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A podcast aspiring to inspire and educate ... Teach and be taught ... Motivate and be motivated Will never claim to know it all or have it all together...this is a space to learn , be learned from and be better....because life is a series of trial and error. Covering everything from the woman's perspective because "We are naturally modern"
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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 ...
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Are you looking to connect with business leaders to partner with you financially in your missions work? In this episode, we sit down with Lee Domingue, the visionary behind Kingdom Builders, a movement that's revolutionizing how missions are funded around the world. Lee shares how you can effectively engage with business leaders and churches to acc…
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In this episode, we dive deep with Dr. Sammy Wanyonyi, a passionate missionary and evangelist who’s not only spreading the Gospel but staying grounded in his faith despite a very active and ever-changing schedule. Sammy shares powerful insights on maintaining intimacy with Jesus, even when life is pulling him in multiple directions—whether he's in …
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Do you ever struggle with the need to control others? Have you noticed how easily offenses can build up, even to the point of making you question your calling? What if the key to lasting leadership isn't about keeping everyone in line but about something much deeper? In a day and age where scandals are shaking the church and leaders are dropping li…
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Do you ever wonder if your past or struggles with your identity are holding you back in your mission work? In this episode, Tom Hallas opens up about his journey of discovering what it really means to be a child of God. From the struggles of his upbringing to the lessons learned in Youth With A Mission, Tom shares how letting go of false identities…
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Have you ever felt puzzled by how differently Christians experience and express their faith? How can we walk in unity when we sometimes see things so differently? In this episode, member care and missionary veteran Harry Hoffmann shares five unique spiritual worldviews, all rooted in the Bible and the dogma of the Christian faith. From the warrior-…
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If you feel called to be a missionary, today is for you! Get out your pen and paper, because in this encore episode, Modern Day Missions executive director Marvin Slaton gets extremely practical with next steps to take once you’ve discerned God is calling you to the field. You’ll learn about the five options for being sent, the three key areas of p…
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This episode is packed with so much wisdom from the electric Lou Engle. He shares on the powerful topics of dreams, prayer, fasting, and the unique call God has on women's lives. Lou also shares some very specific things God has put on his heart that he believes God is calling women into in this season. Get ready to be deeply energized in your fait…
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Do you feel confused, fired up, or just deeply sad about everything you’ve been hearing in the news lately about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict? There is so much conflicting information out there and even more anger coming at us from both sides. How can we know what to believe and feel? What is a godly, compassionate response? As a missions commu…
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Whether your marriage is on the breaking point or just in need of some fresh ideas and perspective, we’ve got you covered. In this episode with Danny and Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez (guest hosted by Amy Young), we talk very honestly about what to do if your missionary marriage is in crisis. We also look at how couples can get back on the same page if…
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If you’re curious what a sabbatical is and if it is something you need…or if you’re skeptical about it and are wondering if sabbaticals are even a real thing, today is for you! Jeff Simons of The Way Between answers all your sabbatical questions: why, how, where, how much and if! And make sure to listen all the way to the end, because Jeff has a gr…
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Obedience. Why do we sometimes have a visceral reaction to that word? Or maybe you don’t struggle with obedience and find it easy to follow God, but your struggle is discerning if something is his voice or not? Or have you ever noticed that obeying God in the small things can be even harder than obeying him in the big things? In this episode, we ar…
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On this episode, we're tackling a crucial topic: burnout among missionaries, and we’re joined by Laura Howe, founder of Hope Made Strong. We explore the unique pressures of cross-cultural ministry and examine what sustainable self-care looks like. There’s even a link to burnout quiz you can take to see where you’re at. Join us today for real life e…
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Do you ever feel like you just don’t get Gen Alpha? Dr. Jolene Erlacher breaks down this fascinating generation for us. She explains the unique way they see the world, the challenges they face, and the strengths they bring to the table. They’ve been born into a crazy world unlike any previous generation, and God has a unique call on their lives. Ho…
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Have you ever had a season when everything in you wanted to quit and leave the field, the church, the project, the team, the miracle you’ve been believing for But deep in your spirit, you knew God was asking you to keep standing. There are moments in life when God asks us to persevere in areas that feel too much for us. How can we keep from quittin…
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In this encore episode, Dirk Smith, vice president of Eastern European Mission, shares his very personal story of losing his wife to ALS last year. Dirk’s story is honest and it is also filled with hope. He shares real and helpful ways missionaries—and anyone—can navigate loss well and trust that it is not the end of our story, but is the beginning…
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Hey single missionaries, we see you. You make up a third of missionaries on the field, and 80-85 percent of you are women. We need to know the unique challenges you face and the unique strengths you bring! In this interview with Sarita Hartz, we explore the common things you experience on the field. We also discuss how those of us who serve you and…
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In this episode, we take a look at what today’s missionary looks like and explore some of the similarities and differences to missionaries in the past. We’re joined by Dr. Mary Ho, the executive director of All Nations. Mary gives us a behind-the-scenes look at All Nations missionary John Allen Chau, who was killed a few years ago on mission and wh…
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Do you ever feel overwhelmed in life, relationships, or ministry? In this encore episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Nagib, looks at the role our body plays in overwhelm. We talk about common physical symptoms missionaries experience when they are in overwhelm, and Margaret looks at the ways God speaks to us through not only our spirit and …
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Spiritual warfare. It’s a topic, that for most people, either gets them fired up and ready to battle the enemy, or it leaves a bad taste in their mouth because of how they’ve been taught or seen it used. Whether you love it or are repelled by it, there’s no denying spiritual warfare is real, and Scripture calls us to it. And as missionaries, we esp…
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Missionaries, how would you answer this question: “Are you holding a secret that if your supporters, sending church, or sending organization knew about it, could jeopardize you being on the field?” Amy Young, LPC, president of Global Trellis and former missionary, asked this question of 358 global workers, and boy, did they answer! Senders, you’re …
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Today’s episode is a masterclass in deep listening from executive coach, Cheryl Scanlan, a master certified coach and founder of Promised Land Living. Cheryl has trained more than 3,000 coaches and has 15,000 hours of coaching experience. Her ability to hear the hearts of her clients is unparalleled and consistently leads to dramatic growth and cha…
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Are you frustrated by fundraising? In this episode with Dr. Steve Shadrach of Via Generosity and author of The God Ask, one of the most well-known books on raising support, we talk about the fear of rejection, feeling stuck, and how the way we see God affects our ability to be successful in support raising. Dr. Shadrach shares practical advice on h…
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Is your soul weary and in need of some rest? Do you feel weighed down by life and ministry? Are you in need of a reset? Today Lynne Themelaras, pastor, counselor, and author of Soul Detox, looks at the types of debris that clutters up our souls and gives practical steps for us to begin our own soul detox. Thanks for listening! Email us your questio…
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In this interview with Grant Haynes, president of Global Frontier Missions, we look at some of the specific spiritual battles and struggles missionaries face on the field...things like finding our identity in being a missionary, attacks on team relationships, our marriages, and our souls. We talk about the roots of these struggles, how to prepare f…
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In this encore episode of one of our most listened-to episodes of our second season, we talk transitions. If you are in or soon to be in a season of transition and you need some strategies to navigate it well, you won’t want to miss this incredibly practical and encouraging conversation with transition coach and former missionary, Sara Simons, of T…
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From serving as a nun to becoming a widow to earning a Ph.D. to winning an Emmy to becoming an esteemed professor to living in refugee camps to losing a leg to working as an advisor to the Clinton administration to serving on Desmond Tutu’s peace council…and that’s not even all of it!—you’ve NEVER met anyone like Dr. Judith Mayotte. Judy's life has…
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Did you know two-thirds of missionaries have this in common?: They are women! We can’t afford to not understand the majority, and often underestimated and overlooked powerhouses, that are women missionaries. In this episode, Denise Beck, executive director of Velvet Ashes, delves into the unique challenges faced by female global workers and the uni…
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On today's episode, we're looking at resilience. What are some of the common factors in people who are resilient––specifically missionaries? Geoff Whiteman, a marriage and family therapist, and researcher on missional resilience breaks this down, taking it from theory to your actual life on the field. This episode includes a powerful activity Geoff…
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On one of our top episodes of the last season, we were joined by leadership expert, bestselling author, and founding pastor of Connexus Church, Carey Nieuwhof. We talk boundaries, burnout, time management, and so much more. This encore episode brings you brilliant advice on how to live more intentionally, avoid burnout and be at your best in missio…
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Have you experienced team tension on the field or worked with missionaries who have? 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 joins us to uncover the m…
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Is the vision and mission for both your life and ministry clear? Pastor John K. Jenkins Sr., author of Grace to Grow and president of Converge, shows missionaries how they can discover, develop, and communicate their purpose. How can we turn the passion inside us into a clear, inspiring destination with a well-defined path to reach it? And what pra…
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Emotions can be exhausting—our own and other people's. We know God gave us feelings, but what do we do about the ones we don’t like or understand? Drs. Bill & Kristi Gaultiere, founders of Soul Shepherding, use the tool of the Enneagram to show missionaries how understanding our emotions and unique personalities can set us free to know who and how …
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The complex topic of sexuality is everywhere—including on the mission field—and it can be hard to know how to engage it well, especially when you add in cross-cultural factors! How can we find the holy balance between truth and love? How can we invite instead of isolate? How can we help the kids, teenagers, and adults in our families and those we a…
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If you'll be traveling back "home" for Christmas—or anytime soon!—former global worker, author, and TCK expert Michael Pollock has excellent advice on how you can prepare well emotionally, mentally, and logistically for your trip back to your passport country. This encore episode is back just in time to set you up for success on your next visit bac…
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Want to know how you can double your monthly donations this December? In this episode, Modern Day’s president, Elias Reyes shares how! Statistics show that if you take a few simple steps, you have the potential to supercharge your end-of-the-year gifts. Discover how you can make the most of this golden opportunity and end your year with a financial…
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Whether you’re getting ready to transition from the mission field or to it, you’ll love hearing from father and daughter Nathan and Zoe Grams. As both an MK and missionary himself, Nathan has transitioned between countries many times. In this episode, he and Zoe share what things they have found to be most essential for any person or family determi…
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What can we do when things in life turn out very different from what we had planned? In one of our most popular episodes from the last season, we talk with counselor and missionary Zach Lowrie about how to walk well through seasons of confusion and disappointment. If you missed this episode the first time around, we’re so glad you’ll have another o…
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In this episode, John and Pat Hazelwood founding directors of Yes! Marriage Works, look at what happens when unexpected (and expected) changes threaten to disrupt a missionary couple’s marriage. From their experience as missionary coaches, they share how couples can navigate both external and internal change well. John and Pat share proactive ways …
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This special episode on the stress of living off missions support was recorded with Modern Day's President, Elias Reyes, for the Church Mental Health Summit last month. In it, we share very practical ways to alleviate the anxiety that these financial challenges can produce by looking at four essential mindset shifts and three actionable steps missi…
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In this episode, financial coaches to missionaries Anita Bosworth & Allie Black share how to create powerful support teams. Their innovative approach introduces the notion of crafting distinct roles within your support team, and it has the potential to make a major impact on your fundraising support team, relationally and financially. Thanks for li…
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On this episode, we take a deep look at personal loss and how we can walk through it with grace, strength, and compassion. Dirk Smith, vice president of Eastern European Mission, shares his very personal story of losing his wife to ALS this year. Dirk’s story is honest and it is also filled with hope. He shares real and helpful ways missionaries—an…
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What are the best ways for missionaries to keep learning and growing while on the field? Mark and Julie Morgenstern talk about the vital importance of purposeful, ongoing learning for missionaries and how to make it doable and fun! They share practical tips and insights to help us navigate the ever-evolving world of knowledge in today's info-packed…
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Pastors, missionaries, and MK’s Taylor Barriger and Jesiah Hansen open up about transitioning from being pastors' kids to growing up and deciding to serve with their parents in ministry. They talk about the delicate balance of honoring their parents' legacy while finding their own ministry voice, and they share the powerful decisions their parents …
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In this episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Nagib, talks to us about overwhelm––the role our body plays, how it tries to communicate with us, and how we can learn to listen. We also talk about common physical symptoms missionaries experience when they are in overwhelm. Dr. Nagib looks at the ways God speaks to us through not only our spirit…
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Author, leader, and long-time missionary Cynthia Anderson looks at your family as the ultimate team God has called you to lead. We dive into real-life ideas for making your kids active members of what God has called you to do. From navigating emotional highs and lows to creating unforgettable experiences, we look at life-giving ways you can include…
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In this compelling episode, we talk to trauma psychologist Dr. Jamie Aten about the complexities of trauma and how it impacts people in such varied ways. Dr. Aten shares practical strategies tailored for missionaries, who often face emotionally intense scenarios, to both manage their own trauma and support others who are affected. Filled with real-…
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Leadership in a cross-cultural setting can be both richly rewarding and hugely challenging. Today, Gateway Church's global missions pastor and former missionary Charley Elliott looks at common mistakes cross-cultural leaders make and the unique skills and attitudes they need to effectively serve those they lead Thanks for listening! Email us your q…
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If you’re feeling thrown off balance by life, you’re not alone. Today, we talk with best-selling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, former attorney, and church planter, Carey Nieuwhof, about boundaries, time management, avoiding burnout, and how to be at your best in missions and in life. Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at care@mo…
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If you feel called to be a missionary, today is for you! This episode is the second of a special two-part series on the pull you feel toward missions. Today, Modern Day's executive director, Marvin Slaton, gets extremely practical with the next steps to take once you’ve discerned God is calling you to become a missionary. . Thanks for listening! Em…
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Have you wondered if you might be called to be a missionary? In part one of this two-part series, Modern Day's executive director, Marvin Slaton, walks you through how to know if you’re called to be a missionary and if so, what next steps to take. We encourage you to share these episodes with people in your life who are discerning their call to mis…
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