Episode 50 — Authenticity & Community Pt. 1 Interview w 2 friends who teach in Central Asia
Aug 24, 2021•25 min
Episode 49 — Healing from Trauma Part 2 Vicki discusses healing from trauma with friend Kellye. Kellye is a master facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute ( https://traumahealinginstitute.org )
Aug 11, 2021•41 min
Episode 48 — Healing from Trauma Part 1 Vicki discusses healing from trauma with friend Kellye. Kellye is a master facilitator with the Trauma Healing Institute ( https://traumahealinginstitute.org )
Aug 03, 2021•26 min
Episode 47 — Hot & Cold Cultures - Time & Planning Talking through the book Foreign to Familiar by Sarah Lanier about hot & cold cultures Looking at differences of the way hot and cold cultures view of time and planning
Jul 27, 2021•32 min
Episode 46 — Hot & Cold Cultures - Hospitality & Context Talking through the book Foreign to Familiar by Sarah Lanier about hot & cold cultures Looking at differences of the way hot and cold cultures view hospitality
Jul 20, 2021•30 min
Episode 45 — Hot & Cold Cultures - Group vs Individual Talking through the book Foreign to Familiar by Sarah Lanier about hot & cold cultures Looking at differences of the way hot and cold cultures view group and individual orientations
Jul 14, 2021•27 min
Episode 44 — Hot & Cold Cultures - Relationships & Communication Talking through the book Foreign to Familiar by Sarah Lanier about hot & cold cultures Looking at differences of the way hot and cold cultures view relationships and communication
Jul 07, 2021•32 min
Episode 43 — Faith & ESL - Part 3 Interview with Richard Dalton, co-founder of ConnecTEFL & Connect Lang. Center
Jun 19, 2021•27 min
Episode 42 — Faith & ESL - Part 1 Interview with Richard Dalton, co-founder of ConnecTEFL & Connect Lang. Center
Jun 17, 2021•25 min
Episode 41 — Faith & ESL - Part 1 Interview with Richard Dalton, co-founder of ConnecTEFL & Connect Lang. Center
Jun 15, 2021•24 min
Episode 40 — Introverts and Extroverts David & VIcki discuss their introvert and extrovert differences and how it impacts how they live and work together. Understanding and respecting these differences are extremely important for teams and those in leadership roles.
Jun 04, 2021•26 min
Episode 39 — Boundaries Pt 1: Marriage & Family Interview w/ Dr. Bill Finnell Setting boundaries in regards to your marriage / family and work / ministry overseas.
May 19, 2021•32 min
Episode 38 — Boundaries Pt 1: Personal Work & Ministry Interview w/ Dr. Bill Finnell Setting boundaries for yourself in work or ministry particularly in an overseas environment.
May 12, 2021•31 min
Episode 37 — Ignoring Our Humanity Pt2 Interview with Laura -- Part 2 Discussing the problem of ignoring our humanity, or what Vicki and Laura have decided to call “under-spiritualizing” our humanity.
May 05, 2021•32 min
Episode 36 — Ignoring Our Humanity Pt1 Interview with Laura -- Part 1 Discussing the problem of ignoring our humanity, or what Vicki and Laura have decided to call “under-spiritualizing” our humanity.
Apr 26, 2021•25 min
Episode 35 — Sending Good Newsletters Practical tips for sending helpful, attractive newsletters. The value of getting honest constructive feedback from others.
Apr 16, 2021•29 min
Episode 34 — Photography & Missions Pt 2 Interview with humanitarian photographer Emily Frazier continued
Mar 25, 2021•38 min
Episode 33 — Photography & Missions Pt 1 Interview with humanitarian photographer Emily Frazier
Mar 18, 2021•30 min
Episode 32 — Missionaries Mentoring One AnotherPart 2 Interview with Dr. Wendy continued Continuing the conversation about mentoring, particularly how to implement mentoring organizationally
Mar 11, 2021•34 min
Episode 31 — Missionaries Mentoring One Another Part 1 Interview with Dr. Wendy Explaining the benefits and challenges in cross-cultural workers mentoring one another
Mar 04, 2021•24 min
Episode 30 — Developing a healthy support network Those heading abroad to do work and ministry overseas need a symphony of people to establish a healthy support network. Explaining the 6 Pillars of Support for missionary endeavors.
Feb 22, 2021•28 min
Episode 29 - “How We Go” - Pathway to Global Missions Sermon Sermon co-taught by David & Barrett Bowden at Island Community Church, Memphis, TN This is part of Global Missions Month in Jan. 2021.
Feb 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Episode 28— “Where We Go - The Unreached” Sermon - Part 1 Sermon co-taught by David & Barrett Bowden at Island Community Church, Memphis, TN This is part of Global Missions Month in Jan. 2021.
Feb 15, 2021•54 min
Episode 29 — “To Whom We Go - All Peoples” Sermon Sermon co-taught by David & Barrett Bowden at Island Community Church, Memphis, TN This is part of Global Missions Month in Jan. 2021.
Feb 01, 2021•56 min
Espiode 26 — “Why We Go - Blessed to be a Blessing” Sermon - Part 1 Sermon co-taught by David & Barrett Bowden at Island Community Church, Memphis, TN This is part of Global Missions Month in Jan. 2021. Looking at the biblical foundation of global missions, specifically in the Old Testament.
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Episode 25 — Learning from Nationals Interview with our friend Stella about her experiences w/ missionaries in her country. Talking about the right posture, approach and platform for missionaries.
Dec 21, 2020•29 min
Episode 24 — Role of a Humble Learner Playing the listener, the humble learner as we enter a country and continuing this posture in order to see the pure Gospel principles communicated w/out our culture and integrated into theirs. Remembering our role is temporary -- we must defer to locals and always seeking to empower them to reach their own in their own cultural appropriate ways -- this is long term effectiveness.
Dec 10, 2020•26 min
Episode 23 — You can’t do it all Luke 14:28 “...sit down and count the cost, whether he has enough to complete it?” Prov.15:22 “Plans fail for lack of counsel, but w many advisers they succeed.” Culture shift to many interests, many careers, many passions…..this coupled with cultural imperative to be “productive” can keep us from focusing our energy for our goals.
Dec 03, 2020•26 min
Episode 22 — Preventing early exit from field Pt. 2 Finding the balance between having grit and suffering and knowing when to make a change. Talking about tools needed in problem solving, including our personal experiences.
Nov 27, 2020•25 min
Episode 21 — Preventing early exit from field Pt. 1 We’re looking at the issues that can lead to an early exit from the field, Ways to approach problems and solve them.
Nov 17, 2020•21 min
