A podcast aspiring to inspire and educate ... Teach and be taught ... Motivate and be motivated Will never claim to know it all or have it all together...this is a space to learn , be learned from and be better....because life is a series of trial and error. Covering everything from the woman's perspective because "We are naturally modern"
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The “Modern Day Missionaries” podcast discusses topics that affect the lives of Christian missionaries on the mission field in the areas of faith, freedom, family, and finances. It is produced by "Modern Day Missions" and hosted by Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez. Each episode in the “Modern Day Missionaries” podcast is a conversational interview where Stephanie hosts guests who are experts in their fields and who either are or have been missionaries, or who serve in the missions space. At Modern ...
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S06E06 Who Are Today's Missionary Kids? with Dr. Rob Hoskins (Encore Episode)
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Being an MK––or parenting an MK––is a journey like none other! If you’re the parent of missionary kids or you grew up as an MK or TCK––or if you know MK’s and just want to understand them better––today, we dive into the wild world of growing up overseas! What makes today’s missionary kids different than the MK’s who came before them? How can those …
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S06E05 When You Have Different Generations on the Same Team with Dr. Tim Elmore
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Are generational differences causing tension on your missions team? Do you find it challenging to bring Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z together in a unified way? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Tim Elmore, author and founder of Growing Leaders, to explore how to overcome generational clashes and turn those differences into strengths. This con…
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S06E04 Winning Strategies for Your Best End-of-Year Giving Yet with Russell Cooper
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In this episode, we explore a topic every missionary needs to know about—the incredible potential of end-of-year giving. We sit down with fundraising expert Russell Cooper to look at why December is such a big deal for missionaries and how they can make the most of it. Did you know some missionaries raise up to 30% of their annual budget in just on…
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S06E03 The 5 Stages of the Missionary Life Cycle with Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter
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How long have you been on the mission field? Did you know that the challenges you’re facing and the perspective you’ve developed are likely more similar to others at your stage than you might think? In this episode, authors and missionaries Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter share the five stages of the missionary life cycle they’ve observed. They also…
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S06E02 Politics & Faith: When Missionaries Get Caught in the Middle with Dr. Russell Moore
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Have you ever felt caught between your faith and the political chaos around you? Are you unsure how to navigate conversations with supporters who expect you to take sides? Or maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed by the political headlines and wondering how to stay focused on your mission. We dive deep into these questions and more with Dr. Russell Moor…
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S06E01 How Missionaries Can Build Kingdom Partnerships with Business Leaders
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Are you looking to connect with business leaders to partner with you financially in your missions work? In this episode, we sit down with Lee Domingue, the visionary behind Kingdom Builders, a movement that's revolutionizing how missions are funded around the world. Lee shares how you can effectively engage with business leaders and churches to acc…
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S05E12 Busy Life, Grounded Faith with Dr. Sammy Wanyonyi
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In this episode, we dive deep with Dr. Sammy Wanyonyi, a passionate missionary and evangelist who’s not only spreading the Gospel but staying grounded in his faith despite a very active and ever-changing schedule. Sammy shares powerful insights on maintaining intimacy with Jesus, even when life is pulling him in multiple directions—whether he's in …
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S05E11 Becoming a Leader That Lasts with Andrew McMillan
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Do you ever struggle with the need to control others? Have you noticed how easily offenses can build up, even to the point of making you question your calling? What if the key to lasting leadership isn't about keeping everyone in line but about something much deeper? In a day and age where scandals are shaking the church and leaders are dropping li…
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S05E10 Identity, Self-Worth and the Missionary Life with Tom Hallas
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Do you ever wonder if your past or struggles with your identity are holding you back in your mission work? In this episode, Tom Hallas opens up about his journey of discovering what it really means to be a child of God. From the struggles of his upbringing to the lessons learned in Youth With A Mission, Tom shares how letting go of false identities…
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S05E09 5 Ways to Understand People Who Confuse You with Harry Hoffmann
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Have you ever felt puzzled by how differently Christians experience and express their faith? How can we walk in unity when we sometimes see things so differently? In this episode, member care and missionary veteran Harry Hoffmann shares five unique spiritual worldviews, all rooted in the Bible and the dogma of the Christian faith. From the warrior-…
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S05E08 How to Become a Missionary: First Steps with Marvin Slaton II (Encore Episode)
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If you feel called to be a missionary, today is for you! Get out your pen and paper, because in this encore episode, Modern Day Missions executive director Marvin Slaton gets extremely practical with next steps to take once you’ve discerned God is calling you to the field. You’ll learn about the five options for being sent, the three key areas of p…
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S05E07 Dreams, Fasting & Women as Esthers in This Generation with Lou Engle
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This episode is packed with so much wisdom from the electric Lou Engle. He shares on the powerful topics of dreams, prayer, fasting, and the unique call God has on women's lives. Lou also shares some very specific things God has put on his heart that he believes God is calling women into in this season. Get ready to be deeply energized in your fait…
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S05E06 Help Me Understand the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict with Nic Lesmeister
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Do you feel confused, fired up, or just deeply sad about everything you’ve been hearing in the news lately about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? There is so much conflicting information out there and even more anger coming at us from both sides. How can we know what to believe and feel? What is a godly, compassionate response? As a missions commu…
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S05E05 Is My Marriage Going to Make It? with Danny & Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez
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Whether your marriage is on the breaking point or just in need of some fresh ideas and perspective, we’ve got you covered. In this episode with Danny and Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez (guest hosted by Amy Young), we talk very honestly about what to do if your missionary marriage is in crisis. We also look at how couples can get back on the same page if…
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S05E04 Do I Need a Sabbatical? with Jeff Simons
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If you’re curious what a sabbatical is and if it is something you need…or if you’re skeptical about it and are wondering if sabbaticals are even a real thing, today is for you! Jeff Simons of The Way Between answers all your sabbatical questions: why, how, where, how much and if! And make sure to listen all the way to the end, because Jeff has a gr…
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S05E03 When Obey Feels Like a Four-Letter Word with Jonathan & Amanda Vining (Encore Episode)
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Obedience. Why do we sometimes have a visceral reaction to that word? Or maybe you don’t struggle with obedience and find it easy to follow God, but your struggle is discerning if something is his voice or not? Or have you ever noticed that obeying God in the small things can be even harder than obeying him in the big things? In this episode, we ar…
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S05E02 Missionary Burnout with Laura Howe
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On this episode, we're tackling a crucial topic: burnout among missionaries, and we’re joined by Laura Howe, founder of Hope Made Strong. We explore the unique pressures of cross-cultural ministry and examine what sustainable self-care looks like. There’s even a link to burnout quiz you can take to see where you’re at. Join us today for real life e…
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S05E01 Understanding Gen Alpha with Dr. Jolene Erlacher
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Do you ever feel like you just don’t get Gen Alpha? Dr. Jolene Erlacher breaks down this fascinating generation for us. She explains the unique way they see the world, the challenges they face, and the strengths they bring to the table. They’ve been born into a crazy world unlike any previous generation, and God has a unique call on their lives. Ho…
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S04E20 Staying in the Game When You Want to Throw in the Towel with Marvin Slaton II
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Have you ever had a season when everything in you wanted to quit and leave the field, the church, the project, the team, the miracle you’ve been believing for But deep in your spirit, you knew God was asking you to keep standing. There are moments in life when God asks us to persevere in areas that feel too much for us. How can we keep from quittin…
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S04E19 When Missionaries Experience Personal Loss with Dirk Smith (Encore Episode)
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In this encore episode, Dirk Smith, vice president of Eastern European Mission, shares his very personal story of losing his wife to ALS last year. Dirk’s story is honest and it is also filled with hope. He shares real and helpful ways missionaries—and anyone—can navigate loss well and trust that it is not the end of our story, but is the beginning…
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S04E18 Serving as a Single Missionary with Sarita Hartz
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Hey single missionaries, we see you. You make up a third of missionaries on the field, and 80-85 percent of you are women. We need to know the unique challenges you face and the unique strengths you bring! In this interview with Sarita Hartz, we explore the common things you experience on the field. We also discuss how those of us who serve you and…
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S04E17 What Does Today’s Missionary Look Like? with Dr. Mary Ho
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In this episode, we take a look at what today’s missionary looks like and explore some of the similarities and differences to missionaries in the past. We’re joined by Dr. Mary Ho, the executive director of All Nations. Mary gives us a behind-the-scenes look at All Nations missionary John Allen Chau, who was killed a few years ago on mission and wh…
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S04E16 The Overwhelmed Missionary & The Role The Body Plays with Dr. Margaret Nagib (Encore Episode)
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed in life, relationships, or ministry? In this encore episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Nagib, looks at the role our body plays in overwhelm. We talk about common physical symptoms missionaries experience when they are in overwhelm, and Margaret looks at the ways God speaks to us through not only our spirit and …
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S04E15 A Guide to Spiritual Warfare for Missionaries with Dean Sherman
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Spiritual warfare. It’s a topic, that for most people, either gets them fired up and ready to battle the enemy, or it leaves a bad taste in their mouth because of how they’ve been taught or seen it used. Whether you love it or are repelled by it, there’s no denying spiritual warfare is real, and Scripture calls us to it. And as missionaries, we esp…
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S04E14 What Are Missionaries Dealing With That We Aren't Talking About? with Amy Young
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Missionaries, how would you answer this question: “Are you holding a secret that if your supporters, sending church, or sending organization knew about it, could jeopardize you being on the field?” Amy Young, LPC, president of Global Trellis and former missionary, asked this question of 358 global workers, and boy, did they answer! Senders, you’re …
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S04E13 The Art of Deep Listening: Learn to Listen on a Level You Didn't Know Was Possible with Cheryl Scanlan
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Today’s episode is a masterclass in deep listening from executive coach, Cheryl Scanlan, a master certified coach and founder of Promised Land Living. Cheryl has trained more than 3,000 coaches and has 15,000 hours of coaching experience. Her ability to hear the hearts of her clients is unparalleled and consistently leads to dramatic growth and cha…
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S04E12 Good Ask vs God Ask: Next Level Support Raising with Dr. Steve Shadrach
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Are you frustrated by fundraising? In this episode with Dr. Steve Shadrach of Via Generosity and author of The God Ask, one of the most well-known books on raising support, we talk about the fear of rejection, feeling stuck, and how the way we see God affects our ability to be successful in support raising. Dr. Shadrach shares practical advice on h…
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S04E11 Soul Detox with Lynne Themelaras
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Is your soul weary and in need of some rest? Do you feel weighed down by life and ministry? Are you in need of a reset? Today Lynne Themelaras, pastor, counselor, and author of Soul Detox, looks at the types of debris that clutters up our souls and gives practical steps for us to begin our own soul detox. Thanks for listening! Email us your questio…
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S04E10 Breaking Bonds & Finding Freedom with Grant Haynes
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In this interview with Grant Haynes, president of Global Frontier Missions, we look at some of the specific spiritual battles and struggles missionaries face on the field...things like finding our identity in being a missionary, attacks on team relationships, our marriages, and our souls. We talk about the roots of these struggles, how to prepare f…
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S04E09 Tools for Times of Transition with Sara Simons (Encore Episode)
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In this encore episode of one of our most listened-to episodes of our second season, we talk transitions. If you are in or soon to be in a season of transition and you need some strategies to navigate it well, you won’t want to miss this incredibly practical and encouraging conversation with transition coach and former missionary, Sara Simons, of T…
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S04E08 How to Find Joy When Life Throws You Curveballs with Dr. Judith Mayotte
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From serving as a nun to becoming a widow to earning a Ph.D. to winning an Emmy to becoming an esteemed professor to living in refugee camps to losing a leg to working as an advisor to the Clinton administration to serving on Desmond Tutu’s peace council…and that’s not even all of it!—you’ve NEVER met anyone like Dr. Judith Mayotte. Judy's life has…
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S04E07 Being a Woman on the Mission Field: What We ALL Need to Know with Denise Beck
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Did you know two-thirds of missionaries have this in common?: They are women! We can’t afford to not understand the majority, and often underestimated and overlooked powerhouses, that are women missionaries. In this episode, Denise Beck, executive director of Velvet Ashes, delves into the unique challenges faced by female global workers and the uni…
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S04E06 Resilience, Grit & Grace for Missionaries with Geoff Whiteman
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On today's episode, we're looking at resilience. What are some of the common factors in people who are resilient––specifically missionaries? Geoff Whiteman, a marriage and family therapist, and researcher on missional resilience breaks this down, taking it from theory to your actual life on the field. This episode includes a powerful activity Geoff…
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S04E05 How to Master a Sustainable Ministry Life in Missions with Carey Nieuwhof (Encore Episode)
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On one of our top episodes of the last season, we were joined by leadership expert, bestselling author, and founding pastor of Connexus Church, Carey Nieuwhof. We talk boundaries, burnout, time management, and so much more. This encore episode brings you brilliant advice on how to live more intentionally, avoid burnout and be at your best in missio…
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S04E04 Team Conflict on the Mission Field with Dr. Janeen Davis
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Have you experienced team tension on the field or worked with missionaries who have? Unresolved team conflict is one of the biggest reasons missionaries decide to leave the mission field prematurely. How can we grow in this critical area? Dr. Janeen Davis has made it her life's work to help teams actively pursue peace. She joins us to uncover the m…
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S04E03 How to Set a Clear Vision & Mission for Your Life & Work with John K. Jenkins Sr.
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Is the vision and mission for both your life and ministry clear? Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr., author of Grace to Grow and president of Converge, shows missionaries how they can discover, develop, and communicate their purpose. How can we turn the passion inside us into a clear, inspiring destination with a well-defined path to reach it? And what pra…
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S04E02 The Emotional Life of Missionaries: Faith, Feelings & The Enneagram with Drs. Bill & Kristi Gaultiere
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Emotions can be exhausting—our own and other people's. We know God gave us feelings, but what do we do about the ones we don’t like or understand? Drs. Bill & Kristi Gaultiere, founders of Soul Shepherding, use the tool of the Enneagram to show missionaries how understanding our emotions and unique personalities can set us free to know who and how …
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S04E01 Sexuality in Missions with Michele Okimura
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The complex topic of sexuality is everywhere—including on the mission field—and it can be hard to know how to engage it well, especially when you add in cross-cultural factors! How can we find the holy balance between truth and love? How can we invite instead of isolate? How can we help the kids, teenagers, and adults in our families and those we a…
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S03E15 How to Prepare for a Successful Visit "Home" with Michael Pollock (Encore Episode)
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If you'll be traveling back "home" for Christmas—or anytime soon!—former global worker, author, and TCK expert Michael Pollock has excellent advice on how you can prepare well emotionally, mentally, and logistically for your trip back to your passport country. This encore episode is back just in time to set you up for success on your next visit bac…
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S03E14 How to Receive More Missions Funds This December Than Ever Before with Elias Reyes
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Want to know how you can double your monthly donations this December? In this episode, Modern Day’s president, Elias Reyes shares how! Statistics show that if you take a few simple steps, you have the potential to supercharge your end-of-the-year gifts. Discover how you can make the most of this golden opportunity and end your year with a financial…
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S03E13 How to Transition Your Family Back “Home” Well From The Mission Field with Nathan & Zoe Grams
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Whether you’re getting ready to transition from the mission field or to it, you’ll love hearing from father and daughter Nathan and Zoe Grams. As both an MK and missionary himself, Nathan has transitioned between countries many times. In this episode, he and Zoe share what things they have found to be most essential for any person or family determi…
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S03E12 Steps to Survive Seasons of Confusion with Zach Lowrie (Encore Episode)
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What can we do when things in life turn out very different from what we had planned? In one of our most popular episodes from the last season, we talk with counselor and missionary Zach Lowrie about how to walk well through seasons of confusion and disappointment. If you missed this episode the first time around, we’re so glad you’ll have another o…
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S03E11 When Unexpected Change Affects Your Marriage on The Mission Field with John & Pat Hazelwood
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In this episode, John and Pat Hazelwood founding directors of Yes! Marriage Works, look at what happens when unexpected (and expected) changes threaten to disrupt a missionary couple’s marriage. From their experience as missionary coaches, they share how couples can navigate both external and internal change well. John and Pat share proactive ways …
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S03E10 Strategies to Reduce the Financial Stress of Living off Missions Support
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This special episode on the stress of living off missions support was recorded with Modern Day's President, Elias Reyes, for the Church Mental Health Summit last month. In it, we share very practical ways to alleviate the anxiety that these financial challenges can produce by looking at four essential mindset shifts and three actionable steps missi…
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S03E09 How Adding Roles to Your Missionary Supporter Team Will Transform Them with Allie Black & Anita Bosworth
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In this episode, financial coaches to missionaries Anita Bosworth & Allie Black share how to create powerful support teams. Their innovative approach introduces the notion of crafting distinct roles within your support team, and it has the potential to make a major impact on your fundraising support team, relationally and financially. Thanks for li…
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S03E08 When Missionaries Experience Personal Loss with Dirk Smith
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On this episode, we take a deep look at personal loss and how we can walk through it with grace, strength, and compassion. Dirk Smith, vice president of Eastern European Mission, shares his very personal story of losing his wife to ALS this year. Dirk’s story is honest and it is also filled with hope. He shares real and helpful ways missionaries—an…
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S03E07 Why Every Missionary Needs to Keep Learning (And How to Do It!) with Mark & Julie Morgenstern
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What are the best ways for missionaries to keep learning and growing while on the field? Mark and Julie Morgenstern talk about the vital importance of purposeful, ongoing learning for missionaries and how to make it doable and fun! They share practical tips and insights to help us navigate the ever-evolving world of knowledge in today's info-packed…
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S03E06 Honoring Roots, Growing New Branches: The Power of Generational Ministry in Missions with Taylor Barriger & Jesiah Hansen
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Pastors, missionaries, and MK’s Taylor Barriger and Jesiah Hansen open up about transitioning from being pastors' kids to growing up and deciding to serve with their parents in ministry. They talk about the delicate balance of honoring their parents' legacy while finding their own ministry voice, and they share the powerful decisions their parents …
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S03E05 The Overwhelmed Missionary & the Role the Body Plays with Dr. Margaret Nagib
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In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Nagib, talks to us about overwhelm––the role our body plays, how it tries to communicate with us, and how we can learn to listen. We also talk about common physical symptoms missionaries experience when they are in overwhelm. Dr. Nagib looks at the ways God speaks to us through not only our spirit…
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S03E04 Leading Your Most Important Missions Team: Your Family with Cynthia Anderson
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Author, leader, and long-time missionary Cynthia Anderson looks at your family as the ultimate team God has called you to lead. We dive into real-life ideas for making your kids active members of what God has called you to do. From navigating emotional highs and lows to creating unforgettable experiences, we look at life-giving ways you can include…
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