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Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez | Modern Day Missions
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  • S07E25 When Missionaries Get Angry (and What to Do About It) with Erik Troyer
    Have you ever felt angry on the mission field—and then guilty for it? You’re not alone. From cultural clashes to team tension to the things that just shouldn’t be, anger surfaces—and it often comes with a side of shame.In this deeply honest conversation, counselor Erik Troyer helps us reframe our understanding of anger, not as something to suppress, but as an invitation to draw nearer to God. Whether your anger is loud or silent, clear or confusing, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a path forward.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why anger is normal—even for missionaries—and how to stop shaming yourself for feeling itHow to recognize what’s under the surface of your anger, like fear, unmet expectations, or painWhat to do when you’ve already blown up—or shut down—in unhealthy waysHow to create safe space for others’ anger as a leader, parent, or teammateThe difference between righteous anger and resentment—and how to tell which one you're dealing withQuestions to Ponder as You Listen:What’s my typical response to anger—exploding, hiding, or something else?What am I really afraid of in the moments I feel most angry?Do I believe it’s safe to share my anger with God—or with someone else?Where do I need to ask for forgiveness—from God, from others, or from myself?What kind of support do I need to process the things that are still simmering beneath the surface?Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]: 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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  • S07E24 What Really Happens When Missionaries Return From the Field with Shonna Ingram
    Shonna Ingram is a missionary care specialist with over 17 years of experience supporting cross-cultural workers through transitions and trauma recovery. She serves as a Trauma Care and Career Transition Specialist with Pioneer Bible Translators and is the founder of Re-entry Experts, an organization offering coaching, resources, and community cohorts for global workers navigating re-entry. Shonna is also the creator of the Renewed Hope Approach, a faith-based, trauma-informed framework designed to guide individuals through healing and restoration. Her books include Beyond Broken: A Church’s Guide to Trauma and Growth and Navigating Life in Transition: A Global Worker's Guide to Discovering the Root of Stress, Loss and Anxiety.Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]: 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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  • S07E23 Help Me Understand My Cross-Cultural Teammates with I'Ching Thomas
    Ever felt misunderstood, sidelined, or frustrated by a teammate who just sees things differently? Serving on a cross-cultural team on the field can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—parts of missionary life.In this episode, cross-cultural leadership expert I’Ching Thomas shares practical wisdom and real-life stories to help long-term teams build trust, work through cultural tension, and grow together in unity.Whether your team is brand new or you’ve been navigating these dynamics for years, this is one conversation you’ll want to share with your whole team. In This Episode, You'll Learn:How we can navigate cultural differences with grace and clarityThe simple (but powerful) shift that helps us build trust on diverse teamsWhy indirect and direct communication can cause confusion—and what to do about itHow team leadership styles vary across cultures (and why it matters!)Tips for creating a team culture that’s unified without losing uniquenessQuestions to Ponder as You Listen:Do I tend to assume someone’s personality… when it might actually be their cultural norm?How well do I understand my own communication style and how it impacts my team?Am I creating space for quieter voices to be heard on our team?Have I been more focused on tasks or people in how I engage my team lately?What’s one small step I could take to be more culturally curious and honoring this week?Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]: 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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  • S07E22 Let's Talk About Missionaries and Addiction with Ian Morgan Cron
    Are you trying to hold it all together while quietly falling apart inside? Do you ever feel like you can’t afford to be honest about your struggles—especially as a missionary leader? In this powerful conversation with Ian Morgan Cron, author of The Fix, we dive into the hidden world of addiction among missionaries—and not just the obvious kinds. From people-pleasing and approval addiction to secret compulsions and burnout, Ian shares a compassionate, gospel-centered invitation to freedom, healing, and transformation. Whether you’re leading a ministry or simply trying to keep your head above water, this episode offers hope, truth, and practical steps toward becoming whole in Christ.📌 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:What addiction looks like beyond substances—and why missionaries are especially vulnerableWhy willpower and ministry pressure aren’t enough to overcome our internal strugglesHow the 12 Steps can lead to spiritual transformation (even if you don’t consider yourself an addict)What to do when you’re leading while secretly falling apartHow grace—not grit—is the real path forward💭 Questions to Ponder as You Listen:What am I turning to for comfort, control, or a sense of worth?Where do I feel unmanageable inside—even if everything looks fine on the outside?Have I been trying to fix myself, or have I given God full permission to transform me?What’s one ‘sneaky’ compulsion in my life that I’ve been excusing or hiding?Who are the safe people I can process this with—and what’s keeping me from reaching out?Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]: 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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  • S07E21 | 5 Mistakes Missionaries Make in Their Finances With Keith Webb
    Feel like your finances are always playing catch-up? Wondering how to plan for the future when you're just trying to make it through the month?In this financial masterclass for missionaries, Dr. Keith Webb brings both wisdom and lived experience to the table. After two decades on the field and years training missionary coaches, Keith shares the top financial mistakes missionaries make—and what to do instead.From emergency funds to long-term planning, he offers a better way to think about support, sustainability, and staying on the field for the long haul. If money stress is wearing you down, this episode is your next step toward freedom.📌 In This Episode, You'll Learn:Why trimming your support budget too low can actually cut your ministry shortWhat a healthy missionary budget really looks like—including future expenses most people forgetHow to build a margin mindset instead of living donation to donationWhy emergency funds are essential—and how to start oneWhat it takes to prepare for the future without sacrificing present ministry💭 Questions to Ponder as You Listen:Am I building my finances based on vision—or just survival?What beliefs about money might be shaping how I raise and use support?Do I have a plan for unexpected expenses—or am I just hoping nothing breaks?How would I approach money differently if I saw it as a tool for ministry, not a burden?What small change could I make this month to move toward financial sustainability?Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at [email protected]: 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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About Modern Day Missionaries

The “Modern Day Missionaries” podcast discusses topics that affect the lives of Christian missionaries on the mission field in the areas of faith, freedom, family, and finances. It is produced by "Modern Day Missions" and hosted by Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez. Each episode in the “Modern Day Missionaries” podcast is a conversational interview where Stephanie hosts guests who are experts in their fields and who either are or have been missionaries, or who serve in the missions space. At Modern Day, we want to help missionaries be their very best so they can give their very best! Learn more about "Modern Day Missions" https://www.modernday.org/
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