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
109 episodes
S07E16 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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S07E15 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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48:44
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S07E14 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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39:46
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S07E13 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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S07E12 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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S07E11 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
S07E10 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
S07E09 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
S07E08 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
S07E07 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
S07E06 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
S07E05 | 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
S07E04 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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46:39
S07E03 | 5 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 life?In this episode, we give you an activity you can do today...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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42:59
S07E02 Help 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?In this episode, Dr. Kristi G...
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Season 7
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Episode 2
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50:00
S07E01 Doing 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 he and his wife, Viv, and their family and team...
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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49:00
S06E12 Unexpected 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 didn’t know that was coming? Because I would have run for the hills!<...
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Season 6
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Episode 12
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46:02
S06E11 Help 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 may have learned about the culture you are going to serve, but did you learn ab...
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Season 6
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Episode 11
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45:53
S06E10 Can 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 it worth it or a waste of time? Does God already have planned out what he’s going to...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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42:13
S06E09 Suffering 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 suffering with believing in God as our provider and healer? How can we know when we...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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41:56
S06E08 How 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, a leading expert in the field. We explore th...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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34:16
S06E07 How 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)? How can you create a team culture of health from the top down?In this episode...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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50:19
S06E06 Who 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 just want to understand them better––today, we dive into the wild world of growing up...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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51:02
S06E05 When 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 unified way? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Tim Elmore, author and founder of
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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41:54
S06E04 Winning 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 Russell Cooper to look at why December is such...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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36:46
