Podcast episodes
Past episodes from the Missio Nexus podcasts. Page 2 of 7 · 153 in all.
Kingdom Partnership for The Tarahumara
The episode explores what Ted calls “third party partnerships,” a Kingdom model where ministries unite not for their own benefit but for the sake of a third party, illustrated through a deep collaboration to reach the Tarahumara people of northern Mexico.
The Mission Matters Year in Review
Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler close out the year on The Mission Matters podcast by reflecting on key missions trends in 2025 and their most-listened episodes.
Building a Church-Led Strategy for International Students
On this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler talk with Ryan Finke, CEO of International Friendships, Inc. about why international student ministry is one of the most open doors in global missions and how local churches can step into it with simple hospitality and friendship.
Deconstruction in Missions with Ted Esler
Ted Esler (President of Missio Nexus) defines ‘deconstruction’ as ideas and practices that dilute a Great-Commission focus on discipling the nations.
The Current of the Holy Spirit: Unity Fueling Global Mission in Roanoke
Matthew Ellison and co-host Ted Esler welcome guests Megan Gahima (Missions Director, Parkway Church on the Mountain, Roanoke, VA) and Joel Wagner (Senior Pastor, Colonial Baptist Church, Blue Ridge, VA).
From Generosity to Stewardship: Inside Excellence in Giving
Matthew and Ted sit down with Al Mueller, President and Founder of Excellence in Giving (EIG), to explore what makes Kingdom philanthropy effective.
Why Business Professionals Are Key to Global Missions Today
In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, hosts Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler speak with Luke Perkins, President of Crossworld, about the vital role marketplace professionals play in global missions.
Ending Bible Poverty: A New Vision for Discipleship in Africa
In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, hosts Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler welcome Dr. Matthew Elliott, President of Oasis International and publisher of the Africa Study Bible.
Church-Centric Missions vs. Agencies: Lessons from the Frontlines
This episode of The Mission Matters podcast features a conversation between Ted Esler, Matthew Ellison, and guest Steve Leston, focusing on the topic of “church-centric missions.”
The Sending Shepherd: Pastors and The Great Commission
In this episode of The Mission Matters podcast, Ted Esler welcomes guests Matthew Ellison and Denny Spitters from Sixteen:Fifteen to discuss their new book, The Sending Shepherd: Leading Churches to Disciple All Nations.
Equipping Africa’s Pastors: Non-Formal Theological Training
In this episode of The Mission Matters podcast, hosts Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler speak with Dr. Lawrence Oseje, a Kenyan pastor, theologian, and leader of Destiny Impact Mission International.
Beyond Sponsorship: Empowering Families for Lasting Transformation
In this episode of the Mission Matters podcast, Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler welcome Mark Luckey, Executive Director of Every Child Ministries (ECM), to discuss how the face of missions in Africa is changing.
Beyond Sponsorship: Empowering Families for Lasting Transformation
In this episode of the Mission Matters podcast, Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler welcome Mark Luckey, Executive Director of Every Child Ministries (ECM), to discuss how the face of missions in Africa is changing.
God’s Heart for the Nations: A 30-Year Legacy of Mobilizing the Church
In this episode of The Mission Matters Podcast, hosts Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler sit down with veteran missions mobilizer Jeff Lewis to explore the deep connection between biblical disciple-making and global missions. Jeff also shares about the newly-released 30th anniversary edition of God’s Heart for the…
God’s Heart for the Nations: A 30-Year Legacy of Mobilizing the Church
In this episode of The Mission Matters Podcast, hosts Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler sit down with veteran missions mobilizer Jeff Lewis to explore the deep connection between biblical disciple-making and global missions. Jeff also shares about the newly-released 30th anniversary edition of God’s Heart for the…
When the Bible Speaks Their Language: Visual Scripture for the Unreached
The global church is growing exponentially, but traditional training models are inadequate and inaccessible to emerging leaders.
Where Seminaries Cant Reach: Training Global Church Leaders
The global church is growing exponentially, but traditional training models are inadequate and inaccessible to emerging leaders.
Conversational Bridges: Kevin King on Evangelism for Regular People
Many people going to the missions field have little exposure to actually sharing the gospel and need significant training. Why?
Missions and Evangelism: An Essential Pairing
Is it possible to ‘do missions’ without ever sharing the Gospel?
Evangelism and Missions: An Essential Pairing
Is it possible to ‘do missions’ without ever sharing the Gospel?
Faith For The Curious & Urbana ’25
How are American Christians thinking about engaging non-Christians in the United States? According to recent Barna research there are 60 to 80 million Americans who don’t fit the paradigm that a lot of Christians have about those outside of the church.
Rediscovering Missions: One Church’s Journey
What were the pivotal moments in his journey of rediscovering missions, and where does the church stand now?
Pooling Resources, Expanding Reach – a missions giving circle
What happens when a group of ministry- and mission-minded men decide that they want more than a social gathering and want to change the world?
Immigration and Asylum: Compassion in the Crisis
Guest Steve Moore gives his take on the current immigration crisis with Ted Esler in this episode of The Mission Matters.