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How to Live Out Pure and Undefiled Religion in the World, with Gret Glyer of DonorSee – EM153 Aug 24, 2016

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Wondering how small amounts of money and small changes can make a big difference in missions? Discover what Gret Glyer, the Bad Missionary went from Enterprise Rent-a-Car to Malawi and what he is doing with DonorSee.

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What we talked about

00:36 – Episode summary
01:42 – Introduction
02:38 – What is DonorSee and how is it unique?
04:04 – The joy of seeing impact
04:31 – Adventures home and abroad
05:20 – Learning to transition between cultures
06:02 – What led you to teach math overseas?
08:40 – Did you have to raise support?
09:12 – The thirty days of preparation
10:36 – Stick shift and sticky situations
14:30 – Meaningful verse
15:25 – Great podcasts and excerpts
17:14 – Bad Missionary Podcast
17:38 – The story behind DonorSee
26:51 – Being a part of the ecosystem
27:59 – How to avoid being overwhelmed by need
30:54 – Next week’s episode
32:28 – What transformation do you hope to see?
35:26 – Marketplace matters
37:15 – Surrounded by the nations
39:05 – Internet and book resources
40:07 – Parting advice and contact info
Email: gretglyer@gmail.com
Website: DonorSee.com
41:28 – Closing remarks

Resources & Contact Info

Coming Apart by Charles Murray (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
gret@donorsee.com

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EM152: How to Bring Simple Rhythms of Grace Into Your Home, with John White Aug 17, 2016

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If you want to know more about hearing from the Lord and building rhythms of life and grace into your home, you'll love this! John White shares about a simple framework for house churches, discipleship, and more.

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What we talked about

00:35 – Episode summary
01:17 – Introduction
04:03 – The transition from traditional to house church
06:23 – The roles of family and synagogue
09:31 – Training for the house church model
15:03 – Meaningful verse
16:06 – Resources and recommendations
17:29 – Learning to know nothing
19:31 – Every home as a church
21:40 – How to start a “Church of 2”
24:34 – Connecting and equipping leaders
26:25 – How God has worked through the movement
28:15 – What fuels your passion?
30:36 – Next week on Engaging Missions
32:01 – What to do when you’re done
34:21 – Internet and book resources
36:22 – Parting advice and contact info: The Luke 10 Community

Resources John Mentioned & Contact Info

Our Father Abraham: Jewish Roots of the Christian Faith by Marvin R. Wilson (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
The Luke 10 Community
Church 101
New research shows that 65 million Americans are now “Done” with church
What Luther and Calvin didn’t know

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Children in Ministry Series – Available for Download

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EM151: How to See Mentoring as a Meaningful Relationship, with Chris Tress Aug 10, 2016

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If you want to pour transform your community, pour into children, and see God move powerfully in the generations coming up behind you, you won't want to miss this deep discussion on mentoring with Chris Tres. He's an inner-city pastor with a strong passion for the fatherless and orphaned kids in his own backyard. Today, he joins us to share about the importance of mentoring in ministry.

Today, he joins us to share about the importance of mentoring in ministry. Using thought-provoking statistics and personal stories, he clearly paints a picture of how mentoring reflects the heart of God. As he points out, mentoring is powerful. It can be life-changing for a broken child and in an impoverished community.

What we talked about

00:35 – Episode summary
01:03 – Introduction
01:50 – Drawing out the deep waters within
03:10 – The importance of investing in relationships
05:41 – A biblical understanding of the orphan
07:38 – The need for the love of a father
10:31 – Is there a difference between discipleship and mentoring?
13:44 – How to walk alongside others
17:06 – Reaching out to those without fathers
19:21 – Podcasts, previous episodes, and teasers
21:45 – The accomplishments of mentoring
25:03 – Stories of transformation
29:38 – What sustains you in times of difficulty?
35:26 – How can we best pray for and support you?
38:34 – Next week’s episode
40:08 – Discovering who your neighbor is
47:24 – Resources for mentoring
49:02 – The important things in life

Resources & Contact Info

Church Website: bowdownchurch.com
The Mentoring Project
The Mentor Leader by Tony Dungy
To Own a Dragon by Donald Miller
Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

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How to Be Intentional in the Simple Parts of Life, with Reed Mitchell – EM150 Aug 03, 2016

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Reed Mitchell recently graduated from a missionary training school. He was involved in "everything" and has simplified. He shares how intentional living and hospitality are key in focusing on what's most important.

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What we talked about

00:33 – Episode summary
01:24 – Introduction
02:02 – Sharing about everyday life
03:35 – The value of hospitality towards others
05:19 – Meaningful verse
09:35 – Surrendering “good things” to God
12:19 – How great is the Word of God!
16:23 – Teasers and places to support
18:21 – Making relationships intentional
22:51 – What prompted you to go to a missions school?
31:07 – The greatest takeaway from school
34:30 – Next week’s episode
35:44 – Marketplace matters
44:39 – Parting advice and contact info
Reed on Facebook

Resources & Contact Info

Reed Mitchell on Facebook
When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)

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How to Create a World Changing Legacy of Love, with Sean and Maayan Steckbeck – EM148 Jul 20, 2016

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Sean Steckbeck has been involving his children in ministry from a young age. His daughter Maayan asked to go with him to Myanmar for her Bat Mitzvah. Listen to discover what God did.

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What we talked about

00:32 – Episode summary
01:51 – Introduction
05:41 – Letting kids experience the presence of God
07:32 – Overcoming roadblocks
09:06 – Having concerns as a parent
09:54 – Dreams of the future
11:22 – Understanding family rhythms
12:54 – Resources for kids
15:57 – Seeing ministry as a gift
17:15 – How God is moving in Myanmar
20:02 – The impact lives on
21:54 – How children bring encouragement in ministry
26:43 – What impact has this trip made in you?
28:05 – The first step in involving kids in the Kingdom
29:24 – Contact info and parting advice (Sean on Facebook)

Resources & Contact Info

More about Children in Ministry

This is part of a special miniseries on involving children in ministry. Check out the links below for more information about resources, ministries, and how some families are able to involve children of all ages in hands-on ministry.

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Kids in Ministry: How to Share the Good News Simply Jul 13, 2016

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Tim and Lydia do a great job at presenting some really easy ways to let kids be a part of the Great Commission. If the tools are simple enough for kids to use, anyone can spread the Gospel.

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What we talked about

00:33 – Episode summary
02:17 – Introduction
05:07 – Taking a step to involve the kids
06:51 – How to lead through transitions
10:16 – Overcoming the fears of change
12:21 – How God redeemed a difficult time
14:33 – Resources and helpful tools
17:33 – Caleb’s thoughts on ministry
18:51 – How did you begin involving the kids?
21:46 – Using simple tools for spreading the Gospel
22:47 – Benefits of having kids involved in ministry
23:37 – What would you hope to see in later generations?
28:40 – Ways to involve kids in ministry
32:15 – Having a heart for the lost
33:36 – Contact info and parting advice

More about Children in Ministry

Resources & Contact Info

Pioneering Movements by Steve Addison (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
rla101412@asiaconx.com

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EM146: This Family is on a Mission to Glorify God in the World, with The Kings Jul 06, 2016

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From Sonic to Sunday mornings, Bryan and Michal King find ways to include the kids in ministry. Throughout the episode, they each share different ways to encourage the kids to be a part of spreading the Gospel.

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What we talked about

00:28 – Episode summary
01:17 – Introduction
04:08 – Modeling ministry to the kids
05:04 – When were your kids adopted?
05:51 – Have you always involved your kids in ministry?
07:55 – Shifts in family dynamics
09:29 – Kody’s story in 15 seconds
10:20 – Desiring for a deep love of God and people
12:47 – Overcoming fears of measuring up
17:05 – Additional resources and teasers
20:48 – Kody shares the Three Circles method
23:50 – Kody’s favorite Bible story
24:24 – How did you start your kids in ministry?
25:23 – Josué’s training in ministry
27:27 – Praying for carhops and forming relationships
29:13 – Have you seen any prayers answered?
30:02 – Michal’s perspective on transformation
31:05 – The first step for getting kids involved
32:24 – Being freed from fear
33:51 – Podcast and internet resources
35:30 – Ways to connect and parting advice

Resources & Contact Info

No Place Left
Movements
bryanmking@gmail.com

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More about Children in Ministry

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EM145: How to Involve Children in Bringing Good News to the World, with The Coopers Jun 29, 2016

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The Coopers were missionaries to Asia. One event overseas led Troy and Rachel to involve their children in ministry. Listen to discover how they're able to naturally integrate their lives.

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What we talked about

00:29 – Episode summary
01:16 – Introduction
01:49 – Letting kids take part in ministry
04:31 – Being a magnet for conversation
06:42 – When should kids start in ministry?
13:20 – How the “bridge method” explains the Gospel
14:18 – Praying for wholehearted devotion to Jesus
18:00 – Missionary Updates
21:32 – Integrating family and ministry
27:01 – Sharing the Gospel at the skate park
33:07 – Training children in missions
35:42 – Living out what you teach
36:22 – The vision for the family
41:04 – Habits to help make disciples

Resources & Contact Info

Website: CoopersOnAMissions.com

The 3 Circles (Malachi)

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EM144: Amazing Stories from Myanmar: How to Involve Children in Ministry, with Justin and Josiah Steidinger Jun 22, 2016

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Justin's family has always been involved in ministry. He and his son Josiah recently returned from a trip to Myanmar. Listen to discover what happened.

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What we talked about

00:44 – Show introduction
02:57 – Introducing Justin and Josiah Steidinger
03:36 – A quick overview of Justin's story and what led Justin to involve his in being the church and being more missions-minded
05:24 – Is it new for Josiah to be involved with his parents in this capacity?
05:44 – How was this experience different than what you expected?
06:22 – Have your children always been involved? And if not, why not?
07:39 – Has this been a shift from service-based support ministry involvement to direct ministry?
08:04 – What led to the change in ministry focus?
09:14 – What's changed in your lives since this transition?
11:08 – How has this transition changed Josiah's relationship with God?
11:39 – Were there any fears or roadblocks to changing your family's involvement?
13:24 – What fruit have you seen that you didn't expect at first?
16:35 – Foundational Missions Leadership Moment
21:55 – How exactly do you have your kids involved in active ministry?
23:46 – How did you get from involving kids in church to taking one on a missions trip?
25:29 – What made Josiah want to go to Myanmar?
26:11 – Stories of what God did while Justin and Josiah were in Myanmar.
29:42 – What did God do because of the miracles you saw Him do?
31:38 – Did Josiah see anything that surprised him while in Myanmar?
34:00 – What do you mean when you say “word of knowledge”?
35:06 – Did God working through you change your view of what God does and how He does it?
37:31 – What happened when the team was able to get to a village where they'd never heard the Gospel.
43:05 – Did you leave believers behind when you left the village?
43:43 – What's a resource you'd point people to if they want to involve their children in ministry?
45:50 – The best way to contact Justin. – http://luke648.com/contact
46:27 – What's one step you'd encourage someone to take today
48:17 – Parting advice

Resources & Contact Info

The Bible (qualifying purchases benefit Engaging Missions)
Website: luke648.com
Contact: luke658.com/contact
Facebook: Justin Steidinger

More about Children in Ministry

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EM143: How to Get Back to Joy and Crush Hopelessness, with Toni M. Daniels Jun 15, 2016

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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.

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What we talked about

00:35 – Introduction
02:20 – A little encouragement for transparency and honesty
03:31 – How God gets us through fear, nervousness, and overwhelm
04:13 – How to “get it all done” when resources are tight and you're working with broken people
06:04 – 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 McClelland
23:36 – 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 Show
40:00 – 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.com

Resources & Contact Info

Toni's Website
YouTube – Toni M Daniels
Facebook – Back to Joy
Back 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 Communities
Life Model Works

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