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 Day, we want to help missionaries be their very best so they can give their very best!
Learn more about "Modern Day Missions" https://www.modernday.org/
Episodes
146 episodes
Why You Should Stop Performing for the People Who Sent You with Bob Goff
Have you ever caught yourself angling the camera just right, choosing the words that make your ministry sound a little more impressive than it actually is? What if the pressure to perform is actually the thing standing between you and the li...
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Season 9
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Episode 7
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33:46
The Retirement Question Every Missionary Is Avoiding with Elias Reyes
Are you preparing for your financial future, or are you hoping it takes care of itself? What does it actually look like to invest on a missionary income? And is it even possible when support fluctuates month to month?In this episode, Ste...
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Season 9
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Episode 6
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19:38
Support Raising Without Shame Or Games with Ben Ankarlo
In this episode, Stephanie sits down with Ben Ankarlo, fundraising coach at Modern Day Missions, to unpack what is really happening beneath the surface of support raising. Together, they ex...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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56:19
How Should the Church Think About Israel? With David Blease
Have you ever wondered what the Church really believes about Israel? Have you felt confused by replacement theology, one law teaching, or political noise around the Jewish people? And does any of this actually matter for missionaries today?...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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43:40
The Fight to Stay Connected as a Missionary Family with Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter
You didn’t move across the world to lose your family in the process. Mission life is full of purpose, but it can also pull at the very relationships we care about most.Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter<...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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55:32
Is AI a Ministry Ally or a Spiritual Threat? with Carey Nieuwhof
AI is changing everything—how we think, work, lead, create…How about how we hear from God? Without realizing it, are we letting it reshape our hearts, our habits, and our spiritual lives, too?Today, we talk with
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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50:45
Welcome to the Modern Day Missionaries Podcast!
Modern Day Missionaries is a podcast created specifically for missionaries navigating real life on the field.We talk honestly about the questions missionaries actually ask—How do I retain supporters?Am I bur...
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Missionary, What If Shame Is Calling the Shots? With Dr. Curt Thompson
You're serving full-time. You're pouring yourself out. And yet, you still feel like it's not enough.Many missionaries live with an unnamed pressure, a constant inner drive to do more, be more, prove more. In this powerful conversa...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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54:09
How to Receive More Missions Funds This December Than Ever Before with Elias Reyes (Encore Episode)
Want to know how you can double your monthly donations this December? Statistics show that missionaries who take a few simple steps can significantly increase year-end giving—and in some cases, receive more in the final four days of t...
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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The Missionary Brain Under Pressure with Dr. Karl Lehman
What’s really going on when you feel numb, irritable, or disconnected on the field—even when you’re doing what God has called you to do? Why do high-functioning workers sometimes shut down emotionally, pull away from others, or lose...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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56:13
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How Missionaries Can Build Kingdom Partnerships with Business Leaders (Encore Episode)
What if the support you need is waiting on the other side of a bold conversation with the right person? Many missionaries feel unsure about how to connect with business leaders—and even more unsure about how to talk about money. But what...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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How to Lead Gen Z With Authority They’ll Actually Trust with Dr. Tim Elmore
What if the pushback you're getting from Gen Z missionaries isn’t rebellion—but an invitation to lead differently? Many leaders are navigating cross-generational tension in missions, unsure how to guide and motivate a generation that val...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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57:40
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The Restless Missionary and the Invitation to Be Whole Again with Cheryl Scanlan
What happens when your identity in Christ feels solid, but deep down, you’re still exhausted, fragmented, and unsure who you really are? Many missionaries live in a cycle of spiritual striving and internal disintegration—even while faith...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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What Missionary Kids Wish You Knew About Their Faith and Identity with Michéle Phoenix
What are missionary kids really carrying—and what can adults do to help lighten the load? From the pressure to perform, to the fear of disappointing others, MKs often carry invisible expectations they didn’t choose and can’t always name....
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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45:24
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Making Mission Teams Work For You — Not Against You with Jesse & Andrea Kroeze
Ever hosted a short-term mission team and wondered, Was that really worth it? Or maybe you're gearing up for your next one and already feeling the weight of logistics, expectations, and exhaustion.In this episode, ...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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42:59
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The Questions Gen Z Won’t Stop Asking About Missions with Mark Matlock
Gen Z is stepping onto the mission field with big questions on their hearts. Is missions moral? Does the West still have a role to play? How do you navigate support raising in today’s world? And what does healthy emotional and spiritual ...
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Season 8
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Episode 5
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45:36
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Good Ask vs God Ask: Next Level Support Raising with Dr. Steve Shadrach (Encore Episode)
Are you frustrated by fundraising? Feeling stuck, under-supported, or embarrassed about the whole process?In this episode, Dr. Steve Shadrach, author of The God As...
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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51:41
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How to Be the Healthy Leader of a Healthy Team with Nic & Rachael Billman (Encore Episode)
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)? How can you create a team culture of health from the top down?In this encore ...
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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52:03
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This One Shift Can Restore Your Spiritual Energy, Missionaries with Drs. Bill & Kristi Gaultiere
Are you constantly pouring out but feeling spiritually depleted?You care deeply—for people, for God’s mission—but somewhere along the way, your soul has gone dry. What if one small shift could change everything?If you're th...
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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53:47
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Secrets, Shame, and the Risk of Telling the Truth: The Silent Battles Missionaries Face with Dr. Janeen Davis
Whether it’s pornography, mental health concerns, faith struggles, same-sex attraction, gambling, or emotional collapse—many missionaries are silently asking: What would happen if anyone knew?In this episode, Dr. Janeen D...
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Season 8
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Episode 1
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53:45
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What If Your Missionary Vision Suddenly Changes? with Jonathan & Amanda Vining
You felt sure. God gave you a vision, you raised the funds, you moved overseas. But then things didn’t go as planned. The vision changed—or maybe you changed. In this episode, Jonathan and Amanda Vining share their powerful story ...
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Season 7
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Episode 33
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47:45
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Fundraising Strategies That Actually Work Today with Mary Valloni & Mike Kim
How’s your fundraising working for you right now? Do you feel stuck? Are the methods you're using just not connecting with supporters anymore? In this episode, fundraising expert Mary Valloni...
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Season 7
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Episode 32
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48:41
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Escaping the Missionary Productivity Trap with Amy Young
Do you ever feel like you’re running hard in ministry but still falling behind? Missionary life can be an endless swirl of urgent needs, unfinished to-do lists, and pressure to prove your worth through results.In this episode, ...
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Season 7
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Episode 31
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50:19
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The Art of Deep Listening: Learn to Listen on a Level You Didn't Know Was Possible with Cheryl Scanlan, MCC (Encore Episode)
Today’s encore episode is a masterclass in deep listening from executive coach, Cheryl Scanlan, a master certified coach and founder of Promised Land L...
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Season 7
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Episode 30
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58:35
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Managing Money on the Mission Field Without Losing It with Vonna Laue
Do finances feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain exhausting? Wondering how to run a budget, set up a nonprofit, or stay financially accountable, without a finance degree? We’ve got you covered.In this episode, fin...
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Season 7
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Episode 29
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