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The Missions Show

Alex Kocman, Scott Dunford

Booking Overview

A theology-and-missions interview show focused on conservative evangelical theology, missionary practice, church planting, and missionary preparation, with mostly host-led episodes and occasional external guests such as missions leaders, pastors, authors, and seminary representatives. Credible pitches include experienced missionaries, church-planting leaders, evangelical theologians, missionary trainers, and authors addressing cross-cultural ministry; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 717

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

alex@missionsshow.com

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Host

Alex Kocman - Co-host of The Missions Show covering theology, missions, and missionary practice.

Scott Dunford - Co-host of The Missions Show covering theology, missions, and missionary practice.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Experienced evangelical missionaries, church-planting leaders, pastors, theologians, missionary trainers, seminary representatives, and authors with demonstrated expertise in cross-cultural ministry or Christian discipleship.
Required Achievements:  
Leadership of a missions organization or missionary-training institution, Pastoral or seminary leadership, Publication of books on Christian theology, missions, or ministry, Significant experience in cross-cultural ministry and missionary preparation

Recent Guest Discussions

Pat Daly - Missionary Preparation, The Local Church’s Role In Sending Missionaries, Theological Education, Cross-cultural Ministry, And The Missionary Conference.

Brooks Buser - Preparing Missionaries For Long-term Cross-cultural Ministry, Unreached Language Groups, Theological Education, And The Role Of Churches And Training Organizations In Sending Missionaries.

D. Michael Clary - Suffering And Christian Faithfulness, Missionary Perseverance, Success In Ministry, Initiative In The Great Commission, And Faithful Service Amid Limited Visible Results.

Recent Topics

Christianity, Missions, Missionary Training, Church Planting, Evangelism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Missions Show
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How to Teach Theology Through Bible Stories

October 11, 2026

How should missionaries teach deep biblical truth in cultures where storytelling, rather than reading, is the main way people learn? In this week's episode, Alex and Scott explore “character theology”—using the people, events, and overarching story of Scripture to help believers understand who God is and what he has done. They discuss why missionaries should resist choosing between biblical stories and systematic theology. Instead, the stories of Scripture can give life and context to doct...

What Is God’s Mission? With Justin Schell

October 04, 2026

What is God’s mission—and how does the church fit into it? Christians often talk about being “on mission,” but before asking what we should do, we need to understand what God is doing. In this episode, Alex and Scott talk with Justin Schell, author of The Mission of God and the Witness of the Church, about the biblical story of God revealing himself and drawing people into communion with him. From Genesis to the Great Commission, they trace how God’s desire to dwell with his people shapes ...

Defining the Missionary Task: Entrust (Part 4)

September 27, 2026

In the final installment of the Defining the Missionary Task series, Alex and Scott explore what it means to entrust the mission to others. The missionary task doesn’t end when people are evangelized, churches are established, and leaders are equipped. Healthy churches should grow into sending churches—taking responsibility for making disciples, planting churches, and carrying the gospel to other peoples and places. But multiplication rarely happens overnight. Alex and Scott discuss why la...

Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Missions Show?

The Missions Show is hosted by Alex Kocman and Scott Dunford. Its publicly listed email is alex@missionsshow.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Missions Show?

The publicly listed email for The Missions Show: alex@missionsshow.com.

How many listeners does The Missions Show have?

Podseeker estimates The Missions Show reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Missions Show?

The Missions Show typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Experienced evangelical missionaries, church-planting leaders, pastors, theologians, missionary trainers, seminary representatives, and authors with demonstrated expertise in cross-cultural ministry or Christian discipleship. Common among recent guests: Leadership of a missions organization or missionary-training institution; Pastoral or seminary leadership; Publication of books on Christian theology, missions, or ministry. Recent guests include Pat Daly, Brooks Buser, and D. Michael Clary.

How hard is it to get booked on The Missions Show?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Missions Show cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Missions, Missionary Training, Church Planting, and Evangelism. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

alex@missionsshow.com

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