Want to know how you can double your monthly donations this December? Statistics show that missionaries who take a few simple steps can significantly increase year-end giving—and in some cases, receive more in the final four days of the year than any other month.

In this episode, Modern Day Missions president and financial consultant Elias Reyes shares how to make the most of this golden opportunity. Whether you’re nervous about overwhelming your donors or just unsure where to start, this conversation will give you practical tools, clear strategy, and the confidence to finish your year strong.

• Why the last four days of December are so critical for missionary fundraising
• How to make a clear, confident ask without overwhelming your donors
• What kind of messages to send—and when to send them—for the best results
• How gratitude and follow-up can lead to long-term donor connection
• How to set everything up in advance so you’re not scrambling during the holidays

Hey missionaries—how are your finances on the field? At Modern Day Missions, we make it simple for missionaries to receive donations and for donors to give. Serving 1,100+ missionaries worldwide, we free you to focus on your calling. We also offer resources like our weekly podcast, fundraising coaching, and a resource-packed newsletter. Connect with us at modernday.org

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What’s really going on when you feel numb, irritable, or disconnected on the field—even when you’re doing what God has called you to do?

Why do high-functioning workers sometimes shut down emotionally, pull away from others, or lose the ability to feel God’s presence? How does long-term pressure affect your brain—and what can you do to move toward restoration?

If connection feels hard, there’s a reason—and a way through it. Psychiatrist Dr. Karl Lehman breaks down the neuroscience behind relational and spiritual disconnection.

You’ll learn why your brain sometimes shuts down connection as a survival mechanism, what “relational circuits” are, and how understanding them can help you re-engage with God, your community, and even your own emotions. Dr. Lehman shares tools you can use when you're feeling burned out, distant, or just stuck — and how Jesus meets us right in the middle of it.

Whether you're feeling fried or just wanting to learn how to connect more deeply with God and those around you, this episode offers insight and hope for reconnecting in the midst of pressure.

• What happens in your brain during stress—and why it impacts your ability to connect
• Why even high-capacity missionaries can feel numb, withdrawn, or disconnected
• How “relational circuits” work—and simple ways to help them come back online
• Practical tools to help you re-engage with God, people, and your own emotions
• How Jesus meets us with gentleness and presence, even when we feel shut down

Hey missionaries—how are your finances on the field? At Modern Day Missions, we make it simple for missionaries to receive donations and for donors to give. Serving 1,100+ missionaries worldwide, we free you to focus on your calling. We also offer resources like our weekly podcast, fundraising coaching, and a resource-packed newsletter. Connect with us at modernday.org

Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at care@modernday.org

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What if the support you need is waiting on the other side of a bold conversation with the right person? Many missionaries feel unsure about how to connect with business leaders—and even more unsure about how to talk about money. But what if those very people are called to partner with you?

In this encore episode, we revisit our conversation with Lee Domingue—entrepreneur, author, and founder of Kingdom Builders. Lee offers a compelling vision for how missionaries and business leaders can join forces for global impact. He shares practical wisdom for building trust, communicating your calling clearly, and forming partnerships that advance the Gospel and energize both sides.

If you’ve ever struggled to raise support or wondered how to engage churches and donors with more clarity and confidence, this episode is packed with fresh perspective and encouragement.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How to connect with business leaders who care about Kingdom impact
• Why fundraising isn’t just about asking—it’s about alignment and vision
• How to clearly and confidently communicate the “why” behind your mission
• What Kingdom Builders is—and why it’s changing the conversation around missions funding
• Why spiritual partnership often leads to greater financial provision

Hey missionaries—how are your finances on the field? At Modern Day Missions, we make it simple for missionaries to receive donations and for donors to give. Serving 1,100+ missionaries worldwide, we free you to focus on your calling. We also offer resources like our weekly podcast, fundraising coaching, and a resource-packed newsletter. Connect with us at modernday.org

Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at care@modernday.org

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