#72 Advice for the Weary Worker
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#72 Advice for the Weary Worker
Mar 20, 2024
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Life itself takes more time on the field.

Today on the Pod, I have a very real conversation with a cross-cultural worker who has spent the last 15 years ministering and raising his family overseas. Expect to learn some basics about Orthodox Christianity, some tips on helping people with physical needs, what some of the signs of spiritual maturity are, the toll missions takes on marriages, the value of spiritual retreats, the importance of mentors, the power of learning the local language well, avoiding the comparison trip, and much more.

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Timeline 

  • 00:00 Intro 
  • 01:00 Orthodox Christianity 
  • 7:42 Dealing with the physical needs of the people 
  • 12:42 Signs of spiritual maturity 
  • 16:00 The toll missions takes on marriage 
  • 24:15 Spiritual retreats 
  • 26:03 Family rhythms of rest 
  • 30:10 Raising third-culture kids 
  • 36:20 The Value of learning the language 
  • 42:45 The comparison trap
  • 53:35 Advice to the weary worker