The Coworkers Podcast

By Jesse, Shanee

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Do you want to grow in teaming with others to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ? Do you want to help others embrace their unique roles in the work? God wants to use all believers in powerful and diverse ways in His mission. In this podcast, we dig into the Bible, hear from fruitful coworkers around the world, and share practical tools from our almost 20 years of missions experience. Join us on The Coworkers Podcast... Where Every Believer is a Coworker in God's mission.

Episode Date
True Confessions of Missionaries Who Act Like the Israelites
May 25, 2026
Planting Churches in Europe that Reach Lost People: With Bodo Park
May 11, 2026
Is an Elder Required in Order to Start a New Church?
Apr 27, 2026
The Genius ofJohn Wesley: Lessons from a Movement Leader
Apr 20, 2026
Do We Need Approval from Local Churches to Plant New Churches?
Mar 30, 2026
Your Pain Is an Opportunity to Proclaim God's Goodness: With Lori McDaniel
Mar 16, 2026
When You Don't Feel "Ready" to Join God's Mission: Overcoming Common Fears and Excuses with Jason Lim
Feb 23, 2026
The Secret Weapon for Reaching Europe: Mobilizing Second Generation Immigrants (with Kelly & Janice)
Feb 09, 2026
3 Simple Discipleship Tips for All Believers
Jan 26, 2026
Dealing with Personal Failure: Self-Talk and Walking in the Light
Jan 19, 2026
What Happens if I Don't Share the Gospel?
Dec 15, 2025
4 Reasons to Host Short-Term Volunteer Teams with Scott M
Dec 01, 2025
Missions and the End of the World
Nov 17, 2025
The Difference in Hard Work and Workaholism (Part 2)
Oct 28, 2025
The Difference in Hard Work and Workaholism (Part 1)
Oct 27, 2025
An Emotional Health Tune-Up with Seth & Denise (Part 2)
Oct 14, 2025
An Emotional Health Tune-Up with Seth & Denise (Part 1)
Oct 13, 2025
Empty Nest: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly, with Jason and Caryn B
Oct 06, 2025
Fasting: A Big Deal, or Optional?
Sep 14, 2025
The Exciting Mobilization of the Global Church with Alex and Jess
Sep 08, 2025
"I Want to be Like That!:" How to Read Acts with Hope (Part 2)
Aug 26, 2025
"I Want to be Like That!:" How to Read Acts with Hope (Part 1)
Aug 25, 2025
When Missionaries Disagree: Biblical Principles and Practical Tips for Navigating Disagreements on the Mission Field
Aug 18, 2025
Is Europe Unreached? The Surprising State of the Gospel in Europe with Kit and Stacy
Jul 21, 2025
Why Send (Expensive) American Missionaries? Why Not Just Fund Indigenous Ministry Partners?
Jul 07, 2025
Stewarding Our Most Precious Resource: TIME (The 6th "T" for Team Leaders)
Jun 23, 2025
Navigating Our Biggest Life Change
Jun 17, 2025
Reflections on Our First Term: The Good, The Bad, and the Lessons Learned
Apr 07, 2025
How Exactly Is God Working My Suffering for Good?
Mar 24, 2025
The 5 T's of a Team Leader: Wrap-up and Building Your Toolbox
Mar 17, 2025
The 5 T's of a Team Leader: #5- TRACKING with Jimmy
Mar 10, 2025
The 5 T's of a Team Leader: #4- TEAMING with Willie and Emily
Mar 03, 2025
The 5 T's of a Team Leader: #2 & #3: TRAINING and TOOLS with Kenny
Feb 24, 2025
The 5 T's of a Team Leader: #1- TARGETS - with Jimmy G.
Feb 17, 2025
Encouragement for Moms with Traveling Husbands - Part 2 (With Laura G and Debbie M)
Jan 28, 2025
Encouragement for Moms with Traveling Husbands- Part 1 (with Laura G and Debbie M)
Jan 27, 2025
Should Missionaries Pursue Multiplication or Maturity? Movements or Healthy Churches?
Jan 20, 2025
Should Missionaries Have the Same Qualifications as Pastors?
Jan 06, 2025
Your First and Your Final Days: Living in Light of Your Last Days from Acts 20
Dec 31, 2024
I'm Called; Where Do I Go? (Discerning Where God Wants You to Go)
Dec 23, 2024
Why You Should Be a Pragmatist: A Biblical Basis and Practical Tips for Methods and Tools
Dec 09, 2024
Jesus Wept. Do You? (Part 2)
Dec 03, 2024
Jesus Wept. Do You? (Part 1)
Dec 02, 2024
How Missionaries Shouldn't Be Like the Apostle Paul
Nov 25, 2024
The Necessity of Spiritual Mothers in the Church with Christy Allen- Part 2
Nov 19, 2024
The Necessity of Spiritual Mothers in the Church with Christy Allen- Part 1
Nov 18, 2024
Are You Missing Out on the Fullness of the Spirit? With Joey Schwartz
Oct 28, 2024
Is Self Care Biblical? With Counselor Kim Day
Oct 22, 2024
When Evangelism Feels Hard: Overcoming Your Feelings to Share the Good News
Oct 14, 2024
Building Leaders for Church Planting: Holistic, Progressive, and Focused on the Heart
Sep 30, 2024
Wives, Be Subject, Have Gentle and Quiet Spirits, and Call Him Lord: Understanding and Loving 1 Peter 3:1-7 (Part 2)
Sep 23, 2024
Wives, Be Subject, Have Gentle and Quiet Spirits, and Call Him Lord: Understanding and Loving 1 Peter 3:1-7
Sep 23, 2024
With the Great Crowd in the Presence of the Lamb (Jesse's Sermon on Rev. 7:9-10 at The Village Church)
Sep 16, 2024
Don't Waste Your Furlough! Challenges, Purposes, and Tips for a Furlough that Will Restore Your Fervor for the Lord and Your Ministry
Sep 02, 2024
All-Time Top 10 Episodes: "Am I Working Hard Enough?" Part 1
Aug 26, 2024
All-Time Top 10 Episodes: Prep for Goers- 8 Steps for Becoming a Missionary that Team Leaders Want on their Teams
Aug 19, 2024
All-Time Top 10 Episodes: Best Practices and Encouragement for Language Learning with Zach and Amy
Aug 12, 2024
All-Time Top 10 Episodes: Where Does My Worth Come From? Discussing Missionary Identity with Seba V
Aug 05, 2024
All-Time Top 10 Episodes: Identity Part 2- How to Work Joyfully, Manage all the Responsibilities, and Fight Comparison
Aug 05, 2024
All-Time Top 10 Episodes: The Preeminence of Christ in Suffering with Becca
Jul 29, 2024
All-Time Top 10 Episodes: When You Feel Tired, Numb, and Unmotivated (and Don't Know Why)
Jul 22, 2024
All-Time Top 10 Episodes: Matt Chandler on Fame and Fruitfulness
Jul 15, 2024
All-Time Top 10 Episodes: Are Movements Methods Good for Missions? (Responding to the Critics)
Jul 08, 2024
All-Time Top 10 Episodes: Movements Part 2- Are Movements Biblical?
Jul 08, 2024
Don't Overlook the Enemy and Spiritual Warfare in Your Evangelism (with Noah J)
Jun 24, 2024
Getting to the Heart: Cross-Cultural Counseling and Contextualization (with Matt and Sheryl)
Jun 17, 2024
How Do I Find a National Partner: Wrong Expectations and Best Practices with Jared and Michelle
Jun 03, 2024
20 Years Later and Still Dealing With This: A Biblical Response to Culture Stress (Part 2)
May 27, 2024
20 Years Later and Still Dealing With This: A Biblical Response to Culture Stress (Part 1)
May 20, 2024
Planning for Volunteer Mission Teams (Without Losing Your Mind!)
May 06, 2024
Burn-out: Symptoms, Cures, and the Unexpected Cause (with Bobby F)
Apr 22, 2024
"But They're Charismatic!" (Dealing With Theological Differences With Local Partners on the Mission Field)
Apr 15, 2024
Walking in the Light:The Necessity of Accountability on the Field- with Jacob C and Will J
Apr 01, 2024
Why You Need to Process Your Emotions on the Mission Field (with Elizabeth Smith)
Mar 25, 2024
Let's Get EXCITED About Scripture Memory!! (with Laura G. and Micah C.)
Mar 18, 2024
Do Calvinists Make Good Missionaries?
Mar 04, 2024
Better Together: Serving and Leading Together as a Couple in Family and Ministry
Feb 26, 2024
The Work Missionaries Do: Exit
Feb 12, 2024
The Work Missionaries Do: Developing Leaders (with Lipok)
Feb 05, 2024
Don't Miss Out on Intimacy with God in 2024! (Part 2)
Jan 29, 2024
Don't Miss Out on Intimacy with God in 2024! (Part 1)
Jan 29, 2024
The Work Missionaries Do: Starting New Churches (Part 2 with Nathan Shank)
Jan 15, 2024
The Work Missionaries Do: Starting New Churches (Part 1 with Nathan Shank)
Jan 08, 2024
The Work Missionaries Do: Making Disciples (with Kenny and Bethany B)
Jan 01, 2024
Lacking Love for the People You Came to Reach? (Jonah and God's Great Cities)
Dec 25, 2023
Holidays on the Field: How to Celebrate, Share, and Enjoy Meaningful Traditions with Sam G. and Micah C.
Dec 18, 2023
The Work Missionaries Do: Preaching the Gospel
Dec 11, 2023
The Work Missionaries Do: Entering New Fields
Dec 04, 2023
The Work Missionaries Do: The 6 Parts of the Missionary Task
Nov 27, 2023
The Missionary Father: How to Be an Effective Missionary Leader Without Neglecting Your Kids (with Steven C)
Nov 20, 2023
Sickness on the Field: How to Endure and Overcome with Joe and Christy Allen
Nov 06, 2023
The Danger of Unforgiveness on Our Teams: When God Revealed Bitterness in My Heart
Oct 30, 2023
Praising Out Loud in Trauma and Suffering with Andy and Linda Barrick
Oct 23, 2023
Motherhood on the Field: Biblical Truths and Practical Tips for Every Season with Debbie C
Oct 09, 2023
Brainwashing Ourselves With a Biblical Identity (Finding Freedom from Performance, People-Pleasing, and Perfectionism)
Oct 02, 2023
Support-Raised or Fully-Funded? Things to Consider in Choosing a Sending Org
Sep 25, 2023
Is Your Love Genuine? 3 Ways to Grow in the Most Important Thing for Life and Ministry
Sep 11, 2023
How Should We Be "All Things to All People?" (Principles for Contextualization)
Aug 28, 2023
Troy and Rachel on Multiplying House Churches Among the Next Gen in the US
Aug 21, 2023
Troy and Rachel on Raising Kids With a Heart for the Lost
Aug 14, 2023
How to Go from a Bible Study Group to a Church (with Kiran- Experienced, South Asian Church Planter)
Jul 31, 2023
Dying for Your Leaders (with Kiran- Experienced, South Asian Church Planter)
Jul 24, 2023
Developing Female Ministry Partners with Terri N and Elle R
Jul 10, 2023
Are You Convinced... That the Bible is the Inerrant and Authoritative Word of God? (with Dr. Danny Akin)
Jul 03, 2023
Are You Convinced... That Disciple-Making and Church-Planting are the Biblical Priority of Missions? (With Andy Kampman)
Jun 26, 2023
Preparing TCKs for College, Work, and Their Home Culture - with Chesed Dent
Jun 12, 2023
When You Feel Tired, Numb, and Unmotivated (and Don't Know Why)
Jun 05, 2023
Are You Convinced... That Hell is Real and Just?
May 29, 2023
Are You Convinced... That Jesus is the Only Way to Salvation?
May 22, 2023
Best Practices and Encouragement for Language Learning with Zach and Amy
May 08, 2023
Identity Part 2: How to Work Joyfully, Manage all the Responsibilities, and Fight Comparison
May 01, 2023
Where Does My Worth Come From? Discussing Missionary Identity with Seba V
Apr 24, 2023
Matt Chandler on Fame and Fruitfulness
Apr 17, 2023
Prep for Senders: 6 Priorities for Churches that Send
Mar 27, 2023
Prep for Goers: 8 Steps for Becoming a Missionary Team Leaders Want on their Teams!
Mar 20, 2023
Keys to Healthy Partnerships with Nationals - with Ben H in East Asia
Mar 13, 2023
The Preeminence of Christ in our Spiritual Health Part 2- Enjoying His Presence
Feb 27, 2023
The Preeminence of Christ in Our Spiritual Health Part 1 - Keeping His Word
Feb 20, 2023
The Preeminence of Christ in our Family Lives with Jennifer D
Feb 13, 2023
The Preeminence of Christ in Our Mental and Emotional Health with Vance Pitman
Jan 30, 2023
The Preeminence of Christ in Suffering with Becca M
Jan 23, 2023
The Preeminence of Christ in our Physical Health with Brandy G
Jan 09, 2023
Should We Want Big Numbers in Ministry?
Dec 26, 2022
The Honor of Carrying Others' Burdens in Their Darkest Seasons
Dec 12, 2022
How Legitimate Does My Platform Need to Be for Me to Live with Integrity? (and Answering the "What Do You Do Here?" Question)
Dec 05, 2022
Homeschool, National School, or International School: How to Decide What's Best for Your Family
Nov 28, 2022
April Helps Us Middle-Aged Caucasians Recruit People Different Than Us
Nov 14, 2022
The Key to Happy Headship and Submission in Marriage
Oct 31, 2022
Fighting Self-Sufficiency and Pursuing Dependence with Kari
Oct 17, 2022
When You're Discouraged and Tired of Sin (Yours and/or Others')
Oct 03, 2022
Church on the Mission Field: Join One, Start One, or What?
Sep 19, 2022
Leading a Global Missions Agency with Paul and Michelle
Sep 05, 2022
Fighting Entitlement with Pastor Michael Cloer
Aug 15, 2022
"Am I Working Hard Enough" Part 2 with Jarod D
Aug 01, 2022
"Am I Working Hard Enough?" Part 1
Jul 11, 2022
How to Overcome Tragedy on the Field
Jul 04, 2022
Is Money the Devil in Missions - Part 2 (Practical Tips)
Jun 20, 2022
Is Money the Devil in Missions - Part 1
Jun 06, 2022
Singleness: An Opportunity, Not a Liability (with Samantha and Julie)
May 23, 2022
Don't Waste Your Women with Craig and Danielle
May 09, 2022
Jacob and Elisabeth on the Church in a Time of War
Apr 20, 2022
From Shame to Radiance
Mar 30, 2022
Shame: What Does the Bible Actually Say About It?
Mar 01, 2022
What to Do When You Want an Escape (According to Psalms)
Feb 09, 2022
When You Get Beat Up for the Gospel
Jan 25, 2022
Celebrating Thousands of Maturing Disciples with Glenn and Rhonda
Jan 10, 2022
The Light to the Nations: Gospel Progress and Global Worship in 2021
Dec 25, 2021
How NOT to Talk to Your Hindu Friends (with Kirthi)
Dec 06, 2021
Why Should Missionaries Report on Baptisms and Churches?
Nov 22, 2021
How Do You Know If Your Church Is Healthy?
Nov 08, 2021
When Can I Call This a Church?
Oct 25, 2021
Gray and Brandy on Oneness in Marriage
Oct 11, 2021
Heart Work: Parenting
Sep 27, 2021
Seth and Denise on Parenting on the Field
Sep 13, 2021
Trevor Joy on the Unreached, Urgency, and Movements
Aug 30, 2021
Chuck Lawless on Wrestling with Doctrine and Urgency
Aug 16, 2021
Heart Work: Abiding
Aug 02, 2021
Heart Work: Idolatry
Jul 19, 2021
Heart Work: Motivation
Jul 05, 2021
Heart Work: Selfish Ambition
Jun 21, 2021
Fighting Spiritual Battles in Life and Ministry with Susan Lafferty
Jun 07, 2021
New Testament Norms Part 4: Prayer
May 17, 2021
New Testament Norms Part 3: The Word
May 03, 2021
New Testament Norms Part 2: Spirit-Filled
Apr 19, 2021
New Testament Norms Part 1: "Daily"
Apr 05, 2021
Lori Frances on Why We Need to Develop Female Leaders
Mar 22, 2021
Vance Pitman on Seeking the Kingdom (Not Just Your Church)
Mar 08, 2021
JD Greear on Seeking the Lost
Feb 22, 2021
Movements Part 2: Are Movements Biblical?
Feb 10, 2021
Are Movements Methods Good for Missions? (Responding to the Critics)
Jan 25, 2021
What to Say to Those in Grief
Jan 11, 2021
A Vision of the Future with Jesse
Dec 28, 2020
It's a Great Time to Reach Muslims - with David and Ashlee
Dec 14, 2020
Mission Work in the Book of Acts
Nov 30, 2020
Descriptive or Prescriptive: The Role of Acts in Missions
Nov 16, 2020
A Missionary Calling in Real Life
Nov 02, 2020
What is a Missionary Calling and Do I Have One?
Oct 19, 2020
Real Life Leadership with Nathan and Kari
Oct 05, 2020
4 Essentials of Missionary Leadership
Sep 21, 2020
Every Member Ministry with Glenn and Rhonda
Sep 07, 2020
Paul's Mission Teams
Aug 24, 2020
Gospel Fervency with Lindsey
Aug 10, 2020
Coworkers Bible Study Part 3
Aug 01, 2020
Coworkers Bible Study Part 2
Aug 01, 2020
Coworkers Bible Study Part 1
Aug 01, 2020
The Coworkers Podcast Introduction
Jul 20, 2020