PMPod

"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...