Erik Johnson and Joshua Mead share their unique perspectives from serving over 16 years as church-planting missionaries. The Johnson family serves in the Dominican Republic, while the Mead family works in Senegal, West Africa. Covering a wide range of topics, Josh and Erik trust this podcast will be a blessing to anyone interested in mission work around the world.
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Josh Mead & Heather Dietz are a married VoiceOver couple with 2 kiddos and some stuff to talk about!
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Welcome to the Payne Meads, Tenaya, Gustavo Carillo podcast, where amazing things happen. Cover art photo provided by Josh Rose on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@joshsrose
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This podcast covers issues of Climate Change, Building a Socially Responsible Economy, Health and Life and Death.
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Chris Meade Hosts My Biggest Lessons, talking to other merchants and founders about the mistakes they made. In a year with supply chain questions, and reliability you can't afford you mess up. Thankfully for you, these founders have so you don't have to.
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More Questions about Missionary Life | Part Two
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Erik and Josh respond to more questions about missionary life.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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More Questions about Missionary Life and Ministry
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Erik and Josh answer questions submitted by a supporting church.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Building your spiritual team: a chat with Dr. Scott Guerin
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Dr. Scott Guerin is an academic, author and spiritual explorer. He recently co-authored a book titled “Looking for Angels”. We discussed the book and our respective journeys. It is an engaging conversation that will pull you deeper to connect to spirit that is always with you.
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What Excites us about World Evangelism | Part Two
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Erik and Josh continue their in-person conversation about what they love about working on missions.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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As climate collapse accelerates what do we do? A chat with Kate Booth and Tristan Sykes
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Tristan Sykes and Kate Booth are the founders of JustCollapse.org, we discuss the social and ethical dimensions of the collapse of civilization due to climate crisis. We examine how the poorest and most vulnerable are seeing the stresses first and discuss what is required going forward. This is a wake up call.…
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Josh and Erik sit down together in Martinsburg, West Virginia to discuss what excites them about serving the Lord in World Evangelism.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Pastor Todd offers invaluable insight into balancing work, family life, and ministry. Pastor Todd addresses the need for husbands and wives to cultivate godly personal relationships. The episode illuminates the strains young couples and missionaries face and offers guidance for maintaining a godly marriage in the face of adversities.…
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Spirituality and the Climate Crisis: a chat with Perdita Finn and Clark Strand
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Today we chat with Perdita and Clark about their spiritual journey and how they have learned to live in peace with the climate crisis. Their experiences offer ample insight to those troubled by the state of the world. Connect to Perdita and Strand on FB to learn more about their spiritual and artistic endeavors.…
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The Vegan Transformation: a chat with Angela Crawford, Phd
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Today we talk to psychologist, advocate, and author Angela Crawford about a book she recently completed. We discuss Veganism in a positive and uplifting fashion that many lose sight of. Join us and continue your own vegan journey.
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A Conversation with Missionary Daniel Jenkins
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In this episode, they interview Daniel Jenkins, a veteran missionary actively working in the Gambia, as they explore the profound journey of world evangelism. They revisit the events since their previous meeting with Daniel, shedding light on the intricacies of their indispensable work. Get an exclusive peek into the Biblical Faith Seminar Daniel h…
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Erik and Josh discuss finances in light of the missionary's furlough ministry.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Erik and Josh share tips on being a wise steward of your finances while on Deputation.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Ron & Donna Bragg Africa International Representative Emeritus • Ron and Donna Bragg became BIMI missionaries in 1973 and served faithfully for 46 years. • After language school in France, Ron and Donna started a work along the Sahara Desert in the Moslem country of Senegal. • God blessed and after 16 years, their small congregation voted to buy la…
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Erik and Josh discuss the importance of being a good steward of finances, especially if you're a missionary.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Getting Support During Divorce: a chat with Lilia Mead
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Today I chat with Lilia Mead of Divorce Doula Solutions to discuss the challenges faced in divorce and how to better overcome them. Learn more at http://divorcedoula.solutions
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A Poet talks about Life, Death, and Everything: a chat with Brian Turner
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I recently attended a reading of poetry by Brian Turner and was moved by his power of language; beautifully precise and ethereal, tales shared of moments in time that touched eternity. He shares insights that all of us will appreciate, poet or not. Here are some links:IG: @turners_lenswww.brianturner.orgAlice James Books (for Ilyse Kusnetz): https:…
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Episode 59 | Mission Conferences from a Missionary Perspective | Part Two
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The Reality of Fracking: a chat with Sharon Wilson
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Sharon Wilson is the co-founder of OilfieldWitness.org, an organization that monitors the oil and gas industry. We discuss the impact fracking has on property owners and the politics of reform. She offers real advice in an age of real danger.
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Episode 58 | Missions Conferences from a Missionary Perspective | Part One
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We are sometimes asked by supporting pastors what they can do better for their next mission conference. In this episode, Erik and Josh discuss what they enjoy about the mission conference experience from a missionary perspective.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Improving Communication between Pastors and Missionaries with Guest Dennis Harry
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Erik continues his conversation with Pastor Dennis Harry. This time, they discuss how missionaries and pastors can improve their communication.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Dennis Harry is the Pastor of Needham's Grove Baptist Church.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Kevin Folger currently serves as Pastor Emeritus of Cleveland Baptist Church and North America Director of Spiritual Leadership Asia. You will be blessed as he shares insight from 40+ years of ministry. Contact Kevin Folger Email | kfolger@clevelandbaptist.org Website | https://kevinfolger.com/ | https://sl-asia.com/ Podcast | Laborers in the Harve…
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Erik and Josh discuss the important role food plays in the culture of your host country.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Matthew and Susanna are preparing to serve the Lord in Côte d'Ivoire with Baptist World Mission. Matthew spent a year working in the country and even picked up the French language along the way. Susanna grew up as an MK in Côte d'Ivoire and looks forward to returning to serve the Lord in her home country.…
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Dr. Bud Steadman began his ministry as mission mentor on April 1, 2023 after fulfilling the role of executive director of Baptist World Mission beginning April of 2009. Prior to coming to BWM he served for thirteen years as the senior pastor of Community Baptist Church of South Bend, Indiana.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Episode 51 | Missionary David Edens | Part Two
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David Edens served for over 40 years in the country of Niger.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Episode 50 | Missionary David Eden | Part One
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Part One of our interview with Missionary David Edens. David served for over 40 years in Niger. BIMI missionaries have served in Niger since 1971. This has been one of our most difficult fields, and staunch Moslems that live nomadic lives populate the desert region where our missionaries work. Conversions have been few and far between, but God is b…
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Josh and Erik are back after 8 months to update their listeners on their family and ministry life. They are excited to be back and are looking forward to sharing more stories and insights with their audience.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Dealing with Fires and Heat Due to Climate Change: A chat w Mitch Wagener
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This summer has been monumental as the effects of the climate crisis has affected millions of people around the globe. Fires raging from Greece and Europe, to Canada, to more recently Maui have destroyed cities and lives. Mitch Wagener is a professor of ecology at WCSU and shares his insights into the challenges we face going forward. If you want t…
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Diversity, Pride, and Love: a chat with Josh Miller
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Josh Miller is a selfproclaimed queer activist. He is the CEO and co-founder of IDEAS xLab. Josh works with businesses to create positive environments for gender fluid employees. We talk about the importance of diversity in both our personal and business lives. By fate and coincidence we recorded this conversation on the first day of Pride month, 2…
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Moving Divestment Forward in Universities: a chat with Isaac Slevin
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Isaac Slevin is a sophmore at Brown University and a leader in the effort to divest from fossil fuels through Sunrise Brown. We discuss their successes over the past few years, but also the challenges that continue as fossil fuel interests adjust to calls for divestment. A great conversation that shows we have a great deal of work to do on many lev…
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Improving Tofu, Driving Massive Change: a chat with David W. Jones
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David W. Jones is co-founder of Thrilling Foods, a company based in Portland, Oregon, that is changing how consumers are relating to tofu. Jones has developed a patented process to add flavor to tofu that is changing peoples perceptions and tastes. Specifically he has developed a vegan form of bacon that many consider superior in taste to the anima…
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Josh's wife, Julie, joins him on this special Christmas episode of the podcast.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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The Growth of Veganism as a Sign of Hope: a chat with Light and Angel Flinn
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What is the meaning of Veganism? Today we chat with Light who began his vegan journey 50 years ago. He and Angel share their insights into the importance and relevance of Veganism in the modern world. Light is the founder of GentleWorld.org, a vegan restaurant, and an several educational centers. As Ram Dass and Ghandi would say, "his life is his m…
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You got questions, we try to give you the answers.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Questions from a Young Preacher Boy | Part 03
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Erik and Josh respond to questions sent in from a recent college graduate.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Building Reuse and Recycling into the Economy; a chat with Damon Carson
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The economy over the past hundred years has been built on the idea of disposable goods and unlimited resources. We are quickly realizing that we need to be more efficient and aware in how we act. The planet demands we change our behavior. Today I chat with Damon Carson of RepurposedMaterials about his work in helping businesses connect to and use r…
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Ecoactivism and the Age of Climate Change: A Chat with Ted Glick
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Ted Glick has been a long time climate activist... We talk about his work in raising awareness and what individuals can do to make a change. Climate change requires immense effort to drive real change. Time demands we all play a role in designing and creating the future. What can you do? What will you do??…
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BFCM Prep and Lessons Learned with Shray Joshi
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Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, learn how he did, and you can too. Shray Joshi joins Chris to share big mistakes they've made during BFCM in years past. Sign up for Chris' weekly newsletter Cross Commerce here, and connect with him on Twitter and Linkedin. Chris Meade is the co-founder & CMO of CROSSNET, the wo…
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Questions from a Young Preacher Boy | Part 02
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Josh and Erik continue to answer questions submitted by a young preacher boy. We trust this podcast has been a blessing. We want to hear from you! Write us and let us know how you have been blessed by the Missionary Perspective Podcast.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Chris and Dawn were married in 1989; they have been blessed with four children and five grandchildren. Their journey in full-time Christian ministry has taken them from Georgia to South Carolina, Costa Rica, Cuba, and the Dominican Republic. Through the ministry opportunities God has given them over the past thirty years, their passion has been to …
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Baseball Lifestyle started as a community, now it's a thriving band | Josh Shapiro
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Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, learn how he did, and you can too. After starting an Instagram account about the life of a baseball player. It grew into a community, and before he knew it a brand. This is his story, and the lessons learned along the way. Key moments in this episode of My Biggest Lessons 4:35 Pr…
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Questions from a Young Preacher Boy | Part 1
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Josh's cousin and future church planter, Adam, sent in a list of questions about ministry. They were such good questions, we thought we'd share them with you!By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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What happened when Birddogs advertised on Pornhub? Cael Schwartz
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Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, learn how he did, and you can too. Cael Schwartz is head of product at Birddogs, he stopped by the DTCX studio in NYC to talk about their growth, Shark Tank, and advertising on platforms like Pornhub and Grinder. Key lessons in this episode. 5:00 The Impact Chubbies had on two ec…
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Jeff is a Christian CEO who has led Buckman's Inc. for 50 years and has helped the company expand from $46,000 in sales to 75 million dollars in revenue. God has used Jeff to make a great impact in world evangelism. Look for his book on Amazon, Making Your Business God's Business: Having a Front Row Seat to Watch God Use Your Business to Impact the…
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Living your (family) dream of living and working in Bali | Kenny Flowers
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Learn how Chris closed over $1M in wholesale business through Gorgias, and you can too. https://www.gorgias.com/customers/crossnet Kenny Flowers is run by Kenny Haisfield, who founded the brand in 2015 when he quit his corporate consulting job in NYC to move in with his grandma in Bali and start making Hawaiian shirts for his friends. Key moments i…
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Don't underestimate yourself - Emanuel Storch Blackbird Foods
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Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, learn how he did, and you can too. Emanuel Storch is the founder of Blackbird foods, based out of NYC the OG plant protein and frozen pizza. Based Now the fastest growing pizza brand. Prior to this, he was the founder of Simpli gum. Key moments in this episode 0:00 Intro and how …
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Erik and Josh discuss the benefits of hosting a construction team and share tips on how to best prepare for one.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Erik and Josh discuss a recent article written by Pastor Ryan Hayden, a friend of The Missionary Perspective Podcast and the visionary behind MissionHost, an Airbnb for missionaries.By Erik Johnson and Josh Mead
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Cashflow is king when it comes to growth - Pete Senna
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Chris Meade used Gorgias to generate over $1,000,000 in retail sales, learn how he did, and you can too. Pete Sena is a creative entrepreneur and forward-obsessed business builder and founder of Digital Surgeons. He brings over 20 years of experience with him, working on brands like Lego and Hershey to American Express and SalesforceTopics and Less…
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