Modern Day Missionaries

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 the U.S., Ethiopia, Kenya, Korea, the Netherlands, or anywhere in between.

Discover how Sammy prioritizes his relationship with God over everything else, and how that decision has transformed his ministry. If you're struggling to stay connected to God in the midst of overwhelming demands, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Lean in to glean some practical wisdom on grounding your faith and thriving in your missions work and life!

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 🗺️

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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 like flies, how can we become healthy leaders who last? In this episode, we hear from Andrew McMillan, long-term missionary and founding pastor of Comunidad in Medellín, Colombia, on how to become a leader that lasts!

As you listen to this episode, consider asking yourself:

• Am I creating an atmosphere where people feel empowered by the Holy Spirit, or am I inadvertently taking His place by trying to manage everything?
• What is one area where I need to lay down my control and trust God more deeply?
• What are some ways I have allowed fear to drive my decisions in leadership? How has that affected my relationships with those I serve?
• Do I trust the Holy Spirit to guide others, or do I feel the need to micromanage every detail?
• What kind of atmosphere am I creating within my ministry or team? Is it one of freedom, joy, and trust, or one of pressure and control?
• How do I handle offenses? Am I quick to forgive, or do I let them build up?
• What wells am I digging in my ministry? Am I focusing on keeping people in, or providing a source of life that draws them closer to God?
• How can I cultivate more “sweetness” and joy in my leadership, reflecting the heart of Jesus?

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]

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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—whether tied to nationality, education, or gender—can set you free.

We look at the most common false identities missionaries take on and how to break free from those. Tom shows how understanding who God truly is can dramatically reshape your life, your leadership, and your calling as a missionary.

Here are some questions you can ask yourself as you listen:

• What false identities might I be holding onto?

How might I be defining myself by my nationality, education, or other external factors rather than by my identity as a child of God?

• How do I perceive God's character?

Do I truly see God as compassionate, gracious, and abounding in love, or am I projecting negative experiences from my past onto Him?

• How do my past experiences influence my relationship with God and others?

Are there unresolved issues or false beliefs from my upbringing that might be affecting how I see God, myself, and my mission?

• What steps can I take to embrace my eternal sonship in Christ?

How can I live out my identity as a child of God more fully in my personal life and ministry?

• Am I leading and disciplining others from a place of love and compassion?

How can I reflect God's character more accurately in my leadership and interactions with others?

• How can I better align my actions with the true nature of God?

What areas of my life and ministry need to be reshaped to reflect God's compassion, grace, and faithfulness?

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

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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-like approach of spiritual warfare to the nurturing Father Heart of God, Harry shows us how these different perspectives, can complement and enrich our spiritual journeys, and help us to understand one another better!

Which worldview is yours? Which one is hardest for you to connect with? After listening to the five worldviews, what aspect of God’s character might he be inviting you to learn more about? How can you use this new understanding to connect with someone you know?

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]

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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 preparation, and how to form a plan of action. At Modern Day, we are passionate about empowering missionaries to be sent where God is calling them!

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

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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 faith!

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

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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 community, we felt it was important for us to take a week to look at this biblical, spiritual, and global issue. We talk to Nic Lesmeister, the executive director of Gateway Center for Israel, and he gives an extremely balanced, loving, and wise perspective that is sorely needed in today’s controversial climate. He also shares what we can do and how we can pray. We hope you find it helpful!

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

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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 they find themselves growing apart, and we give practical steps they can take to find each other again.

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

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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 great giveaway for the first few missionaries who take him up on the offer!

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

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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 are joined by Modern Day missionaries Jonathan and Amanda Vining for a refreshing and inspiring real talk on obedience.

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

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