful brothers who care deeply Mormons and seeing them reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
 
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Leveraging Ramadan for the Gospel - EP178

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 conversation about reaching our Muslim neighbors with the Gospel!
 
IMB's Ramadan Prayer Guide - https://welcome.imb.org/2026-Ramadan-prayer-guide.html
"A Call to Prayer During Ramadan" by Elizabeth Andrews - https://www.thecgcs.org/resources/post/a-call-to-prayer-during-ramadan/

Do I Need to Earn the Right to Share the Gospel? - EP177

What does it mean to earn the right to share the Gospel with others? And is this something that should shape the way Christians go about evangelism? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott, Keelan, and Timothy have an impromptu conversation about “earning the right to share the Gospel.” Join us as we try to sort out whether this idea is biblical or if it is actually unhelpful for Christians when it comes to evangelism.

Engaging Young Muslims in America with Dr. Ant Greenham - EP176

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 news of Jesus Christ!
 
Resources:
Engaging Islam by Georges Houssney - https://www.amazon.com/Engaging-Islam-Georges-Houssney/dp/0983048509
Effective Discipling in Muslim Communities by Don Little - https://www.ivpress.com/effective-discipling-in-muslim-communities

Why Eschatology Matters for Missions - EP175

Eschatology is often viewed as an intimidating area of theology, but should we write it off as secondary? Or is eschatology more fundamental than we realize? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan kick off the new season by discussing the hope of Jesus' return and how it shapes our ministry methods. Join us as we examine eschatology's vital role in understanding and completing the missionary task.

What Does the Christmas Story Teach Us About God's Mission? - EP174

Unfortunately, it is easy to grow numb to the wonder of the Christmas story. In this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan reflect on the astonishing reality of Jesus’ incarnation and ask what the greatest story ever told reveals about the mission of God. Join this special holiday conversation as they draw out missional insights from the Christmas narrative and invite you to marvel again at God’s heart for the nations.