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The Goal has always been for people to undestand God's word. Today on the Pod, we have an incredibly insightful convesation about what it's like growing us on the field as an MK. Then the second half of the Pod, my guest explains what it's like translating the Bible into a new langauge! Find out more at pmpod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 Being the son of missionaries 05:56 The pressures on a MK 10:44 Getting drawn into cross-cultural work 23:07 Rh...
God is calling MBBs to stay and we need to be staying beside them. To read more from this episode, click here. Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 Getting involved in missions 07:30 Learning language 10:30 Figuring out kids education 15:05 Changes over the years 18:07 Suffering for Christ 21:07 Coming back to the field as a single 24:10 MBBs and money 31:18 Protecting yourself from cynicism33:56 Processing the death of a spouse38:45 Moving back...
My supervisor came out to me and said, “Hey, you’re not doing well.” The exact wording was, “You’re dying on the vine.” Today on the Pod, I have a fascinating convesation with a business entrepreneur, mother, wife, and missionary. We talk about everything from contextualzation to sleep hygiene. You are going to love it! Find out more at pmpod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 Faith. Marriage. Missions 06:45 Going local in Asia 12:20 Dealing contention in marriag...
Steward your partners well! Keep those newsletters coming—quarterly minimum. On today's pod, we spend the first half talking about having healthy boundaries in ministry, and in the second half, we talk about how to boost your support. To find out more, click here Click here to know more about the book Personal Support Matters Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 What does music have to do with missions? 5:30 The value of the ship's ministry 10:07 Boun...
I was praying in the mosque and everyone thought I was a Muslim Today on the podcast, my guest shares with us how he got fully involved in the Insider Movement, how he got out of it, and what he thinks about it now. It’s a fascinating story of discovering how one can be contextualized, without becoming Islamic. Read more at Pmpod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro01:00 Keith Green and the unreached07:50 The logic of the Insider Movement14:11 Going fully into the Insider Movement18:06 ...
"God doesn’t waste things. It definitely felt like a lot of things were being thrown away back then." Today on the podcast we talk about the powerful of dreaming about what could be in your life and ministry, the massive importance of having a robust theology of suffering, being spiritually aware of what's going on around, the challenges of transition, and much more. Find out more at pmpod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 The Special Role of Coaching 04:44 Who Needs Coachi...
Christ said, “If you first seek the kingdom, I will provide whatever you need.” And we thought, yes, that is the real help.” To read more go to pmpod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 Finding Jesus on the Field 06:30 Cross-cultural Marriages 11:33 Raising Third-Culture Kids 18:10 Transitioning off the field 22:22 Resigning leadership 25:11 Should I be bi-vocational?28:43 Member Care 36:45 Staying close to the Father
"Relationships and trust are essential for every level of mission work." Today on the Pod, my guest shares with us his experiences of pastoring church and missionaries over the past 40 years. He brings passion, care, and clarity to topics every missionary will eventually encounter. find out more about this episode here Timeline 00:00 Intro O1:00 Meeting my first missionary 05:27 Leaving pastoring to become a missionary 09:52 Church mobilization 13:56 Resou...
"I had no idea I could use my professional skills in ministry." Today on the Pod, my guest helps me understand what being a marketplace worker is and how we should maybe think about our vocations in a totally different way to reach the world with the Gospel. Find out more about this episode here Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 From Accounting to Missions 09:33 Leaving the field after 15 years 11:11 Why quit your job? 15:00 Misunderstanding marketpl...
The greatest thing we can do is not ministry but cultivate a loving relationship with the Father. Today on the Pod, I walk to a woman who has learned from 20 years in missions to treasure Christ above all other things in her life. My guest shares the big lessons she has learned from a lifetime of surrendering to Jesus. There is no way you will come to the end of this episode and not be blessed! Read more at pmpod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 The process of total surrend...
The arena of God's activity is far bigger than you can imagine Today on the Pod, we discuss discipleship, finding your unique calling in God's Kingdom, living in a dynamic relationship with God, developing people, learning to hear God's voice, and much more. Find out more at pmpod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 From conversion to missions 04:20 Discipling and spiritual warfare 18:43 People Development 24:40 Finding God’s will 33:00 Learning over the lo...
"I think it’s biblical to be un-offendable" Today on the Pod, my guest share with me from her 20 years of experience on and office the mission field. My guest has been in "normal" missions as well as marketplace missions, giving her incredible insight into both worlds. To learn more, click here Timeline 00:00 Intro01:00 Missions is for everyone02:56 Doing different kinds of jobs04:18 Why turnover is difficult07:40 Conflict on the field12:33 How the field helps you back hom...
"Don’t live a juvenile life. Have a life where you are dealing with realities of what’s in front of you, and you’re not just wishing stuff away." Today on the Pod, my guest shares seven surprising keys to practicing simplicity and why it is so important to do so. This episode is packed with deep insight to help us move our lives towards that profound simplicity God has in store for us. Learn more at Pmpod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 The Spectacular Ordinary Christian Life05...
"How do you move from a bible study to church?" Today on the Pod, I talk to a guy with over 20 years of experience church-planting in the Middle East. His insights and learnings from his life devoted to serving Christ overseas are well worth listening to. What most people talk about, my guest today, is actually doing. Want to read more? click here Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 Called to the Muslim World 03:27 Being a mentor 05:30 Keeping the Spiritual fire going09:47 Adv...
God, Your plans are not my plans. Change my heart to be inline with Yours Today on the Pod, we take a deep dive into leadership in missions, as well as thinking through issues of identity and how to break from some of the lies we believe about ourselves. We also discuss measuring usefulness, understanding coping mechanisms, how to avoid burnout and much more. If you want to see those links, click here Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 From militia to missionary10:14 Moving to the Middle Ea...
What do we actually mean when we say God called me? Today on the Pod, we are talking about calling and what it actually means to be a follower of Jesus wherever you are. My guest today is passionate about seeing the whole body of Christ join in the Great Commission and the Great Commandment. Bringing the Gospel to the whole world is not just for a few paid church staff and missionaries, it’s the mission of the entire church. Want to read more? click here 00:00 Intro 01:00 From militar...
Everyone we talked to said it was normal, but we felt that something wasn't right. We often talk about the struggle missionary kids have following their parents’ calling, but how do parents respond to their calling when their kids aren’t thriving on the field? Today on the Pod, I talk to a guy who had to make some hard decisions when he and his wife found out their oldest son had autism. To read more go to PMPod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 Getting called to missions 06...
"May the Lamb who is slain receive the reward of his suffering." Today on the Pod, we get a healthy reminder of God's sovereignty over all things for the joy of all people. My guest is both clear and gentle and proactive and pastoral. He has ministry experience in both the 1-/40 Window and in one of the most secular countries in the world. Find links and resources mentioned in today's episode at pmpod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro 01:00 Getting Kicked out 09...
Life itself takes more time on the field. Today on the Pod, I have a very real conversation with a cross-cultural worker who has spent the last 15 years ministering and raising his family overseas. Expect to learn some basics about Orthodox Christianity, some tips on helping people with physical needs, what some of the signs of spiritual maturity are, the toll missions takes on marriages, the value of spiritual retreats, the importance of mentors, the power of learning the local language we...
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