EM143: How to Get Back to Joy and Crush Hopelessness, with Toni M. Daniels

Toni M. Daniels spent 16 years as a missionary Uruguay. Now she's the director of a leadership institute and the author of "Back to Joy". Listen to discover how enjoying God has helped her overcome huge challenges.Subscribe to the Show: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribeWhat we talked about00:35 – Introduction02:20 – A little encouragement for transparency and honesty03:31 – How God gets us through fear, nervousness, and overwhelm04:13 – How to “get it all done” when resources are tight and you're working with broken people06:04 – What would you share with someone who is starting to get discouraged?08:19 – The time God gave Toni an image that helped her through a dark season.14:07 – How did God get you through that challenge?16:10 – Overcoming shame, being judged, and disappointment when life seems difficult.17:16 – Are there any meaningful or key Scriptures in your life?18:01 – Doesn't “rest” sometimes seem like a dirty word?18:30 – The Foundational Missions Leadership Moment with Scott McClelland23:36 – Who is Back to Joy written for?26:20 – Find a way to keep track of the great things that God's done.26:54 – What to do when you' know God's doing great things but you're just not seeing them.27:46 – What led you to structure the book the way you did?30:42 – What is the value of being quiet and letting God guide the conversation?32:37 – The single most important thing to learn for mental health.34:49 – The amazing life pattern Toni found in the Psalms.38:12 – What's upcoming on the Engaging Missions Show40:00 – What is one transformation you'd like to see in the lives of our listeners and the people who read your book?42:02 – What would you share with someone who cares about missions but is called into the marketplace and is beginning to wonder if what they're doing really matters in the Kingdom?45:07 – What would you share with someone who is realizing that their neighbors and co-workers are from other places in the world?45:57 – Some internet resources that Toni recommends.47:10 – Several books that Toni recommends.49:14 – One last piece of advice and contact info.Toni's Website – http://tonimdaniels.comResources & Contact InfoToni's WebsiteYouTube – Toni M DanielsFacebook – Back to JoyBack to Joy by Toni M. Daniels (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Spirit of the Disciplines by Dallas Willard (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Life Model : Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Joy Starts Here by E. James Wilder (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Rare Leadership (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Joyful Journey (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)Luke 10 CommunitiesLife Model WorksFeedbackIf you’d have any comments or questions, you can always leave a comment in the show notes or send an email to [email protected]. Material Connection: Some of the links in the post above are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, I will receive an affiliate commission. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will add value to my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”