The Tribe of Christ: A Missionary’s Insights from Jordan, with Charles McAllister (Encore)
For Christians in the West, the concept of “tribe”might be an alien concept. For much of the world, however, the tribe is a normal part of everyday life. The tribe is the community of shared values and history, where jobs and insurance are provided, and where members are protected. The Bible also speaks of tribes and the importance of reaching them with the Gospel. But what about the Global Church? Could it be considered the Tribe of Christ? If so, how would that play out? What responsibilities would we have for one another? How would our own lives be different if we realized our extended families were actually tribes that needed to know Christ?To talk through this important yet largely untouched topic, Charles McAllister joins this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast. Charles has served for many years as a Christian missionary in Jordan, where he had a front row seat to Arab tribal life. He recognized that many of thefeatures of tribal life mirrored ways Christians are called to live in community. Hospitality, history and identity were all hallmarks of the tribe. His insights are significant for Christian missions, as well as how we live out our lives in a hostile world. If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights.To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.The Tribe of Christ (Website): Contains Charles’ dissertation on the Tribe of Christ.Progressing Together (Website): Evangelism anddiscipleship tools for sharing the Gospel, biblical principles and life in the Tribe of Christ.Christian Emergency Alliance (Website)Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X):@ChristianEmerg1Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook):@ChristianEmergencyThe Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
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Disciple-Making Movements: A Caution for Christians and Churches, with “Sean” (Encore)
Disciple-Making Movements, or DMM, is a missions strategy that has been employed by missionaries across the world. Sometimes controversial, the missions model sought to help people come to Christ, even in countries where persecution was rife.DMM followed an earlier, related strategy called Church-Planting Movements, or CPM. David Garrison helped pioneer CPM in the late 1990s and the missions strategy has morphed since then.But what is DMM? How did it evolve from CPM? Whatdo pastors and Christians need to know about the missional framework now that DMM is cropping up not just overseas, but in congregations across the West?“Sean,” a pastor, former missionary, and former parachurch leader, joins the Christian Emergency Podcast to sketch out what DMM represents as well as its implications. Drawing from his extensive experience overseas, Sean offers rare insights into a topic many believers have neverheard of before. With their eyes wide open, biblical Christians can make informed decisions on the type of churches, and they type of missions, they wish to advance.If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights.To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.Christian Emergency Alliance (Website)Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X):@ChristianEmerg1Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook):@ChristianEmergencyThe Christian Emergency Podcast is aproduction of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
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112. A Druze-Background Christian Sounds the Alarm on Syria, with “Hal”
Christian civilians and other religious minorities – particularlythe Druze – are facing a nightmare right now in Syria. Whole families have been wiped out – in their homes, their cars and even the streets. One evangelical pastor was even taken out, along with 14 members of his family. Suwayda (Sweida) is the epicenter of the current madnesssweeping Syria. Scenes of ethnic and religious cleansing are emerging, as Islamists aligned with the Syrian government are carrying out these atrocities. Despite the scale of violence – which truly arise to war crimes or even crimesagainst humanity – mainstream media outlets are largely silent about these matters. Worse, many western leaders have openly embraced the Islamist leaders of Syria’s regime.What is going on? Joining the Christian Emergency Podcastis “Hal,” a Druze-background Christian from Suwayda. He explains who the Druze are, how many Druze have come to Christ, and the shocking details behind this evil development. If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights. To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following:“Hal” (X / Twitter): @jraidan Christian Emergency Alliance (Website): https://www.christianemergency.com/ Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X): https://x.com/ChristianEmerg1 Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/christianemergency Christian Emergency Alliance (Instagram): https://www.instagram.com/christianemergencyalliance/ The Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
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Reviving Ancient Christianity, with Troy Frasier (Encore)
Christians don’t know their Christian history. By and large that is true. However, the more we learn of our past, the better we understand our present. But how can busy believers today gain this insight?One way is by listening to sermons delivered by great Christian pastors long ago. Troy Frasier joins the Christian Emergency Podcast to share how he brings lost sermons to life. These sermons, along with helpful and relevant historical context, can be listened to on the Revived Thoughts Podcast. On your commute to work or when carting kids to practice, you can listen to these engaging sermons.Another fascinating resource discussed on today’s episode is the Martyrs and Missionaries Podcast. This program, hosted by Troy’s wife, provides similar insights. Instead of sermons, however, you learn about famous missionaries, martyrs and missional movements. The content is thoroughly researched and riveting.If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights.To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.Revived Thoughts (Podcast)Martyrs and Missionaries (Podcast)Troy Frasier / Revived Studios (Twitter / X Feed)Following the Frasiers (Private FacebookGroup)Christian Emergency Alliance (Website)Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X):@ChristianEmerg1Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook):@ChristianEmergencyThe Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
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Hunter Mindsets for Hunted Christians (Encore)
Christians across the globe confront chaos, confusionand cultures hostile to their faith. No wonder many feel overwhelmed, like rabbits chased by wolves.But Christians have effectively stood their ground despite hostilities throughout history. Many Christians do so today,even in the harshest countries on earth. How are they able to remain faithful and confident in the face of such withering odds.One reason Christians have been able to faithfully endure is by adopting a “hunter mindset.” Christians can regard themselves as spiritual hunters, even in circumstances that suggest they are prey.In this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, believers are reminded that they have abundant spiritual resources at their disposal. Among the threats facing Christians today, there are also overlooked opportunities.In this counterintuitive approach, we examine what it would mean for Christians to toggle their outlook, so they can better view the world as spiritual hunters.If you find this episode helpful, please give us a positive rating and review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Also share this episode with a friend so they too can be blessed by these insights.To learn more about resources mentioned in this episode, see the following.Christian Emergency Alliance (Website)Christian Emergency Alliance (Twitter / X):@ChristianEmerg1Christian Emergency Alliance (Facebook):@ChristianEmergencyThe Christian Emergency Podcast is a production of the Christian Emergency Alliance.Soli Deo Gloria
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