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 vulnerable
• Why willpower and ministry pressure aren’t enough to overcome our internal struggles
• How 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 apart
• How 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 care@modernday.org

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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 short
• What a healthy missionary budget really looks like—including future expenses most people forget
• How to build a margin mindset instead of living donation to donation
• Why emergency funds are essential—and how to start one
• What 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 care@modernday.org

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Marriage on the mission field can be one of your greatest sources of strength—or one of your biggest stressors.

In this powerful conversation with Danny and Stephanie Gutierrez, hosted by Amy Young, we get real about the challenges missionary couples face and the hope available even when things feel messy. Whether you’re in crisis or just need to reconnect, this episode is packed with honest stories, laughs, and practical ways to strengthen your marriage starting today.

From crisis moments to everyday connection, this episode will leave you feeling seen, encouraged, and equipped to move toward each other again.


📌 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

• How to recognize when your marriage needs attention before it hits a crisis point
• What to do if you and your spouse are growing apart on the field
• Why practical needs (like rest or privacy) really do affect connection
• The power of intentional curiosity and how to rediscover each other again
• Where to start if you feel stuck, disconnected, or just plain tired

💭 Questions to Ponder as You Listen:

• Where are we right now? Are we thriving, surviving, or slowly drifting apart?
• Am I making my marriage a priority over ministry or just assuming it will "be fine"?
• What kind of small connection moment do we need more of right now?
• How open am I to really listening to my spouse's experience?
• What is one intentional step I can take this week to move us closer?

Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at care@modernday.org

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