What In The World?

This episode is part two of a conversation between Jake and Dr. Jay Matenga, and they discuss how cultures can work together in a space of tension. Dr. Jay Matenga: Executive Director, World Evangelical Alliance, Mission Commission List of Resources ⁠⁠CETI⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians⁠⁠ ⁠⁠INFEMIT⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Langham Literature⁠⁠ ⁠⁠World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission⁠⁠ Journal of Latin American Theology Latin America Samuel Escobar René and Kathy Padilla Melba Maggay Africa Kwame Bediako Tite Tiénou Emmanuel Katongole Havila Darbarage Lamin O Sanneh Marcy Embar Ediouya Harvey C. Kwiyani Middle East Vinu Rajendran Vinoth Ramachandra Sydney Roy Tony Deik Shadia Qubti Western Voices Christopher J. H. Wright – The Mission of God David J Bosch – Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission Lesslie Newbigin - The Gospel in a Pluralist Society Graham Joseph Hill ⁠⁠https://grahamjosephhill.com/⁠⁠ Stephen B. Bevans – The Church as a Community of Missionary Disciples

In this episode, Jake interviews Dr. Jay Matenga, who discusses how cultures can work together in a space of tension. Dr. Jay Matenga: Executive Director, World Evangelical Alliance, Mission CommissionExecutive Director, World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission List of Resources ⁠⁠CETI⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians⁠⁠ ⁠⁠INFEMIT⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Langham Literature⁠⁠ ⁠⁠World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission⁠⁠ Journal of Latin American Theology Latin America Samuel Escobar René and Kathy Padilla Melba Maggay Africa Kwame Bediako Tite Tiénou Emmanuel Katongole Havila Darbarage Lamin O Sanneh Marcy Embar Ediouya Harvey C. Kwiyani Middle East Vinu Rajendran Vinoth Ramachandra Sydney Roy Tony Deik Shadia Qubti Western Voices Christopher J. H. Wright – The Mission of God David J Bosch – Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission Lesslie Newbigin - The Gospel in a Pluralist Society Graham Joseph Hill ⁠⁠https://grahamjosephhill.com/⁠⁠ Stephen B. Bevans – The Church as a Community of Missionary Disciples

In this Episode, Jake and Seble continue their conversation and discuss what it means to truly bring all parts of the Church together as equal partners. Dr. Seblewengel Daniel: Director, SIM East Africa Sending Office; Faculty Member, Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology List of Resources ⁠⁠CETI⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians⁠⁠ ⁠⁠INFEMIT⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Langham Literature⁠⁠ ⁠⁠World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission⁠⁠ Journal of Latin American Theology Latin America Samuel Escobar René and Kathy Padilla Melba Maggay Africa Kwame Bediako Tite Tiénou Emmanuel Katongole Havila Darbarage Lamin O Sanneh Marcy Embar Ediouya Harvey C. Kwiyani Middle East Vinu Rajendran Vinoth Ramachandra Sydney Roy Tony Deik Shadia Qubti Western Voices Christopher J. H. Wright – The Mission of God David J Bosch – Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission Lesslie Newbigin - The Gospel in a Pluralist Society Graham Joseph Hill ⁠⁠https://grahamjosephhill.com/⁠⁠ Stephen B. Bevans – The Church as a Community of Missionary Disciples

In this Episode, Jake and Seble have a conversation about how we have to let each culture develop their own theology. Dr. Seblewengel Daniel: Director, SIM East Africa Sending Office; Faculty Member, Ethiopian Graduate School of TheologyDirector, SIM East Africa Sending Office; Faculty Member, Ethiopian Graduate School of Theology List of Resources ⁠⁠CETI⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians⁠⁠ ⁠⁠INFEMIT⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Langham Literature⁠⁠ ⁠⁠World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission⁠⁠ Journal of Latin American Theology Latin America Samuel Escobar René and Kathy Padilla Melba Maggay Africa Kwame Bediako Tite Tiénou Emmanuel Katongole Havila Darbarage Lamin O Sanneh Marcy Embar Ediouya Harvey C. Kwiyani Middle East Vinu Rajendran Vinoth Ramachandra Sydney Roy Tony Deik Shadia Qubti Western Voices Christopher J. H. Wright – The Mission of God David J Bosch – Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission Lesslie Newbigin - The Gospel in a Pluralist Society Graham Joseph Hill ⁠⁠https://grahamjosephhill.com/⁠⁠ Stephen B. Bevans – The Church as a Community of Missionary Disciples

In this episode, Jake interviews Dev about the Church in Nepal. Reverend Dev: President, Kathmandu Bible Institute and Research Center List of Resources ⁠CETI⁠ ⁠Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians⁠ ⁠INFEMIT⁠ ⁠Langham Literature⁠ ⁠World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission⁠ Journal of Latin American Theology Latin America Samuel Escobar René and Kathy Padilla Melba Maggay Africa Kwame Bediako Tite Tiénou Emmanuel Katongole Havila Darbarage Lamin O Sanneh Marcy Embar Ediouya Harvey C. Kwiyani Middle East Vinu Rajendran Vinoth Ramachandra Sydney Roy Tony Deik Shadia Qubti Western Voices Christopher J. H. Wright – The Mission of God David J Bosch – Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission Lesslie Newbigin - The Gospel in a Pluralist Society Graham Joseph Hill ⁠https://grahamjosephhill.com/⁠ Stephen B. Bevans – The Church as a Community of Missionary Disciples

In this episode, Jake interviews Dr. John, and they talk about how theology is so much more than just thoughts and words; it needs to be embodied. Dr. John W. K. Cheong: Associate Professor of World Religions and Missions, College of Theology, Grand Canyon University List of Resources ⁠CETI⁠ ⁠Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians⁠ ⁠INFEMIT⁠ ⁠Langham Literature⁠ ⁠World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission⁠ Journal of Latin American Theology Latin America Samuel Escobar René and Kathy Padilla Melba Maggay Africa Kwame Bediako Tite Tiénou Emmanuel Katongole Havila Darbarage Lamin O Sanneh Marcy Embar Ediouya Harvey C. Kwiyani Middle East Vinu Rajendran Vinoth Ramachandra Sydney Roy Tony Deik Shadia Qubti Western Voices Christopher J. H. Wright – The Mission of God David J Bosch – Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission Lesslie Newbigin - The Gospel in a Pluralist Society Graham Joseph Hill ⁠https://grahamjosephhill.com/⁠ Stephen B. Bevans – The Church as a Community of Missionary Disciples

In this episode, Jake interviews Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst, and they discuss what we at Elmbrook Church should learn from the broader Majority World Church. Dr. Ruth Padilla DeBorst currently serves at Western Theological Seminary – Richard C. Oudersluys Associate Professor of World Christianity List of Resources CETI Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians INFEMIT Langham Literature World Evangelical Alliance Mission Commission Journal of Latin American Theology Latin America Samuel Escobar René and Kathy Padilla Melba Maggay Africa Kwame Bediako Tite Tiénou Emmanuel Katongole Havila Darbarage Lamin O Sanneh Marcy Embar Ediouya Harvey C. Kwiyani Middle East Vinu Rajendran Vinoth Ramachandra Sydney Roy Tony Deik Shadia Qubti Western Voices Christopher J. H. Wright – The Mission of God David J Bosch – Transforming Mission: Paradigm Shifts in Theology of Mission Lesslie Newbigin - The Gospel in a Pluralist Society Graham Joseph Hill https://grahamjosephhill.com/ Stephen B. Bevans – The Church as a Community of Missionary Disciples

In this episode, Saru and Jake discuss their experiences in South Korea, attending the 4th Lausanne Congress. Elmbrook Church has had the privilege to be at all four of these historic points in modern Church history.

Jake interviews Diet in this episode, talking about the transformative work God did in his life that led a young man to return the many things he had stolen and built him up into a church planter and equipper of future church planters. 

In this episode, Jake interviews Roger and Lynn Hamilton where they talk about their passion to see ordinary people live out a Navigator core tenant “To know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same.” After multiple years on campus Roger spends his time pouring into the staff at Eagle Lake Camp who in turn pour into the kids who attend summer camp.

In this episode, Jake interviews Bio and Derida about their work in Guatemala. They work with at-risk youth and care for the pastors from 29 churches in the community around them.

In this episode, Jake interviews Jamal and Suzan. They discuss the work they do in Jordan among the refugee community. What are we as Christians called to do?

In this episode, Kristin interviews representatives from Potter’s House. They discusses the work they do in Guatemala among those living in poverty. They talk through how to properly view poverty with all its complexities and how to see those they serve with dignity.

In this episode, Jake interviews Saru, who shares about the calling God has placed on her life. Saru also shares about the blessing her daughter is and encourages Elmbrook Church to press on.

In this episode, Jake interviews Saru, a brilliant woman from southeast Asia with a desire for others to know Jesus. They cover culture, Saru’s faith story, and her focus on the importance of marriage.

In this episode, Kristin interviews Rachel, the Executive Director of CareNet, a pregnancy center in Milwaukee. Hear stories of what God is doing in the lives of women who walk through these doors.

In this episode, Kristin continues her interview with Christina about her time in Japan, Christina shares some lessons she has learned from her time in Japan. You won't want to miss this cultural blunder!

In this episode, Kristin interviews Christina about her time in Japan We learn about what the Church looks like in Japan and hear another cultural blunder!

In this episode, Jake interviews Lionel, a Cameroonian church planter in Germany. They talk about church attendance and involvement and a strategy where the church is closed to get people on mission.

In this episode, Jake interviews Leonel, a Cameroonian church planter in Germany. We get to hear how he was called to plant churches and how we have been able to learn from each other.