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Modern Day Missionaries episodes

  • The Emotional Life of Missionaries: Faith, Feelings & The Enneagram with Drs. Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

    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 God really made us to be so we can grow in our relationship with ourselves, with God, and with others.

    We can all agree, just hearing “end of year support campaign” feels weighty and overwhelming. That’s why I created this comprehensive guide to help you approach your EOY campaign feeling lighter. 

    Get your free digital download, walk the plan out step by step, and I believe you will see your fundraising efforts thrive this year! - Coach Ben

    EOY Giving Campaign Field Guide 🗺️


    Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]


    Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/

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    54 min
  • Sexuality in Missions with Michele Okimura

    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 are serving who are asking the hard questions? In today’s episode, Michele Okimura, founder and director of Explicit Movement and Releasing Generations, shows us where to begin.

    We can all agree, just hearing “end of year support campaign” feels weighty and overwhelming. That’s why I created this comprehensive guide to help you approach your EOY campaign feeling lighter. 

    Get your free digital download, walk the plan out step by step, and I believe you will see your fundraising efforts thrive this year! - Coach Ben

    EOY Giving Campaign Field Guide 🗺️


    Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]


    Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions

    X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

    48 min
  • How to Prepare for a Successful Visit "Home" with Michael Pollock (Encore Episode)

    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 back to the country that used to be home.

    We can all agree, just hearing “end of year support campaign” feels weighty and overwhelming. That’s why I created this comprehensive guide to help you approach your EOY campaign feeling lighter. 

    Get your free digital download, walk the plan out step by step, and I believe you will see your fundraising efforts thrive this year! - Coach Ben

    EOY Giving Campaign Field Guide 🗺️


    Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]


    Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions

    X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

    46 min
  • How to Receive More Missions Funds This December Than Ever Before with Elias Reyes

    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 boost!

    We can all agree, just hearing “end of year support campaign” feels weighty and overwhelming. That’s why I created this comprehensive guide to help you approach your EOY campaign feeling lighter. 

    Get your free digital download, walk the plan out step by step, and I believe you will see your fundraising efforts thrive this year! - Coach Ben

    EOY Giving Campaign Field Guide 🗺️


    Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]


    Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions

    X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

    28 min
  • How to Transition Your Family Back “Home” Well From The Mission Field with Nathan & Zoe Grams

    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 determined to transition well.

    We can all agree, just hearing “end of year support campaign” feels weighty and overwhelming. That’s why I created this comprehensive guide to help you approach your EOY campaign feeling lighter. 

    Get your free digital download, walk the plan out step by step, and I believe you will see your fundraising efforts thrive this year! - Coach Ben

    EOY Giving Campaign Field Guide 🗺️


    Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]


    Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions

    X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

    50 min
  • Steps to Survive Seasons of Confusion with Zach Lowrie (Encore Episode)

    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 opportunity to listen in and be encouraged!

    We can all agree, just hearing “end of year support campaign” feels weighty and overwhelming. That’s why I created this comprehensive guide to help you approach your EOY campaign feeling lighter. 

    Get your free digital download, walk the plan out step by step, and I believe you will see your fundraising efforts thrive this year! - Coach Ben

    EOY Giving Campaign Field Guide 🗺️


    Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]


    Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions

    X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

    39 min
  • When Unexpected Change Affects Your Marriage on The Mission Field with John & Pat Hazelwood

    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 couples can build resiliency in their relationships and effective ways to respond when any kind of change comes their way.

    We can all agree, just hearing “end of year support campaign” feels weighty and overwhelming. That’s why I created this comprehensive guide to help you approach your EOY campaign feeling lighter. 

    Get your free digital download, walk the plan out step by step, and I believe you will see your fundraising efforts thrive this year! - Coach Ben

    EOY Giving Campaign Field Guide 🗺️


    Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]


    Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions

    X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

    35 min
  • Strategies to Reduce the Financial Stress of Living off Missions Support with Elias Reyes and Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez

    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 missionaries can begin to walk out today.

    We can all agree, just hearing “end of year support campaign” feels weighty and overwhelming. That’s why I created this comprehensive guide to help you approach your EOY campaign feeling lighter. 

    Get your free digital download, walk the plan out step by step, and I believe you will see your fundraising efforts thrive this year! - Coach Ben

    EOY Giving Campaign Field Guide 🗺️


    Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]


    Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions

    X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

    25 min
  • How Adding Roles to Your Missionary Supporter Team Will Transform Them with Allie Black & Anita Bosworth

    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.

    We can all agree, just hearing “end of year support campaign” feels weighty and overwhelming. That’s why I created this comprehensive guide to help you approach your EOY campaign feeling lighter. 

    Get your free digital download, walk the plan out step by step, and I believe you will see your fundraising efforts thrive this year! - Coach Ben

    EOY Giving Campaign Field Guide 🗺️


    Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]


    Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions

    X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

    37 min
  • When Missionaries Experience Personal Loss with Dirk Smith

    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—and anyone—can navigate loss well and trust that this is not the end of our stories, but is the beginning of something new.

    We can all agree, just hearing “end of year support campaign” feels weighty and overwhelming. That’s why I created this comprehensive guide to help you approach your EOY campaign feeling lighter. 

    Get your free digital download, walk the plan out step by step, and I believe you will see your fundraising efforts thrive this year! - Coach Ben

    EOY Giving Campaign Field Guide 🗺️


    Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]


    Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions

    X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

    51 min

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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…