Mikko Sivonen, Academic Dean of the Agricola Theological Seminary in Finland, joins Dr. Hopkins to discuss working as a missionary in a place where people are predominantly a different denomination than you. You can learn more about Mikko's work here www.agricolasemin
Dr. Phil Hopkins shares his thoughts and perspective on the current war between Israel and Iran. Dr. Hopkins has a Ph.D in Iranian history and has raised his family in Iranian culture.
The Beyond Program sends qualified Gateway Students on fully funded short term, international mission trips. In this episode, GoTrip director Carola Manriquez talks with Dr. Hopkins about the importance of getting involved in the work of the Great Commission, her iden
Sam Rahmani, an Iranian refugee and PhD candidate, shares his journey from a non-practicing Bahai family in Tehran to becoming a Christian. Influenced by atheist mentors and philosophical readings, Sam was an atheist but later found faith through the reading Galatians
Lamar Schubert, an overseas worker, joins Dr. Hopkins to discuss to utter lostness of Europe, differences in Orthodox and Protestant churches, and how to navigate political questions on mission.
Dr. Hopkins converses with missionary Paul Salem about raising children overseas verses in western contexts and where to start in reaching a city of millions.
Dr. Phil Hopkins interviews Geoff Logan about his experiences as a third culture kid growing up in Armenia. Geoff describes the cultural differences, and the challenges of reintegrating into American culture. He reflects on the importance of the gospel and the fulfill
In this episode, Dr. Hopkins discusses the cultural and religious issues surrounding the dress code for women in Iran, particularly the hijab and chador. Including historical context of Western missionaries and the Iranian Revolution in the discussion, Hopkins argues
Dr. Hopkins is joined by Scott Byrd, executive pastor of The Bridge Community Church in Ruston Louisiana, to talk about the how God's call for your life can happen in ways you don't expect, as well as the challenges and joys of ministering overseas.
When David Page moved to the Middle East, he realized something huge. The Persian culture had majorly Islamized Bible stories to the point were Christianity couldn't even be recognized. He decided that his work needed to be systemized and created a theological educati