Modern Day Missionaries

• This One Shift Can Restore Your Spiritual Energy, Missionaries with Drs. Bill & Kristi Gaultiere

  Are you constantly pouring out but feeling spiritually depleted?You care deeply—for people, for God’s mission—but somewhere along the way, your soul has gone dry. What if one small shift could change everything?If you're thinking, "Empathy is overrated. People need tough love!" then this episode is especially for you. Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere unpack how true empathy—the kind rooted in Christ—can become a powerful source of spiritual renewal. You’ll learn why many missionaries resist receiving empathy, how shame keeps us from asking for care, and what happens when we finally let ourselves be seen, heard, and felt.This isn’t weakness. It’s spiritual strength. It’s the kind that restores your soul and revives your calling.You’ll discover what Jesus-shaped empathy really looks like—and how it can transform your relationship with God, yourself, and others.In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhy many missionaries resist receiving empathy—and how that resistance could be draining your soulThe difference between true empathy and enabling (hint: it’s not about coddling)How shame keeps us from asking for care, even when we desperately need itWhy empathy is a strength, not a weakness, and how Jesus modeled it perfectlyPractical ways to receive empathy—from God, from others, and even from yourselfHey 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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• Secrets, Shame, and the Risk of Telling the Truth: The Silent Battles Missionaries Face with Dr. Janeen Davis

  Whether it’s pornography, mental health concerns, faith struggles, same-sex attraction, gambling, or emotional collapse—many missionaries are silently asking: What would happen if anyone knew?In this episode, Dr. Janeen Davis joins us to talk about the silent battles missionaries face—and what it takes to tell the truth when shame tells you to hide. We talk about how secrecy steals your strength, why we’ve created a culture of judgment instead of grace, and how to become the kind of person—or organization—where confession leads to restoration, not rejection.Whether you’re facing your own struggle or walking with someone who is, this conversation will help you move from fear to freedom, secrecy to healing.In This Episode, You’ll LearnWhy secrecy around “unmentionable” struggles can slowly erode your spiritual and emotional healthThe unintended ways our missionary and church culture creates judgment rather than restorationHow shame silences people—and what it really takes to break that cycleThe difference between gossip, venting, and biblical confessionWhat safe, grace-filled restoration can look like—for both individuals and organizationsHey 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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• What If Your Missionary Vision Suddenly Changes? with Jonathan & Amanda Vining

  You felt sure. God gave you a vision, you raised the funds, you moved overseas. But then things didn’t go as planned. The vision changed—or maybe you changed. In this episode, Jonathan and Amanda Vining share their powerful story of navigating unexpected shifts, how they learned to walk with God in uncertainty, and why vision isn’t a one-time download—it’s something you live, adapt, and grow into. In This Episode, You'll Learn:What to do when your vision shifts unexpectedlyHow to tell the difference between passion and callingWays to communicate change with supportersWhy small steps of obedience lead to breakthroughHow to move forward when you're unsure what's nextHey 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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• Fundraising Strategies That Actually Work Today with Mary Valloni & Mike Kim

  How’s your fundraising working for you right now? Do you feel stuck? Are the methods you're using just not connecting with supporters anymore? In this episode, fundraising expert Mary Valloni and branding strategist Mike Kim share modern, proven strategies missionaries can use to fully fund their ministry without awkward sales pitches or burnout.Learn how to keep donors through big transitions, build a small but powerful advocacy team, brand yourself in a God-honoring way, and tell the three essential stories every missionary needs. If you’re ready for fresh ideas that work in today’s world, this episode is for you.In This Episode, You'll Learn:What’s really working now in missionary fundraising—and how to spot tactics that are wasting your time.Ways to approach donors so conversations feel natural, not like a sales pitch.How to identify and recruit three to five key advocates who will open doors you can’t open alone.A simple mindset shift that makes branding yourself feel God-honoring instead of self-promoting.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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• Escaping the Missionary Productivity Trap with Amy Young

  Do you ever feel like you’re running hard in ministry but still falling behind? Missionary life can be an endless swirl of urgent needs, unfinished to-do lists, and pressure to prove your worth through results.In this episode, Amy Young of Global Trellis helps unpack the hidden productivity trap that drains your energy—and the surprising shift that frees you to focus on what truly matters.Discover how to spot “fake wins,” embrace slow productivity, and protect your calling from burnout so you can finish well in the work God’s given you. In This Episode, You’ll Learn:The subtle signs you’re stuck in a productivity trap without realizing itHow to tell the difference between urgent and truly important work in missionsWhy pseudo productivity can leave you drained but not effectivePractical ways to slow down without losing momentum in your ministryHow to align your daily actions with your long-term callingHey 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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