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Sinopse
Our mission is to equip you with the encouragement, knowledge, and gear that you need for an effective mission trip abroad. Tune in to find out what's going on in the world of missions, learn from helpful conversations, and get answers to your mission trip questions. This podcast is the audio companion to the site, PrepareMyMission.com.
Episódios
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Episode 39: 8 Reasons to go on a mission trip in 2016 (or any other year)
05/01/2016In this episode we talk about 8 reasons to go on a mission trip in 2016 (or any other year). We also discuss our personal mission trip plans for this new year.
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Episode 38: What we should DO (not just say) in response to the refugee crisis
01/12/2015In this episode we discuss the refugee crisis from a Biblical perspective. We also talk about what we should DO (not just say) in response to the refugee situation. Finally, we play a game about Christmas movie quotes.
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Episode 37: Our interview with two long-term missionaries from Southeast Asia
03/11/2015In this episode we interview two long-term missionaries from Southeast Asia. We discuss what led them to the mission field, what life is like overseas, and what advice they have for those considering a life on the mission field.
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Episode 36: The dangers of having a “savior complex” during your mission trip
13/10/2015In this episode we discuss the dangers of having a “savior complex” during your mission trip. We also answer a listener's question about the best books to read for a 17-year-old considering a life focused on mission work.
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Episode 35: How social justice could ruin your next mission trip
22/09/2015In this episode we discuss how social justice could ruin your mission trip. We also answer a listener's question about our long-term plans for mission work, and give advice to college students considering long-term mission work.
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Episode 34: Do mission trips create dependency?
08/09/2015In this episode we discuss whether or not mission trips create dependency. We also answer a listener's question about whether it’s better to start your own nonprofit or partner with an existing one.
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Episode 33: Our mission trip to Honduras (Part 2)
18/08/2015In this episode we take you along with us on part 2 of our mission trip to Honduras. We also reflect on our greatest takeaways from our time abroad, now that we've been home for a little while.
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Episode 32: Our mission trip to Honduras (Part 1)
04/08/2015In this episode we take you along with us on our mission trip to Honduras. Throughout the trip we recapped and debriefed each day, and we share those moments with you here on the podcast.
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Episode 31: How much do you know about Honduras? [Trivia Game]
21/07/2015In this episode we have some fun by playing a trivia game! This trivia game is all about Honduras in preparation for our trip to Honduras in just a few days. Tune in to find out who wins.
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Episode 30: Preparing our minds and hearts for our upcoming mission trip
07/07/2015In this episode we walk through a few questions to prepare spiritually for our upcoming mission trip. We also answer a listener's question about how to avoid looking too much like a tourist as you travel overseas.
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Episode 29: When we love missions more than God
23/06/2015In this episode we talk about what happens when we love missions more than God with our lives. We also answer a listener's question about the best way to deal with culture shock.
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Episode 28: How to build a mission field at school or work
02/06/2015In this episode we discuss how to build a mission field at school or work. After all, school or work is where we spend most of our waking hours. Then we answer a listener's question about whether or not your boyfriend should join you on your mission trip.
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Episode 27: What does evangelism look like on a mission trip?
19/05/2015In this episode we discuss what evangelism looks like on a mission trip, including what our experience with evangelism has been in the past and what it could look like going forward. We also answer a listener's question about nonreligious mission trips.
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Episode 26: How to avoid burnout in the missions world
05/05/2015In this episode we discuss how to avoid burnout in the missions world. We also answer a listener's question about what to do if your pastor doesn't think you're ready for a mission trip, but you do.
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Episode 25: How to ruin your mission trip team culture (and how not to)
21/04/2015In this episode we discuss how to ruin your mission trip team culture (and how not to). We also answer a listener's question about how much time should be spent evangelizing versus community projects during a mission trip.
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Episode 24: Should we care about what’s going on in the Middle East?
07/04/2015In this episode we talk about whether or not we should care about what's going on in the Middle East. We also answer a listener's question about whether or not “fun days” are appropriate on mission trips.
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Episode 23: What we learned from kids in Africa
24/03/2015In this episode we talk about what we've learned from kids in Africa. We also answer a listener's question about how to raise $6,000 for a long-term mission trip.
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Episode 22: 6 Lies we tell ourselves that keep us from serving
10/03/2015In this episode we discuss 6 lies that we tell ourselves that keep us from serving. We also answer a listener's question about what to do if you're passionate about two issues, and whether or not you should pick just one.
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Episode 21: 10 Odd fundraising ideas that might just work
24/02/2015In this episode we discuss 10 odd fundraising ideas. We also answer a listener's question about whether or not it's ok for a non-Christian to go on a mission trip.
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Episode 20: The one question that reveals where God wants you to serve
10/02/2015In this episode we discuss the one question that reveals where God wants you to serve. We also answer a listener's question about combining a mission trip and vacation, and how to fundraise the right way for this kind of trip.