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Insights on Access From a Front-line Missionary with Jason

In this episode, Jason shares some challenges and opportunities in presenting an accessible gospel at the edges of mission. His insights come from fifteen years as a missionary in a prominent Middle Eastern city.

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Article: Crossing Religious and Cultural Frontiers: Rethinking Mission as Inreligionisation

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enMarch 13, 2024

Contextualization Across Religious Boundaries with Kang-San Tan

In this episode, Kang-San Tan reflects upon contextualization across religious boundaries encouraging deeper engagement with other religious communities and traditions.

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Article: Dual Religious Belonging as a Contextualised Faith?

Article: Contextual Frameworks for Interreligious Communication: an Asian Perspective

Book: Humble Confidence: A Model for Interfaith Apologetics

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Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Facing Women at Work

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Shattering Gender Bias Barriers with Leanne Dzubinski

This week, Emily interviews Dr. Leanne Dzubinski, professor of leadership at Asbury theological seminary, and co-author of Glass Walls: Shattering the Six Gender Bias Barriers Still Facing Women at Work. Leanne outlines these barriers and makes the explicit connection between gender bias and barriers to mission, drawing from her own experience as a missionary.

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Sacred Misinterpretation: Reaching across the Christian-Muslim Divide by Martin Accad

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enFebruary 27, 2024

Approaching Muslim Neighbors with Martin Accad

In this episode, Martin Accad shares how one might creatively engage their Muslim neighbors with an ear towards learning and seeing where the Spirit may already be at work in their lives always seeking an opportunity to demonstrate and speak to what Jesus (The Prince of Peace) may desire to do in their life and community.

Resources Related to this Episode:

The Religious Other: A Biblical Understanding of Islam, the Qur’an and Muhammad edited by Martin Accad and Jonathan Andrews

Toward Respectful Understanding and Witness among Muslims: Essays in Honor of J. Dudley Woodberry

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Season Finale: Missions and Intimacy with Jesus with John and Cindi Taylor

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In our season finale, Dave interviews John and Cindi Taylor about their fifteen years of missions experience in the Himalayas and passion for raising up others in their church network to serve Christ among the least reached. They also discuss the Taylor's adjustment to life in the states, when their hearts are still in the Himalayan region.

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Daniel Generation: https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Generation-Leadership-Ungodly-Culture/dp/B08WQ6KFKF/ref=sr_1_1?crid=BZDBRLI1P20A&keywords=daniel+generation&qid=1699028863&sprefix=daniel+generation%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1

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enNovember 29, 2023

Barriers Facing Gen Z with Jolene Erlacher

Emily interviews Dr. Jolene Erlacher, a generational researcher and talented speaker, trainer, and coach. Emily and Jolene discuss historical patterns of epic change and the impacts they have on generations, where the negative stereotypes come from, what Gen Z has to offer, and how to overcome barriers to engaging Gen Z.

Some things we mentioned:

Leading Tomorrow: https://www.leadingtomorrow.org/

Mobilizing Gen Z (book): https://www.amazon.com/Mobilizing-Gen-Challenges-Opportunities-Missions/dp/1645083144/ref=sr_1_1?crid=U7XGH7OTTGVL&keywords=mobilizing+gen+z&qid=1699027773&sprefix=mobilizing+gen+z%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1

Mobilizing Gen Z (webinar): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vB744y0-JH4&t=342s

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Social Innovation in Frontier Mission by Steven Spicer

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enNovember 21, 2023

Living in Jesus Creatively with Steven Spicer

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Pursuing God's Will Together by Ruth Haley Barton

A Hidden Wholeness by Parker Palmer

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The Value of Simplicity with Pam Arlund

Emily interviews Dr. Pam Arlund, a ministry professional with many vocations, including bible translator, author, and teacher, to discuss a new way to frame the discipline of simplicity and the barriers caused by complexity.

Some things we mentioned:

Green Eggs and Ham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZjZN7Rs3a8

Stick Figures Save the World: https://www.amazon.com/Stick-Figures-Save-World-Drawing/dp/1645083403/ref=sr_1_1?crid=31R42J8571MDM&keywords=stick+figures+save+the+world+pam+arlund&qid=1698787835&sprefix=stick+figures+save+the%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1

Raytown Roundup: https://open.spotify.com/show/3LRJyKLDsJr0oRfnbWsfw7?si=eae19e8e820b4ce7

Perspectives: https://perspectives.org/

All Nations: https://allnations.international/

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Disability and the Church by Lamar Hardwick

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enNovember 07, 2023

Disability, the Gospel, and Empowerment with Kim Kargbo

In this episode, Kim Kargbo shares how her view of the gospel deepened over time to bring a holistic gospel of freedom, empowerment, belonging, and fullness to people experiencing disabilities in the Global South. Email us at thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org, if you'd like to talk further.

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https://accessiblehope.org/

Disability and the Way of Jesus by Bethany McKinney Fox

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