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Enoch and Tim explore the economic aspects of missionary work, discussing how to discern a calling and support missionaries while connecting missions to broader societal impacts.

Many Christians feel the pull toward missionary work, but how do you know if you should go, when to go, or where? Enoch and Tim apply economic thinking to one of the church's most important decisions, exploring how to discern a calling, how to best support those who go, and also discuss some of the research connecting missions to the development of democratic institutions and access to women's health. Referenced Article: The Surprising Discovery About Those Colonialist, Proselytizing Missionaries *While originally recorded with a live audience at Wheaton College (2/18/2026), this is a re-recorded conversation. Credits : Drew Elliot (music) with additional thanks to the ⁠Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics & Economics⁠ . Recording Date : February 26, 2026

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