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MissionSmart

David & Vicki Frazierwww.esionline.org

Practical Advice for Global Missions -- David & Vicki Frazier use their 35+ years of experience in global missions, 20 of which were living abroad, to discuss a variety of topics related to global missions, with the goal of offering wise and practical counsel. They lead a ministry called Equipping Servants International (www.esionline.org), which exists to equip and mobilize the whole body of Christ to better fulfill God’s mission to reach all peoples, both at home and abroad. Their book MissionSmart:15 Critical Questions To Ask Before Launching Overseas is available on Amazon in paperback or Kindle. This MissionSmart podcast is another tool they use to equip people.  Contact them at david@esionline.org or vicki@esionline.org 

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Episodes

49 Healing from Trauma Part 2

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, 202141 min

48 Healing from Trauma Part 1

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, 202126 min

47 Hot & Cold Cultures - Time & Planning

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, 202132 min

46 Hot & Cold Cultures - Hospitality & Context

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, 202130 min

45 Hot & Cold Cultures - Group vs Individual

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, 202127 min

44 Hot & Cold Cultures - Relationships & Communication

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, 202132 min

43 Faith & ESL Part 3

Episode 43 — Faith & ESL - Part 3 Interview with Richard Dalton, co-founder of ConnecTEFL & Connect Lang. Center

Jun 19, 202127 min

42 Faith & ESL Part 2

Episode 42 — Faith & ESL - Part 1 Interview with Richard Dalton, co-founder of ConnecTEFL & Connect Lang. Center

Jun 17, 202125 min

41 Faith & ESL Part 1

Episode 41 — Faith & ESL - Part 1 Interview with Richard Dalton, co-founder of ConnecTEFL & Connect Lang. Center

Jun 15, 202124 min

40 Introverts and Extroverts in Missions

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, 202126 min

39 Boundaries Part 2: Marriage & Family

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, 202132 min

38 Boundaries Part 1: Personal Work & Ministry

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, 202131 min

37 Ignoring Our Humanity 2

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, 202132 min

36 Ignoring Our Humanity Pt 1

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, 202125 min

35 Sending Good Newsletters

Episode 35 — Sending Good Newsletters Practical tips for sending helpful, attractive newsletters. The value of getting honest constructive feedback from others.

Apr 16, 202129 min

34 Photography & Missions Part 2

Episode 34 — Photography & Missions Pt 2 Interview with humanitarian photographer Emily Frazier continued

Mar 25, 202138 min

32 Missionaries and Mentoring Part 2

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, 202134 min

31 Missionaries and Mentoring Part 1

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, 202124 min

30 Developing a healthy support network

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, 202128 min

29 “How We Go” - Pathway to Global Missions Sermon

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, 20211 hr 9 min

28 “Where We Go - The Unreached” Sermon

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, 202154 min

27 “To Whom We Go - All Peoples” Sermon

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, 202156 min

26 “Why We Go - Blessed to be a Blessing” Sermon

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, 20211 hr 4 min

25 Learning from Nationals

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, 202029 min

24 Role of a Humble Learner

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, 202026 min

23 You Can’t Do It All

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, 202026 min

22 Preventing Early exit From Field Pt 2

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, 202025 min

21 Preventing Early Exit From Field Pt 1

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, 202021 min
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