Modern Day Missionaries
Modern Day Missions 159 episodes Nov 5, 2026
The Modern Day Missionaries podcast explores topics that affect Christian missionaries on the field, focusing on faith, freedom, family, and finances. It is produced by Modern Day Missions and hosted by Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez. Each episode features a conversational interview with guests who are experts in their fields and who are or have been missionaries, or who serve in the missions space. The show aims to help missionaries be their very best so they can give their very best.
Episodes
The Most Powerful Relational Tool You’ll Ever Learn (In 4 Simple Steps) with Dr. Dee Dee Mayer
Have you ever had a huge reaction to something that seemed small to everyone else? Do you shut down, take control, or numb out when a relationship on the field starts to feel unsafe?Stephanie calls the pain and peace cycle the most powerful relationship tool she and Danny have learned in more than 25 years of marriage and relationship work, and in this episode, Dr. Dee Dee Mayer, University Chapla
Missionary Money Guilt and The Verse We Keep Misquoting with Elias Reyes
Do you feel a pang of guilt or worry every time you spend a dollar your supporters gave? Is it wrong to save for retirement or dream about owning a home when you’re surrounded by need? In this episode, Modern Day Missions president Elias Reyes joins us to unpack what a healthy relationship with money looks like for missionaries.Drawing on Scripture, a few unforgettable stories, and years of walkin
How to Make the Most of End-of-the-Year Giving with Marvin Slaton II (Encore)
In this encore episode, we ask the question, how can missionaries make the most of end-of-the-year giving trends? People are looking for places to sow seed, and you want them to know you are good soil!Get ready for some game-changing stats and financial advice in this week’s episode!“Modern Day Missions” Executive Director, Marvin Slaton II, shares some shocking statistics on how end-of-the-year g
Are You Starting Year-End Fundraising Too Late? With Mike Kim & Mary Valloni of Fully Funded Academy
What if year-end fundraising isn’t really about year-end?For many missionaries, November and December can feel like a mad dash to close a budget gap. But what if, instead of fundraising for survival, you used the end of the year to invite people into the vision God has given you for what’s next?In this episode, Coach Ben sits down with Mary Valloni and Mike Kim of Fully Funded Academy to talk abou
Guarding Your Life: Leadership Boundaries, Habits & the Long Game of Integrity in Missions with Dr. Rob Hoskins
What actually protects a leader for the long haul? And why do the ones who fall almost never see it coming? In this episode, Dr. Rob Hoskins, a deeply respected leadership expert and president of OneHope, joins Stephanie to talk honestly about the isolation missionary leaders face, the habits that guard against moral failure, and the powerful concept of overlapping accountability (you need this!).
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Young, Single, and Sent [to the Mission Field] with Mark Phillips, Sierra Lee, Natan Marcal
Do you ever feel like you're falling behind? Like everyone around you is buying houses, getting married, having kids, and finding a career while you're out here saying yes to the calling? You’re not mad about it…sometimes, you just wonder. What are you up to, God?In this episode, three single missionaries in their 20’s and 30’s, Mark, Natan, and Sierra, open up about things rarely talked
The Thing That Makes or Breaks Your Team on the Field with Dr. Jay Raines
You love the people on your team. So why does working with them feel so hard sometimes? What if the tension you keep experiencing isn't a people problem, it's a culture problem? And what if the culture shaping your team was never chosen, it just happened?In this episode, Dr. Jay Raines, founder of LeadersQ Coaching, seven-year cross-cultural leader in Bangalore, India, and author of Cult
Should I Stay Or Should I Leave (the Mission Field)? with David Joannes
Have you ever thought about leaving the mission field? Not just in a passing moment of frustration, but really thought about it? What would it actually cost you to stay? And how do you know the difference between a hard season and God genuinely closing a door?In this episode, Stephanie sits down with David Joannes, founder of Within Reach Global and 28-year missionary, for one of the most honest c
Missionaries, Fundraising Isn't Your Only Option with Elias Reyes
What if the financial ceiling you've been living under was never actually real?Have you ever wondered if there's a limit to what your ministry can afford, and that limit was set the day you sent your first support letter? Have you ever felt stuck between cutting back again, asking supporters for more, or wondering if it's time to come home?In this episode, Stephanie sits down with E
The Fundraising Advice We Wish We'd Had Sooner With Danny & Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez
What do you do when one of you is terrified of fundraising and the other one grew up doing it like it's second nature? Danny and Stephanie Gutierrez found out the hard way, over twelve years, two daughters, and one very memorable $666 support check.In this episode, Coach Ben sits down with them for a conversation about what they'd do differently, from how they divided the work, to what a
Here's What Your Body Has Been Trying to Tell You, Missionaries with Steve & Lisa Cuss
What does your body already know that your mind hasn't caught up to yet? What if the thing most burning you out on the mission field is not the workload, the culture shock, or the lack of support, but something else? And what if the very traits that made you say yes to the field are the same ones slowly wearing you down?In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Steve and Lisa Cuss, founders o
When Nobody Calls to Check On You: Soul Health, Hidden Burnout, and What Missionaries Actually Need
The missionaries burning out fastest are not the ones who stopped caring. They are the ones who cared the most. Mindy Caliguire, founder of SoulCare, joins the podcast to talk about what research with missionaries in the Global South revealed about soul health, the relational deficit nobody wants to touch, and what it actually takes to find your way back. In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why the
Being a Woman on the Mission Field: What We All Need to Know with Denise Beck (EE)
Two-thirds of global missionaries are women. And most of them will tell you they have never heard an episode like this one.Denise Beck, Executive Director of Velvet Ashes, has spent years sitting with women in every season of missionary life, and she is not afraid to say what most people skip over. The single woman who wonders if anyone on her team actually values what she gave up. The married wom
What Missionary Kids Need Their Parents to Hear with Macy Gutierrez, Gabriel Gomez & Michelle Escobar
Your MK’s are watching everything. They see how you handle the hard seasons, how you hold it together when everything is falling apart, and how much space there is in your family for the hard stuff to be said out loud. But what are they actually holding inside? And what do they wish you would ask?In this episode, three young adults who grew up on the mission field sit down to share what that life
Spiritual Warfare on the Mission Field Nobody Warns You About with Jacob Ebersole
Have you ever been in a season where everything seemed to be working against you, and you could not tell if it was spiritual warfare, burnout, or just the hard reality of missionary life? When you can tell the difference, you know how to fight.In this episode, evangelist, World Harvest founder, and Modern Day missionary Jacob Ebersole shares what spiritual warfare actually looks like on the missio
The Crisis Response Plan Every Missionary Needs with Phil Cooke
What do you do when everything falls apart on the field? When the team fractures, the funding dries up, or a decision you made starts unraveling in ways you never anticipated? What if the way you respond in the first few hours determines whether your ministry survives?In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Phil Cooke, filmmaker, media producer, PhD in theology, and one of the most sought-after
Why You Should Stop Performing for the People Who Sent You with Bob Goff
Have you ever caught yourself angling the camera just right, choosing the words that make your ministry sound a little more impressive than it actually is? What if the pressure to perform is actually the thing standing between you and the life God designed you for? What if joy is closer to your insecurity than you ever imagined?In this episode, Stephanie sits down with author, speaker, and former
The Retirement Question Every Missionary Is Avoiding with Elias Reyes
Are you preparing for your financial future, or are you hoping it takes care of itself? What does it actually look like to invest on a missionary income? And is it even possible when support fluctuates month to month?In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Elias Reyes, president of Modern Day Missions and a financial consultant with 25+ years of experience serving missionaries and nonprofit lead
Support Raising Without Shame Or Games with Ben Ankarlo
In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Ben Ankarlo, fundraising coach at Modern Day Missions, to unpack what is really happening beneath the surface of support raising. Together, they explore how fear unknowingly shapes decisions, why some missionaries default to self-funding or scarcity, and how embarrassment and control can distort the way we invite others into partnership. Ben shares from li
How Should the Church Think About Israel? With David Blease
Have you ever wondered what the Church really believes about Israel? Have you felt confused by replacement theology, one law teaching, or political noise around the Jewish people? And does any of this actually matter for missionaries today?In this episode, Modern Day Missions Executive Director Marvin Slaton II and Gateway Center for Israel Pastor & Director David Blease explore the three pre
The Fight to Stay Connected as a Missionary Family with Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter
You didn’t move across the world to lose your family in the process. Mission life is full of purpose, but it can also pull at the very relationships we care about most.Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter, missionary parents, writers, and trusted voices in cross-cultural life, open up about what it looks like to stay emotionally connected as a family in the middle of ministry, transition, and loss.We ta
Is AI a Ministry Ally or a Spiritual Threat? with Carey Nieuwhof
AI is changing everything—how we think, work, lead, create…How about how we hear from God? Without realizing it, are we letting it reshape our hearts, our habits, and our spiritual lives, too?Today, we talk with Carey Nieuwhof about the very real tension missionaries face when using AI for ministry. From sermon prep to leadership decisions, we explore how to use this tool with wisdom, where it may
Welcome to the Modern Day Missionaries Podcast!
Modern Day Missionaries is a podcast created specifically for missionaries navigating real life on the field.We talk honestly about the questions missionaries actually ask—How do I retain supporters?Am I burned out… or heading there?How do I stay connected to my spouse in the middle of ministry chaos?What does it look like to flourish as a single missionary?Our heart is simple: help you be well so
Missionary, What If Shame Is Calling the Shots? With Dr. Curt Thompson
You're serving full-time. You're pouring yourself out. And yet, you still feel like it's not enough.Many missionaries live with an unnamed pressure, a constant inner drive to do more, be more, prove more. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Curt Thompson helps us uncover the role that shame plays in shaping our stories and how it may be calling the shots in your life and ministry wit
How to Receive More Missions Funds This December Than Ever Before with Elias Reyes (Encore Episode)
Want to know how you can double your monthly donations this December? Statistics show that missionaries who take a few simple steps can significantly increase year-end giving—and in some cases, receive more in the final four days of the year than any other month. In this episode, Modern Day Missions president and financial consultant Elias Reyes shares how to make the most of this golden opportuni
The Missionary Brain Under Pressure with Dr. Karl Lehman
What’s really going on when you feel numb, irritable, or disconnected on the field—even when you’re doing what God has called you to do? Why do high-functioning workers sometimes shut down emotionally, pull away from others, or lose the ability to feel God’s presence? How does long-term pressure affect your brain—and what can you do to move toward restoration? If connection feels hard, there’s a r
How Missionaries Can Build Kingdom Partnerships with Business Leaders (Encore Episode)
What if the support you need is waiting on the other side of a bold conversation with the right person? Many missionaries feel unsure about how to connect with business leaders—and even more unsure about how to talk about money. But what if those very people are called to partner with you?In this encore episode, we revisit our conversation with Lee Domingue—entrepreneur, author, and founder of Kin
How to Lead Gen Z With Authority They’ll Actually Trust with Dr. Tim Elmore
What if the pushback you're getting from Gen Z missionaries isn’t rebellion—but an invitation to lead differently? Many leaders are navigating cross-generational tension in missions, unsure how to guide and motivate a generation that values autonomy, mental health, and meaning over traditional hierarchies and hustle culture.In this conversation, leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore joins us to un
The Restless Missionary and the Invitation to Be Whole Again with Cheryl Scanlan
What happens when your identity in Christ feels solid, but deep down, you’re still exhausted, fragmented, and unsure who you really are? Many missionaries live in a cycle of spiritual striving and internal disintegration—even while faithfully serving. The result? Burnout, weariness, and a haunting sense that something is off, even if they can’t name it.This conversation gently opens the door to a
What Missionary Kids Wish You Knew About Their Faith and Identity with Michéle Phoenix
What are missionary kids really carrying—and what can adults do to help lighten the load? From the pressure to perform, to the fear of disappointing others, MKs often carry invisible expectations they didn’t choose and can’t always name. These burdens can shape everything from their identity to their view of God.In this conversation, we explore the emotional and spiritual weight many missionary ki
Making Mission Teams Work For You — Not Against You with Jesse & Andrea Kroeze
Ever hosted a short-term mission team and wondered, Was that really worth it? Or maybe you're gearing up for your next one and already feeling the weight of logistics, expectations, and exhaustion.In this episode, Jesse and Andrea Kroeze—leaders of Touch the World and seasoned missionaries—offer a fresh take on how short-term teams can become a strategic blessing instead of a draining burden.
The Questions Gen Z Won’t Stop Asking About Missions with Mark Matlock
Gen Z is stepping onto the mission field with big questions on their hearts. Is missions moral? Does the West still have a role to play? How do you navigate support raising in today’s world? And what does healthy emotional and spiritual sustainability really look like?In this conversation, Mark Matlock—author, Insight Lead at Barna, and Executive Director of Urbana—helps us understand the shifts h
Good Ask vs God Ask: Next Level Support Raising with Dr. Steve Shadrach (Encore Episode)
Are you frustrated by fundraising? Feeling stuck, under-supported, or embarrassed about the whole process?In this episode, Dr. Steve Shadrach, author of The God Ask and one of the leading voices in personal support raising, helps reframe fundraising not just as a financial task but as a deeply spiritual journey. With decades of experience mentoring and training missionaries, Steve shares the fears
How to Be the Healthy Leader of a Healthy Team with Nic & Rachael Billman (Encore Episode)
Do you ever struggle with knowing how to keep your team motivated? Especially when the work is hard, the stakes are high, and the pay is low (or non-existent)? How can you create a team culture of health from the top down?In this encore episode, we sit down with Nic and Rachael Billman, founders of Shores of Grace. They have spent over 14 years leading missionaries and staff in Brazil. They open u
This One Shift Can Restore Your Spiritual Energy, Missionaries with Drs. Bill & Kristi Gaultiere
Are you constantly pouring out but feeling spiritually depleted?You care deeply—for people, for God’s mission—but somewhere along the way, your soul has gone dry. What if one small shift could change everything?If you're thinking, "Empathy is overrated. People need tough love!" then this episode is especially for you. Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere unpack how true empathy—the kind r
Secrets, Shame, and the Risk of Telling the Truth: The Silent Battles Missionaries Face with Dr. Janeen Davis
Whether it’s pornography, mental health concerns, faith struggles, same-sex attraction, gambling, or emotional collapse—many missionaries are silently asking: What would happen if anyone knew?In this episode, Dr. Janeen Davis joins us to talk about the silent battles missionaries face—and what it takes to tell the truth when shame tells you to hide. We talk about how secrecy steals your strength,
What If Your Missionary Vision Suddenly Changes? with Jonathan & Amanda Vining
You felt sure. God gave you a vision, you raised the funds, you moved overseas. But then things didn’t go as planned. The vision changed—or maybe you changed. In this episode, Jonathan and Amanda Vining share their powerful story of navigating unexpected shifts, how they learned to walk with God in uncertainty, and why vision isn’t a one-time download—it’s something you live, adapt, and grow into.
Fundraising Strategies That Actually Work Today with Mary Valloni & Mike Kim
How’s your fundraising working for you right now? Do you feel stuck? Are the methods you're using just not connecting with supporters anymore? In this episode, fundraising expert Mary Valloni and branding strategist Mike Kim share modern, proven strategies missionaries can use to fully fund their ministry without awkward sales pitches or burnout.Learn how to keep donors through big transition
Escaping the Missionary Productivity Trap with Amy Young
Do you ever feel like you’re running hard in ministry but still falling behind? Missionary life can be an endless swirl of urgent needs, unfinished to-do lists, and pressure to prove your worth through results.In this episode, Amy Young of Global Trellis helps unpack the hidden productivity trap that drains your energy—and the surprising shift that frees you to focus on what truly matters.Discover
The Art of Deep Listening: Learn to Listen on a Level You Didn't Know Was Possible with Cheryl Scanlan, MCC (Encore Episode)
Today’s encore 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 change.In this conversation, she shares her se
Managing Money on the Mission Field Without Losing It with Vonna Laue
Do finances feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain exhausting? Wondering how to run a budget, set up a nonprofit, or stay financially accountable, without a finance degree? We’ve got you covered.In this episode, financial expert and missions CFO Vonna Laue joins us to share down-to-earth wisdom on how missionaries can manage money well, without losing their minds or their calling.From persona
The 5 Stages of the Missionary Life Cycle with Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter (Encore Episode)
What makes a strong family culture on the mission field? How do you keep your values intact when everything around you is shifting? And is it possible to raise emotionally healthy kids overseas—without losing yourself in the process? In this episode, Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter spill the tea about the joys and challenges of parenting abroad. From bathroom disco lights and jet-skiing through mon
Struggling Spiritually? Attachment Theory Might Explain Why With Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw
Have you ever felt like you were doing all the right things spiritually—reading, praying, serving—but still felt disconnected from God?In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw—pastors, authors, and spiritual formation experts—walk us through the Landscapes of the Soul, a transformative framework rooted in attachment theory that reveals how our nervous system, relationship
What It's Really Like to Raise Kids With Special Needs on the Mission Field
What happens when your missionary journey includes parenting a child with special needs?How do you handle therapy, schooling, and support in a cross-cultural setting? How do you balance your calling with your kid’s unique needs?In this very raw, hope-filled panel conversation, Stephanie, along with two missionary couples, the Maurers and Wurdemans, share their unique journeys of parenting children
When Missionaries Get Angry (and What to Do About It) with Erik Troyer
Have you ever felt angry on the mission field—and then guilty for it? You’re not alone. From cultural clashes to team tension to the things that just shouldn’t be, anger surfaces—and it often comes with a side of shame.In this deeply honest conversation, counselor Erik Troyer helps us reframe our understanding of anger, not as something to suppress, but as an invitation to draw nearer to God. Whet
What Really Happens When Missionaries Return From the Field with Shonna Ingram
Shonna Ingram is a missionary care specialist with over 17 years of experience supporting cross-cultural workers through transitions and trauma recovery. She serves as a Trauma Care and Career Transition Specialist with Pioneer Bible Translators and is the founder of Re-entry Experts, an organization offering coaching, resources, and community cohorts for global workers navigating re-entry. Shonna
Help Me Understand My Cross-Cultural Teammates with I'Ching Thomas
Ever felt misunderstood, sidelined, or frustrated by a teammate who just sees things differently? Serving on a cross-cultural team on the field can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—parts of missionary life.In this episode, cross-cultural leadership expert I’Ching Thomas shares practical wisdom and real-life stories to help long-term teams build trust, work through cultural tension, and
Let's Talk About Missionaries and Addiction with Ian Morgan Cron
Are you trying to hold it all together while quietly falling apart inside? Do you ever feel like you can’t afford to be honest about your struggles—especially as a missionary leader? In this powerful conversation with Ian Morgan Cron, author of The Fix, we dive into the hidden world of addiction among missionaries—and not just the obvious kinds. From people-pleasing and approval addiction to secre
5 Mistakes Missionaries Make in Their Finances With Keith Webb
Feel like your finances are always playing catch-up? Wondering how to plan for the future when you're just trying to make it through the month?In this financial masterclass for missionaries, Dr. Keith Webb brings both wisdom and lived experience to the table. After two decades on the field and years training missionary coaches, Keith shares the top financial mistakes missionaries make—and wha
Is My Missionary Marriage Going to Make It? With Danny & Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez (Encore Episode)
Marriage on the mission field can be one of your greatest sources of strength—or one of your biggest stressors.In this powerful conversation with Danny and Stephanie Gutierrez, hosted by Amy Young, we get real about the challenges missionary couples face and the hope available even when things feel messy. Whether you’re in crisis or just need to reconnect, this episode is packed with honest storie
Am I Called to Be a Missionary? With Marvin Slaton (Encore Episode)
Have you ever been asked, “How did you know you were called to be a missionary?” Or maybe you’re the one wrestling with that question right now. This episode with Marvin Slaton is more than a conversation—it’s a practical resource you can share with friends, family, or future missionaries to help them discern their calling. Marvin and Stephanie break down the three key ways God speaks, how to reco
Parenting Neurodivergent Kids on the Mission Field with Jenilee Goodwin
What if your child can’t “just push through” like the other MKs? What if loud music, long travel days, or even sticky hands after a meal in community send them into sensory overload? And what if… God still called your family, with all its unique challenges, to the mission field?In this very honest and beautifully grounded episode, Jenilee Goodwin—former missionary, mom of three daughters on the au
Why Missionaries Who Lead With Humility Last Longer with Dr. Josh Wymore
What if humility is the key to real leadership influence—and not a weakness to overcome? How do you lead with confidence while fully owning your flaws and limits?In this powerful conversation with Dr. Josh Wymore, executive coach and author of Humbler Leadership, we explore why missionaries who lead with humility don’t just serve better—they last longer. Josh unpacks practical ways to grow self-aw
The 7 Primal Questions for Missionaries: What's Yours? with Mike Foster
Have you ever found yourself reacting bigger than the moment called for—and not really knowing why? Or maybe you’re trying to be the best parent, teammate, or leader you can be, but something keeps tripping you up. In this episode, we talk with Mike Foster about the seven primal questions that shape how we show up in life and relationships. This conversation is full of lightbulb moments and honest
Help With Culture Clashes and Crashes with Dr. Linda Saunders
Ever found yourself confused by cultural “rules” you didn’t even know you were breaking? Wondering why some of your most sincere efforts aren’t landing the way you hoped? And how do you build real connection when it feels like you're speaking a different language—even when you're technically not?In this perspective-shifting episode, we talk with Dr. Linda Saunders—a former missionary, sc
The 7 Types of Rest Every Missionary Needs with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Why do you still feel exhausted, even after you rest? What if the kind of rest you think you need isn’t the one that will actually restore you? In this episode, Dr. Sandra Dalton-Smith unpacks the seven types of rest, and they are going to completely change the way you think about fatigue and burnout. As a physician, Dr. Dalton-Smith has seen firsthand how exhaustion isn’t just about needing more
What No One Tells Missionaries About Giving Birth Abroad with Chandler Gilow
What if one of the biggest ministry transitions isn’t a move to a new country, but welcoming a baby into your family—far from home? How do you navigate prenatal care, birth plans, and cultural expectations in a foreign medical system? In this episode, Chandler Gilow, founder of The Global Birth Coach, shares insights from her own overseas birth experience and equips missionary families with the wi
Team Conflict on the Mission Field with Dr. Janeen Davis (Encore Episode)
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 myths and attitudes we unconsciously hold about conflict resolution that keep us miserable and without solutions. Learn about the P
How Hidden Anxiety Secretly Shapes Missionary Work Without You Knowing with Steve Cuss
What if the biggest threat to your ministry isn’t your workload, but your own anxiety? Have you ever found yourself over-functioning, trying to manage others' emotions, or carrying the weight of unrealistic expectations?In this episode, Steve Cuss unpacks how chronic anxiety sneaks into leadership, relationships, and ministry—often without us realizing it.Drawing from his experiences as a cha
How Missionaries Can Grow Their Fundraising Network with Russell Cooper & Deb Evans
Are you struggling to expand your support network? Do you feel like you’ve already asked everyone you know and aren’t sure where to turn next? What if there were dozens of potential partners hiding in plain sight—just waiting for an invitation to be part of your mission? In this episode, we sit down with Russell Cooper and Deb Evans from Tailored Fundraising, who have coached thousands of missiona
The Truth About TCKs You Probably Don't Know With Tanya Crossman
Have you ever wondered how growing up overseas shapes a child—both the good and the challenging? What if some of the struggles TCKs face could be prevented with the right support? And as a missionary parent, how do you balance your own well-being while making sure your kids are emotionally cared for?In this episode, from her research of more than 2,000 third culture kids, TCK expert Tanya Crossman
The Secret to Uniting Generations on Your Team with Dr. Tim Elmore (Encore Episode)
Are generational differences making teamwork tricky on your missions team?Do you find yourself navigating the unique perspectives of Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z…and wondering how on earth to bring everyone together? You’re not alone! Join us for a conversation with Dr. Tim Elmore, author and founder of Growing Leaders, as we dive into practical ways to turn generational clashes into team
The Hardest Part of Missionary Life and How to Overcome It with David Joannes
IT'S OUR 100th EPISODE! And we've got a great one for you today, listeners! What makes someone pack up their life, move across the world, and step into the unknown for the sake of the gospel? How do missionaries keep going when the sacrifices pile up and the rewards feel far away? Missionaries—you know you’re unique, but do you know how? What sets us apart?Today, we sit down with the aut
Help! How Do I Do My Taxes as a Missionary? with Maggie Walker & Brooke Calhoun
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by tax season as a missionary? Wondering if you should opt out of Social Security? Confused about how 1099s, housing allowances, and foreign-earned income exclusions actually work?In this episode, CPAs Maggie Walker and Brooke Calhoun break down everything missionaries need to know about taxes—from maximizing tax benefits to avoiding financial surprises. Whether you’
6 Reasons Missionaries Should Use Social Media with Brian Barcelona
Is social media just a distraction—or could it also be one of the most powerful tools for spreading the gospel? Is it possible to use it effectively without falling into the trap of performance and pride? Brian Barcelona shares how he and his team at One Voice have reached millions with the gospel through digital evangelism, the unexpected ways God has moved online, and practical strategies for mi
Why Fundraising Is Essential to a Missionary’s Spiritual Formation with Heather Winchell & Andy Brennan
What does fundraising have to do with spiritual formation? You’re about to find out!Maybe you have been approaching fundraising as just another task on your missionary to-do list. We’ve all been there! But what if it’s not just about the money?Could fundraising actually be a tool God uses to transform you?Heather Winchell and Andy Brennan of Provisio Fundraising unpack how the way we fundraise pro
5 Questions to Launch Missionaries Into the New Year with Marvin Slaton
What might God be calling you to start, stop, or step into this year?What if asking the right questions could launch you into the most impactful year of your life?In this episode, we give you an activity you can do today to launch you strong into the new year!Marvin Slaton, executive director of Modern Day Missions, shares five profound questions to help missionaries reflect, realign, and reimagin
Help for Stressed Out Missionaries with Kristi Gaultiere
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unsure if your stress is too much—or maybe not enough? Wondering how to find a healthy rhythm for the demands of missionary life?In this episode, Dr. Kristi Gaultiere joins us to unpack the reality of stress and how it impacts missionaries uniquely.We look at the difference between healthy and unhealthy stress, how to recognize the signs of being "stressed in"
Doing the Impossible in Missions with Rod Plummer
Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Rod Plummer, a missionary and church planter in Japan for over 20 years. Rod shares the incredible story of how he and his wife, Viv, and their family and team became part of a wave of God’s movement in one of the world’s most challenging mission fields.You’ll be amazed at some of the approaches the Plummers took and how surprisingly effective they we
Unexpected Joy from Unexpected Challenges with Vonna Laue
Have you ever looked back on a really hard season on the field, a huge thing God asked you to do, or a big unexpected change and thought, Wow, I’m SO glad I didn’t know that was coming? Because I would have run for the hills!In this episode, we sit down with Vonna Laue, author of the upcoming book Glad I Didn’t Know, to discuss life’s unexpected twists and turns in the world of missions. Vonna sha
Help Me Understand My Cross-Cultural Teammates with I'Ching Thomas
How do you handle team conflicts when your cultural values clash? What’s the secret to building trust in a team of people from very different backgrounds?You may have learned about the culture you are going to serve, but did you learn about the cultures of the people you are serving with? Missions is much more complex and beautiful than we could ever know!The makeup of teams serving overseas are c
Can Prayer Really Change Anything? with Peter Warren
Do you ever wonder if your prayers are really making a difference? Or feel frustrated when you don’t see results? If you pray and something doesn’t happen, was it worth it or a waste of time? Does God already have planned out what he’s going to do anyway?In this episode, we talk with missionary Peter Warren, a leader in YWAM, who brings a fresh take on how prayer works and why it matters. We dive
Suffering Well & Walking in Faith: Can You Do Both? with Scott Shaum
What does surrendering to God mean? Can someone be walking in faith and be surrendered to God? Is surrender giving up? How do we balance the reality of suffering with believing in God as our provider and healer? How can we know when we’re using faith as a way to try and control God versus having faith that pleases him?Uff. Suffering brings up SO many questions. In this week’s episode, we wade into
How Missionaries Experience Stress, Trauma, & Triggers with Dr. Jamie Aten (Encore Episode)
Have you ever wondered why people respond to trauma in such different ways? In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of trauma with Dr. Jamie Aten, a leading expert in the field. We explore the multifaceted nature of trauma, breaking down why people's experiences and reactions to it can be so widely different.Dr. Aten gives practical, effective strategies that those of us who work
How to Be the Healthy Leader of a Healthy Team with Nic & Rachael Billman
Do you ever struggle with knowing how to keep your team motivated? Especially when the work is hard, the stakes are high, and the pay is low (or non-existent)? How can you create a team culture of health from the top down?In this episode, we sit down with Nic and Rachael Billman, founders of Shores of Grace. They have spent over 14 years leading missionaries and staff in Brazil. They open up about
Who Are Today's Missionary Kids? with Dr. Rob Hoskins (Encore Episode)
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 of us who love them understand their world a little
When You Have Different Generations on the Same Team with Dr. Tim Elmore
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 conversation will give you tools to handle tensions,
Winning Strategies for Your Best End-of-Year Giving Yet with Russell Cooper
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 one month?Russell's shares incredibly practical
The 5 Stages of the Missionary Life Cycle with Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter
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 share the potential pitfalls and opportunities in
Politics & Faith: When Missionaries Get Caught in the Middle with Dr. Russell Moore
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 Moore, editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, as we exp
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