On Mission is a podcast that explores personal mission in the lives of leaders in ministry, community, and business. Each episode features a leader dedicated to pursuing a life of excellence, service, and eternal significance.
On Mission
Claim This Podcastby Matt Davis, Maranatha Baptist University
4.5(24 reviews)
130 episodes
Updated Bi-weekly
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Podcast Overview
On Mission is a podcast that explores personal mission in the lives of leaders in ministry, community, and business. Each episode features a leader dedicated to pursuing a life of excellence, service, and eternal significance.
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Publishing Since
2/18/2022
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Recent Episodes
April 1, 2026
S12 Ep 7 | Katie Schmoekel
“History is a wonderful learning tool,” claims Katie Schmoeckel, associate history professor at Maranatha. Justifying history as a required subject, she links it with “dark sayings of old” in Psalm 78’s admonition to rehearse God’s works so that future generations might trust and obey Him. She desires students to be able to evaluate life through a scriptural framework, develop and apply discernment, and successfully articulate a biblical worldview for others. “It’s a life skill,” she says, and history is a testing ground. Katie and host Dr. Matt Davis examine how worldview has shaped the past. Dr. Davis highlights the disturbing percentage of evangelical teens unable to identify differences between their worldview and those of secular peers, emphasizing the vital role of institutions like Maranatha. They conclude by reflecting on the lasting influence of mentors.
March 31, 2026
S12 Ep 6 | David Handyside
Dr. David Handyside, former dean of Maranatha’s School of Education, returns to the podcast share how the Lord directed his life’s work through progressive stages—from youth Bible camp to Christian college to a long career in education. As his story develops, it intersects in Illinois with the life of host Dr. Matt Davis, creating points at which their perspectives naturally blend. Dr. Handyside reflects on the privilege of teaching Sunday school, starting with a small group of Hmong people, which eventually grew into a vibrant international class of nearly 60. He also recounts how, even in retirement and despite his initial reluctance, the Lord led him to accept a post on the Watertown School Board where, as Dr. Davis notes, he can be “a redeeming influence in our community.”
March 17, 2026
S12 Ep 5 | Jon Crocker
Though he has not formulated a mission statement, guest Jon Crocker claims his would emphasize a guiding biblical theme: the centrality of Christ in everything. He and host Dr. Matt Davis trace that theme through Christ’s charge to Ananias in Acts 9, a preaching-assignment text which continues to resonate with Jon. The conversation then turns to the suffering linked to ministry and the inevitable conflict between the gospel’s nature and the world. Jon describes how Satan’s tactics differ regionally—sometimes blatant, sometimes covert. He briefly identifies “hot spots” where the gospel is visibly advancing, while stressing that Christ is building His church even when not clearly seen. The episode concludes with evaluation of mission models and a reminder that missions is a universal commission, not merely an American endeavor.
130 total episodes available
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- What is On Mission?
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This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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