Emotional Health

Adversity is no stranger to missionaries, so how can we strategically use it to grow stronger, rather than let it take us out of the game? Brian Gibson of TRAIN International & Joel Bates of Discovery Ministries share ways we can intentionally engage adversity to build the resilience we need.   Resources Devotional: Free 8-Day...

Flourishing or floundering? Living with intention or distraction? Life-giving or life-draining? How can we be healthy missionaries producing healthy disciples of Christ? Dr. Matt Turvey shares two of the most significant challenges missionaries face and how whole-life discipleship changes everything.   Resources Research: Harvard’s Human Flourishing Project Book: Rhythms of Renewal by Rebekah Lyons Book:...

Struggling well––an oxymoron or an on purpose way to do life that keeps us in love with Jesus, honest in our experience, and in this for the long haul? Join us in this fascinating conversation with counselor Curtis McGown, LMHC, LPC, executive director of Valeo Global, as we talk about how not to get caught...

Ever had that little, nagging voice pop up in your subconscious, telling you you’re not doing enough, being enough, or accomplishing enough on the mission field? You’re not alone. The burden to feel “successful” as a missionary and prove your worth to your supporters is a heavy one. In this episode of “Modern Day Missionaries” we’re...

On this week’s episode of “Modern Day Missionaries,” hear from JoAnn Kraft, former marriage and family therapist, life coach, and counselor to pastors and missionaries, as she breaks down what soul care really is, why it is so critical to our health on the mission field, and how to do it like Jesus did. Soul...