The Sent Life

Sending Healthy and Sustainable Missionaries with Scott Ray - EP154

What does it take to prepare missionaries who thrive on the field for the long haul? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Scott Ray, Senior Director of Global Deployment at the IMB, about how the IMB partners with churches to equip and send missionaries with long-term health and sustainability in mind. Join us for this practical discussion dedicated to helping churches send well.

Calling, Singleness, and Medical Missions with Dr. Rebekah Naylor - EP153

What does it look like to live in joyful obedience to God's call, even to challenging and unreached places? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and guest cohost Dr. Anna Daub talk with veteran medical missionary Dr. Rebekah Naylor about her many years of meeting needs and helping plant churches in India. Now serving as a mobilizer with the IMB, Dr. Naylor shares her honest reflections on the missionary call, singleness, and utilizing medicine on the mission field. You don't want to miss this episode of The Sent Life!

Missions as a Family Calling with Phil Bartuska - EP152

What does it look like to raise a family on the mission field? How do children factor into a family's call to serve overseas? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with IMB missionary Phil Bartuska to explore the joys, challenges, and unique dynamics of doing missions as a family. Whether you're already overseas or discerning a call, we think you will benefit from this conversation on family and missions.

Mission Trips from the Students’ Perspective with SEBTS Students - EP151

Last week, we talked about the benefit of short-term mission trips from the field team's perspective. But what about the perspective of the person going on the trip? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with SEBTS students to get their thoughts on short-term mission trips and whether or not they are beneficial both personally and for the field team.

How Short-Term Teams Benefit Long-Term Strategy - EP150

Do short-term trips really make a difference? Is there any benefit to the missionaries on the field? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about the impact short-term trips have for the field team's long-term strategy.

Stories of the Sent: Missions in Beautiful but Dark Places with Phil Bartuska - EP149

What is it like being a missionary in a place that is widely considered a vacation destination? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with IMB missionary Phil Bartuska to talk about the unique opportunities and challenges of ministering in Vienna, Austria.

Training for a Theological Endeavor - EP148

How important is theological education for the missionary and aspiring missionary? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about the significance of theological education for both the ministry and the life of those doing cross-cultural ministry.

Maximizing the Moment: Missions and the Smartphone Generation - EP147

How can the church effectively engage and mobilize Generation Z for the Great Commission? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan discuss key characteristics of Gen Z, as well as the unique challenges and opportunities in reaching and sending them for the sake of the Gospel.

Discipling and Mobilizing Retirees - EP146

How do changing demographics shape the way we do ministry? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about a demographic trend that has significant implications for the mission of the church.

Stories of the Sent: Navigating Culture Shock with Julie - EP145

What is it like going from a small American town to a densely populated South Asian city? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with Julie, an IMB missionary, to talk about culture shock as well as some of the unique opportunities and challenges of serving in South Asia.