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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.

Resources Related to this Episode:

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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enMarch 05, 2024

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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enFebruary 20, 2024

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.

From this Episode:

To learn more about the Taylors, check out their church's website.

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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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We'll return with our next season in February!!!

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

For those interested in reaching out to us:

Jolene’s facebook: www.facebook.com/leadingtomorrow

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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

In this episode, Steven Spicer shares about innovation in the world of missions and how a desire to help others find ways to live creatively in Jesus and connect with their neighbors has sent him on a journey into the world of innovation, systems thinking, and spiritual formation.

Resources Related to this Episode:

Pursuing God's Will Together by Ruth Haley Barton

A Hidden Wholeness by Parker Palmer

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enNovember 14, 2023

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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Pam’s Contact Info: pamarlund@gmail.com

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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.

Resources Related to this Episode:

https://accessiblehope.org/

Disability and the Way of Jesus by Bethany McKinney Fox

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enOctober 31, 2023

Addressing the Gap with Ted Esler

In this episode, Dave interviews Ted Esler, Executive Director of MissioNexus. We talk about a mobilization barrier: how the UPG paradigm of missions is a hard sell for the younger generations in the US and what needs to be done to change that.

Some things we mentioned:

Follow Ted on: Instagram, X/Twitter

MissioNexus

Ted's substack

Aaron Renn Podcast

The Scout Mindset book

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enOctober 24, 2023

The Enneagram and Relational Barriers with Sarah Stewart

Emily interviews Sarah Stewart, licensed mental health counselor and certified Enneagram coach, to discuss how we can use the Enneagram to overcome relational barriers in ministry. You will hear our co-hosts discuss their own Enneagram types and why they see the Enneagram as a useful tool.

Some things we mentioned:

The Narrative Enneagram: https://www.narrativeenneagram.org/

Next to Normal: https://open.spotify.com/album/0HLCM1PkLwDz5NLr5Kl4a4?si=oTaoGIMdQEyd58w8MN2Y5A

Myers-Briggs: https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/myers-briggs-overview/

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Sarah’s email: sstewart@lucentcollaborative.com

Sarah’s Psychology Today Profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sarah-stewart-depression-specialist-certified-enneagram-practitioner-gainesville-fl/442534

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The Gap Between God and Christianity: The Turbulence of Western Culture by Thomas Stallter

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enOctober 17, 2023

Vocation at the Edges with Alexander Shackleton

In this episode, Alexander Shackleton shares from his life as a businessman that brings him into deep relationships with others and a culture very different from his Western background. Is Alex a missionary working in business or a businessman that ministers or should we even divide those two vocations?

We also hear our co-hosts reflect on other careers that they might enjoy and how to implement some of Alex's insights in their daily lives. Email us at thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org, if you'd like to talk further.

Resources from this episode:

Graceful Evangelism: Christian Witness in a Complex World by Frances Adeney

The Mission of God: Unlocking the Bible's Grand Narrative by Christopher Wright

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enOctober 10, 2023

How Movements Overcome Barriers with Wes Watkins

In this episode, Dave interviews Wes Watkins, Facilitator of the Motus Dei Network of movement practitioners. We discuss the way movements get around long-standing mission barriers and how these movements challenge existing forms and methods of doing church.

Some things we mentioned:

Motus Dei book (use this code for a discount to Missions Drop Podcast listeners: MOTUSDEI25)

Motus Dei Network

Movements Podcast (305- From Denver to the Ends of the Earth)

24:14 Network

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enOctober 03, 2023

Dialoguing Across and Within Traditions with Brainerd Prince

In this episode, Brainerd Prince shares from his own academic studies and relationships with friends and neighbors from other religious backgrounds and traditions. We also hear about the different concert experiences of our co-hosts: Andy, Victoria, and Dave, and how they might implement some of Brainerd's insights and reflections. Email us here, thedroppodcast@frontierventures.org, if you have thoughts, questions, or reflections on this or other episodes.

Resources from this episode:

Articles by Kang-San Tan: Crossing Religious and Cultural Frontiers: Rethinking Mission as Inreligionisation; Dual Religious Belonging as a Contextualised Faith?

An Article by Brainerd Prince: Udayanacharya’s Samvada and the Dialogue of Traditions: A Model of Inreligionization

A Book by Brainerd Prince: The Integral Philosophy of Aurobindo: Hermeneutics and the Study of Religion

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enSeptember 26, 2023

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Communication that Connects with Terry Wildman

In this episode, Dave interviews Terry Wildman, Lead Translator of the First Nations Version Bible.  We talk about the massive barriers that exist due to past mission efforts to Native Americans and how the FNV represents a needed change in the way mission takes place among them.

Some things we mentioned:

rainsongmusic.com

firstnationsversion.com

https://www.facebook.com/FirstNationsVersion

FNV at Amazon

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enSeptember 19, 2023

Deconstructing Fear and Reconstructing Faith with Brittany David

Welcome to the Missions Drop Podcast! On today’s episode, Victoria will interview Brittany David!

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Brittany is the Member Formation Lead at Frontier Ventures, a spiritual director, coffee and plant lover, and an Enneagram 9. She is a passionate advocate for creating safe spaces, a former dance studio owner, and feels at peace in nature. Her Oklahoma roots have helped her stay true to who she is, and she currently lives in sunny Los Angeles. Let's dive into her story about deconstructing fear and reconstructing her faith!

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Resources Mentioned:

-Center for Action and Contemplation – https://cac.org
-Turning to the Mystics Podcast - https://cac.org/podcast/turning-to-the-mystics/

Books by Richard Rohr:
- “Everything Belongs: The Gift of Contemplative Prayer”
- “Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life”
- “The World, the Flesh, and the Devil: What Do We Do With Evil?”

- ”Jesus’ Alternative Plan: The Sermon on the Mount”

Brittany’s E-mail: brittany.david@frontierventures.org

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