The Unknown Missionary: Gospel Advance Through Nameless Faithfulness
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 H…
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Missiology Translated : The Why and How For Mission Pastors
In this episode of The Mission Matters, Matthew and Ted are joined by Bradley Bell, Executive Director of Upstream Equipping, to discuss Bradley and T…
Kingdom Partnership for The Tarahumara
The episode explores what Ted calls “third party partnerships,” a Kingdom model where ministries unite not for their own benefit but for the sake …
The Mission Matters Year in Review
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 e…
Building a Church-Led Strategy for International Students
On this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler talk with Ryan Finke, CEO of International Friendships, Inc. about why i…
Deconstruction in Missions with Ted Esler
Ted Esler (President of Missio Nexus) defines 'deconstruction' as ideas and practices that dilute a Great-Commission focus on discipling the nations.
The Current of the Holy Spirit: Unity Fueling Global Mission in Roanoke
Matthew Ellison and co-host Ted Esler welcome guests Megan Gahima (Missions Director, Parkway Church on the Mountain, Roanoke, VA) and Joel Wagner (Se…
From Generosity to Stewardship: Inside Excellence in Giving
Matthew and Ted sit down with Al Mueller, President and Founder of Excellence in Giving (EIG), to explore what makes Kingdom philanthropy effective.
Why Business Professionals Are Key to Global Missions Today
In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, hosts Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler speak with Luke Perkins, President of Crossworld, about the vital …
Ending Bible Poverty: A New Vision for Discipleship in Africa
In this episode of the Mission Matters Podcast, hosts Matthew Ellison and Ted Esler welcome Dr. Matthew Elliott, President of Oasis International and …