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Hosted by Imer Santiago, Polyphonic: Mission After Empire is an eight-episode narrative podcast exploring the complex relationship between Christian mission and empire. Through candid conversations with historians, missiologists, practitioners, and everyday voices, the show traces inherited legacies, blind spots, and the tensions between faith, culture, and power. Music is more than background—it’s metaphor, glue, and sometimes the argument. Polyphonic invites listeners to hear many voices, each with its own melody, and to wrestle honestly with what it means to move forward in mission today.Missio Nexus Christentum Spiritualität
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  • Sinking Down

    Sinking Down
    Aug 24 2026
    After eight episodes of complexity, what do we do next—freeze, fight, or move forward? In the finale, Imer returns to a musician's instinct: adaptation, improvisation, and the courage to keep playing even when the harmony isn't settled. With voices like Greg Parsons, Sarah Breuel, and Brian Stanley, the series looks ahead—asking whether the missions movement can change without losing its soul, and whether we can learn to become bridges in a world that keeps shifting under our feet.People featured in this episodeImer Santiago — Host. Puerto Rican–American trumpeter, jazz musician, and worship leader based in St. Cloud, Florida.Ted Esler — President/CEO of Missio Nexus (since 2015). Former church planter in Sarajevo, Bosnia; previously held leadership roles with Pioneers. Author of The Innovation Crisis; holds a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary.Mekdes Haddis — Ethiopian-born missiologist and author challenging "missions as usual" approaches in the Western church. Founder of The Mutuality Lab. Author of A Just Mission.Aaron Renn — Writer and consultant based in Indianapolis. Senior Fellow at American Reformer; previously a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a Managing Director at Accenture. Author of Life in the Negative World.Mark Matlock — Ordained minister and author focused on youth discipleship and next-generation leadership. Founder of WisdomWorks and Senior Fellow at Barna. Co-author of Faith for Exiles (with David Kinnaman).Neil Shenvi — Writer and speaker known for apologetics and engagement with questions of faith, philosophy, and culture. Holds a PhD in theoretical chemistry (UC Berkeley) and studied at Princeton.Harvey Kwiyani — Malawian theologian and missiologist known for work on decolonizing mission and global/diaspora Christianity. Author of Decolonizing Mission.Aaron Pierce — International mission leader with Steiger International, focused on mobilizing and equipping Christians to reach young people outside the church. Author of Not Beyond Reach.Greg Parsons — Missions leader associated with Frontier Ventures (formerly the U.S. Center for World Mission) and William Carey International University.Brian Stanley — Historian of world Christianity and Christian missions. Professor at the University of Edinburgh; has written and edited multiple books on missions history.MusicEric Burket / What Wondrous Love? / courtesy of Eric BurketKikoru / Live To Tell / courtesy of Epidemic SoundHanna Lindgren / Edge of Ocean Reefs / courtesy of Epidemic SoundDimas Sanchez (live ensemble performance) / courtesy of Dimas SanchezAdditional music by Imer SantiagoCreditsHost: Imer SantiagoProduced by: Arrival CreativePresented by: Missio Nexus
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    40 Min.
  • Practical Splinters

    Practical Splinters
    Aug 17 2026
    Missions debates get abstract fast—until you follow the money, the power, and the practical decisions that shape real lives. Episode 7 turns to the nuts and bolts: who leads, who funds, and what happens when good intentions create dependency. With questions raised by voices like Mekdes Haddis, Greg Parsons, and Harvey Kwiyani, this episode challenges easy answers and asks what "all hands on deck" could look like without repeating old patterns.People featured in this episodeImer Santiago — Host. Puerto Rican–American trumpeter, jazz musician, and worship leader based in St. Cloud, Florida.Ted Esler — President/CEO of Missio Nexus (since 2015). Former church planter in Sarajevo, Bosnia; previously held leadership roles with Pioneers. Author of The Innovation Crisis; holds a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary.Mekdes Haddis — Ethiopian-born missiologist and author challenging "missions as usual" approaches in the Western church. Founder of The Mutuality Lab. Author of A Just Mission.Greg Parsons — Missions leader associated with Frontier Ventures (formerly the U.S. Center for World Mission) and William Carey International University.Harvey Kwiyani — Malawian theologian and missiologist known for work on decolonizing mission and global/diaspora Christianity. Author of Decolonizing Mission.Mark Charles — Speaker, writer, and consultant on the intersections of race, culture, faith, and American history. Co-author of Unsettling Truths (with Soong-Chan Rah) on the legacy of the Doctrine of Discovery.Mark Matlock — Ordained minister and author focused on youth discipleship and next-generation leadership. Founder of WisdomWorks and Senior Fellow at Barna. Co-author of Faith for Exiles (with David Kinnaman).Aaron Renn — Writer and consultant based in Indianapolis. Senior Fellow at American Reformer; previously a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and a Managing Director at Accenture. Author of Life in the Negative World.Sarah Breuel — Christian leader originally from Brazil and based in Rome. Founder/director of Revive Europe; has served with IFES and the Lausanne Movement.MusicSoundlufs / Dramatic Verdi Opera / courtesy of EnvatoHanna Lindgren / Drifting Off / courtesy of Epidemic SoundHanna Lindgren / Ray of Sun / courtesy of Epidemic SoundHanna Lindgren / The Alabaster Coast / courtesy of Epidemic SoundAdditional music by Imer SantiagoCreditsHost: Imer SantiagoProduced by: Arrival CreativePresented by: Missio Nexus
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    46 Min.
  • Anti-Babylon Ethos

    Anti-Babylon Ethos
    Aug 10 2026

    Identity is never just academic—it's lived, felt, and fought over. Imer traces questions of race, belonging, and deconstruction through conversations across generations, including a candid dialogue with a former student, Shaina LaRoche. With voices like Harvey Kwiyani, Brian Stanley, and Neil Shenvi in the background, the episode probes a tension that won't go away: how do we name the past honestly without losing the gospel itself?


    People featured in this episode

    Imer Santiago — Host. Puerto Rican–American trumpeter, jazz musician, and worship leader based in St. Cloud, Florida.

    Ted Esler — President/CEO of Missio Nexus (since 2015). Former church planter in Sarajevo, Bosnia; previously held leadership roles with Pioneers. Author of The Innovation Crisis; holds a PhD in Intercultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary.

    Harvey Kwiyani — Malawian theologian and missiologist known for work on decolonizing mission and global/diaspora Christianity. Author of Decolonizing Mission.

    Neil Shenvi — Writer and speaker known for apologetics and engagement with questions of faith, philosophy, and culture. Holds a PhD in theoretical chemistry (UC Berkeley) and studied at Princeton.

    Shaina LaRoche — Former student of Imer's, featured in a candid conversation about identity, faith, and deconstruction.

    Brian Stanley — Historian of world Christianity and Christian missions. Professor at the University of Edinburgh; has written and edited multiple books on missions history.

    Sarah Breuel — Christian leader originally from Brazil and based in Rome. Founder/director of Revive Europe; has served with IFES and the Lausanne Movement.


    Music

    • Tubby Isiah / Arnos Vale / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
    • Out To The World / Theories / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
    • Shuta Yasukochi / Komorebi / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
    • Cuba Quartet / Caminando / courtesy of Epidemic Sound
    • Additional music by Imer Santiago


    Credits

    Host: Imer Santiago

    Produced by: Arrival Creative

    Presented by: Missio Nexus
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    48 Min.
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