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
137 episodes
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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41:01
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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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49:38
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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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49:38
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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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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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47:36
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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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51:19
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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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49:35
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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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