International Commission Podcast

Let's Talk About Judaism, Part 1

Let's learn about the history and tenets of Judaism and ways to build bridges of the gospel with Jewish people. How is Christianity rooted in Judaism and what beliefs do we hold in common? How does modern Judaism compare to Judaism in the Bible? Don't miss the rest of this discussion in part 2!

Are Your Daily Habits Accidentally Occult Practices?

Would you want to know if some of your ordinary American habits are actually more in line with New Age spirituality and pagan witchcraft than with the Bible? On this episode, Brooke and Bucky discuss the sneaky ways that worldly philosophy and even occult magic have wormed their way into our daily lives, point out examples of common deceptions, and offer encouragement for how to focus our faith on the Creator rather than creation. They also discuss ways to encourage fellow members at your church to become more personally invested and involved in missions. In the last segment, they share their favorite missions books.
--Resources mentioned:Cultish Podcast: thecultishshow.comChristian Answers for the New Age: christiananswersnewage.comInternationalCommission.org"Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus" Nabeel Qureshi"T4T: A Discipleship Re-Revolution" by Ying Kai"The 3D Gospel: Ministry in Guilt, Shame, and Fear Cultures" by Jayson Georges"Out of Their Faces and Into Their Shoes" by John Kramp"The Master Plan of Evangelism" by Dr. Robert E. Coleman"Radical" by David Platt"Crazy Love" by Francis Chan"Through Gates of Splendor" by Elisabeth Elliot"Rees Howells: Intercessor" by Norman Grubb"The Autobiography of George Muller""Christian Heroes: Then and Now" Series from YWAM

Let's Talk About Buddhists, Jedi, and NOT Visiting the Astral Plane

Brooke and Bucky discuss the history and varied teachings of Buddhism, how those inspired George Lucas when creating the Jedi Order, ways to build bridges to the gospel with Buddhists and internationals who live around you, and the weirdest responses they've gotten when sharing Jesus.
 
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Let's Talk About Islam and Awkward Situations

What exactly is Islam and where did it come from? On this episode, IC staff members Brooke and Bucky discuss sharing Jesus with Muslims, along their worst travel fiascos and times on the mission field when they just didn't know what to do.
Resources:
- Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi
- E&E Training: https://internationalcommission.org/resources#ee-training

Join us on the Porch!

It's a porchcast! Make a virtual visit to enjoy the ambiance of Jeff and Jodie's porch at their home in North Carolina while you hear about their 53 years of marriage, 20 years of ministry with IC, and stories about how God is bringing millions of people into His Kingdom through the obedience of ordinary people all over Asia. At the beginning of the show, we also revisit our favorite things from our recent staff retreat in Texas. Want to go see miracles in Asia? Sign up to go with us at internationalcommission.org

Maybe We Need an Attitude Adjustment

Brooke and Bucky share advice and testimonies about raising funds for mission work, stories from evangelism partnerships in the United States, and the similarities and differences between International and North America partnerships. Go with us on a trip: internationalcommission.org/go Join our staff: internationalcommission.org/jobs Resources: The God Ask - https://www.amazon.com/God-Ask-Biblical-Approach-Personal/dp/098251073X E&E Training on Fundraising - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C7_OjK2T6oo

A Presidential Podcast

IC's President, Mark Goode, joins Brooke and Bucky to talk about "what even happens" during opening and closing rallies on each of our mission trips and answer rapid-fire questions about himself during a lightning round. The hosts also share what they've learned about Afghan refugees through ministering to them at home and abroad.Go on an international partnership trip with us: internationalcommission.org/goLearn where you can find and befriend Afghans near you: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orr/map/find-resources-and-contacts-your-state

How to Make Friends and Host Mission Teams

Our favorite Brazilians join the show to talk about what to do if you go on a mission trip where you don't know anyone, the advantages and challenges of simple house churches around the world, and what it's like to host evangelistic mission teams at your church.
 
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