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PMPod

Your Host 110 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

A podcast where the host, who admits to not being an expert, talks with everyday people about their experiences and lessons learned. The show focuses on learning from each other rather than from professionals or experts.

Episodes

(RePlay) #21 The Joy of Surrender Jul 1, 2026 4006 Today on the Pod, we challenge the obsession with outward ministry metrics and argue that lasting fruit in missions depends on the inner life with God. We talk through discipleship in community, hard heart issues, and the spiritual disciplines that keep workers joyful, rested, and faithful. Find out more at PMPod.org • defining discipleship as the Holy Spirit revealing identity in Christ • buildin
#103 The Power of Enduring Hope Jun 17, 2026 3482 Today on the Pod, I talk to a woman who has raised her kids in war zones, discipled illiterate church leaders, and has shown the incredible power of having enduring hope on the field. Read more at PMPod.org Timeline00:00 Intro 01:00 First Impressions and real Arab Women 02:52 The Joy and Stress of Lawlessness 04:53 Language, Culture, And Earned Respect 06:16 Marriage Kids And Social Authority08:32
#102 What If Fruit Isn’t The Measure Of Faithfulness? Jun 3, 2026 2785 On today's episode, we look at the effects of staying close to the Father, what real success on the field is, how to bolster both your effort for God and your rest in God, the power of weakness, what makes a good leader, and how understanding where we came from will help us deal with the challenges we face now. For more information, go to PMPod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 At 16 years old a
#101 The Best Explanation of DMM You've Ever Heard May 20, 2026 2734 The heart of DMM is the empowerment of ordinary peopleLook, I know you've heard a million talks about DMM, but I think this is going to be the best conversation you've ever heard on the topic. And if DMM is not your thing, don't worry, we talk about a whole lot more than just DMM. We also have an incredible conversation about misplaced hope in missions and how that can lead to cynic
#100 Is Compassion a Renewable Resource? May 6, 2026 3024 Caring for the least reached places of a missionary's heart. On today's Pod, we take a look at Compassion Fatigue from a new angle. What if compassion was not a limited resource? What if compassion was something that didn't need to ever run out? That's what my guest addresses in today's fascinating episode.   For more information, go to PMPod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro01:00
#99 Framing Our Lives For Deeper Joy Apr 22, 2026 3163 In this episode, we cover three main themes: 1) the importance of collaboration in the field, 2) the importance of healthy marriages and families, and 3) overcoming the siren call of technology in your life. Find our more at PMPod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 Being discipled by George Verwer 08:00 The power of collaboration  15:42 The results of collaboration 21:26 A passion for healthy families
#98 Compassion Fatigue: What's Going On In Your Heart? Apr 8, 2026 2727 God meets you at your greatest point of need, at your lowest in life. Find out more at PMPod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 Settling into Missions 03:34 The Need for Biblical Counseling08:47 My Story of Compassion Fatigue12:15 What is Compassion Fatigue? 15:49 What Happens When You Flip the Great Commandments? 18:50 How do I know If I’m Loving my Neighbor before God? 24:45 Being Exhausted from Hel
(RePlay) #51 How to Care for our People on the Field Mar 25, 2026 3227 The point of people care is to reflect the shepherd heart of God and help our people thrive personally and in their ministry.  Today on the Pod, we talk about all things People Care; burnout, depression, addiction, limits, rest, and internet use. You are going to hear the word “community” and how important it is a lot in this pod. You are really going to like today’s conversation. "It takes a
#97 My Thoughts on Episodes 95 and 96 Mar 11, 2026 1349 Today's Pod is just 20 minutes of me droning on about some things we discussed in the last two episodes. Find out more at PMPod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:05 Loneliness on the Field 04:14 Realistic Expectations in Low-Grow Environments 09:02 Living the Double Life 13:00 Discipling in Low-Trust Societies  19:39 Know Your Limits 
#96 Burnout: The Chronic Stress of Being on the Field Feb 25, 2026 2826 I kept taking on more and more things and at some point I realize I’m burning out.Today on the Pod, we are talking about the ever-present problem of burnout on the field. Why do so many missionaries burn out, and what can we do about it? For more information, go to PMPod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 It’s just what you do02:51 Motivated for the long-term 12:09 The sacrifices of long-term missions
#95 Smuggling Bibles Behind the Iron Curtain Feb 11, 2026 2790 "You have to look at what God is doing in the long-term. You can’t be preoccupied with the immediate issue at hand. You have to be faithful for what God is doing in the long-term. "In today's Pod, we take a fascinating look at what God has been doing throughout the years and some of the hardest places on earth. For more information, go to PMPod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro01:00 Hearing
#94 Discipling MBBs Jan 28, 2026 2559 "About 80% of what I thought I needed to be communicated had to go."To learn more, go to PMPod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 Called by the need 05:55 Learning to evangelize 12:00 Language and evangelism 20:05 How to gauge success 24:00 How things are changing 34:16 The Nine Studies 

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