Podcast
That Missionary Life
Hosted by Rachel Ferguson · EN
For those of us who are back in This American Life, but want to talk about That Missionary Life: stories and hindsight.
10episodes
Episodes
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Missionary Advent
Nov 2300:11:32Tap to summarizeIntentional holidays and a crush on liturgy? Maybe you’re a missionary:)! Some advent ideas and thoughts about holidays and celebrations as a missionary, and now back in the USA missionary. You can download the missionary advent at worldrenewal.org/kids-holidays
Transcribe →What has changed since you first began?
Jun 2, 202500:06:51Tap to summarizeI took this question from another podcast you should check out: Third Culture Thriving. She said it’s her favorite question to ask cross-cultural workers (it’s a quick listen and worth it!!) and I liked it so much I answered it- and pass the question on to you: how has your life/ministry changed since you first started? How do you feel about those changes?
Transcribe →What is your Calling?
Jun 2, 202500:11:19Tap to summarizeWhat do you think of when people talk about their “calling?” Do you have a “calling story”? I wanted to share mine, because it has been a surprisingly powerful thing in my life.
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The Mind Shift Happened!
May 19, 202500:29:05Tap to summarizeExcited to share with you that it only took four years. But here we are. The mind shift of transitioning, the mind shift of being ok with here (gestures wildly around her). What about you? Have you gone through a mind shift in being ok where you are, no matter where “here” is? How did you get there? What do you think makes up a missionary heart?
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Check the Box, part 2: audio book
Mar 1, 202500:39:33Tap to summarizePart 2 (please listen to part 1 first) of reading my book to my daughters, now that they are 7 and 9 years old. Join us for conversations with our daughters about our multicultural history and family.
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Check the Box, part 1 Audiobook
Mar 1, 202500:41:52Tap to summarizeThree years ago, my daughters and I read through the book I wrote for them. They were 4 and 6: it’s time to have that conversation again. Please join us for this conversation with our kids about our multicultural history and family.
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Missionaries and Immigrants
Sep 27, 202400:24:28Tap to summarizeWhat I've learned about immigration from being a missionary. Depending on terms, Missionaries ARE immigrants (or at least migrants). The current political rhetoric around immigrants has horrified me, and really brought out how the church has one rule for missionaries, and other rule for when it is in their own backyard. What are some of your immigration stories? How are you dealing with this disconnect? Any tips for me? CAN YOU BELIEVE this is episode 50? So glad I figured out how to podcast again after spotify changed my whole system (grumpy mumbling).
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#FamilyEra
Sep 26, 202400:09:28Tap to summarizeWe moved into our first home 6 months ago. I'd always seen home ownership as a ball and chain. Instead, its surprised me as roots growing in barren cracks in my soul. I am grateful for this chance, after being gone for so long, to jump with both feet into this #FamilyEra
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Scared of Normal
Sep 26, 202400:06:58Tap to summarizeThis is the same episode as I did in June, but the sound quality was bad. Spotify changed how I can do everything, so now I am refiguring it out:) I ran off to nature and recorded these rambing thoughts about the disconnect between "I am a missionary" and "I am not a missionary anymore" and the truth that both of these statements hold.
Transcribe →Missionaries and Politics
Jan 23, 202400:16:11Tap to summarizeHow have politics been a part of your life as a missionary? Do you talk about politics in your host country? In your passport country? Do you feel a part of either one? Had your perspective on politics changed since serving abroad?
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