The Marketplace Missionary

In this episode... It's me! My husband, Ray, interviews me about teaching English as a Second Language. We talk a out my journey as an ESL teacher, and I give lots of advice on how to become an ESL teacher and how to use your job in this field to move abroad. I share my knowledge as a recruiter for how to prepare your CV before moving abroad, and how to continue in your ESL career.

Don't forget to go to themarketplacemissionary.org (http://themarketplacemissionary.org/) to check it out and sign up for my newsletter.

In this episode, I speak to Kaelyn Knight. Kaelyn is an intern at an international school in Brussels, and she moved from Tennessee on a 1-year contract. 

We talk about adapting to a new culture, learning a new language, and how to make the most of a short-term contract. We also discuss what to do when your contract is ending but you don't feel ready to go home! 

Also, I have a special announcement: My new website is live! Go to themarketplacemissionary.org to check it out and sign up for my newsletter.

In the second episode that I recorded in Edinburgh, Scotland, I speak to Matt and Tamar Willoughby. Matt and Tamar are wedding photographer and videographers, who moved from England to Scotland to start their business. We talk about starting a small business in a new country, surviving financially, finding clients and building a brand. We also talk about boldness and courage as a Christian small business owner, and how they use their gifts to serve God at their church. 

Their photos and videos are stunning, so make sure you check out their website and instagram profiles. 

Tamar's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tamarhopephotography/ 

Matt's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/mattwilloughbyfilm/

Website: https://tamarhopewillo.com/

This episode is the first of 2 that I recorded in Edinburgh, Scotland. I speak to Michelle Bearzot (who also happens to be my sister!) about moving to Edinburgh from Sydney, Australia. She is an art teacher, artist and musician, and we talk about the creative scene in Edinburgh, Scotland, and how to serve God using your creative gifts abroad. 

You can find her at: https://www.instagram.com/mishelemaria/ 

Since the next two interviews are so rich and I didn't want to cut anything, there won't be any 'Real Mission Talk' with Ray and Katherine Levy. You'll hear from us again in Episode #6.

In this episode, I speak to Cynthi Law. Cynthi moved from the USA to Belgium in 2013 to be a part of the Lifepoint Brussels church plant. She talks about making the move abroad, adapting to a new culture, and balancing her job, ministry and household. 

I also answer the very first listener question in the 'Real Missions Talk' segment with my husband Ray Levy. We talk about what it's like to be supported as marketplace missionaries without a sending agency, and the importance of our church and sending Pastor.

In this episode, I speak to Graeme and Rebecca Belshaw. The Belshaws are from Northern Ireland, and I met them while they were living and working in Brussels. They have since moved back to Northern Ireland, but have so much wisdom and insight to share about making the most of a 3-year contract. 

I also talk to my husband, Ray Levy, who we met in Episode 1, for the very first 'Real Missions Task'. In the first installment of this segment, we talk about the different types of visas that you can get to move abroad, and a bit about our experiences with them.

Welcome to the very first episode of the Marketplace Missionary Podcast! 

In this episode, Katherine Levy, host and creator of The Marketplace Missionary, shares her vision on why she created the podcast and what she wants to achieve with it. 

She also interviews Ray Levy, Worship Pastor of Lifepoint Church Brussels and e-learning specialist, on living abroad as a marketplace missionary in Belgium. 

Links: https://theworshipsociety.com/ (Album in French)