Home Podcasts Ask Missionary

Ask Missionary

Missionary 43 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Ask Missionary features missionary Brooks Buser and pastor Chad Vegas as they respond to listener questions about missions, missionaries, the Great Commission, and biblical teachings on reaching the unreached. The podcast explores practical and theological topics related to global evangelism and the call to spread the gospel. Listeners can expect down-to-earth answers about the challenges and rewards of missionary work, along with insights from the Bible. The show aims to encourage and educate those interested in missions and the church's role in the Great Commission.

Episodes

What if I Don't See Fruit? Oct 13, 2026 00:10:10 Church planting is a weary task, sometimes feeling hopeless. How does a missionary stay encouraged if they don't see fruit? Brooks Buser offers encouragement on how to stay encouraged even if there is little fruit.

Growing in Desire for Missions Oct 6, 2026 00:06:20 As we grow in our faith, we ought to grow in desire for missions. There are several simple things we can do to grow in that desire. Listen to Chad Vegas on how to do this.

Majority Language or Unreached Language? Sep 29, 2026 00:07:48 What kind of language work is a missionary suited for? Missionaries require wisdom to discern whether majority language or unreached language is where they are called. Pastor Chad Vegas offers general advice on how to help distinguish this call.

How to Trust God on the Field Sep 22, 2026 00:10:14 Christianity requires trust in God's providences. While on the field, this necessity is magnified. Missionary Brooks Buser talks about how to trust God on the field, drawing from both Scripture and experience.

Do Missionaries Need to Know Hebrew? Sep 15, 2026 00:10:09 Missionaries to unreached language groups will need to learn an entire new language, and sometimes multiple new languages, but are they required to learn the Greek and Hebrew? Brooks Buser tackles this question.

Common Reasons for Failure Sep 8, 2026 00:10:48 Missions, like marathons, are not easy and require much training and perseverance. Why do so many fail and what are the common reasons missionaries might fail? Missionary Brooks Buser offers some insight.

Secrets and Lies Sep 1, 2026 00:11:54 Missionaries must be truthful even if their lives are at risk. But how ought they handle the questions that might send them out of the country? And how do they know when they should go home? Brooks Buser offers advice on being truthful and wise on the field.

Mission Movement Methodologies Aug 25, 2026 00:14:32 Modern missions has so many different movements, but which ones are biblical? Chad Vegas examines the roots of movement methods and counsels how to properly think through the different movements in missions.

Business for Mission Aug 18, 2026 00:09:29 Missionaries often need to have a business in order to enter a country where they otherwise could be kicked out. How should one go about this? Brooks Buser offers some advice.

Supporting the Goers Aug 11, 2026 00:09:33 We are all called to obey the Great Commission, some as goers, others as senders. Chad Vegas offers ten ways to support those who go.

Cultural Differences Aug 4, 2026 00:09:51 Wherever in the world one goes, missions to an unreached language group is in a culture wildly different from home. How should one navigate the changes? Listen to missionary Brooks Buser answer questions about this challenge.

Go, Send, or Disobey Jul 28, 2026 00:09:13 We are commanded to go and make disciples of all nations. But should all Christians do missions? And what does that look like? Let's listen as Chad Vegas answers this important question.

How to Reach the Unreached Jul 21, 2026 00:07:48 Some countries' governments forbid missionaries, especially American missionaries, from reaching unreached language groups. On this episode, Brooks Buser answers a question about what can be done for the unsaved and unreached in those situations.

Preparing Your Parents Jul 14, 2026 00:09:39 How do you tell Mom and Dad that you want to give your life to missions among the unreached? Missionary Brooks Buser tackles this personal question with biblical clarity and insight from some historical examples.

Leading Christ's People In Missions Jul 7, 2026 00:10:03 What is the best thing for a missions pastor to do to send out missionaries? Where should they start? Today, Chad Vegas answers these questions and gives pastors guidance on how to raise missionaries from those they shepherd.

The Cultures of Christianity Jun 30, 2026 00:09:04 The nations of the world have many different cultures. Some say that Christianity destroys these cultures and makes them identical. Listen to Chad Vegas as he defines culture and answers the question "Is Christianity one culture?”

Best Missionary Biographies Jun 23, 2026 00:10:16 Each missionary story is different but they have common themes that can encourage missionaries who are preparing for the field. Listen to Brooks Buser talk about the twelve missionary biographies he considers to be the best.

How Important is Church Membership? Jun 16, 2026 00:06:45 Church membership is an important step of being sent to the field. But why is that? Listen to Chad Vegas answer why it's important to be a church member before going to the mission field, and how long one should be a member before going.

Coming Home Jun 9, 2026 00:08:54 The most difficult journey a missionary might make is often the journey home. Listen to Brooks Buser and his wife Nina answer how to readjust to returning home.

How Should Churches Prepare Missionaries? Jun 2, 2026 00:07:10 Missionaries must go, and churches must send. What does sending include? Chad Vegas answers how churches should intentionally prepare someone for the field.

How Can I Get Started? May 26, 2026 00:10:22 Starting something new can feel overwhelming and even impossible. There are so many things to sort out when planning to be a missionary. How do I get started? Listen to missionary Brooks Buser's eight steps when going into missions.

Ends of the Earth May 19, 2026 00:08:34 Many churchgoers have never even heard of the Great Commission, and even more don't know what it means. In this episode, Chad explains why it matters by looking at scope of the commission. Tune in to learn what Christ meant when he told us to go "to the ends of the earth."

Finding Your Lane May 12, 2026 00:11:08 Aspiring missionaries must make many weighty decisions before going to the field. There are many different types (or lanes) of missions. Missionary Brooks Buser gives advice on how to choose the type of field for which you're best suited.

Measuring Success May 5, 2026 00:07:43 How do you measure the success of the mission field? Pastor Chad Vegas discusses a biblical definition of success on the field.

How to Fight Loneliness Apr 28, 2026 00:10:18 Though all Christians are called to follow the Great Commission, it often can be a lonely venture. Listen to missionary Brooks Buser talk about how he and his family dealt with loneliness while on the field.

First Contact Apr 21, 2026 00:09:48 Meeting new people can feel like very high stakes, and since it has eternal consequences, this is true especially for missionaries. Listen to missionary Brooks Buser talk about practical ways missionaries make first contact with an unreached language group.

Send to Survive Apr 13, 2026 00:08:32 Why must your church send? Despite what many might realize, it is a matter of survival. Listen to Chad Vegas talk about what it means that we must send to survive.

Bonus Episode: Anna's Story Apr 7, 2026 00:27:56 This episode, listen to a firsthand account of what happens when Christians go and make disciples. Hear Anna's story and the impact of Christianity to her life and to those around her.

How Do You Begin? Mar 31, 2026 00:07:29 Chad Vegas answers a question from a youth pastor about how to begin embracing a clear and biblical view of global missions.

Technology and Missions Mar 24, 2026 00:10:03 In this episode, missionary Brooks Buser answers a question from Ask Missionary listener Maxwell about the role of technology like AI on the mission field.

How To Avoid A Shipwreck Mar 17, 2026 00:06:41 Pastor Chad Vegas dives into a complicated question: what should we do about a crisis of faith on the mission field?

Viral Missions Mar 10, 2026 00:08:34 Is it possible that missionaries could unknowingly carry devastating disease to the tribes they seek to reach with the gospel? In this episode, missionary Brooks Buser provides a thought provoking answer from personal experience and biblical wisdom.

Short-Term Missions Mar 3, 2026 00:08:26 Missionary Brooks Buser explains some of the pros and cons of short-term missions trips.

Medical Missions: Pros And Cons Feb 24, 2026 00:09:05 Brooks Buser explains what sets medical missions apart, how physical healing and salvation connect, and investigates some of the objections to medical missions.

Living With The Past Feb 17, 2026 00:06:37 Pastor Chad Vegas gives a trenchant answer to contemporary objections to the Great Commission.

Baptism On The Field Feb 10, 2026 00:08:29 "Someone's doctrine and practice will prevail." Pastor Chad Vegas offers some wisdom from scripture and missionary history about how presbyterians and baptists should address infant or believer baptism on the mission field.

How Long Does It Take? Feb 3, 2026 00:10:22 Brooks and Nina Buser revisit their experience church planting and translating to give us an idea of how long a missionary can expect to spend doing this work on the field.

The West Is History? Jan 27, 2026 00:08:14 Has the time of missions sent from the Western nations past? Pastor Chad Vegas digs into the argument that, missiologically, the Western Church's day in the sun has gone, and offers some biblical wisdom on how we can move forward.

Is Being A Missionary Fun? Jan 20, 2026 00:08:52 If you've seen Missionary: Obeying the Great Commission, visited Missionary.com, or attended a Missionary conference, you've heard us say "missionaries are called to suffer." But is blood, sweat, and tears all a missionary can expect? Missionaries Brooks and Nina Buser reflect on their 13 year mission to the Yembiyembi and give us a glimpse of the grace and joy that come from ser

Better Help: Evangelism or Missions? Jan 13, 2026 00:06:22 Are missionaries better at doing God's will than "regular" Christians? Tune in to hear Pastor Chad Vegas, co-founder of Radius International and Missionary.com, explains why emphasis on reaching the unreached is biblical, even when God hasn't called you to go.

Are Disciple Making Movements Biblical? Jan 6, 2026 00:14:18 What if the most successful missions methodology of the last generation was fundamentally flawed? Pastor Chad Vegas, author of A Brief Guide to Disciple Making Movements, zooms in on the biblical sounding language of discipleship and reveals some troubling concerns about a philosophy for saving the lost that runs counter to scriptural wisdom.

Does Theology Matter On The Mission Field? Dec 30, 2025 00:06:59 Is the science of the divine a help or a hindrance for missionaries? Pastor Chad Vegas discusses the significance of sound doctrine when bringing the gospel to the ends of the earth.

Do You Need To Learn The Language? Dec 16, 2025 00:10:41 In this episode, Brooks tackles one of the most common questions he's asked at conferences. Language acquisition is time consuming and taxing. So if it's urgent that we get to field to share the gospel, is it worth the delay to get the language under our belt?

Is There A Biblical Structure For Missions? Dec 9, 2025 00:13:19 Does God care how we do missions? Does the Bible have anything to say about our methods? Brooks dives into these questions and shares lessons gained from study of God's word and 13 years on the mission field.

What Are Some Good Ways To Strengthen A Marriage For The Mission Field? Dec 2, 2025 00:09:28 In this episode, Brooks is joined by his wife, Nina Buser, to reflect on the ways God prepared their marriage for 13 years of service on the mission field.

How Can I Know If I'm Called? Nov 25, 2025 00:09:45 What does it mean to be called to the mission field? What does the Bible say about it? Brooks Buser pushes against some common misconceptions and offers unexpected advice grounded in God's word.

Does A Missionary Need A Church? Nov 18, 2025 00:08:07 Is the church the goal or an obstacle to successful missions? Chad Vegas opens God's word to show us what the relationship between a missionary and the church is meant to look like.

What Should I Pray For If I'm Thinking Of Giving My Life For Missions? Nov 11, 2025 00:10:04 What does God want missionaries to pray for? Brooks Buser shares some practical advice on how to offer up the desires of your heart to God's will.

Evangelism and Missions: What's the Difference? Nov 4, 2025 00:08:51 What's the difference between evangelism and missions? Are missionaries just evangelists with a travel budget? Listen in as pastor Chad Vegas explains what distinguishes obeying the call to go from the call to share the good news.

How Do I Become An Effective Missionary? Oct 27, 2025 00:11:07 "Be a faithful church member, know your Bible, and get appropriate training." Brooks Buser explains how missionaries can best be set up for success on the mission field.

Where Are Missionaries Needed Most? Oct 21, 2025 00:11:17 So you want to serve Christ on the mission field, but how do you decide where to go? Missionary Brooks Buser talks about how to weigh your decision biblically and with wisdom.

Does the Great Commission Still Matter? Oct 14, 2025 00:11:24 2,000 years later, does the Great Commission still matter? Listen to missionary Brooks Buser describes why Christ's command to the Church to claim His inheritance in Matthew 28 remains the duty of the local church today.

Ask Missionary Trailer Oct 7, 2025 00:00:55 What makes a missionary a missionary? Join missionary Brooks Buser and pastor Chad Vegas each week as they answer your questions about the Great Commission and what it means to send and to go for Christ. Subscribe to be notified when new episodes air. Visit Missionary to learn more.

Ask Missionary

Episodes

Recommended