Intentionality ... and Lisa: Episode 101
by Motte Brown on 12/23/2009 at 2:22 PM
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I would say the one common theme from the feedback we got for our 100th episode is an appreciation for our message on intentionality. That and how much everyone loves Lisa. Which is understandable. I guess.
And there's so much more! Here are some of the highlights from part 2 of our 100th episode celebration:
Becky from Canada talks about how she uses Focus on the Family as a verb when she speaks into her friends' lives about relationships.
Elizabeth from Washington credits Boundless with her story of saying "Hi" to "I do" in a year. She also asks the team how the podcast has changed us. Good question.
Angelina from California requests that we do a Roundtable on how churches can better help missionaries assimilate back into community when they return from the field. Interesting topic.
Naomi from Georgia tells us how valuable our show is to keep her "in the know" as she mentors the next generation. Thanks Naomi.
And last but certainly not least, we give Candice Watters a call to get her thoughts on 100 Boundless podcasts. As usual, it's insightful.
So there's a lot of good reasons to tune into this week's show. If nothing else, check it out to hear Lisa singing words, Steve's Spanish-accented Coca-Cola comment, and for our favorite bumper music picks. Which are listed below in order of when they're played.
Jeff Caylor: "Almost Flew"
Reilly: "Beautiful You"
Journey Home: "Because"
Phil Joel: "Every Knee"
Museum: "Grace Alive"
Enjoy the show and have a Merry Christmas!
1. khalil said the following at 4:15 PM on Dec 23:
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From the post:
"Angelina from California requests that we do a Roundtable on how churches can better help missionaries assimilate back into community when they return from the field. Interesting topic."
I second this, and would love to see some articles/discussion on living between cultures...how to address the challenges of establishing a life in both a host culture and sending culture. As of this moment I am thinking of remaining in my adopted country indefinitely (really, as long as God will allow me to be here) and could use some extra thoughts on how to manage this dual lifestyle. I'll be returning home this summer for a couple of months, mostly to work on support for the future, get some clarity that I might miss while being in field, and to catch up with those that I've left behind.
2. Kristen in CA said the following at 5:14 PM on Dec 23:
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What? No Gaither bumper music? Lisa must be grievously disappointed.
3. Megan said the following at 6:24 PM on Dec 23:
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Really, NO GAITHER'S?????
4. EM said the following at 7:56 PM on Dec 23:
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Angelina from California requests that we do a Roundtable on how churches can better help missionaries assimilate back into community when they return from the field. Interesting topic.
I agree with what Angelina said. I am currently overseas, sent by my church, and am returning back this summer. I think some insight will be great both for those overseas and the church. I know that it has already been different communicating with them since I've been gone, so I'd like some advice for reconnecting when I get back. I will have been gone for a year and returning to stay.
5. Mark said the following at 6:23 AM on Dec 25:
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Canadian listeners unite!
6. JLH said the following at 11:52 PM on Dec 25:
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Thank you Boundless, I have just recently discovered boundless and enjoyed and been challenged by what I have found.
I agree with Khalil. I would love to have more information or thoughts on "living between cultures" as they put it. I am currently a missionary with no plans right now to return to my home country permanently, but with some return short term trips planned and am searching for the best way to exist and thrive as feeling a part of two cultures. I would also find interesting articles on relationships between men and woman of different cultures. Maybe there already have been some and someone can point me in the right direction? Thanks.
7. Meredith said the following at 9:06 PM on Dec 26:
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I would also love some insight on cross-cultural relationships. This has been on my mind for several years and has recently become more of a possiblity I would love to explore, particularly in the area of communication in second languages.
8. Loris said the following at 8:29 AM on Dec 28:
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Missionary kid here. I'm really thankful that churches are focusing on helping their missionaries transition back to their home countries. This is a relatively new development as far as I know, because when my family returned to the States following my father's stroke, nobody knew what to do.
As far as caring for the emotional health of missionary kids, read Third Culture Kids by Ruth Van Reken. It's invaluable.
9. BDB said the following at 9:07 PM on Dec 30:
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It will be interesting to see how facebook changes the re-integration process for missionaries. I know that I spent part of Christmas Eve responding to missionaries in several time zones posting messages lamenting not being "home" for Christmas. I wonder if it will be easier for people when they do come home, or if being in regular contact with home keeps them from being as effective to the populations they are serving.
10. BDB said the following at 4:47 PM on Jan 1:
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Oh, look, this is topical.