Contributors

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Host

Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez

Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez is a Christian missionary and certified life coach. She is best known as the host for the “Modern Day Missionaries” podcast series. Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez is the Missionary Care Manager at “Modern Day Missions”. She and her husband, Daniel Gutierrez, have been married since July 24, 1999 and have two daughters.

https://mdmpodcast.org/about/stephanie-gutierrez/
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Producer

Luke Eubank

Luke Eubank is an entrepreneur, digital marketer, and creative director with Modern Day Missions. He specializes in brand strategy, visual design, and filmmaking.

Luke Eubank graduated from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2017 with a Bachelor of Arts in Emerging Media and Communication.

In 2023, Luke founded Spirit + Truth, LLC. Spirit + Truth is a creative agency for churches, organizations, and mission-minded individuals.

https://www.instagram.com/lukeeubank/

Guests

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I'Ching Thomas

I'Ching Thomas is a global missions and contextual apologetics leader. She serves as Associate International Director of Global Resourcing at Operation Mobilisation (OM) and Co-Regional Director for South East Asia with the Lausanne Movement. Her background includes roles as a communications consultant, missionary in West Asia, and director of training for an international apologetics ministry. I'Ching is the author of Jesus: The Path to Human Flourishing and co-creator of CantoSense, a video podcast for Cultural Chinese audiences.

https://www.om.org/eng/about/global-leadership/iching-chan-thomas

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Keith Webb

D.Min., PCC is President of Creative Results Management, a leader development organization focused on coaching skills. With 200+ hours of ICF-approved courses for Christian leaders, he designed The COACH Model® and The Coaching Mastery Certificate Program.

https://keithwebb.com/
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Tanya Crossman

Tanya Crossman is a leading expert on Third Culture Kids (TCKs), with research spanning over 2,000 globally mobile children. She is passionate about uncovering the hidden struggles TCKs face—such as trauma, emotional neglect, and parental stress—and equipping families with the tools to help them heal, build resilience, and thrive. With years of experience supporting TCKs and their families, Tanya brings eye-opening insights and practical strategies to ensure missionary kids grow up with the emotional care they need.

https://www.tanyacrossman.com/