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That Missionary Life
By Rachel Ferguson
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How many episodes does That Missionary Life have?
The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.
That Missionary Life episodes:
September 27, 2024Missionaries and Immigrants What I've learned about immigration from being a missionary. Depending on terms, Missionaries ARE immigrants (or at least migrants). The current political rhetoric around immigrants has horrified me, and really brought out how the church has one rule for missionaries, and other rule for when it is in their own backyard. What are some of your immigration stories? How are you dealing with this disconnect? Any tips for me?
CAN YOU BELIEVE this is episode 50? So glad I figured out how to podcast again after spotify changed my whole system (grumpy mumbling).
...more September 26, 2024#FamilyEra We moved into our first home 6 months ago. I'd always seen home ownership as a ball and chain. Instead, its surprised me as roots growing in barren cracks in my soul. I am grateful for this chance, after being gone for so long, to jump with both feet into this #FamilyEra
...more September 26, 2024Scared of Normal This is the same episode as I did in June, but the sound quality was bad. Spotify changed how I can do everything, so now I am refiguring it out:)
I ran off to nature and recorded these rambing thoughts about the disconnect between "I am a missionary" and "I am not a missionary anymore" and the truth that both of these statements hold.
...more June 19, 2024Scared of Normal A bit different from other episodes, I ran off to nature and recorded these rambling thoughts about the disconnect between “I am a missionary” and “I am not a missionary anymore” and the truth that both of these statements hold....more January 23, 2024Missionaries and Politics How have politics been a part of your life as a missionary? Do you talk about politics in your host country? In your passport country? Do you feel a part of either one? Had your perspective on politics changed since serving abroad?...more January 22, 2024What is it like giving your life to missions? I was asked this question, and came up with three answers. What would your answer be?...more December 23, 2023Where do you Live? Three years back and looking to buy our first home. All the questions that choosing a location to live brings up. Who knew it would be so stressful? Who knew it would reveal more things I need to surrender and learn and grow? How have you been intentional in where you’ve lived, as a missionary and as a non-missionary (and does it make a difference)? As always- all the questions....more October 28, 2023Three Years Back Coming up on three years off the field. What do you do on anniversaries of hard, big things? What has changed and what has stayed the same for you since then?...more October 24, 2023How does Your Church Share Missions? Do you have a once a year missions fair, celebration, conference, meal, or whatnot? How does that work? Do people come? Is it effective? What would you do if you could do it any way you wanted?...more September 27, 2023Vacations as Missionaries What were your best vacation memories? How do they do vacations where you were at? Did you feel like you couldn’t share pictures of your vacations with your supporters? What are the issues around vacations and missionaries?...more
FAQs about That Missionary Life:
How many episodes does That Missionary Life have?
The podcast currently has 52 episodes available.