That Missionary Life

Rachel Ferguson
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For those of us who are back in This American Life, but want to talk about That Missionary Life: stories and hindsight.

  1. 11/23/2025

    Missionary Advent

    Intentional 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

    12 min

  2. 06/02/2025

    What has changed since you first began?

    I 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?

    7 min

  3. 06/02/2025

    What is your Calling?

    What 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.

    11 min
  4. The Mind Shift Happened!

    05/19/2025

    The Mind Shift Happened!

    Excited 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?

    29 min
  5. Check the Box, part 2: audio book

    03/01/2025

    Check the Box, part 2: audio book

    Part 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.

    40 min
  6. Check the Box, part 1 Audiobook

    03/01/2025

    Check the Box, part 1 Audiobook

    Three 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.

    42 min
  7. Missionaries and Immigrants

    09/27/2024

    Missionaries and Immigrants

    What 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).

    24 min
  8. #FamilyEra

    09/26/2024

    #FamilyEra

    We 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

    9 min
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For those of us who are back in This American Life, but want to talk about That Missionary Life: stories and hindsight.

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  • Creator
    Rachel Ferguson
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    57
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Rachel Ferguson
  • Show Website
    That Missionary Life