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The Sent Life podcast is an ongoing conversation about living in partnership with our missionary God. Our Lord Jesus promised that He will be with us to the very end of the age and we know that we experience His presence and fullness of life as we live on mission, in other words, as we live sent. In this podcast, we will talk about living as missionaries in our current contexts including how to share the gospel and guide others into an authentic relationship with Christ. We will also discuss topics related to international missions, church planting, and the academic discipline of missiology. This podcast will be helpful for church leaders, missionary practitioners, students, and anyone who wants to participate in God's mission.
The Sent Life is produced by the Lewis A. Drummond Center for Great Commission Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The CGCS is the missionary hub of Southeastern Seminary.
The Sent Life is produced by the Lewis A. Drummond Center for Great Commission Studies at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. The CGCS is the missionary hub of Southeastern Seminary.
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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.
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.
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.
Thanks for tuning in to The Sent Life! We love hearing from our listeners. Tell us what you thought of this episode or suggest future topics by contacting cgcs@sebts.edu.
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/
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.
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
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.
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.
Holidays have a way of bringing out our nostalgia and moving us emotionally. And for Christians, days like Christmas and Easter are packed with meaning. But what happens when you’re a missionary, serving somewhere your favorite holidays aren’t on anyone else’s calendar? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan dive into what it really feels like to celebrate these special days far from home and why holidays matter so much, even on the mission field. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation about the benefits of maintaining holiday festivities, no matter where you are!
If you’re a parent, the idea of your kids growing up and leaving home can feel a little scary. But as Christians, we also know that following Jesus means joining Him in His Great Commission. So how can parents help their kids grow into this kind of obedience that may even lead them to dangerous places? In this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan chat with Meredith Cook about practical ways to raise kids who love and live on mission with Jesus. Don’t miss this encouraging conversation on The Sent Life!
Resources:
"Resources to Help Teach Your Kids About Missions" - https://www.meredithcook.net/resources-for-teaching-kids-about-missions
Go Tell Everyone: 9 Missionaries Who Shared the Good News by Meredith Cook - https://www.amazon.com/dp/1430083557?psc=1&language=en_US
In an age where we can translate things in a moment's notice, why should missionaries study language at all? Is this simply an archaic practice we should leave behind? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk with Dr. Todd Borger about his experience as a missionary in Indonesia. Join us as we talk about the increasing value of learning the local language and how missionaries can begin to enjoy this process.
People from all around the world are moving to the U.S., and as Christians, we believe that we have an opportunity and a responsibility to reach the nations right next door. But how do we even go about finding these people groups in our very own communities? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk about how to go about finding diaspora communities in your own city. Whether you are a church leader or are simply interested in reaching internationals with the Gospel, this conversation is geared towards helping you take the first steps to reaching the nations next door.
We know that Jesus told us to go to all the nations, but the reality is that there are places where it seems impossible for us to go for a variety of reasons. What do we do about these people groups? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan talk philosophy and strategy of reaching seemingly impossible places with the Gospel.
Pray for Unreached People Groups:
Unreached of the Day (Joshua Project) - https://www.joshuaproject.net/pray/unreachedoftheday/today
People Groups - https://peoplegroups.org/
What is it like being ministry partners overseas with someone you just met? And what are some principles and practices that help you to get along with this person as you do life and ministry together daily? On this episode of The Sent Life, Keelan talks with two returned Journeymen, Lydia and Jade, who served together on a team in South Asia. Join us this week as we continue the conversation about teaming on the mission field.
What does the Bible mean when it talks about persuading and reasoning with people? And what implications does this have for missions and evangelism? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with Walter Bowen to talk about receptivity and persuasion in Gospel ministry.
Team dynamics are often cited as one of the main reasons missionaries return from the mission field. But what does it look like to have a healthy and unified missionary team? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott sits down with missionary Elizabeth Andrews to talk about her testimony of a positive team experience on the field. Join us as Elizabeth shares insights from her team experience and some of the principles that helped them to work together in unity.
Jesus tells us to take the Gospel to the ends of the earth. But how do we reach the unreached and unengaged with the Gospel of Jesus Christ? On this episode of The Sent Life, Scott and Keelan sit down with missionary John Pratt to talk about the IMB's initiative to find and reach the unreached, unengaged people groups of the world. Tune in for a powerful and encouraging conversation with one of the IMB's first Project 3000 missionaries!
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.
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 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!
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