Ep. 56: What is the difference between biblical mission and colonialism?

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Ep. 56: What is the difference between biblical mission and colonialism?

April 12, 2023 • Jerin Thomas, Nick Kadun, Lisa Rohrick

Jerin Thomas and Nick Kadun engage in a fascinating conversation with Lisa Rohrick (Assistant District Superintendent - Canadian Pacific District of the Alliance) on biblical mission vs colonialism.

Lisa asserts:

- Colonialism destroys cultures, whereas biblical mission respects cultures

- Colonialism imposes values, whereas biblical mission invites

- Colonialism is about economic gain, whereas biblical mission is about giving

You can find Lisa's article "Is Modern Missions Colonialism All Over Again?" in the book "On Mission: Why we go?" Click the link below for a free download:

https://www.cmacan.org/resources/on-mission/

Ep. 62: Unlocking the Potential of Digital Missions

December 4, 2023

Did you know that there are more than 6.84 billion smartphone users in the world today? That is 85% of the world’s population. The rise of technology has created countless opportunities to spread the gospel through live streaming, online videos, social media, and web content. In this episode, Jerin Thomas has a compelling conversation with Karin (International Worker) about an opportunity to engage in digital mentoring ministry in South Asia. Karin serves as a Digital Mentoring coach and mobilizer with the Alliance Canada in South Asia. Karin reminds us that we can reach people across the world from the comfort of our living room in Canada, fueled by compassion. Show notes: - Check out this video to have an overview of the Digital mentoring ministry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hn392ldedkhttp://www.youtube.com/watchhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hn392ldedk - TMM (The Mentor Ministry) website and link to register as a mentor. https://tmm.io/c/cmasasia - Also attached is a helpful https://www.dropbox.com/s/f86mwc0oqwa5g6g/digital%20mentors%20team%20doc.pdf?dl=0: Digital Mentoring: The New Missions.

Ep. 61: Staying Deeply Rooted Pt. 2

November 8, 2023 • Kathy Klassen, Dr. Elaine Ho

Staying rooted in Jesus is key for all believers everywhere, regardless of profession. Enjoy this podcast as we take an inside look at what it's like to stay rooted in Jesus in the midst of the medical field. Dr. Elaine Ho shares openly about her faith and practice and how rooting herself in Christ not only sustains her but actually brings hope and fulfillment.

Ep. 60: Staying Deeply Rooted Pt. 1

October 11, 2023

We will be interviewing three Christian leaders from various walks of life, to share how they stay rooted in Christ. The 21st century has been one of turbulence, including numerous shifts economically, the global pandemic, moral shifts, climate shifts, and even threats to basic livelihood. It doesn’t seem like things are slowing down or necessarily getting better. How does the Body of Christ stay rooted in this season, such that we still are a voice and presence of hope to the world around us. These podcasts are intended to encourage the listeners in their specific walk with God, and also to assist leaders in having a greater awareness of how to help those they lead do the same.