PMPod

In this Pod, my guest tells me about getting kicked out of the country he was serving in, which led to meeting his wife. He also shares the differences between being single and married in missions, homeschooling their kids, and what it’s like in a massively cross-cultural marriage. At the end of our talk, he shares the driving passion that motivates his ministry.   "We felt super spiritual. B...

In this Pod, I talk with a guy who approaches missions from a Reformed Baptist perspective. We have a fascinating conversation about what the church is and isn’t, the role of the local church in missions, what he thinks about CPMs and DMMs, how loneliness is a part of his experience, and much more. "People think working with the local church is a waste of time. But I want to see the local chu...

In this Pod, we talk about the increase of Arabs reaching Arabs, changes in training in missions, defining what discipleship is and why it’s so messy. We talked about inconsistencies in our emphasis, sticking close to the Gospel, and some lies workers believe. We also talked about storytelling and why it’s so hard for us to do it. "In the Arab culture, there is an amazing amount of distrust,...

Here’s what people never tell you; it is hard In this Pod, I talk to a woman who will blow your mind. We talk about the dangers of social media in missions, as well as the positive impact it’s having. We talked about suffering and the cost of discipleship for Arabs, the challenges DBS leaves us with, the value of coaching for workers ministering in hard places, finding purpose and meaning in missi...

I talk about God who can completely lift my shame  In this Pod, I talk to someone who clearly knows a lot about doing missions in the Arab World. We talked about forgiveness in the Arab context, seeing groups of people come to faith, some keys to longevity, and bringing the Gospel to the least reach women in the region. We also take an important look at raising children on the field. "We both...

In this Pod, we talked about the lack of women leadership in missions, as well as the lack of resources and strategies that take women’s issues in mind. We also take a deep dive into surviving reentry, as well as a very honest conversation about sexual harassment on the field.  "A lot of the language is so gendered, and I struggled to see myself in that whole methodology. How do I work in tha...

In this Pod, I have a great conversation with a man who knows God well and knows Him personally. He talked with me about dealing with anxiety on the field, the feeling of lack of identity after reentry, his dramatic conversion to Christ, his desire for the lost to be saved, and so much more.  "My biggest problem was that my objective was to do things for the people around me. But I realized t...

I thought by ignoring the challenges of re-entry, they wouldn’t show up In this interview, I talk to a good friend of mine who left the field several years ago. He speaks very vulnerably and honestly about his post re-entry doubts, anxiety, and depression, and how he managed to hold on to his faith. Re-entry is an underdeveloped area in most organizations and churches. This interview helps to give...

"We want to be a catalyst for church planting" In this interview, I talk to a man with over 20 years’ of experience in four different countries in the Middle East. I asked him about doing ministry as a couple, how the church in the ME has been shaped by the culture around it, and what are some helpful trends he sees in missions right now. We also talk about leading MMBs, being catalysts...

In this podcast, the tables get turned, and your host gets interviewed. The guy who interviewed me is one of my best friends, and together we talked about how the Middle East has changed us, and the differences between the church in the ME and in the West. We covered some important topics like the Underground Church, Evangelism, Dealing with conflict, Folk Islam, and even a little bit about Folk C...

What I do does not give me my value In this interview, I sat down with a very dear friend who spoke with amazing insight into what it’s like being a wife and mother on the field. There is not one dull moment in this interview. We covered many topics, including growing up an MK, the value of mentors, taking days off, balancing family life and ministry, getting overwhelmed, and giving money to local...

My optimism was not enough to get me through It’s clear my guest loves the work, loves the people, and loves the region. Every answer he gives is dripping with optimism, passion, and pride for the ministry and what God has enabled him to see and do over his 12 years in the Middle East. We talked about sustainable ministry, black magic, marriage, mentors, the difficulty of calling, time management,...

“Let us know if you need anything” is a horrible way to offer help In this pod, I talk to a very close friend of mine, and we take a deep dive into the realities of re-entry. My guest talks about his frustrations going home, and how he has overcome them, and how he has kept his faith strong. We also cover things like finding good routines, make sure you don’t isolate, getting into community, and t...

After ten years of working in rural villages, the ground isn’t as hard as it used to be In this Pod, I have a co-pilot hosting with me, and together we talked to a woman who has worked with Beduin in rural villages for nearly a decade. We had a fascinating conversation about Arabic music, Christian Arab hymns, why doing ministry in rural settings has meaning, the struggles of Beduin women, being s...

Success on the field is more about character than talent In this Pod, I talked to a very dear friend of mine who is full of passion and insight. We talked about Arab friendships, sharing the Gospel, the power of mentors, and the difficulties of honor and shame culture. We also talked about the importance of humor, pray, Christian fellowship, and trusting God. If you’ve never been on the field, are...

I don’t want to give a single thought to what I can’t control In this Pod, I talk to a guy who only spent one year in the Middle East but has incredible insight. He speaks openly and vulnerably about weaknesses, Arab friendships, managing expectations, sharing with supporters, and so much more. If you are looking to join missions in the Arab World or lead someone new to the field, this Pod is for...

It’s been awesome and rough; I feel the highs more, and I feel the lows more  In this Pod, we cover many topics from friendships with locals, sharing the Gospel, dealing with stereotypes, the value of language learning, and so much more. We go deep and cover a lot of territory together. My guest is authentic and honest with his thoughts and has a lot to teach us. Read more at pmpod.org Timeline  1...

In this Pod, I have two cohosts helping me interview a woman who has a lot of passion, perseverance, and faith in Christ. We cover many cultural issues facing cross-cultural women in the Middle East and issues local women face too. We take a deep dive into honor and shame, staying motivated, making friends, and sharing the Gospel. I learned a lot from this interview, and I’m excited for you to be...

In this Pod, I talk to one of the smartest people I know. We have a very interesting conversation about recovering from being a people pleaser, dealing with reentry anxiety, friendships with Arabs, leadership, the importance of coaching, and so much more. My guest is well read, thoughtful, and taught me some very important life lessons. I’m excited for you to listen in on our conversation. "A...

In your haste to find results, don’t kill what God is doing In this Pod, I talk to an amazing man who left a well-paying job in the West to do missions in an unreached part of the world. He shares with me his philosophy of success on the field. We also talked about common pitfalls missionaries fall into, lies missionaries believe, observable results vs faithfulness, hospitality, marriage, and so m...