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Strike the Match with J. D. Payne is a podcast devoted to matters related to missions, innovation, and leadership. Each episode challenges listeners to be students of both God's Word and God's world. Reflecting on his first transatlantic flight, Charles Lindbergh said, "I was astonished at the e…

J. D. Payne


    • Feb 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 113 EPISODES

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    The Strike the Match with J. D. Payne podcast is a phenomenal resource for anyone aspiring to be a missional leader. As someone who desires to make an impact through the great commission, this podcast serves as a much-needed connection to all things related to spreading the gospel. Dr. J. D. Payne does an exceptional job of hosting this show and brings in incredible guests who cover a wide range of topics within the realm of missions.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the diversity and expertise of its guests. Dr. J.D. Payne consistently invites individuals who have extensive knowledge and experience in various areas of missions, allowing listeners to gain insight from different perspectives. Whether it is church planting, cross-cultural ministry, or mobilizing believers for missions, each episode offers valuable wisdom and practical advice that can be applied in real-life scenarios. This variety keeps the show engaging and ensures that there is something for everyone interested in missional leadership.

    Another standout quality of this podcast is Dr. Payne's skillful interviewing style. He knows how to ask thought-provoking questions that elicit deep insights from his guests, facilitating meaningful conversations that go beyond surface-level discussions. His ability to draw out practical tips and biblical foundations for missional living makes each episode incredibly valuable for listeners seeking guidance on how to effectively fulfill their calling.

    While it is challenging to find any significant flaws in The Strike the Match with J.D. Payne podcast, one area where it could improve is by enhancing its production quality. Although audio clarity is generally good, there are occasional issues with volume levels or background noise that may distract listeners from fully enjoying the content. However, it must be noted that these minor flaws do not detract significantly from the overall value provided by this podcast.

    In conclusion, The Strike the Match with J.D Payne podcast is an exceptional resource for individuals aspiring to be missional leaders or desiring to further their understanding of missions work. Dr. Payne's expertise and ability to bring in knowledgeable guests create a powerful platform for learning, reflection, and growth. Despite minor flaws in production quality, the podcast remains an invaluable tool for anyone who wants to make a lasting impact through missions. Thank you, Dr. Payne, for your work in providing this much-needed resource.



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    Don Barger on AI and Missions

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2025 41:08


    In this final episode of the season, AI Alan and Annie are no longer with us. I thought it would be more appropriate to bring in a living and breathing creature. Dr. Don Barger is my guest. Don is the director of innovation and artificial intelligence with the International Mission Board. He is the co-author […]

    AI Alan and Annie on Ethical Guidelines for Church Planters

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 20:44


    I must confess. . . in this episode Alan and Annie let me down. And just when they were doing so well! Their conversation is related to an article I wrote in February 2010, “Ethical Guidelines for Church Planters.” I encourage you to check out the post (for context) at jdpayne.org and then listen to […]

    8 Challenges to the Apostolic Imagination

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2025 19:25


    AI Allen and Annie continue this season as they discuss my March 3, 2023 writing, “8 Challenges to the Apostolic Imagination.” In this episode, I find myself in more agreement with them. Should I be concerned? Is this a fluke? Are they learning my views as they “train” on my work? They are now using […]

    To the World through the Stomach

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 26:06


    In the previous episode, I introduced a new aspect of innovation into this season with AI Alan and Annie. Be sure to check it out to understand why I am doing this special season. AI Alan and Annie return in this episode and discuss two of my blog posts (at jdpayne.org), “To the World through […]

    AI Alan and Annie Discuss Payne on Decline in Seminary Enrollment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 23:24


    Today is the long-awaited day! The ninth season of Strike the Match launches with this episode. This season will be brief and will include a series of special episodes. . . unlike any I have posted in the past. Long-time listeners know from the intro this podcast is about “missions, innovation, and leadership.” In this […]

    Mission in Revelation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 25:34


    This episode ends season 8 of Strike the Match. Revelation not only concludes the New Testament, but takes readers back into the Old Testament. John draws deeply from Torah and the Prophets to provide a vision of what was and is to come. Churches were struggling to remain faithful to the mission of God. They […]

    Mission in the General Epistles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 31:05


    Few scholars have written on the topic of mission in the General Epistles. In this episode, I discuss how these epistles address the mission of God to bless the nations. These writings offer a glimpse into some of the struggles of the early Church. The authors were much concerned with the holiness and righteous living […]

    Mission in the Pauline Epistles – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2023 31:49


    The Pauline literature is a deep reservoir of information related to God's mission in the world. I continue in this episode with the discussion of mission in the Pauline Literature. Here we encounter additional sub-themes of how God brings blessing to the nations with: 1) A Plan – Planting Local Kingdom Communities; 2) A Process […]

    Mission in the Pauline Epistles – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 29:10


    In part one of this two-part study, I address mission in the Pauline Literature. Pauline Literature is a deep reservoir of information related to God's mission in the world. This episode addresses four sub-themes related to mission. The blessing of the nations comes through: 1) A Man – Paul's Conversion and Calling; 2) A Message […]

    Mission in Acts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 32:12


    In this episode, I address the mission of God in Acts. This book reveals how the story of God's glory through relationship and blessing continues, starting with the Jews and extending to the Gentiles. The Messiah ascends. The Spirit is poured out. The last days arrive. Jew and Gentile must repent and believe before the […]

    Mission in the Gospel of John

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 29:18


    The fourth Gospel has a great deal to say about mission. One scholar noted, “the Fourth Gospel's focus is not on God's mission per se, but on his mission through Jesus and on Jesus' mission through his followers.” In this episode, the blessing of the nations shows up in three manifestations. John notes the blessing […]

    Mission in the Synoptics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 30:53


    In this episode, I address the theme of mission in Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It is important to understand the Synoptics provide a continuity between the Old Testament and New Testament. When we arrived at the New Testament, 400 years have passed since the conclusion of the Old Testament. In the Synoptics, the blessing of […]

    Mission in the Writings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 28:23


    The Writings comprise the latter section of the Hebrew Scriptures and attempt to show how the people of God were to live in a variety of circumstances. The mission of God saturates the books of Psalms, Job, Proverbs, Ruth, Song of Songs, Ecclesiastes, Lamentations, Esther, Daniel, Ezra-Nehemiah, and Chronicles. In this episode (Season 8, Ep. […]

    Mission in the Prophets – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 29:55


    This episode continues the second discussion of God's mission in the Prophetic Literature. An examination of the Latter Prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, The Twelve), reveals several sub-themes related to the blessing of the nations. Here we find God works to bless the nations through: Judgment (Israel in Diaspora and Day of the Lord); Restoration (Israel's […]

    Mission in the Prophets – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 31:48


    In this episode, I address a theology of mission by examining the mission of God in the Prophets. The methods by which the nations move into relationship with the nation of Israel and her God has been described as historical incorporation and eschatological ingathering. The Former and Latter Prophets address both and how blessings come […]

    Mission in Torah – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 28:36


    I conclude the discussion of mission in Torah. God's mission to bless the nations primarily happens through: 1) A Person (Abraham); 2) A People (Israel); and 3) A Place (Tabernacle). While the previous episode addressed God working through Abraham, this session draws attention to the latter two categories. Israel was chosen to be a “kingdom […]

    Mission in Torah – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 29:10


    In this two-part episode, I continue the series on theology of mission with the discussion of God's mission in Torah. Throughout these five books, God's glory among the nations comes through three particular means: 1) A Person: Abraham; 2) A People: Israel; and 3) A Place: Tabernacle. Abraham, and Israel, quickly learn God's election is […]

    The Apostolic God

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 29:55


    The biblical storyline reveals a God who remains faithful to His promises which require the ongoing sending of Himself and His servants into a tragically suffering and deeply needy world to accomplish His mission of redemption and restoration. Mission began with God, is sustained by God, and will culminate with God. The blessing of the […]

    Theology of Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 28:04


    Today is the first day of Season 8 of Strike the Match! Over the past seven seasons, I have addressed a variety of topics related to missions, innovation, and leadership, but we will focus on one topic this season: theology of mission. Earlier this year, I published Theology of Mission: A Concise Biblical Theology and […]

    10 Most Downloaded Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 34:33


    This episode of Strike the Match concludes season 7. In this podcast, I take a journey down memory-lane. What are the 10 most downloaded episodes of Strike the Match over the years? Think you can guess which ones made the list? Listen in as I provide a top-ten countdown along with commentary on each episode. […]

    George Robinson on Generational Disciple-Making

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 32:20


    How can ordinary followers of Jesus be transformed into extraordinary disciple makers? That is the topic of discussion on this episode of Strike the Match. George Robinson is my guest and serves as a professor of global disciple making at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina. He has recently published the book […]

    Big Announcement-Top 10 Countries Listening-Personal Update

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2022 34:44


    I go solo on the mic in this episode and share the big announcement that Apostolic Imagination and Theology of Mission were recently published. Every book has a story, and you will hear why these were written. I address the general contents of the books and do a little reading from Apostolic Imagination. As you […]

    Joe Handley and Polycentric Mission Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2022 34:08


    Polycentric – a word quickly growing in popularity in missiological circles. It describes the concept of having more than one center. When applied to leadership, it reflects a growing model in ministries and mission agencies. My guest on this episode, is Dr. Joe Handley. Joe is the president of Asian Access and Co-Catalyst for Leadership […]

    Paul Lawler – Present and Future Realities for the United Methodist Church

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 36:41


    In a recent gathering of United Methodists, an African leader addressed his Western brothers and sisters when he said, “The gospel you brought to us one hundred years ago is not the same gospel you proclaim today.” The United Methodist Church is facing a denominational split that will affect global mission. In this episode, Paul […]

    Craig Ott on Teaching and Learning Across Cultures

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2021 33:35


    Craig Ott is my guest in this episode. He is professor of mission and intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and author of a new book Teaching and Learning Across Cultures: A Guide to Theory and Practice. Craig is an expert in the field, and his book will become the definitive work on the […]

    David Joannes on Gospel Privilege

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2021


    In this episode of Strike the Match, I have the honor of having a conversation with David Joannes about his latest book Gospel Privilege: The Unearned Advantage that's Meant for Everyone. Privilege is a frequently used word, but seldom applied to gospel conversations. Though more people claim Christianity than any other world religion, the majority […]

    Ted Esler and the Innovation Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2021


    If Jesus is building His Church and we are filled with a dynamic Spirit, then we should expect change. Also, we live in a world where change is constant. And with change, we encounter ministry barriers. It is here that leaders must lead with innovation. Throughout history, the Church has often innovated to overcome challenges […]

    Peyton Jones and Church Plantology

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2021 28:07


    Peyton Jones is no stranger to the ministry of church planting. After two decades of such kingdom labors in Europe and the United States, his recent book addresses many of the elements involved in this Great Commission activity. In this episode, Jones and I discuss Church Plantology: The Art and Science of Planting Churches. In […]

    Updates and US Census Data

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2021 33:22


    Season 7, episode 1 is now available! In this initial podcast of the season, I provide several updates since last season and share some important facts from the recently released US Census Data. Percentages and numbers represent individuals and communities. Behind the stats we find cultures and worldviews. While demographics are not the only thing […]

    On Writing and Publishing – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2021 27:47


    In this second episode of a two-part series, I continue to discuss the ministry of writing and publishing. I specifically address publishing books through traditional publishing houses, indie publishing, and partial-investment publishing. As a hybrid author, I have used each of these paradigms. They have unique strengths and limitations. Listen. Share. Discuss. Go!

    On Writing and Publishing-Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 26:43


    Writing and publishing expands your influence in the present and extends your influence into a future (Lord willing) beyond yourself. In part one of this two-part podcast, I address my approach to the ministry of writing and publishing. I share my philosophy on writing and practical methods. Listen. Share. Discuss. Go!

    Apostolic Imagination: 14 Suggestions for Pastors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 33:38


    Elders are the most influential people when it comes to churches going to the nations. However, such pastors are busy and often so focused on established church ministry they do not take time to develop the needed apostolic imagination. In this episode, I share 14 thoughts to help church leaders develop an apostolic imagination for […]

    Apostolic Imagination: Rethinking the West

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2021 33:24


    Lesslie Newbigin once stated, “there is no higher priority for the research work of missiologists than to ask the question of what would be involved in a genuinely missionary encounter between the gospel and this modern Western culture.” While Newbigin’s words and work led the Church to claim the “West is a mission field,” they […]

    Apostolic Imagination: Rethinking Location

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2020 34:45


    The Church has been told to go into all the world and make disciples. The world is a big place. Where should she begin her apostolic work? How does the apostolic imagination relate to the Great Commission and geography? Most mission work occurs among reached people groups. But with 7000 unreached peoples in the world, […]

    Apostolic Imagination: Rethinking Priority

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 34:35


    I return to the discussion of the apostolic imagination in this episode. The majority of evangelicals do not subscribe to an evangelistic priority when it comes to the Church’s missionary activity. The priority is no priority. This is a recent development in history. As twentieth century theologians returned to the Scriptures, the definition of mission […]

    Lianna Davis on Writing with David Hesselgrave

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 32:45


    One of the most influential U. S. missiologists was David Hesselgrave. After serving in Japan for several years, he was a professor at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Some of his writings include Planting Churches Cross-Culturally, Communicating Christ Cross-Culturally, and Paradigms in Conflict. Hesselgrave passed away in 2018. Prior to his death, he and his granddaughter, […]

    Apostolic Imagination – Apostles and Apostolic Function

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2020 49:14


    How many apostles are in the Bible? Twelve? Twelve plus Paul? More than that? What about Jesus “the apostle and high priest?” Did apostles cease to exist after the first century or remain today? In this episode, I continue with The Apostolic Imagination series addressing fixed and fluid categories of apostles found in the Scriptures. […]

    Apostolic Imagination: Rethinking Language of Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2020 51:40


    Mission language forms our ideas and actions. Talking about such language is not a waste of time. Uncertainty abounds when it comes to the language of mission. Definitions are found in the eye of the beholder. Missionary activity is defined as everything from church planting among an unreached people to putting a roof on a […]

    Apostolic Imagination: Rethinking Missions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 40:57


    With the publication of Transforming Mission (1991), David Bosch acknowledged the Church’s activity in mission has transitioned through several paradigms. His conclusion at the end of the twentieth century was the new paradigm had not arrived but was in the process of development. We are still in this liminal state. What is a possible way […]

    John Ferch on Climate Change and Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 23:36


    The topic of climate change makes the news everyday. Yet, few within the missions community are talking about this matter. John Ferch is an exception. I recently attended the annual Evangelical Missiological Society where I listened to John give a presentation on his experience in Alaska. He provided a fresh and unique perspective, one I […]

    Craig Ott–The Church on Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2019 26:20


    Craig Ott is my guest on this episode of Strike the Match. Craig is a professor of Mission and Intercultural Studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. We talk about ecclesiology and missiology as we focus on Craig’s book The Church on Mission: A Biblical Vision for Transformation among All People. The Church is central to […]

    Understanding the Muslim Mosaic, Gene Daniels and Warrick Farah

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 24:36


    Gene Daniels and Warrick Farah are my guests on this episode of the podcast. Many of us are familiar with the Five Pillars of Islam and the faith’s generalities learned in our comparative religion classes. However, our world is comprised of a Muslim mosaic not a monolithic Islam. My guests and I talk about understanding […]

    Gregory Cochran, Persecution in the Bible and around the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2019 28:48


    The first Sunday in November marks the Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. On this special episode of Strike the Match, Dr. Gregory Cochran is my guest. Greg is a professor of theology at California Baptist University and author of Christians in the Crosshairs: Persecution in the Bible and around the World. We discuss […]

    Jon Hirst – Reflections on Innovation and Mission

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2019 26:11


    The gospel has often advanced on the wings of Kingdom innovation. While the Church is not in the business of getting a better product to market faster than the competitor down-the-street, Spirit-led innovation is a divine blessing and necessity in a radically changing world. Jon Hirst, Director of Program Innovation at SIL International, is my […]

    Nik Ripken on Learning from Believers in Persecution

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2019 24:31


    My guest in this episode is Nik Ripken, missionary, author, and founder of Nik Ripken Ministries. Ripken is one of the world’s leading experts on the topic of Christian persecution and missions. His travels have taken him to 72 countries where he has interviewed over 600 believers living in persecution. His writings include The Insanity […]

    David Parks on Mission and the Pornification of Societies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 30:16


    Conversations about sexual immorality and pornography are often challenging to have within the Church’s fellowship. My guest in this episode is Dr. David Parks, Director of the Global Center at Beeson Divinity School. We address the impact of the pornification of societies on the Church and Her mission. Why is this a missiological matter? Why […]

    Winfield Bevins and Marks of a Movement

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 26:50


    Winfield Bevins is my guest on this episode of Strike the Match. Dr. Bevins is Director of the Asbury Seminary Church Planting Initiative. We discuss his latest book Marks of a Movement: What the Church Today can Learn from the Wesleyan Revival. You may find Dr. Bevins on-line at winfieldbevins.com, @winfieldbevins, Facebook, and Instagram. The […]

    Season 5 – Strike the Match!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2019 23:15


    Season 5 has finally arrived! It is going to be a great one concerning missions, innovation, and Kingdom leadership! What have I been doing since Season 4? Here you go. Join me as I share about the stewardship of pilot initiatives, YouTube, mission and innovation, my next two books with Lexham Press and Baker Academic, […]

    Steve Addison on the Rise and Fall of Movements

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2019 31:12


    Steve Addison is my guest in this final episode of season 4. Whether the conversation is about disciple making movements or church planting/multiplication movements, missionary conversations often revolve around the topic of movements. Steve is an expert on this topic. And we need to hear from him. Steve is the author of three books on […]

    Chris Carr, Reaching the Unreached in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 25:48


    Canada is home to the 6th largest number of unreached people groups in the world. Global Gates is one organization that is passionate about reaching such groups that have migrated to places such as North America. In this episode, Chris Carr, director of Global Gates Canada, is my guest. We talk about the amazing ethnic […]

    Tate Cockrell, Responding to Sexual Abuse on the Field

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2019 30:00


    Last week, two U. S. news stories broke on sexual abuse: one addressing the sexual abuse of children connected to New Tribes Mission (Ethnos360) and one addressing sexual abuse of 700 people at the hands of Southern Baptist church leaders. In this special episode of Strike the Match, Dr. Tate Cockrell is my guest. We […]

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