Today on the Pod, we take a fascinating look at the life of George Whitefield, the 18th-century evangelist, through the lens of what he can teach cross-cultural workers today about humility.

If you want to hear more from today's guest, check out episode #87, Escaping the Insider Movement, where I talk with him about some of the mistakes he made early in his ministry.

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Timeline

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:00 Why Humility Matters
• 04:15 George Whitefield And The Great Awakening
• 09:05 Why This Matters for Missionaries
• 17:25 Prayer of Whitefield on Humility
• 26:30 Making an Impact Without Needing Credit
• 33:35 Hidden Pride and Ongoing Sanctification
• 41:10 The Dangers of Envy and The Spirit of Feeling Elite
• 50:35 Live a Life of Humility

Find out what it's like preparing to go to the field with three kids under three years old!

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Timeline

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:00 The Power of Generational Faithfulness
• 03:58 Why Missionary Kids Drift Or Return
• 08:18 When The Call Became A Plan
• 11:35 Marriage And The Benefits of Vision Trips
• 17:26 The Refugees Next Door
• 20:25 Hospitality Means Sharing A Table
• 26:24 Rooted in the Local Church Before Church Planting
• 35:04 Support Raising As Partnership
• 43:36 Practical Fundraising Tips
• 48:37 Staying Close To God With Kids

Today on the Pod, we talk about what happens when you realize the strategies you have banked your ministry on aren't biblical and are crushing your joy!

My guest is the author of the book A Brighter Vision: Rethinking the way we see missions, movements, and making disciples

Find out more at PMPod.org

Timeline

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:00 Growing Up with A Missions Vision
• 03:01Arriving with Movement Expectations
• 07:24 Anomalies That Challenged the Model
• 11:48 South Asia Reality Check
• 14:32 Apostolic Fathers And A Paradigm Crisis
• 23:03 When Methods Fuel Burnout
• 27:56 Redefining Success Beyond Visible Fruit
• 34:20 Turning Up The Dials of Abiding in Christ
• 38:03 New Legalism And Practical Abiding