The liveloveministries Podcast

**This may be one of the hardest episodes we have ever recorded, listener discretion advised. Did you know that Native Women Go Missing and are Murdered at a higher rate than any other people group in the Unites States? May 5th is the day set aside to honor and raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Listen in as Julia sits down with one of our dear friends as she shares how this epidemic has affected her, the toll it has it has taken on her life, her community and those she loves. You will be challenged, heartbroken, and leave with more questions than answers. Whatever your reaction is, once you know, you must do something. Although this story is difficult to share and the struggle still remains, Jesus has changed everything for our friend. Listen as she shares hope in the midst of brokenness and heartache.

**This may be one of the hardest episodes we have ever recorded, listener discretion advised. Did you know that Native Women Go Missing and are Murdered at a higher rate than any other people group in the Unites States? May 5th is the day set aside to honor and raise awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Listen in as Julia sits down with one of our dear friends as she shares how this epidemic has affected her, the toll it has it has taken on her life, her community and those she loves. You will be challenged, heartbroken, and leave with more questions than answers. Whatever your reaction is, once you know, you must do something. Although this story is difficult to share and the struggle still remains, Jesus has changed everything for our friend. Listen as she shares hope in the midst of brokenness and heartache.

Is it wrong to dress as a Native person on Halloween or Thanksgiving? What about Native Mascots? Or what about those Native themed colloquialisms we grew up hearing or saying? What do we do if our school has a Native themed mascot and it is accepted as "normal?" Listen in as we share information and experiences that will help you grow and understand the difference between Native Appropriation & Native Appreciation. We know that many of the things discussed in this episode may be uncomfortable for some of our listeners. We ask that you listen to learn and grow. When we know better, we do better.

September 30th is the National Day of Remembrance for Native Boarding Schools. Regardless of what you thought you knew (about boarding schools) or have been told, please listen to this episode. It was a difficult one to make for many reasons. We wanted to paint an accurate picture, tell real stories, and do so in a respectful and honoring way. We also wanted to share enough information to give you an accurate picture of the atrocities that faced those in these government and church ran boarding schools. You will also hear interviews and real life stories of those still affected today.

Have you ever had a moment when you realized what you thought you knew had been incorrect? Or maybe you have spent your life with a certain view on a specific subject only to realize that wasn’t the whole picture? Or when learning about other cultures, have you ever realized that everything that shaped your framework was taught to you by people who looked like you, talked like you, and had the same life experience as you and nothing that you knew about the culture was actually taught from people within that culture? If you desire for that to change or you want to learn more about Native culture from a different perspective, this podcast season is for you. This season, we will explore several topics, focus on difficult aspects of history, and do our best to help you better understand the culture of the people we serve. You will hear how historical trauma endured by Native people is still affecting their lives and communities to this day. We pray that this will be an eye-opening season as you hear the voices of people we love, serve, and have a wealth of knowledge to share with us. Please listen with an open mind, willing heart, and a desire to know and do better.

For this episode, Eric is back in Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi. Listen in as he speaks with three young refugees who are fighting to advocate for and bring awareness to the plight facing many refugees today. They share their thoughts, their frustrations, and parts of their refugee story. They also spend a great deal of the conversation discussing the forced relocation of refugees inside Malawi. We are certain that you will learn a great deal just by listening. This episode may also challenge you and at times make you uncomfortable. Please listen carefully as these young people courageously share their heart.

Listen in as we have a discussion with the FAB 4, as we like to call them, as they each share their story publicly for the first time. They are not your typical teenagers, these are young refugees who have had their life drastically altered by circumstances outside of their control. They have each encountered more hardships in their short lives than most people could even imagine, yet they have hope! We pray this encourages you, challenges you, and opens your eyes to needs around the world.

Jordan and Kayla Barton are joining the LLM team as our newest full-time missionaries. Listen as they share their story of how God used a short term mission trip to change the trajectory of their life.

In this episode, Eric sits down with his good friend, Pastor Desire Farini. Eric listens as Desire shares how through the murder of his brother, the loss of his home, and the fear for his life and family, he was able to see the goodness and grace of God. Listen closely as Desire shares a powerful story that will both challenge and encourage you.

Tracy and her family had their world turned upside when soldiers busted into a prayer meeting at their church and arrested her father. Their lives have never been the same since. Listen to this powerful story of how God sustained this family through some of the most terrifying things imaginable. Also listen to the end and hear Brittany and Julias reaction to the Tracy's story. There is also a great deal that many of us could learn from Tracy, we try our best to unpack those and what they mean for the church.

We're back for season 2 of the LLM Podcast. The theme for this season is Staying the Course. Listen in to Episode 1 as Julia shares some of the struggles, triumphs, advantages, and disadvantages of being a single lady on the mission field. We hope this is encouraging to you whether you are a sender, supporter, or current/potential missionary.

Listen in as we share more of the story behind Christmas in the Villages: Why it began, how it has grown, doors it has opened, and lives it has touched. We also share some of our favorite things about Christmas in the Villages, share a few memories, and even a laugh or two. The end of this episode will give you specific details on how you can be involved and even some shopping pointers along the way. We hope you enjoy as we share about one of our favorite ministry events of the entire year!

Listen in as we finish discussing 5 things missionaries wish you knew. Today we cover topics 4 & 5 (And a few other topics that add to the importance of this discussion). This 2nd part brings it all together and covers some extremely important topics that come straight from the heart of missionaries who have served in a variety of settings. We also share some personal stories of how senders/supporters have shown their love and care for us and the positive impact that has made on our lives. Again, if you are a missionary, sender, supporter, or friend this podcast will give you great insight into the unique calling that missionaries have and the important role that others play in that call. We hope you are encouraged as you listen.

Missionaries have a unique calling and that calling is dependent upon the faithful support of churches and individuals. Whether you are a sender, a supporter, or a missionary yourself, this podcast episode is a must listen! We asked multiple missionaries to list the things that they wished everyone knew about their life on the mission field. The response was amazing! The missionaries who contributed to this podcast have over 130 years of experience serving on the mission field. We pray that this episode strengthens the relationship between missionaries and those who send and support them. We also hope that it sheds light on some of the unique life situations that missionaries have and reiterates the important role that senders/supporters play in the missionary call. This episode contains the first three topics.

Listen in as Eric and Brittany wrap up this important conversation about refugee life. In this episode the conversation moves into what resettlement is like for refugees, the struggles they face as they arrive in their new country, and how the church can best minister to and serve refugees once they are resettled. Eric and Brittany also share some personal stories about how their family has been changed for the better because of their involvement with refugees.

Listen in (to episode 1 of 2) as Eric & Brittany sit down with two of their older daughters and discuss the struggles that have led to the refugee crisis, what a refugee faces when they flee their country, and what life is like in the refugee camp. (Some difficult material, listener discretion advised)

Hear from 4 of Eric and Brittany's girls as they share about their life as missionary kids. All four girls have unique perspectives and backgrounds that help shape their view of ministry life even at a young age. This light hearted episode will be a blessing to you.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a missionary intern? Listen in as Julia sits down with our former summer intern, Alexis, and discusses how God used her time on a volunteer team to shape her and prepare her to spend an entire summer in AZ. What began as a single mission trip with her church has impacted her life, education, and future plans.

Join Eric as he sits down with his good friend Nick Calhoon as they discuss missions and calling and what that looks like in ministry, business, & family. Nick also shares his heart for the mission field in AZ and explains how it helped mold his ministry and family. You won't want to miss this episode!

Listen and hear how God molded Julia's life through a variety of circumstances to prepare her for and lead her to the mission field. No doubt you will find yourself laughing and rejoicing at her story!