Ep 41 - Marriage on Mission

In this podcast episode, the hosts discuss the concept of "mission" and its different meanings. One host, with a military background, associates mission with combat and military objectives. However, the other host highlights the common Christian perspective of mission, which is often focused on evangelism and spreading the gospel.

They emphasize that the mission of humanity goes beyond evangelism and is rooted in representing God on Earth. They refer to Genesis and temple themes to illustrate that humans were created to rule and represent God. They argue that mission existed before sin and should encompass more than just evangelizing neighbors or ensuring one's children become Christians.

The hosts point out two common misconceptions about mission. Firstly, some individuals limit mission to actively evangelizing neighbors, disregarding other aspects of mission. Secondly, many couples overlook the role of mission in their marriage, failing to realize that their marriage is part of God's larger purpose.

They propose the idea of a "thriving marriage on a mission" and highlight the importance of recognizing the objectives God has for couples. By embracing their marriage as part of God's mission, couples can experience fulfillment and effectively fulfill the good works prepared for them.

The episode concludes with a recommendation for listeners to spend time praying and meditating on Genesis 1:26-28, reflecting on what God reveals to them about their mission as a couple.