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Modern Day Missionaries
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 "Modern Day Missions" and hosted by Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez.
Each episode in the “Modern Day Missionaries” podcast is a conversational interview where Stephanie hosts guests who are experts in their fields and who either are or have been missionaries, or who serve in the missions space. At Modern…
Episodes
Modern Day MissionariesThe Secret to Uniting Generations on Your Team with Dr. Tim Elmore (Encore Episode)
Are generational differences making teamwork tricky on your missions team? Do you find yourself navigating the unique perspectives of Baby Boomers…
Modern Day MissionariesThe Hardest Part of Missionary Life and How to Overcome It with David Joannes
IT'S OUR 100th EPISODE! And we've got a great one for you today, listeners! What makes someone pack up their life, move across the world, and step into the…
Modern Day MissionariesHelp! How Do I Do My Taxes as a Missionary? with Maggie Walker & Brooke Calhoun
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by tax season as a missionary? Wondering if you should opt out of Social Security? Confused about how 1099s, housing allowances…
Modern Day Missionaries6 Reasons Missionaries Should Use Social Media with Brian Barcelona
Is social media just a distraction—or could it also be one of the most powerful tools for spreading the gospel? Is it possible to use it effectively without…
Modern Day MissionariesWhy Fundraising Is Essential to a Missionary’s Spiritual Formation with Heather Winchell & Andy Brennan
What does fundraising have to do with spiritual formation? You’re about to find out! Maybe you have been approaching fundraising as just another task on your…
Modern Day Missionaries5 Questions to Launch Missionaries Into the New Year with Marvin Slaton
What might God be calling you to start, stop, or step into this year? What if asking the right questions could launch you into the most impactful year of your…
Modern Day MissionariesHelp for Stressed Out Missionaries with Kristi Gaultiere
Are you feeling overwhelmed, unsure if your stress is too much—or maybe not enough? Wondering how to find a healthy rhythm for the demands of missionary life?…
Modern Day MissionariesDoing the Impossible in Missions with Rod Plummer
Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Rod Plummer, a missionary and church planter in Japan for over 20 years. Rod shares the incredible story of how…
Modern Day MissionariesUnexpected Joy from Unexpected Challenges with Vonna Laue
Have you ever looked back on a really hard season on the field, a huge thing God asked you to do, or a big unexpected change and thought, Wow, I’m SO glad I…
Modern Day MissionariesHelp Me Understand My Cross-Cultural Teammates with I'Ching Thomas
How do you handle team conflicts when your cultural values clash? What’s the secret to building trust in a team of people from very different backgrounds? You…
Modern Day MissionariesCan Prayer Really Change Anything? with Peter Warren
Do you ever wonder if your prayers are really making a difference? Or feel frustrated when you don’t see results? If you pray and something doesn’t happen, was…
Modern Day MissionariesSuffering Well & Walking in Faith: Can You Do Both? with Scott Shaum
What does surrendering to God mean? Can someone be walking in faith and be surrendered to God? Is surrender giving up? How do we balance the reality of…
Modern Day MissionariesHow Missionaries Experience Stress, Trauma, & Triggers with Dr. Jamie Aten (Encore Episode)
Have you ever wondered why people respond to trauma in such different ways? In this episode, we dive deep into the complexities of trauma with Dr. Jamie Aten…
Modern Day MissionariesHow to Be the Healthy Leader of a Healthy Team with Nic & Rachael Billman
Do you ever struggle with knowing how to keep your team motivated? Especially when the work is hard, the stakes are high, and the pay is low (or non-existent)?…
Modern Day MissionariesWho Are Today's Missionary Kids? with Dr. Rob Hoskins (Encore Episode)
Being an MK––or parenting an MK––is a journey like none other! If you’re the parent of missionary kids or you grew up as an MK or TCK––or if you know MK’s and…
Modern Day MissionariesWhen You Have Different Generations on the Same Team with Dr. Tim Elmore
Are generational differences causing tension on your missions team? Do you find it challenging to bring Baby Boomers, Millennials, and Gen Z together in a…
Modern Day MissionariesWinning Strategies for Your Best End-of-Year Giving Yet with Russell Cooper
In this episode, we explore a topic every missionary needs to know about—the incredible potential of end-of-year giving. We sit down with fundraising expert…
Modern Day MissionariesThe 5 Stages of the Missionary Life Cycle with Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter
How long have you been on the mission field? Did you know that the challenges you’re facing and the perspective you’ve developed are likely more similar to…
Modern Day MissionariesPolitics & Faith: When Missionaries Get Caught in the Middle with Dr. Russell Moore
Have you ever felt caught between your faith and the political chaos around you? Are you unsure how to navigate conversations with supporters who expect you to…
Modern Day MissionariesHow Missionaries Can Build Kingdom Partnerships with Business Leaders with Lee Domingue
Are you looking to connect with business leaders to partner with you financially in your missions work? In this episode, we sit down with Lee Domingue, the…
Modern Day MissionariesBusy Life, Grounded Faith with Dr. Sammy Wanyonyi
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…
Modern Day MissionariesBecoming a Leader That Lasts with Andrew McMillan
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?…
Modern Day MissionariesIdentity, Self-Worth and the Missionary Life with Tom Hallas
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…
Modern Day Missionaries5 Ways to Understand People Who Confuse You with Harry Hoffmann
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…
Modern Day MissionariesHow to Become a Missionary: First Steps with Marvin Slaton II (Encore Episode)
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…
Modern Day MissionariesDreams, Fasting & Women as Esthers in This Generation with Lou Engle
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…
Modern Day MissionariesHelp Me Understand the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict with Nic Lesmeister
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…
Modern Day MissionariesIs My Missionary Marriage Going to Make It? with Danny & Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez
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…
Modern Day MissionariesDo I Need a Sabbatical? with Jeff Simons
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…
Modern Day MissionariesWhen Obey Feels Like a Four-Letter Word with Jonathan & Amanda Vining (Encore Episode)
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…
Modern Day MissionariesMissionary Burnout with Laura Howe
On this episode, we're tackling a crucial topic: burnout among missionaries, and we’re joined by Laura Howe, founder of Hope Made Strong. We explore the unique…
Modern Day MissionariesUnderstanding Gen Alpha with Dr. Jolene Erlacher
Do you ever feel like you just don’t get Gen Alpha? Dr. Jolene Erlacher breaks down this fascinating generation for us. She explains the unique way they see…
Modern Day MissionariesStaying in the Game When You Want to Throw in the Towel with Marvin Slaton II
Have you ever had a season when everything in you wanted to quit and leave the field, the church, the project, the team, the miracle you’ve been believing for…
Modern Day MissionariesWhen Missionaries Experience Personal Loss with Dirk Smith (Encore Episode)
In this encore episode, Dirk Smith, vice president of Eastern European Mission, shares his very personal story of losing his wife to ALS last year. Dirk’s…
Modern Day MissionariesServing as a Single Missionary with Sarita Hartz
Hey single missionaries, we see you. You make up a third of missionaries on the field, and 80-85 percent of you are women. We need to know the unique…
Modern Day MissionariesWhat Does Today’s Missionary Look Like? with Dr. Mary Ho
In this episode, we take a look at what today’s missionary looks like and explore some of the similarities and differences to missionaries in the past. We’re…
Modern Day MissionariesThe Overwhelmed Missionary & The Role The Body Plays with Dr. Margaret Nagib (Encore Episode)
Do you ever feel overwhelmed in life, relationships, or ministry? In this encore episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Nagib, looks at the role our body…
Modern Day MissionariesA Guide to Spiritual Warfare for Missionaries with Dean Sherman
Spiritual warfare. It’s a topic, that for most people, either gets them fired up and ready to battle the enemy, or it leaves a bad taste in their mouth because…
Modern Day MissionariesWhat Are Missionaries Dealing With That We Aren't Talking About? with Amy Young
Missionaries, how would you answer this question: “Are you holding a secret that if your supporters, sending church, or sending organization knew about it…
Modern Day MissionariesThe Art of Deep Listening: Learn to Listen on a Level You Didn't Know Was Possible with Cheryl Scanlan
Today’s episode is a masterclass in deep listening from executive coach, Cheryl Scanlan, a master certified coach and founder of Promised Land Living. Cheryl…
Modern Day MissionariesGood Ask vs God Ask: Next Level Support Raising with Dr. Steve Shadrach
Are you frustrated by fundraising? In this episode with Dr. Steve Shadrach of Via Generosity and author of The God Ask, one of the most well-known books on…
Modern Day MissionariesSoul Detox with Lynne Themelaras
Is your soul weary and in need of some rest? Do you feel weighed down by life and ministry? Are you in need of a reset? Today Lynne Themelaras, pastor…
Modern Day MissionariesBreaking Bonds & Finding Freedom with Grant Haynes
In this interview with Grant Haynes, president of Global Frontier Missions, we look at some of the specific spiritual battles and struggles missionaries face…
Modern Day MissionariesTools for Times of Transition with Sara Simons (Encore Episode)
In this encore episode of one of our most listened-to episodes of our second season, we talk transitions. If you are in or soon to be in a season of transition…
Modern Day MissionariesHow to Find Joy When Life Throws You Curveballs with Dr. Judith Mayotte
From serving as a nun to becoming a widow to earning a Ph.D. to winning an Emmy to becoming an esteemed professor to living in refugee camps to losing a leg to…
Modern Day MissionariesBeing a Woman on the Mission Field: What We ALL Need to Know with Denise Beck
Did you know two-thirds of missionaries have this in common?: They are women! We can’t afford to not understand the majority, and often underestimated and…
Modern Day MissionariesResilience, Grit & Grace for Missionaries with Geoff Whiteman
On today's episode, we're looking at resilience. What are some of the common factors in people who are resilient––specifically missionaries? Geoff Whiteman, a…
Modern Day MissionariesHow to Master a Sustainable Ministry Life in Missions with Carey Nieuwhof (Encore Episode)
On one of our top episodes of the last season, we were joined by leadership expert, bestselling author, and founding pastor of Connexus Church, Carey Nieuwhof…
Modern Day MissionariesTeam Conflict on the Mission Field with Dr. Janeen Davis
Have you experienced team tension on the field or worked with missionaries who have? Unresolved team conflict is one of the biggest reasons missionaries decide…
Modern Day MissionariesHow to Set a Clear Vision & Mission for Your Life & Work with John K. Jenkins Sr.
Is the vision and mission for both your life and ministry clear? Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr., author of Grace to Grow and president of Converge, shows…
Modern Day MissionariesThe 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 &…
Modern Day MissionariesSexuality 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…
Modern Day MissionariesHow 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…
Modern Day MissionariesHow 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…
Modern Day MissionariesHow 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…
Modern Day MissionariesSteps 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…
Modern Day MissionariesWhen 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…
Modern Day MissionariesStrategies 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…
Modern Day MissionariesHow 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…
Modern Day MissionariesWhen 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…