Strike the Match with J. D. Payne

Latest Episodes
George Robinson on Generational Disciple-Making
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
Big Announcement-Top 10 Countries Listening-Personal Update
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
Joe Handley and Polycentric Mission Leadership
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 ministr
Paul Lawler – Present and Future Realities for the United Methodist Church
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 pr
Craig Ott on Teaching and Learning Across Cultures
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 Gui
David Joannes on Gospel Privilege
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
Ted Esler and the Innovation Crisis
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 barrier
Peyton Jones and Church Plantology
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 thi
Updates and US Census Data
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. Perce
On Writing and Publishing – Part 2
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 publishi