Self-Care

Do you ever feel overwhelmed in life, relationships, or ministry? In this encore episode, clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Nagib, looks at the role our body plays in overwhelm. We talk about common physical symptoms missionaries experience when they are in overwhelm, and Margaret looks at the ways God speaks to us through not only our...

Did you know two-thirds of missionaries have this in common?: They are women! We can’t afford to not understand the majority, and often underestimated and overlooked powerhouses, that are women missionaries. In this episode, Denise Beck, executive director of Velvet Ashes, delves into the unique challenges faced by female global workers. From single missionaries grappling...

On one of our top episodes of the last season, we were joined by leadership expert, bestselling author, and founding pastor of Connexus Church, Carey Nieuwhof. We talk boundaries, burnout, time management, and so much more. This encore episode brings you brilliant advice on how to live more intentionally, avoid burnout and be at your best...

Emotions can be exhausting—our own and other people’s. We know God gave us feelings, but what do we do about the ones we don’t like or understand? Drs. Bill & Kristi Gaultiere, founders of Soul Shepherding, use the tool of the Enneagram to show missionaries how understanding our emotions and unique personalities can set us...

On this episode, we take a deep look at personal loss and how we can walk through it with grace, strength, and compassion. Dirk Smith, vice president of Eastern European Mission, shares his very personal story of losing his wife to ALS this year. Dirk’s story is honest and it is also filled with hope....

What are the best ways for missionaries to keep learning and growing while on the field? Mark and Julie Morgenstern of Grow2Serve talk about the vital importance of purposeful, ongoing learning for missionaries and how to make it doable and fun! They share practical tips and insights to help us navigate the ever-evolving world of...

Clinical psychologist Dr. Margaret Nagib talks to us about overwhelm––the role our body plays, how it tries to communicate with us, and how we can learn to listen. We also talk about common physical symptoms missionaries experience when they are in overwhelm. Dr. Nagib looks at the ways God speaks to us through not only...

In this compelling episode, we talk to trauma psychologist Dr. Jamie Aten about the complexities of trauma and how it impacts people in such varied ways. Dr. Aten shares practical strategies tailored for missionaries, who often face emotionally intense scenarios, to both manage their own trauma and support others who are affected. Filled with real-world...

If you’re feeling thrown off balance by life, you’re not alone. Today, we talk with best-selling leadership author, speaker, podcaster, former attorney, and church planter, Carey Nieuwhof, about boundaries, time management, avoiding burnout, and how to be at your best in missions and in life.   Resources   Book: At Your Best: How to Get...

Join us in this life-giving conversation with counselor Curtis McGown, LMHC, LPC, as we discuss how not to get caught off guard or knocked down by the struggles we face on the field. What are some practical ways we can lean into the experience and learn to struggle well? Resources Book: Turn My Mourning Into...

What can we do when things in life turn out very different from what we had planned? Today, we talk with licensed professional counselor and Modern Day missionary Zach Lowrie about how to walk well through seasons of confusion and disappointment.     Resources Book: Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and...

Are you in a season of transition right now? Or would you like to know how to navigate transition more successfully the next time you’re in one? Sara Simons of The Way Between shares tools you’ll definitely want to add to your transition toolbox!   Resources Book: The Way of Transition: Embracing Life’s Most Difficult...