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The Mission Matters

The Mission Matters
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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.

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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

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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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Recent Guests

Luke Perkins
President at Crossworld
Crossworld
Episode: Why are Business Professionals Key to Missions Today?
Dr. Matthew Elliott
President of Oasis International
Oasis International
Episode: Ending Bible Poverty: A New Vision for Discipleship in Africa
Steve Leston
Mission agency leader at To Every Tribe, focused on training missionaries and church planting in unreached regions.
To Every Tribe
Episode: Church-Centric Missions vs Agencies: Lessons from the Frontllines
Mark Luckey
Executive director of Every Child Ministries
Every Child Ministries
Episode: Beyond Sponsorship: Empowering Families for Lasting Transformation
Jeff Lewis
Missions activist with decades of experience
Episode: God’s Heart for the Nations: A 30-Year Legacy of Mobilizing the Church
Steve Cleary
CEO of Revelation Media and founder of iBible
Revelation Media
Episode: When the Bible Speaks Their Language: Visual Scripture for the Unreached
Rich Griffith
A pastor with over 22 years of experience, currently involved with Global Action to train and equip church leaders globally.
Global Action
Episode: Where Seminaries Can't Reach: Training Global Church Leaders
Kevin King
President of International Project, focusing on church planting among diaspora, unreached people groups.
International Project
Episode: Conversational Bridges: Evangelism for Regular People
Scott Hildreth
Professor of Missiology at Southeastern Seminary and author
Southeastern Seminary
Episode: Missions and Evangelism: An Essential Pairing

Hosts

Matthew Ellison
President of Sixteen:Fifteen and co-host, focusing on mobilizing God's people for missions and church leadership.
Ted Esler
President of Missio Nexus and co-host, engaging in the conversation around missions and mobilization of churches.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Great missions podcast

    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.

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    5
    PNW Goose
    United States8 months ago
  • Cutting-edge content

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GoDuke4458
    United States5 years ago
  • Martyrdom on Mission.

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SafariSamT
    United States6 years ago

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Many appreciate the variety of guest speakers and their real-world experiences, finding it relatable and encouraging for anyone interested in engaging in missions.
Feedback indicates a clear appreciation for the emphasis on practical applications of faith, with a focus on how Christians can actively contribute to global issues.
Listeners praise the insightful discussions and the expertise of the hosts, highlighting that they provide fresh and innovative perspectives on global missions.

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Why are Business Professionals Key to Missions Today?
Q: Could you just unpack a little bit about why this kind of ministry is really strategic in our current mission context?
Marketplace ministry allows access to unreached areas where traditional missionaries may not be welcomed.
Ending Bible Poverty: A New Vision for Discipleship in Africa
Q: What efforts are underway to help them rightly divide the Word of Truth?
Creating contextual content with illustrations that relate to African cultures and equipping local organizations with resources to train pastors effectively.
Ending Bible Poverty: A New Vision for Discipleship in Africa
Q: How does Bible poverty challenge perceptions of spiritual access and resources?
It reveals that many children are learning Bible in English without physical Bibles in their language, which is a new emerging form of Bible poverty.
The Sending Shepherd: Pastors and The Great Commission
Q: What are some of the challenges found in your research?
One major challenge was that missions is rarely taught or preached in churches, with a significant percentage of pastors indicating they rarely address the subject.
The Sending Shepherd: Pastors and The Great Commission
Q: Why did you write this book and why now?
The book aims to address the ongoing need for churches to engage in missions, particularly targeting unreached people groups and helping pastors mobilize their congregations.

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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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2. Dr. Matthew Elliott
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4. Mark Luckey
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8. Kevin King

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