Missions Talk — A podcast by 9Marks and Reaching & Teaching International Ministries
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Missions Talk features conversations that explain the too-often-overlooked connection between healthy churches and global missions.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 40min
On The Great Commission Congress (Ep. 66)
Ryan Robertson, Mack Stiles, Josh Manley, and Danny Davison discuss the vision behind the Great Commission Council and the upcoming Great Commission Congress, highlighting a shared call for theologically grounded, church-centered missions.Resources Mentioned:Great Commission CouncilBangkok Congress ‘26
Mar 5, 2026 • 53min
On Elenctics (Ep. 65)
Mack and Ryan discuss elenctics and its missiological importance in this discussion with Daniel Strange and Ben Robin, highlighting the work of J.H. Bavinck.
Feb 19, 2026 • 44min
On Prioritizing the Church in Missions (Ep. 64)
Join Ryan Robertson, Mack Stiles, John Folmar, and Scott Logsdon as they explore the importance of prioritizing the church in missions, highlighting how a strong ecclesiological foundation can transform missionary work and foster long-term impact across cultures.
Feb 5, 2026 • 28min
On Ministry in Kuala Lumpur (Ep. 63)
Ryan talks with missionaries about life and ministry in KL.Resources MentionedThe Joshua Project - Unreached People Groups
Jan 22, 2026 • 59min
On Hermeneutics & Missions (Ep. 62)
Join Ryan Robertson, Mack Stiles, Brian Parks, and Aubrey Sequeira as they explore the intersection of hermeneutics and missions, discussing how proper biblical interpretation can safeguard against the misapplication of scripture in cross-cultural contexts.
Jan 8, 2026 • 31min
On Healthy Resources in Malaysia (Ep. 61)
Ryan talks with Massimo about the need for solid resources and healthy churches in Malaysia.Resources MentionedBiblical Theology by Nick Roark and Robert Cline Compelling Community by Mark Dever and Jamie DunlopHow to Build a Healthy Church by Mark Dever and Paul AlexanderThe Gospel by Ray OrtlundHabits of Grace by David MathisSeeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John PiperThe Gospel at Work by Sebastian Traeger and Greg Gilbert
Dec 11, 2025 • 56min
On Setting Strategic Priorities for Missions Sending from your Local Church (Ep. 60)
Mack and Ryan discuss how local churches consider strategic missions priorities with Robert Cline and Jeffrey Timmons.
Nov 27, 2025 • 35min
On God's Sovereignty and Missions (Ep. 59)
What is the relation between God's Sovereignty and our role in Missions? Ryan and Mack talk to AJ Gibson about this important theological understanding and what the Bible teaches.Resources Mentioned:Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. PackerA Vision for Missions by Tom WellsFor the Sake of His Name by Dave DoranAn Inquiry into the Obligation of Christians to Use Means for the Conversion of the Heathens by William Carey
Nov 13, 2025 • 50min
On Prioritizing Missions in the Church (Ep. 58)
In this live episode from RTIM's Sending Church Summit, Ryan and Mack discuss the new volume, Prioritizing Missions in the Church, with its authors, Aaron Menikoff & Harshit Singh.Resources Mentioned:Prioritizing Missions in the Church by Aaron Menikoff and Harshit Singh
Oct 30, 2025 • 43min
On Preparation for the Missions Field (Ep. 57)
In this episode, Ryan, Mac, Matt, & Hunter discuss what aspiring missionaries and their local churches should consider when preparing for overseas ministry.
