Modern Day Missionaries

• What Missionary Kids Wish You Knew About Their Faith and Identity with Michéle Phoenix

  Send us a text :) We love answering questions and hearing what missionaries want to hear next!What are missionary kids really carrying—and what can adults do to help lighten the load? From the pressure to perform, to the fear of disappointing others, MKs often carry invisible expectations they didn’t choose and can’t always name. These burdens can shape everything from their identity to their view of God.In this conversation, we explore the emotional and spiritual weight many missionary kids carry and what it means to support them with greater empathy, patience, and grace. Our guest is Michèle Phoenix—author of Pieces of Purple, MK advocate, and lifelong TCK. Drawing from decades of personal experience and professional work with MKs, Michèle unpacks some of the most misunderstood parts of the MK journey and offers practical insight for families and leaders alike.Whether you’re raising an MK, mentoring one, or unpacking your own experience growing up between worlds, this episode offers a compassionate lens and helpful tools for the journey.Hey missionaries—how are your finances on the field? At Modern Day Missions, we make it simple for missionaries to receive donations and for donors to give. Serving 1,100+ missionaries worldwide, we free you to focus on your calling. We also offer resources like our weekly podcast, fundraising coaching, and a resource-packed newsletter. Connect with us at modernday.org Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected] Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

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• Making Mission Teams Work For You — Not Against You with Jesse & Andrea Kroeze

  Send us a text :) We love answering questions and hearing what missionaries want to hear next!Ever hosted a short-term mission team and wondered, Was that really worth it? Or maybe you're gearing up for your next one and already feeling the weight of logistics, expectations, and exhaustion.In this episode, Jesse and Andrea Kroeze—leaders of Touch the World and seasoned missionaries—offer a fresh take on how short-term teams can become a strategic blessing instead of a draining burden. Having lived both as hosts and senders, they bring hard-earned wisdom, practical tools, and bold encouragement to help you align teams with your long-term mission.If you've ever questioned how to make teams work for you (and not the other way around), this episode is for you.Hey missionaries—how are your finances on the field? At Modern Day Missions, we make it simple for missionaries to receive donations and for donors to give. Serving 1,100+ missionaries worldwide, we free you to focus on your calling. We also offer resources like our weekly podcast, fundraising coaching, and a resource-packed newsletter. Connect with us at modernday.org Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected] Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

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• The Questions Gen Z Won’t Stop Asking About Missions with Mark Matlock

  Send us a text :) We love answering questions and hearing what missionaries want to hear next!Gen Z is stepping onto the mission field with big questions on their hearts. Is missions moral? Does the West still have a role to play? How do you navigate support raising in today’s world? And what does healthy emotional and spiritual sustainability really look like?In this conversation, Mark Matlock—author, Insight Lead at Barna, and Executive Director of Urbana—helps us understand the shifts happening with today’s young adults. He shares how their imagination, honesty, and bold questions are shaping the future of missions, and what leaders can do to walk alongside them with wisdom and hope.Whether you’re a young missionary yourself or mentoring the next generation, this episode will spark fresh insight into how Gen Z is changing the way we think about calling, leadership, and global missions.In This Episode, You’ll LearnThe tough questions Gen Z is asking about missions and why they matterHow their imagination and creativity are reshaping global ministryWhy mental health and emotional honesty are becoming strengths on the fieldPractical ways Gen Z can connect with supporters in their own styleHow older generations can mentor without shutting down curiosityHey missionaries—how are your finances on the field? At Modern Day Missions, we make it simple for missionaries to receive donations and for donors to give. Serving 1,100+ missionaries worldwide, we free you to focus on your calling. We also offer resources like our weekly podcast, fundraising coaching, and a resource-packed newsletter. Connect with us at modernday.org Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected] Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

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• Good Ask vs God Ask: Next Level Support Raising with Dr. Steve Shadrach (Encore Episode)

  Send us a text :) We love answering questions and hearing what missionaries want to hear next!Are you frustrated by fundraising? Feeling stuck, under-supported, or embarrassed about the whole process?In this episode, Dr. Steve Shadrach, author of The God Ask and one of the leading voices in personal support raising, helps reframe fundraising not just as a financial task but as a deeply spiritual journey. With decades of experience mentoring and training missionaries, Steve shares the fears that keep us from asking, the beliefs about God that shape our support journey, and why staying fully funded is one of the greatest ways to sustain your calling long term.Whether you’re just getting started, stuck in the middle, or needing to re-engage supporters after time on the field, this episode will challenge and encourage you to take bold, faith-filled action.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:How fundraising can actually be a spiritual battle (and why it feels so hard sometimes)What “The God Ask” really means and how it can shift the way you approach support raisingWhy your view of God matters way more than you think when it comes to asking and receivingThe simple prep most missionaries skip that makes support meetings go way betterWhat it really takes to stay fully funded long term and why it’s worth itHey missionaries—how are your finances on the field? At Modern Day Missions, we make it simple for missionaries to receive donations and for donors to give. Serving 1,100+ missionaries worldwide, we free you to focus on your calling. We also offer resources like our weekly podcast, fundraising coaching, and a resource-packed newsletter. Connect with us at modernday.org Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected] Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

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• How to Be the Healthy Leader of a Healthy Team with Nic & Rachael Billman (Encore Episode)

  Send us a text :) We love answering questions and hearing what missionaries want to hear next!Do you ever struggle with knowing how to keep your team motivated? Especially when the work is hard, the stakes are high, and the pay is low (or non-existent)? How can you create a team culture of health from the top down?In this encore episode, we sit down with Nic and Rachael Billman, founders of Shores of Grace. They have spent over 14 years leading missionaries and staff in Brazil. They open up about the challenges and rewards of managing complex teams, from balancing paid staff and volunteers to navigating the complexities of cross-cultural leadership.You’ll hear their practical tips on keeping teams unified, motivated, and healthy—plus some personal stories that are sure to resonate with anyone leading in ministry. Whether you’re running a small team or a large ministry, this conversation will inspire you with fresh ideas for leading your team in an effective and healthy way.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to keep your team motivated, even when life gets toughSimple ways to build unity across different cultures and personalitiesPractical ways to set a sustainable pace for your team’s long-term successTips for handling conflict and keeping relationships healthyWhy focusing on relationships and care makes all the difference in ministryHey missionaries—how are your finances on the field? At Modern Day Missions, we make it simple for missionaries to receive donations and for donors to give. Serving 1,100+ missionaries worldwide, we free you to focus on your calling. We also offer resources like our weekly podcast, fundraising coaching, and a resource-packed newsletter. Connect with us at modernday.org Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected] Website: https://www.modernday.org/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLu3ie6N7vXvESqcHrM-SRTC7-XoPEmnv6 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndaymissions/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymissions/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndaymissions X: https://twitter.com/Modern_Day LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moderndaymissions/

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