Culture

Ever felt misunderstood, sidelined, or frustrated by a teammate who just sees things differently?  Serving on a cross-cultural team on the field can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—parts of missionary life. In this encore episode of, ‘Help Me Understand My Cross-Cultural Teammates‘ – cross-cultural leadership expert I’Ching Thomas shares practical wisdom and real-life...

Ever found yourself confused by cultural “rules” you didn’t even know you were breaking? Wondering why some of your most sincere efforts aren’t landing the way you hoped? And how do you build real connection when it feels like you’re speaking a different language—even when you’re technically not? In this perspective-shifting episode, we talk with...

Unresolved team conflict is one of the biggest reasons missionaries decide to leave the mission field prematurely. How can we grow in this critical area? Dr. Janeen Davis has made it her life’s work to help teams actively pursue peace. She joins us to uncover the myths and attitudes we unconsciously hold about conflict resolution that...

What makes someone pack up their life, move across the world, and step into the unknown for the sake of the gospel? How do missionaries keep going when the sacrifices pile up and the rewards feel far away? Missionaries—you know you’re unique, but do you know how? What sets us apart? In this episode, we...

Is social media just a distraction—or could it also be one of the most powerful tools for spreading the gospel? Is it possible to use it effectively without falling into the trap of performance and pride? Brian Barcelona shares how he and his team at One Voice have reached millions with the gospel through digital...

Join us for an unforgettable conversation with Rod Plummer, a missionary and church planter in Japan for over 20 years. Rod shares the incredible story of how he and his wife, Viv, and their family and team became part of a wave of God’s movement in one of the world’s most challenging mission fields. You’ll...

How do you handle team conflicts when your cultural values clash? What’s the secret to building trust in a team of people from very different backgrounds? You may have learned about the culture you are going to serve, but did you learn about the cultures of the people you are serving with? Missions is much...

How long have you been on the mission field? Did you know that the challenges you’re facing and the perspective you’ve developed are likely more similar to others at your stage than you might think? In this episode, authors and missionaries Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter share the five stages of the missionary life cycle they’ve observed....