The Practical Missions Podcast 

Pod # 47 The practice and theology of Single and Married on the field

I long to see the body of Christ have a very high view of marriage and a very high view of singleness.

Today on the Pod, I have a powerful conversation with the co-author of the book Sacred Siblings. We cover the theology of singleness, the value of singles and marrieds on the field, assumptions and expectations, and many more issues singles and marrieds face in cross-cultural missions. 

Timeline

  • 00:00 Intro 
  • 02:00 The book in a nutshell  
  • 11:00 The survey respondents 
  • 15:00 Single and not second class 
  • 24:00 The beauty of working together as married and single 
  • 35:00 The perceived threats of single women on the field
  • 38:00 Needs for community between married and single 
  • 46:00 Singles taking the initiative 
  • 54:00 Burnout rates among singles 
  • 1:00:00 Advice for singles who need rest 

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Singles actually point people to God in a way that marrieds don’t. We all know what marriage represents to the world. We’ve probably heard ten thousand sermons on that. And it’s good. That’s a very good thing. I don’t know of a Christian who couldn’t tell you that. Most Christians know that and have heard it over and over. But can you tell me what a single person points to?  

Sacred Siblings

Resources Mentioned in this Pod

To order Sacred Siblings in paperback or e-versions with the 25% discount, Click Here

Note: SACRED SIBLINGS will automatically add the discount.

Click Here for a guild if you are having issues downloading the e-version

Find Sacred Siblings on Amazon Here

Pod # 47 The practice and theology of Single and Married on the field

I long to see the body of Christ have a very high view of marriage and a very high view of singleness.

Today on the Pod, I have a powerful conversation with the co-author of the book Sacred Siblings. We cover the theology of singleness, the value of singles and marrieds on the field, assumptions and expectations, and many more issues singles and marrieds face in cross-cultural missions. 

Singles actually point people to God in a way that marrieds don’t. We all know what marriage represents to the world. We’ve probably heard ten thousand sermons on that. And it’s good. That’s a very good thing. I don’t know of a Christian who couldn’t tell you that. Most Christians know that and have heard it over and over. But can you tell me what a single person points to? 

Listen on: Apple Podcast | Spotify

Timeline

  • 00:00 Intro 
  • 02:00 The book in a nutshell  
  • 11:00 The survey respondents 
  • 15:00 Single and not second class 
  • 24:00 The beauty of working together as married and single 
  • 35:00 The perceived threats of single women on the field
  • 38:00 Needs for community between married and single 
  • 46:00 Singles taking the initiative 
  • 54:00 Burnout rates among singles 
  • 1:00:00 Advice for singles who need rest 

Resources Mentioned in this Pod

To order Sacred Siblings in paperback or e-versions with the 25% discount, Click Here

Note: SACRED SIBLINGS will automatically add the discount.

Click Here for a guild if you are having issues downloading the e-version

Find Sacred Siblings on Amazon Here

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Pod # 13 In your haste to find results don’t kill what God is doing

In this Pod, I talk to an amazing man who left a well-paying job in the West to do missions in an unreached part of the world. We talked about common pitfalls missionaries fall into, lies missionaries believe, hospitality, marriage, and so much more. 

Pod # 23 Growing Up On The Field

I sit down with a guy who grew up his whole life on the field and has rare insight into the life of an MK. We talk about the pressure MKs feel to perform, the lack of identity and belonging, being a “hidden immigrant”, the effect all this has on faith, and what the pathway to real connection and belonging looks like. 

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