The Missions Show
A Defense Against Missions as Colonialism
Season 1
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Faith, Religion, Talk Show, Spiritual, 06-May-2026
How do you respond when people say that missions is colonialism? In this episode of The Missions Show, Alex and Scott tackle the increasingly common claim that
missions is inherently colonialistic with guest Will Maxson. Prompted by real-world examples and cultural trends, they explore why this critique has gained traction, even within Christian institutions.
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