In this Pilot Episode of the Ministry Misfits Podcast, CSRM African Director Bradley Barnes, talks about his life growing up as a nonwhite in Apartheid South Africa.

In the second half of our interview with Bradley Barnes, we hear about the impact of the church in seeing Racial Reconciliation begin in South Africa, the current struggles, and what true Racial and Gospel Reconciliation look like and the steps to get there. Watch below or visit www.overwhelmingvictory.org/ministrymisfits "These interviews were recorded In March of 2021 prior to the recent incidents in Virginia and Minnesota in April 2021. We want to be sensitive to the recent Incidents, without compromising the Theological Truths discussed In today's episodes. We hope you will consider the message and steps towards True Gospel and Racial Reconciliation discussed here and apply them to the way you approach the ongoing investigations Into these tragic deaths."

In this episode Lamont Hartman joins us to discuss the ongoing violence between Israel and Palestine, but with a different perspective than what we find in the media and unfortunately in our churches. We are going to strip away the geopolitical aspect of this issue and address it from a Personal and Theological perspective to answer the question: “How should Christians respond?” To hear Lamont’s sermon from Ascension Sunday visit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbfmDxiSnXA&t=399s For more information on Reconcile Church visit thereconcilechurch.com For more information about Tribe Collective visit tribecollective.net For more information about Absurd Conference visit absurdconference.com TODAY’S Episode is Sponsored by Courageous Clothing Company. Visit courageousclothingcompany.com for their full selection of apparel! Today’s audio broadcasts are sponsored by the Christian Podcasters Association Partnership featuring The Whole Church Podcast & For Your Success with Katie Horner The Whole Church Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/thewholechurch/ For Your Success Podcast: http://foryoursuccesspodcast.com/ We have launched a new website and blog at https://ministrymisfitmedi.wixsite.com/ministrymisfits If you would like to support Ministry Misfits you can do so at anchor.fm/ministrymisfits or by going to https://csrm.z2systems.com/np/clients/csrm/survey.jsp?surveyId=5& and selecting Andrew Fouts in the campaign list.

Andrew and Brandon discuss current world events and what the Church’s response should look like Biblically. What is the difference between Spiritual Warfare, Persecution, and Biblical Persecution? For the Smithsonian article referenced visit: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/americas-true-history-of-religious-tolerance-61312684/ Today’s Episode is Sponsored by Courageous Clothing Company. Visit courageousclothingcompany.com for their full selection of apparel! For a list of all of the Ministry Misfit channels visit bio.link/ministrymisfits If you would like to support Ministry Misfits you can do so at anchor.fm/ministrymisfits/support or by going to https://csrm.z2systems.com/np/clients/csrm/survey.jsp?surveyId=5& and selecting Andrew Fouts in the campaign list. You can also buy us a slushie at www.buymeacoffee.com/ministrymisfits

Join the Misfits as they talk with Political Refugees Benafsha and Medhi Yaqoobi. Visually impaired themselves, this family serves as the Commissioner for the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission. They share with us about the condition of living with a disability under Taliban rule and the work they have done to try and promote equal treatment among women and those with disabilities. For more information on the Yaqoobi family or to support their work visit www.hopefound.org This episode is sponsored by Courageous Clothing Company. For more information on Courageous Clothing Company visit: www.courageousclothingcompany.com For a full list of our links and ways you can support the show visit bio.link/ministrymisfits or go to https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ministrymisfits

Dr. Greg Linville joins us again this week to discuss the Church. What is it? Why is it here? Why does it matter? What’s the deal with all these other ministries running around? To purchase a copy of Dr. Linville’s Books visit: https://csrm.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/csrm/giftstore.jsp To purchase a TIQVAH TEE click here: https://ministrymisfitmedi.wixsite.com/ministrymisfits/product-page/tiqvah-tshirt For more information on Ministry Misfits visit bio.link/ministrymisfits To donate through our cash app click here: https://cash.app/$ministrymisfit To donate through our buymeacoffee page visit www.buymeacoffee.com/ministrymisfits This episode is sponsored by Courageous Clothing Company. For more information on Courageous Clothing Company visit: www.courageousclothingcompany.com

Joash Thomas joins Andrew to discuss Biblical Justice and how it applies to believers today. We also hear some of the awesome testimonies of the work being done by the International Justice Mission. You can here more from Joash about his career in Politics over on Patreon: www.patreon.com/ministrymisfits For more information on IJM visit: www.ijm.org For more information on IJM Canada visit: www.ijm.ca For the free resource God of Justice visit: https://www.ijm.org/GodofJustice You can support the show by joining us on pattern at www.patreon.com/ministrymisfits Don’t forget you can receive 50% off streaming The Girl Who Wore Freedom by using the coupon code: MMisfits50 Season 2 is brought to you by Laird Creative Agency. For more information on Laird Creative Agency visit: www.lairdcreativeagency.com

Allan Varghese joins us today to talk about the Rich and Ancient History of Christianity in India, as well as the rise of Indian Pentecostalism, and Missiological mistakes. For more information on today’s topic, Allan has provided us with the following list of additional resources: 1) World Christianity: Historical and Theological Introduction (2018)  https://www.amazon.com/World-Christianity-Historical-Theological-Introduction/dp/1426753187 2) Christian Mission: How Christianity Became a World Religion (2009)  https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Mission-Christianity-Became-Religion/dp/0631236201 3) Globalizing Theology: Beliefs and Practise in an Era of World Christianity (2006) https://www.amazon.com/Globalizing-Theology-Belief-Practice-Christianity/dp/0801031125 4) Grassroots Asian Theology (2014) https://www.amazon.com/Grassroots-Asian-Theology-Thinking-Ground/dp/0830840486 5) Indian and Christian (2020) https://www.amazon.com/Indian-Christian-Christianity-Theological-Reflections/dp/9388945255/ref=sr_1_1?crid=22BYICEG92U1H&keywords=Indian+and+Christian+Pachuau&qid=1656158428&sprefix=indian+and+christian+pachuau%2Caps%2C60&sr=8-1 For more information on Ministry Misfits visit: www.ministrymisfits.com For the #BirthdayMonth Fundraiser visit: https://www.facebook.com/donate/3162651030639736/10227951173630501/ You can support the show by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/ministrymisfits Season 2 is brought to you by Laird Creative Agency. For more information on Laird Creative Agency visit: www.lairdcreativeagency.com