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Today on the Pod, I walk to a woman I’ve been learning from for the past 15 years. So much of my ministry has been shaped by what she has taught me. I’m very excited for you to learn from her as well. We talk about Islam and why Muslims love both the religion and Mohammed so much. We also talk about my guest’s experience sitting in on home Quran study groups with Muslim ladies and what we can lear...

Today on the pod, I talk to a guy who is using his professional background to help train some of the poorest and most marginalized people in Africa. Every county, region, and people group comes with its own unique needs, and my guest today explains what some of the Gospel needs are for the church in Africa. He brings a Christ-centered, Gospel-saturated passion to missions in Africa, which is satur...

Today on the Pod, I have a fascinating conversation with a guy who had a massive burnout while on the field. We talk about his time on the field, which was actually a very good time, and how, without warning, he burned out. We also talk about his long road to recovery and how he got through his burnout and depression. Read more at Pmpod.org   Timeline 00:00 Intro  01:00 What did Islam look like in...

Today in the Pod, my guest and I cover a ton of ground. We talk about ministry after 70, leading silent retreats, Afghanistan, humility, challenges in ministry, the many positive things going on in missions to Muslims, and so much more. I have a feeling you are really going to love today's podcast. Read more at Pmpod.org Timeline 00:00 Intro  00:45 What is your emphasis in ministry?  2:40 Spi...

In this Pod, I talk to a master storyteller. He has literally written a small book on the subject, which you can download on our website. Together we tell thirteen different stories which each help build a bridge into deeper conversations as we share with our friends. I hope you find this format helpful as we all do our best to share the Good News with our friends. Go to the website and download t...

Today on the Pod, I interviewed myself about distinguishing between Law and Gospel in missions. We talk about how DBS and ZUME struggle to give the believer hope and comfort and how we can recover a better understanding of how to use the Gospel in discipleship and Church planting. Read more at Pmpod.org   Timeline 00:00 Intro   O1:23 Introduction to Law & Gospel 02:30 Common misconceptions aro...

We need people reaching all segments of society. In this Pod, I talk to a guy who grew up on the field, never really wanted to go back, but ended up getting called back by God, and is now serving in places and ways he never imagined. It’s great to hear his story of growing up on the field, studying back in the West, and then heading back out to the Middle East. My guest shares some of the differen...

"I’ve never wanted to quit….more than three or four times….a day." Today on the Pod, I talk to a guy who has been in missions for nearly 50 years. Some people get brittle and angry as they get older, but not this guy; he is genuine and humble and has a lot to teach us. Get out your notepad and pen, this is a great interview. "The natural vitality is slowly ebbing away. But I want to...

Outside of Christ, there are not many ways to deal with shame or be restored In this Pod, I talk to a guy who shares his insights into honor and shame and communal vs individualist cultures. He shares some of his personal stories, struggles, and mistakes, while on the field in a way we can learn from them. We close off the conversation by talking about burnout and fatigue on the field, and what th...

A lot of missionaries get a radical call to go to the field but then don’t live their lives radically once they get there. In this Pod, I have a conversation with a guy who left the pastorate to move his family to the Middle East. He has had many humbling experiences both on and off the field but has kept his focus on following his calling no matter the cost. He is passionate about living the Radi...

If I can’t remember what we read, how can I share it with others? In this Pod, I talk to a woman who has a lot of experience leading DBS groups and training others to lead them. We walk through the 12 questions of DBS, and my guest shares her insights on each one. Even if you’ve done DBS training in the past, this conversation will give you fresh and practical insights. "When I was living in...

All of us sudden you realize that you’re just doing life, and it’s changing livesIn this Pod, I sit down with a couple who are raising their seven children in the Middle East. They talk about giving up everything to follow Jesus, the power of hospitality, living by the Spirit, and the daily and weekly rhythms of their lives that make their house so enticing to others. I was challenged by their rad...

We felt stranded and didn’t know what to do. But we saw how God was using us and completely shifting the focus of the team and the year. In this Pod, I talk to two guys who share their story of how God worked through the pandemic to bring people to faith in Him. It wasn’t always roses and sunshine, though. My guests take us into their lives when they didn’t love each other, struggled to get along,...

In this Pod, I sit down with a guy who grew up his whole life on the field and has rare insight into the life of an MK. We talk about the pressure MKs feel to perform, the lack of identity and belonging, being a “hidden immigrant,” the effect all this has on faith, and what the pathway to real connection and belonging looks like. "I don't know an MK who doesn't have a deep level of...

In this Pod, my guest shares deeply, personally, and vulnerably about dealing with depression on the field. We also talk about marriage, children, and re-finding your identity when life changes. We close off our conversation with an insightful look at what it’s like working with children with disabilities in underprivileged villages. "I battled with God and wondered how am I supposed to bring...

In this Pod, my guest has some amazing things to say about discipleship and what to do with a new believer. He also shares some interesting details about how his family is part of his ministry. Then we get down into the weeds of spiritual practices like solitude, fasting, and rest. Every word is worth listening to. "We shouldn’t assume that every worker has a genuine, deep walk with Christ, t...

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...