MissionSmart

Episode 67 — Culture Shock & Depression Pt 2 Most of us are unprepared for all the aspects of culture shock & how moving away from all our support systems, friends, family can affect us mentally, spiritually and physically.  We talk about what affected our mental health in the early years, how we coped, and ways in which we learned new rhythms of life and got outside input to be able to no...

Episode 66 — Culture Shock & Depression Pt 1 Most of us are unprepared for all the aspects of culture shock & how moving away from all our support systems, friends, family can affect us mentally, spiritually and physically.  We talk about what affected our mental health in the early years, how we coped, and ways in which we learned new rhythms of life and got outside input to be able to no...

Episode 65 — Educating Children Overseas Pt2 Talking about all that is involved in educating kids overseas.  The wisdom of researching all options, being open to new paradigms, and considering the advantages of each option and the dangers as well. 

Episode 64 — Educating Children Overseas Pt1 Talking about all that is involved in educating kids overseas.  The wisdom of researching all options, being open to new paradigms, and considering the advantages of each option and the dangers as well. 

Episode 63 —  Parents & Grandparents Pt 3    David & Vicki talk about the blessings, challenges and opportunities with parents and grandparents when serving overseas in missions.  

Episode 62 —  Parents & Grandparents Pt 2    David & Vicki talk about the blessings, challenges and opportunities with parents and grandparents when serving overseas in missions.  

Episode 61 —  Parents & Grandparents Pt 1    David & Vicki talk about the blessings, challenges and opportunities with parents and grandparents when serving overseas in missions.  

Episode 60 —  Calling    David is interviewed by Weston Downing on The Long Run Podcast They talk about the meaning of a life calling and practical ways to discover it.  

Episode 59 —  Money & Missions Pt 1   David & Vicki give practical advice regarding money and missions.  They give wisdom from their experiences and knowledge that cover pre-field, on-field and re-entry.

Episode 58 —  Money & Missions Pt 1   David & Vicki give practical advice regarding money and missions.  They give wisdom from their experiences and knowledge that cover pre-field, on-field and re-entry. 

Episode 57 —  Sermon: Global Christians   David’s sermon at Island Community Church in Memphis, TN  – Continued….  It was part of a 3 week global missions focus month.  David explains how all followers of Christ should be global Christians, fulfilling their role in God’s mission to all peoples on the earth.

Episode 56 —  Sermon: Global Christians   David’s sermon at Island Community Church in Memphis, TN  It was part of a 3 week global missions focus month.  David explains how all followers of Christ should be global Christians, fulfilling their role in God’s mission to all peoples on the earth. 

Episode 55 —  Caring for Missionaries Pt. 2  Talking about ways for churches, family and friends can care for missionaries on the field. 

Episode 54 —  Caring for Missionaries Pt. 1  Talking about ways for churches, family and friends can care for missionaries on the field.

Episode 53 —  Resolving Conflict on the Field Pt. 2  Talking about co-workers, friendships, conflict resolution on the field.  Discussing points from 2 articles: Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution in Teams                              and What missionaries ought to know about Conflict  

Episode 52 —  Resolving Conflict on the Field Pt. 1  Talking about co-workers, friendships, conflict resolution on the field.   Discussing points from 2 articles: Cross-Cultural Conflict Resolution in Teams                              and What missionaries ought to know about Conflict  

Episode 51 —  Authenticity & Community Pt. 2  Interview w 2 friends who teach in Central Asia

Episode 50 —  Authenticity & Community  Pt. 1  Interview w 2 friends who teach in Central Asia

Episode 49 — Healing from Trauma  Part 2  Vicki discusses healing from trauma with friend Kellye.  Kellye is a master facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute ( https://traumahealinginstitute.org )

Episode 48 — Healing from Trauma  Part 1  Vicki discusses healing from trauma with friend Kellye.  Kellye is a master facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute ( https://traumahealinginstitute.org )

Episode 47 — Hot & Cold Cultures - Time & Planning Talking through the book Foreign to Familiar by Sarah Lanier about hot & cold cultures Looking at differences of the way hot and cold cultures view of time and planning

Episode 46 — Hot & Cold Cultures - Hospitality & Context Talking through the book Foreign to Familiar by Sarah Lanier about hot & cold cultures Looking at differences of the way hot and cold cultures view hospitality

Episode 45 — Hot & Cold Cultures - Group vs Individual Talking through the book Foreign to Familiar by Sarah Lanier about hot & cold cultures Looking at differences of the way hot and cold cultures view group and individual orientations

Episode 44 — Hot & Cold Cultures - Relationships & Communication      Talking through the book Foreign to Familiar by Sarah Lanier about hot & cold cultures Looking at differences of the way hot and cold cultures view relationships and communication

Episode 43 — Faith & ESL - Part 3      Interview with Richard Dalton, co-founder of ConnecTEFL & Connect Lang. Center