
The Mission Matters Podcast discusses the mission of God and the matters of the mission. The Mission Matters is a partnership of Missio Nexus and Sixteen:Fifteen, who have a shared passion to mobilize God’s people to be a part of His mission. It's hosted by Matthew Ellison, president of Sixteen:Fifteen, and Ted Esler, president of Missio Nexus.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 74 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityReligion & Spirituality | |||

Ted Esler and Matthew Ellison revisit the story of John Chau, seven years after his death on North Sentinel Island, through a conversation with Mary Ho, International Director of All Nations. Mary reflects on John’s extraordinary preparation, his cal... more
In this episode of The Mission Matters, Matthew and Ted are joined by Bradley Bell, Executive Director of Upstream Equipping, to discuss Bradley and Ted's newly released book, Missiology for Mission Pastors.
Written specifically for those leading mis... more
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 Me... more
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. They revisit a controversial conversation on borders and immigration with Alex Kocman, an i... more
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I’ve been listening to this podcast for about a year now. I have learned a ton from these guys and their guests. I had been searching for some time for a global missions focused podcast and this is by far my favorite.
I love hearing from these guys; they speak with authority because of how much experience they have. Also, great job focusing on how things are changing, what is being innovated, but also what things are still effective in the 21st century. Very helpful for younger folks following in your footsteps!
Matthew and Ted. This was a 5/5 pod cast. Pam’s transparency about leaving and grieving for those who are laying down their lives for the Love of Jesus was Inspiring. Sam T
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Focusing on global missions and the church's involvement in them, this podcast emphasizes the role of marketplace ministries, church leadership, and community engagement in fulfilling the Great Commission. Episodes explore vital topics such as the challenges of Bible poverty in Africa, church-centric missions versus agency-led missions, and discussions on equipping pastors and church leaders worldwide. Featuring insights from various experts and practitioners in the field, the content caters to individuals seeking to understand and contribute to meaningful mission work in today's context, and underscores the importance of holistic transformation and spiritual discipleship.
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Recent guests on The Mission Matters include:
1. Luke Perkins
2. Dr. Matthew Elliott
3. Steve Leston
4. Mark Luckey
5. Jeff Lewis
6. Steve Cleary
7. Rich Griffith
8. Kevin King
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