The Sent Life

An Update on Southern Baptist Cooperation with Dr. Jeff Iorg - EP164

What happens when thousands of churches link arms for the sake of the Great Commission? The Cooperative Program is the engine of the Southern Baptist Convention and the strategy that Southern Baptists have implemented to partner in taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with SBC Executive President, Dr. Jeff Iorg, as he gives an update on Southern Baptist cooperation for the sake of the Great Commission.

Passing the Baton: Raising Up Leaders on the Mission Field - EP163

Is missionary work only for natural evangelists? What place does discipleship have in the missionary task? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about a key element of the missionary task - leadership development - and how raising up leaders is vital to establishing indigenous churches.

Why the Next Generation Is Returning to Church - EP162

Why is church attendance among Millennials and Gen Z higher than other generations? And what does this mean for the ministry of the church? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan discuss a recent study from Barna Research and its surprising discoveries on the state of the church. Join us as we explore this fascinating trend and its implications for the body of Christ!

I Shared the Gospel... Now What? - EP161

We often talk about the importance of being obedient to share the Gospel with those around us. But what happens after you share the Gospel? And what happens if the person you shared with makes a profession of faith in Christ? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how to navigate next steps after sharing the Gospel, especially when the person professes faith in Jesus for salvation. Join us for a practical conversation on everyday evangelism and the joy of discipleship!

Returning Is Part of the Missionary Journey - EP160

Missionaries inevitably come home, and this takes place for a plethora of reasons. The question is, how can missionaries navigate this difficult decision, and how can churches care well for their missionaries when they return? Join us as Scott and Keelan kick off a new season of The Sent Life with an important conversation on missionary wellness!

Summer Lecture Series: Missionary Resilience and a Theology of Risk with Rick Fraley - EP159

It's undeniable that missionary work is hard work. It comes with a unique set of challenges and trials that make staying on the field incredibly difficult at times. The question is, how can missionaries endure through trauma and hardship as they seek to obey God's call on their lives? On this installment of the Summer Lecture Series, Scott and Keelan sit down with IMB missionary Rick Fraley to talk about how he and his family endured through extreme circumstances. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for a song Rick wrote about the Lord's faithfulness in his family's story. You don't want to miss this episode of The Sent Life!

Summer Lecture Series: Is Missions Colonialism? - EP158

"Isn't missions colonial?" Some have made the claim that Christian missions is just modern-day colonization. But is that true? In our first episode of this year's Summer Lecture Series, Scott and Keelan address this question by looking back at missions history and discussing key contextualization issues. You don't want to miss this installment of The Sent Life!

Our Circumstances Changed, Our Calling Didn’t: When Health Forced Us to Leave - EP157

What happens when circumstances force missionaries to leave the field? How can missionaries grieve the loss of the field well, and how can their church families support them during that process? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about how he and his wife have continued to trust the Lord through difficult and unexpected circumstances. Join us as we close this season of The Sent Life with a valuable discussion on faith, grief, and perseverance.

Stories of the Sent: The Cost of Conversion with Owen and Myla Stoddard - EP156

Being a missionary in contexts where there is significant opposition means that the cost for both the missionary and the local Christians is going to be high. But ministering in the midst of opposition also comes with great joy that is rooted in remembrance of the Gospel. On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with international missionaries Owen and Myla Stoddard about their years of experience on the mission field in a difficult context. Join us as the Stoddard's discuss the challenges and joys of missionary work.

Am I Really Responsible for the Whole World? - EP155

The work of making disciples of all nations is often wrongly considered a job only for missionaries and church planters. But we know from Scripture that every follower of Christ is called to Great Commission obedience. On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan sits down with Scott to talk about his new book, A Short Guide to Evangelism and Missions. Together, they explore the crucial role of every Christian in fulfilling the Great Commission. Whether you are a missionary, a church leader, or are discerning your own role in God's Great Commission, we trust this conversation will be a blessing to you.