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
121 episodes
S07E28 The 5 Stages of the Missionary Life Cycle with Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter (Encore Episode)
What makes a strong family culture on the mission field? How do you keep your values intact when everything around you is shifting? And is it possible to raise emotionally healthy kids overseas—without losing yourself in the process? In this ep...
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Season 7
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Episode 28
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Struggling Spiritually? Attachment Theory Might Explain Why With Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw
Have you ever felt like you were doing all the right things spiritually—reading, praying, serving—but still felt disconnected from God?In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw—pastors, autho...
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Season 7
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Episode 27
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What It's Really Like to Raise Kids With Special Needs on the Mission Field
What happens when your missionary journey includes parenting a child with special needs?How do you handle therapy, schooling, and support in a cross-cultural setting? How do you balance your calling with your kid’s unique n...
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Season 7
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Episode 26
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When Missionaries Get Angry (and What to Do About It) with Erik Troyer
Have you ever felt angry on the mission field—and then guilty for it? You’re not alone. From cultural clashes to team tension to the things that just shouldn’t be, anger surfaces—and it often comes with a side of shame.In t...
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Season 7
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Episode 25
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What Really Happens When Missionaries Return From the Field with Shonna Ingram
Shonna Ingram is a missionary care specialist with over 17 years of experience supporting cross-cultural workers through transitions and trauma recovery. She serves as a Trauma Care and Career Transition Specialist with Pioneer Bible Translator...
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Season 7
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Episode 24
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52:30
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Help Me Understand My Cross-Cultural Teammates with I'Ching Thomas
Ever felt misunderstood, sidelined, or frustrated by a teammate who just sees things differently? Serving on a cross-cultural team on the field can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—parts of mi...
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Season 7
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Episode 23
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Let's Talk About Missionaries and Addiction with Ian Morgan Cron
Are you trying to hold it all together while quietly falling apart inside? Do you ever feel like you can’t afford to be honest about your struggles—especially as a missionary leader? In this powerful conversation with
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Season 7
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Episode 22
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50:08
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5 Mistakes Missionaries Make in Their Finances With Keith Webb
Feel like your finances are always playing catch-up? Wondering how to plan for the future when you're just trying to make it through the month?In this financial masterclass for missionaries, Dr.
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Season 7
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Episode 21
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48:23
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Is My Missionary Marriage Going to Make It? With Danny & Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez (Encore Episode)
Marriage on the mission field can be one of your greatest sources of strength—or one of your biggest stressors.In this powerful conversation with Danny and Stephanie Gutierrez, hosted by Amy Young, we get real about the challenges missio...
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Season 7
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Episode 20
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Am I Called to Be a Missionary? With Marvin Slaton (Encore Episode)
Have you ever been asked, “How did you know you were called to be a missionary?” Or maybe you’re the one wrestling with that question right now. This episode with Marvin Slaton is more than a conversation—it’s a practical resource you ...
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Season 7
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Episode 19
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Parenting Neurodivergent Kids on the Mission Field with Jenilee Goodwin
What if your child can’t “just push through” like the other MKs? What if loud music, long travel days, or even sticky hands after a meal in community send them into sensory overload? And what if… God still called your family, wi...
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Season 7
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Episode 18
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45:35
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Why Missionaries Who Lead With Humility Last Longer with Dr. Josh Wymore
What if humility is the key to real leadership influence—and not a weakness to overcome? How do you lead with confidence while fully owning your flaws and limits?In this powerful conversation with
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Season 7
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Episode 17
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42:36
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The 7 Primal Questions for Missionaries: What's Yours? with Mike Foster
Have you ever found yourself reacting bigger than the moment called for—and not really knowing why? Or maybe you’re trying to be the best parent, teammate, or leader you can be, but something keeps tripping you up. In ...
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Season 7
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Episode 16
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50:04
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Help With Culture Clashes and Crashes with Dr. Linda Saunders
Ever found yourself confused by cultural “rules” you didn’t even know you were breaking? Wondering why some of your most sincere efforts aren’t landing the way you hoped? And how do you build real connection when it feels l...
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Season 7
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Episode 15
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The 7 Types of Rest Every Missionary Needs with Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Why do you still feel exhausted, even after you rest? What if the kind of rest you think you need isn’t the one that will actually restore you? In this episode, Dr. Sandra Dalton-Smith unpac...
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Season 7
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Episode 14
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What No One Tells Missionaries About Giving Birth Abroad with Chandler Gilow
What if one of the biggest ministry transitions isn’t a move to a new country, but welcoming a baby into your family—far from home? How do you navigate prenatal care, birth plans, and cultural expectations in a foreign medical system? <...
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Season 7
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Episode 13
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42:10
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Team Conflict on the Mission Field with Dr. Janeen Davis (Encore Episode)
Unresolved team conflict is one of the biggest reasons missionaries decide to leave the mission field prematurely. How can we grow in this critical area? Dr. Janeen Davis has made it her life's work to help teams actively pursue peace. She join...
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Season 7
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Episode 12
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41:48
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How Hidden Anxiety Secretly Shapes Missionary Work Without You Knowing with Steve Cuss
What if the biggest threat to your ministry isn’t your workload, but your own anxiety? Have you ever found yourself over-functioning, trying to manage others' emotions, or carrying the weight of unrealistic expectations?In this ep...
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Season 7
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Episode 11
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50:13
How Missionaries Can Grow Their Fundraising Network with Russell Cooper & Deb Evans
Are you struggling to expand your support network? Do you feel like you’ve already asked everyone you know and aren’t sure where to turn next? What if there were dozens of potential partners hiding in plain sight—just waiting for...
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Season 7
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Episode 10
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46:47
The Truth About TCKs You Probably Don't Know With Tanya Crossman
Have you ever wondered how growing up overseas shapes a child—both the good and the challenging? What if some of the struggles TCKs face could be prevented with the right support? And as a missionary parent, how do you balance your own well-...
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Season 7
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Episode 9
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47:18
The 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, Millennials, and Gen Z…and wondering how on earth to bring everyone together? You’r...
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Season 7
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Episode 8
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41:50
The 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 unknown for the sake of the gospel? How do missionaries keep going when th...
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Season 7
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Episode 7
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46:06
Help! 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, and foreign-earned income exclusions actually work?In this episode, CPAs
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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42:32
6 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 falling into the trap of performance and pride?
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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39:24
Why 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 missionary to-do list. We’ve all been there! But what if it’s ...
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Season 7
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Episode 4
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