Beth Shields shares her family's journey as missionaries in Panama, including their unexpected path from Mexico, cultural adjustments, and ministry to indigenous communities in remote mountain regions.

• Third-generation missionary family serving in Panama for the past nine years
• Ministry focuses on discipling indigenous pastors in remote mountain communities
• Homeschooling four children (ages 9-18) while managing mission responsibilities
• Raising children on the mission field provides unique cultural awareness and ministry opportunities

Please pray for the Shields family's health concerns, and their ministry to indigenous communities.

Melissa Schworer shares her family's journey from years of ministry in Idaho to pursuing mission work in Papua New Guinea. She discusses the long-awaited call, challenges of deputation life, and preparations for serving in a culture vastly different from American life.

• Melissa and Rick have been married 22 years and five children. Melissa has an extensive background in church ministry, biblical counseling, as well as publishing several music albums.
• The family is currently traveling full-time in an RV, visiting churches to raise support for the mission field of Papua New Guinea.
• Prayer needs include wisdom in ministry, health/safety, and maintaining spiritual vitality during transition

To follow the Schworer family's journey or support their ministry, visit dispellingdarknesspng.com.

This episode continues the discussion of Jonah and what his reluctant obedience teaches us about our own attitudes toward evangelism and missions today.

• Jonah's need for a second command to "arise and go" after the fish incident reveals our own reluctance to obey God
• The bare minimum approach Jonah takes in delivering God's message parallels how we sometimes share the gospel without love
• Nineveh's repentance and Jonah's anger highlights our tendency to resent God's mercy toward those we deem unworthy
• Practical tips for sharing the gospel include keeping tracts handy and starting with simple conversations
• The love of Christ within us is essential for effective evangelism, especially when called to difficult situations

Check out Delight Thyself Ministries for gospel tracts that can help you start conversations about Jesus in your community.

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Our exploration of the book of Jonah reveals important truths about missions and our often-reluctant hearts toward sharing the gospel.

• God calls us out of our comfort zones to reach the lost.
• Jonah knew God was merciful but didn't want that mercy extended to Nineveh.
• Christians today often retreat into isolation or political arguments rather than gospel sharing.
• The gospel remains the same regardless of who we're sharing with.
• We don't need perfect answers to every question when witnessing.
• Our testimonies can open doors even in brief encounters.
• God looks at eternal souls while we focus on temporal differences.
• True forgiveness is a distinctive of Christianity worth sharing.
• Compassion for the lost should transcend cultural and political differences.

Read the book of Jonah and join us for our next episode where we'll continue exploring Jonah's relationship with God and the Ninevites.

Have you ever found yourself feeling simultaneously blessed and overwhelmed? The podcast returns after a much-needed break as April welcomes a new baby into her family, now juggling the needs of a four-month-old alongside children entering their teenage years. This conversation explores the beautiful mess of transitions and how they reveal both our deepest insecurities and God's sufficient grace.

Feeling overwhelmed by holiday stress, especially as a mother, is a struggle many of us face. Join us as we unravel ways to realign priorities by discerning truth from lies, and asking God for guidance in our day-to-day duties.

This episode is not just about surviving the holiday hustle but thriving amidst it by shifting our focus from the material to the meaningful. Our conversation encourages saying no to the unnecessary, fostering spiritual and emotional renewal as we head into the new year. By prioritizing what truly matters, we are reminded of God's goodness towards us and we can then walk in peace and love through stressful times.

Are you a gentle person? Join us as we explore the concept of gentlenss in the believer's life, challenging the notion that gentleness is simply a personality trait and instead uncovering its roots as a fruit of the spirit.

Through the lens of biblical teachings, we look at Christ himself to understand the power of gentleness in action. Discover how acknowledging our imperfections and repentance can open the door to greater humility and kindness.

This episode is based on a devotion from our 31- Day Devotional called, Issues of the Heart. You can find this at Amazon. https://a.co/d/7IKduub

Feeling weighed down by guilt and struggling to find the path to true repentance? Join us as we unravel the distinctions between these two experiences from a biblical perspective. Through the lens of King David's story and personal reflections, we explore how guilt can be a particularly heavy burden for women, often exacerbated by self-comparison and unrealistic standards. This episode promises to shed light on how understanding God's merciful nature, as emphasized in Psalm 51, can liberate us from the shackles of sin and align us with His loving expectations.
We also tackle the pervasive issue of "mom guilt" and the pressure to meet unattainable ideals that often lead to feelings of inadequacy. Discover how to differentiate between unhealthy guilt and godly conviction, fostering true repentance and transformation, focusing on God’s character—His kindness, mercy, and readiness to forgive.