The Sent Life

Lilias Trotter: An Artist's Eye and a Missionary's Heart with Jennifer Trafton - EP190

What lessons can we learn from the unexpected call and faithful ministry of a woman who was both an artist and a missionary? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan and Walter talk with Jennifer Trafton, author of the book If Only We Could See, about the life, calling, and missionary work of Lilias Trotter. Join us as we explore how the Lord used Trotter's calling and artistic gifts to shape her ministry overseas!
 
Get a copy of If Only We Could See! https://www.amazon.com/Only-Could-See-Reimagining-Extraordinary/dp/1087784522 
 
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Caring Well for Third-Culture Kids with Karina Townsend and Dr. Kristin Kellen - EP189

We often talk about how to help missionaries return to the U.S., but what about their kids? Many of them were either born overseas or have very little context for life in the U.S., which can make transitioning to American life quite challenging. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with IMB missionary Karina Townsend and SEBTS professor of counseling Dr. Kristen Kellen to talk about TCKs from both a parent's perspective, as well as a counseling perspective. Join us as we explore how we can better understand and serve missionary kids as they adjust to life in the U.S.
 
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Resources:
Third Culture Kids: Growing Up Among Worlds by David C. Pollock, Ruth E. Van Reken, and Michael V. Pollock - https://www.amazon.com/Third-Culture-Kids-3rd-Growing/dp/1473657660 
Belonging Everywhere and Nowhere by Lois J. Bushong - https://www.amazon.com/Belonging-Everywhere-Nowhere-Insights-Counseling/dp/0615696066 
Unstacking Your Grief Tower by Lauren Wells - https://www.amazon.com/Unstacking-Your-Grief-Tower-Processing/dp/B09GZKQ1P8 

How Can Churches Prepare Their Missionary Candidates? with Alan Garnett - EP188

We know that buying a plane ticket doesn't make someone a missionary; instead, it takes calling, preparation, and support. That's why, on this episode of The Sent Life, we decided to sit down with IMB Candidate Consultant Alan Garnett to talk about how churches can better prepare their missionary candidates for the field. Drawing from years of experience evaluating prospective missionaries, Alan shares practical insights to help us faithfully equip those sent to the nations.
 
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How Visual Arts Reveal and Shape a Culture's Affections with Walter Bowen - EP187

What role do the arts play in shaping how people hear and understand the Gospel? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about how visual arts can give us a window into a culture's affections and help us communicate the Gospel more faithfully. Join us as we discuss why the arts matter for missionaries!
 
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Resources:
You Are What You Love by James K. Smith - https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-What-Love-Spiritual-ebook/dp/B012H10K3G
The Religious Affections by Jonathan Edwards - https://www.amazon.com/Religious-Affections-Jonathan-Edwards/dp/0851514855
Transforming Worldviews by Paul Hiebert - https://www.amazon.com/Transforming-Worldviews-Anthropological-Understanding-People/dp/0801027055
Saving Leonardo: A Call to Resist the Secular Assault on Mind, Morals, and Meaning by Nancy Pearcey - https://www.amazon.com/Saving-Leonardo-Secular-Assault-Meaning/dp/1433669277
For the Beauty of the Church by David O'Taylor - https://www.amazon.com/Beauty-Church-Casting-Vision-Arts/dp/0801071917
Visual Faith by William Dryness - https://www.amazon.com/Visual-Faith-Theology-Dialogue-Engaging/dp/0801022975
Contextualizing the Faith by Scott Moreau - https://www.amazon.com/Contextualizing-Faith-Scott-Moreau/dp/1540960005
Modern Art and the Death of a Culture by H. Rookmaaker - https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Art-Death-Culture-Rookmaaker/dp/0891077995
Modern Art and the Life of a Culture by Jonathan Anderson - https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Art-Life-Culture-Religious/dp/0830851356
Art and the Bible by Francis Schaeffer - https://www.amazon.com/Art-Bible-Classics-Francis-Schaeffer/dp/083083401X
The God Who Is There by Francis Schaeffer - https://www.amazon.com/God-Who-There-Signature-Collection/dp/083084855X 

A Great Commission Legacy with Dr. Danny Akin - EP186

On this very special episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with SEBTS President Dr. Danny Akin to reflect on more than two decades of faithful leadership. Together, they discuss Southeastern’s Great Commission heritage and what it means to finish well in ministry. We know you’ll be encouraged by Dr. Akin's wisdom and heart for God's mission.
 
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Sharing the Gospel with Your Muslim Neighbors with Dr. Greg Mathias - EP185

For many Christians, sharing the Gospel with Muslims is a daunting task. How do we avoid the "apologetic trap" when difficult questions are raised while also being clear in our presentation of the Gospel? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan talks with NOBTS professor and former missionary Dr. Greg Mathias about some practical tips for preaching the Gospel to our Muslim neighbors. Join us as we learn how to better engage Muslims both overseas and in the United States!
 
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Resources:
A Short Guide to Islam by Beth Peltola - https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/a-short-guide-to-islam-P005845544
40 Questions About Islam by Matthew Bennett - https://www.amazon.com/Questions-About-Islam-Matthew-Bennett-ebook/dp/B0851RCBNZ
Any-3: Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime by Mike Shipman - https://www.amazon.com/Any-3-Anyone-Anywhere-Anytime-Muslims-ebook/dp/B00BAZ1HEC

Are Muslims Leaving Islam? with Dr. Ant Greenham - EP184

Research has revealed some fascinating insights into Muslim attrition; but is it accurate to call this a trend? And what implications does this hold for the church? On this episode of The Sent Life, Dr. Ant Greenham returns to share about Muslims who are leaving Islam and what these developments might mean for Christian outreach. Join us as we discuss how these findings can help shape our approach to evangelism among Muslims!
 
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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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