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Send a text From self-professed weekend hippy to fervent follower of Christ, Marcia shares her journey with us and unwraps the joys of forty plus years of service with mission organizations all over the world. Check out her book, To Timbuktu and Beyond: A Guide to Getting Started in Missions.

Send a text What can mission work look like? Could be as simple as balloon animals and counting Tic Tacs! Whatever God needs done will be apparent if we listen. Byron and Miz Mel encourage listeners who may be considering a mission team experience. 

Send a text We chat with Grant Haynes the founder of Global Frontier Missions and address the questions of what is missions, what is discipleship, how do we approach people who are culturally different, and much more. Grant shares his journey in following the desire to spread the gospel and what led him to found Global Frontier Missions. For information and resources go to globalfrontiermissions.o...

Send a text To be Mission Minded usually means you have an interest in seeing God's Kingdom grow; but when that interest grows into unbounded enthusiasm it just can't be contained and you have to get involved. Join the conversation with Haley and share in her contagious enthusiasm for spreading the Good News of Christ. This is part two of our conversation. 

Send a text To be Mission Minded usually means you have an interest in seeing God's Kingdom grow; but when that interest grows into unbounded enthusiasm it just can't be contained and you have to get involved. Join the conversation with Haley and share in her contagious enthusiasm for spreading the Good News of Christ. This is part one of our conversation. Part two will release in a coup...

Send a text Words of encouragement from Sarah as we explore the meaning of Christian missions, what it means to be an image bearer of God, and why it is important to abide in Christ whether stepping out in front line missions or being the support system for those who do step out.

Send a text There's a mission that isn't impossible. What is it? Whose responsibility is it? Why should it concern you? Join Miz Mel as she and her new friend, Cindy, launch a new topic series that may very well mean the world to you.

Send a text Always a pleasure to have someone much younger as a guest especially one who relates friendship to being fiercely loyal, honest, and curious. Strong in faith and strong in friendship...well that's Hali. Enjoy!

Send a text Admittedly this was a hard episode to share because it was so special to Miz Mel to reconnect with her long ago friend from Japan. When was the last time you connected with someone far away or from long ago? A short video call can bring back so many special memories. We hope you enjoy the reunion!

Send a text Always a great friend to cut up with or have a serious conversation with...that's Roy. With friendships that span continents, Roy shares just how special and important friends can be. He also gives an update on a recent mission trip to Costa Rica. Visit Roy's YouTube channel Tech Troublemaker for his videos and podcast.

Send a text Life changes can directly impact our friendships. Miz Mel and her friend, Tami, discuss the positives of life altering decisions and the changes of perspective on friendship that can result.

Send a text Ever wonder what friendships are like for our wonderful older relatives when they find themselves adjusting to leaving their home and living in a new community? Miz Mel chats with Cindy, a marketing director for an assisted living community and learns of the benefits of friendships for our folks who live with others "at that time of life."

Send a text What is it like to feel you've always been friends with someone yet you've never really sat down and talked? Paula and Miz Mel only met in passing at camp but the bond was there. So they took time to chat about friendship and test the waters on "speed friending." That's a topic that needs more investigation!

Send a text Yep...another camp friend. Joanne led our archery program for many years and after her camp days decided to build her own camp of sorts. A future episode will explore that venture in detail but for now enjoy the fun of old friends getting real about friendships.

Send a text Yes, co-workers can become good friends! Even remote employees. And it's  sweeter when the friendship lasts after both have left the place of employment. Bonus in this episode is information on Jody's venture/ministry with a martial arts twist. Staff ninjas forever!!

Send a text Part 1 of a fantastic conversation about a deep friendship. Emotions run the spectrum in this episode with two wonderful young women who are special to Miz Mel.

Send a text Part 2 of a fantastic conversation about a deep friendship. Emotions run the spectrum in this episode with two wonderful young women who are special to Miz Mel.

Send a text We decided to try recording this episode with long-time friend, Kim, in one of our favorite coffee shops. Unfortunately the sound quality is less than desirable but we hope you'll pour a cup or drive through for a cup and enjoy our chat.

Send a text If you're chilly from November weather we invite you to join Miz Mel and her friend, Kate, for the final episode that was recorded at summer camp. The birds were chirping, the canoes were paddling, the kids were splashing, and the sweat was glistening! Another bonded friend from Miz Mel's beloved summer camp.

Send a text With a nickname like "Moo", you know someone has been a friend for a long time. Although we've only been face to face twice in the last forty-five years, we pick up and laugh like it was just yesterday. That's what makes friendship fun.

Send a text Ever welcoming. Ever smiling. I thoroughly enjoyed our foray into our discussion on friendship.

Send a text Wise. Compassionate. Grounded. Insightful. A Ray of Sunshine. All these words and more describe my friend, Danielle. Another strong, long-distance, camp-initiated friendship.

Send a text Another adventure into the wilds of summer camp with two former campers who absolutely did not like one another. How did that turn out now that they are on staff at the same camp! Give a listen to find out.

Send a text David joins the podcast to share the male perspective on friendship! He also shares his leadership and counseling experience with regards to our topic. If you're interested in hearing his series on relationships, drop us an email at mizanimels@gmail.com and we'll send you information.