MissionSmart

Episode 42 — Faith & ESL - Part 1      Interview with Richard Dalton, co-founder of ConnecTEFL & Connect Lang. Center

Episode 41 — Faith & ESL - Part 1      Interview with Richard Dalton, co-founder of ConnecTEFL & Connect Lang. Center

Episode 40 — Introverts and Extroverts    David & VIcki discuss their introvert and extrovert differences and how it impacts how they live and work together.  Understanding and respecting these differences are extremely important for teams and those in leadership roles. 

Episode 39 — Boundaries Pt 1: Marriage & Family   Interview w/ Dr. Bill Finnell Setting boundaries in regards to your marriage / family and work / ministry overseas.

Episode 38 — Boundaries Pt 1: Personal Work & Ministry  Interview w/ Dr. Bill Finnell Setting boundaries for yourself in work or ministry particularly in an overseas environment.

Episode 37 — Ignoring Our Humanity  Pt2 Interview with Laura -- Part 2 Discussing the problem of ignoring our humanity, or what Vicki and Laura have decided to call “under-spiritualizing” our humanity. 

Episode 36 — Ignoring Our Humanity  Pt1 Interview with Laura  -- Part 1 Discussing the problem of ignoring our humanity, or what Vicki and Laura have decided to call “under-spiritualizing” our humanity.

Episode 35 — Sending Good Newsletters Practical tips for sending helpful, attractive newsletters.  The value of getting honest constructive feedback from others. 

Episode 34 — Photography & Missions Pt 2 Interview with humanitarian photographer Emily Frazier continued 

Episode 33 — Photography & Missions Pt 1 Interview with humanitarian photographer Emily Frazier

Episode 32 — Missionaries Mentoring One AnotherPart 2 Interview with  Dr. Wendy continued Continuing the conversation about mentoring, particularly how to implement mentoring organizationally

Episode 31 — Missionaries Mentoring One Another Part 1 Interview with Dr. Wendy  Explaining the benefits and challenges in cross-cultural workers mentoring one another

Episode 30 — Developing a healthy support network  Those heading abroad to do work and ministry overseas need a symphony of people to establish a healthy support network.  Explaining the 6 Pillars of Support for missionary endeavors. 

Episode 29  - “How We Go” - Pathway to Global Missions Sermon Sermon co-taught by David & Barrett Bowden at Island Community Church, Memphis, TN This is part of Global Missions Month in Jan. 2021.

Episode 28— “Where We Go - The Unreached” Sermon - Part 1 Sermon co-taught by David & Barrett Bowden at Island Community Church, Memphis, TN This is part of Global Missions Month in Jan. 2021.

Espiode 26 — “Why We Go - Blessed to be a Blessing” Sermon -  Part 1 Sermon co-taught by David & Barrett Bowden at Island Community Church, Memphis, TN This is part of Global Missions Month in Jan. 2021.  Looking at the biblical foundation of global missions, specifically in the Old Testament. 

Episode 29 — “To Whom We Go - All Peoples” Sermon  Sermon co-taught by David & Barrett Bowden at Island Community Church, Memphis, TN This is part of Global Missions Month in Jan. 2021. 

Episode 25 — Learning from Nationals   Interview with our friend Stella about her experiences w/ missionaries in her country.  Talking about the right posture, approach and platform for missionaries.

Episode 24 — Role of a Humble Learner  Playing the listener, the humble learner as we enter a country and continuing this posture in order to see the pure Gospel principles communicated w/out our culture and integrated into theirs.  Remembering our role is temporary -- we must defer to locals and always seeking to empower them to reach their own in their own cultural appropriate ways -- this is lo...

Episode 23 — You can’t do it all Luke 14:28 “...sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?” Prov.15:22 “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but w many advisers they succeed.” Culture shift to many interests, many careers, many passions…..this coupled with cultural imperative to be “productive” can keep us from focusing our energy for our goals. 

Episode 22 — Preventing early exit from field  Pt. 2 Finding the balance between having grit and suffering and knowing when to make a change.  Talking about tools needed in problem solving, including our personal experiences. 

Episode 21 — Preventing early exit from field  Pt. 1 We’re looking at the issues that can lead to an early exit from the field,  Ways to approach problems and solve them.  

Episode 20 — Dealing w/ Co-workers Leaving  Grieving the loss when close friends leave the field  Trusting God’s provision & getting creative to find new solutions

Episode 19 — Finding Solutions for Church Life  Navigating the options for church life Taking initiative to meet your spiritual needs in a variety of ways

Episode 18 — Language Learning Together  The importance of mastering the language in the early years Learning & respecting our different learning styles