MissionSmart

Episode 117 — Support & Financial PlanningDavid & Vicki talk about different ways of being supported overseas and the wisdom in planning forthe future. We must humbly seek input from financial advisors, doctors, accountants, etc

Episode 116 — How Does God Guide UsDavid & Vicki talk about how the Western mindset of making plans, setting goals, and taking steps can take the Holy Spirit out of decision making.What is the balance of Spirit leading vs. goal planning

Episode 115 — Honest Dialogue in MarriageDavid & Vicki share how their marriage has changed when they were able to talk honestly with each other. This required real humility and teachability.Strong marriages require honest dialogue to function in a healthy way.

Episode 114 — Tips for Healthy MarriageDavid & Vicki tell their story of what they did to stay healthy on the mission field. They give practical advice for steps to take that can protect your marriage and strengthen it in any season of marriage.

Episode 113 — Need for IntimacyWhether single or married, we are created for intimacy and long for it. David & Vicki discuss howfinding intimacy in Christ ultimately, in marriage and in deep friendships is vital to thrive in life,particularly on the mission field.

Episode 112 — Mental & Emotional Health Pt 2David & Vicki summarize a training workshop they did on a missionary retreat where they talked about issues related to mental/emotional health.In Part 2 they talk about tools for removing the extra burdens we add to the normal stresses of overseas work related to mental/emotional health.

Episode 111 — Mental & Emotional Health Pt 1David & Vicki summarize a training workshop they did on a missionary retreat where they talked about issues related to mental/emotional health.In Part 1 they talk about the extra burdens we can add to the normal stresses of overseas work related to mental/emotional health.

Episode 110 — Over-spiritualizing Missions-David & Vicki discuss how over-spiritualizing a “call to missions” can hinder healthy global missions discovery, vetting processes and field transitions.

Episode 109 — Christian Industrial Complex & Missions-David & Vicki discuss how Christian institutions can sometimes hinder healthy global missions discovery, vetting processes, and field transitions.

Episode 108 —  Women in Leadership in Missions Vicki and friend Evie discuss women in leadership on the mission field. Evie gives her insights from her experiences as a woman in leadership roles overseas.

Episode 107 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 15  Forming Healthy Accountability   David & Vicki discuss Chap. 15 of their book Mission SmartThey are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter. 

Episode 106 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 14  Working as a Cross-Cultural Servant    -David & Vicki discuss Chap. 14 of their book Mission Smart-They are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter. 

Episode 105 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 13  Learning the Language and Culture    -David & Vicki discuss Chap. 13 of their book Mission Smart-They are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter.

Episode 104 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 12  Connecting and Belonging in Society   -David & Vicki discuss Chap. 12 of their book Mission Smart-They are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter. 

Episode 103 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 11  Assessing the People Group   David & Vicki discuss Chap. 11 of their book Mission SmarThey are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter.

Episode 102 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 10  Determining On-Field Team Expectations    David & Vicki discuss Chap. 10 of their book Mission SmartThey are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter. 

Episode 101 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 9 Establishing A Platform In-Country   David & Vicki discuss Chap. 9 of their book Mission SmartThey are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter.

Episode 100 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 8 Considering a Mission Organization    -David & Vicki discuss Chap. 8 of their book Mission Smart-They are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter.

99 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 7  Maintaining Strong Relationships at Home     -David & Vicki discuss Chap. 7 of their book Mission Smart-They are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter.

Episode 98 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 6 Considering Family Needs   -David & Vicki discuss Chap. 6 of their book Mission Smart-They are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter. 

Episode 97 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 5 Obtaining a Marketable ExpertiseDavid & Vicki discuss Chap. 5 of their book Mission SmartThey are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter. 

Episode 96 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 4  Developing a Cross-Cultural Lifestyle    David & Vicki discuss Chap. 4 of their book Mission SmartThey are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter. 

Episode 95 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 3 Seeking External Confirmation     David & Vicki discuss Chap. 3 of their book Mission SmartThey are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter. 

Episode 94 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 2 Discovering Personal Giftings   David & Vicki discuss Chap. 2 of their book Mission SmartThey are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter. 

Episode 93 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Chap. 1 Checking Heart Motivations   David & Vicki discuss Chap. 1 of their book Mission SmartThey are adding some thoughts to the content in the chapter.

Episode 92 —  MissionSmart Book Revision – Introduction  David & Vicki discuss the Preface and Introduction of their book Mission Smart. They are adding some thoughts to the content in the book. 

Episode 91 —  Being HeardDavid & Vicki talk about the need of being heard by another, normalizing the pain, the struggle, the emotions you’re experiencing. They give perspective on being the one sharing and the one listening. 

Episode 90 - Need for Retreat

Episode 89 —  Respecting Culture David shares from the heart about the incredible value of respecting culture. Our first and most important posture when attempting to pass on the message of the Gospel is humility which is demonstrated by listening, observing, learning the culture, the language, the history so that we can see the Gospel not only be received but take root among a people. 

Episode 88 —  Being Church Developing the habits of being church now before heading overseasLearning to do the one anothers organically both will help you survive and leave a model to the locals what being church is about. 

Episode 87 —  Do Go Overseas if… We’re talking about all the right reasons to go into overseas missionsWe remind listeners again to go back and listen to earlier sessions on these topics.

Episode 86 —  Don’t Go Overseas if… We’re talking about all the wrong reasons to go into overseas missionsWe remind listeners to go back and listen to earlier sessions on these topics. 

Episode 85 —  Deciding Where to Go Sharing about the different ways the Lord guides us to where to serve. Looking at how God uses Scripture, prayer, experiences, giftings in decision making.

Episode 84 —  Funny Stuff No One Told Us – Part 2 Laughing about all the things no one told us about the life of an overseas missionary. Navigating plumbing, furloughs, balance, boundaries w/ co-workers, sewage, and more.

Episode 83 —  Funny Things Nonone Told You Part 1 Laughing about all the things noone told you about the life of an overseas missionary. Navigating markets, neighbors, toilets, parking, water cuts, and many more.  

Episode 81 —  Pressures on the Field Part 1 Talking about the variety of pressures that missionaries experience, some external, some internal. 

Episode 80 —  Is Language Really Necessary? Talking about how missions strategies and realities have changed regarding language learning. As you consider your decision on how much to invest in learning the language, consider your goals, the long-term impact, and effectiveness of English based ministry. Patiently investing time to learn the heart language of a people group well can bear much fruit. 

Episode 79—  Interview with David & Vicki   Done by Christine Paterson w/ Field Partner Int’l (www.fieldpartner.org)  David & Vicki tell their story and share about their ESI ministry

Episode 78 — GO Week 2023: His Mission, My Job - Part 2  01-15-2023 David & Barrett Bowden teach on God’s Mission & being a Missional Professional

Episode 77 — GO Week 2023: His Mission, My Job - Part 1 David & Barrett Bowden teach on God’s Mission & being a Missional Professional 

Episode 76 — Celebrating Holidays Overseas Talking about all the aspects of celebrating holidays, both for yourselves and the local community. Considering religious and national holidays from your own country and your host country. 

Episode 75  Cross-cultural Relationships Pt 2 David & Vicki talk about navigating all the dynamics of building cross-cultural relationships, how to go deeper and establish genuine friendships. 

Episode 74  Cross-cultural Relationships Pt 1 David & Vicki talk about navigating all the dynamics of building cross-cultural relationships, how to go deeper and establish genuine friendships. 

Episode 73 Dualism vs Integration Pt 2 David & Vicki talk about the problem of dualism vs. missional integration in ministry. Living & working with an integral mission mindset means rejecting dualism, embracing a both/and, and walking a balanced life.

Episode 72 Dualism vs Integration Pt 1 David & Vicki talk about the problem of dualism vs. missional integration in ministry. Living & working with an integral mission mindset means rejecting dualism, embracing a both/and, and walking a balanced life.

Episode 70 — Re-Entry Strategies David & his close friend Dr. Bill Maynard talk about right thinking about returning from field. They discuss things to consider when preparing for re-entry.

Episode 70 — Re-Entry Strategies David & his close friend Dr. Bill Maynard talk about right thinking about returning from field. They discuss things to consider when preparing for re-entry.

Episode 69 — Is God at Work?Talking about the journey of faith in life, learning to trust in God’s good and sovereign hand. Getting faith from the mind to the heart, from knowledge to experience. 

Episode 68 — Culture Shock & Depression Pt 3Most of us are unprepared for all the aspects of culture shock & how moving away from all our support systems, friends, family can affect us mentally, spiritually and physically. We talk about what affected our mental health in the early years, how we coped, and ways in which we learned new rhythms of life and got outside input to be able to not only survive but thrive overseas.