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Do you ever feel alone while trying to live out your purpose and calling? You are not alone. We were never meant to go through life alone, especially when it comes to our journey of faith.
We are joined today by Allison Markwood, Communications and Marketing Specialist for WMU North Carolina. In this episode, Allison provides wisdom and practical advice on how to find community and ways to explore how to nurture those community connections and be an active contributor yourself. We also dive into some biblical examples of community, the challenges to finding community and finding your people, and how different types of communities are valuable in your calling.
Things we mention in today's episode:
Blue Like Jazz by Donald MillerBeyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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Finding a balance between our God-given callings and the demands of everyday life can be a real challenge. In this episode, we dive into finding balance with your calling, how to navigate seasons where it feels like you're spinning your wheels, and how to set realistic expectations for yourself during busy seasons of life.
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Even if we know the calling God has placed on our lives, we let things like fear and doubt derail us. Let's change that! In today's episode, we delve into what it takes to build up your courage and confidence to embrace the calling that God has placed on your life. We talk about navigating things like doubt, fear, imposter syndrome, and insecurity, and we look at an example in scripture to help guide us.
Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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God has uniquely designed us to serve Him and serve others, but how do you know what your purpose is, and how do you know the calling God has placed on your life? In this brand new episode series called Trust in the Call, we're going to dive into various elements related to calling and purpose. In this first episode, we'll focus on how to know your purpose and calling, how to combat fear and doubt surrounding your calling, and how to move forward in obedience when you're unsure of the next step to take.
Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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As the calendar flips its pages, it's the perfect time to pause and look back over the last year. Where did you see God's faithfulness? How did you grow personally and spiritually? Join us as we look back on 2023, say hello to 2024, and envision the possibilities of what God will do and where He will lead you in the coming year.
Things we mention in this episode:
Download the yearly reflection guide
Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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The Christmas and holiday season can be a challenging time for those grappling with grief and loss. In this episode, we share some of our personal experiences with navigating grief during the holidays, how to make space for heartache and suffering during Christmas, and we also share practical ways for you to support people in your life who are grieving during this season.
Things we mention in this episode:
Blue Christmas Service
Every Moment Holy II: Death, Grief, and Hope
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With the holiday season fast approaching, we thought it would be a great idea to share a variety of Christmas gift ideas with you. Whether you're shopping for family, friends, or loved ones, we've got you covered with a wide range of practical and thoughtful gift ideas.
Some of the things we mention in this episode:
For Girls Like YouBluetooth shower speakerHallmark recordable booksHumbled Hen’s NestBean Bag ChairsPretend Play items like these restaurant checksRooted in Wonder by Eryn LynumInternational Justice Mission giftsJulie Busler Holiday’s and Mental Health Guide -
What does it mean to go and tell the good news of Jesus? Why is missions education important and how can you get your church more involved in missions? Where do you start? We tackle these questions and more, plus we look at what a personal mission field is and how to find it. Things we mention:
WMU North Carolina Resources,
Starting a missions group
Henry Blackaby's Experiencing God book and Bible study
Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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What does it mean to be called to the mission field? Well, it can mean many things, and the path can often be winding. Does it mean you are not called if you are struggling with answering God's call? In this episode, we will chat with Ashley, a Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary student and Journeyman as she talks about navigating the call to missions, discernment, and life on the field where she found her place and plenty of surprises! Her story will encourage and inspire you.
Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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Do you battle burnout in the summer? You are not alone! In this episode, we discuss battling mom burnout and how we combat feeling overwhelmed and exhausted going into the summer. We’ll share some things that have helped us battle burnout and some ways you can still have your kids and family involved in missions this summer without feeling overwhelmed.Things we mention: Christmas in August: (https://wmu.com/missions-discipleship/christmas-in-august/)Mission Activities for your kids: (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11IhYr-d1i1IXN6Vaukn49mMLlXsnTbun/view?pli=1)Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina (wmunc.org)
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We're back for part two of our episode series on mental health and the Church. In this episode, we're picking back up on our conversation with some practical tools and resources you or your church can use to help people living with mental health challenges.
What we mention in this episode:
Mental Health First Aid Training (https://wmu.com/compassion-ministries/project-help-mental-health/)
Troubled Minds by Amy Simpson (https://www.amazon.com/Troubled-Minds-Illness-Churchs-Mission/dp/0830843043)
The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988
Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina (www.wmunc.org)
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1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness or experience a mental health challenge each year. That adds up to around 50 million Americans each year. It may be someone we love, or it may be our own mental health that we have struggled with. In part one of this episode, we talk about why talking about mental health within the church is important, and how to start having conversations about it if you aren't, and we also share some of our own personal testimonies about our own mental health struggles.
Resources on Mental Health for Your Church:ProjectHELP: Mental Health Troubled Minds by Amy Simpson Mental Health and the Church's Response Online Course Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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How do we ready our minds, hearts, and bodies to run on mission? Whew! This episode is full of so many nuggets of wisdom and truth from our guest, Sarah Martin on how to get our bodies fit for the call to serve God and others. We talk about what our health has to do with running on mission, the foods that best fuel our bodies, how to work out when you have a busy schedule, burnout, and so much more. Get Sarah's book: Higher Pursuits: Positioning Yourself for Everyday RevivalFind Sarah on Instagram at @SarahMartinVibrantLife and @sarahfmartinSarah's FASTer Way coaching: https://www.fasterwaycoach.com/#SarahMartinVibrantLifeBeyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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Why is change such a scary thing? Change can raise our blood pressure and sometimes our tempers. In fact, psychologists often assess stress levels in units of change. Let’s talk about how vitally important change is, and how we can encourage and coax our anxious minds and bodies into making changes that improve our spiritual and physical well beings.
Beyond the Moment is a ministry podcast of WMU North Carolina.
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Now is the time for us to celebrate and focus on the birth of Jesus, the real reason we celebrate this season. But that's often hard to do when we're running ourselves ragged buying and wrapping gifts, putting on Christmas programs, managing kids' activities, and planning family gatherings. How do we focus our hearts on Jesus when we're just plain tired and worn out?
Join us as we talk about the Advent season and what it means to us, what is bringing us hope, joy, peace, and love in this season, and what we're looking forward to most this Christmas season.
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We're spending this episode catching you up on all the things. So much has happened since we were last together on the podcast, and we have so much to tell you about. On this episode, we talk about our new office move, something special for moms we're hosting this fall, and other missions opportunities you can take part in.
Things we mention in this episode:
Lottie Moon Christmas Offering
Military Wives Retreat
Leadership Training for Missions Leaders
Monthly Leadership Luncheons
Prison Retreat and Red Box Ministry
Christian Women's Job Corp
Children's Missions Day
Mom Camp (it's not too late to join us!)
Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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Being a teacher has always been a career with both great rewards and great challenges, but when the global pandemic hit in 2020, everything changed. In this episode, we talk with Ashton Langley, an elementary school teacher here in NC, about the ways teaching is a mission field. We talk about how teaching has changed through the years, how parents and people outside the school system can be a support, and the ways God is working right now in the field of education. When we begin to view teaching and our schools as a mission field, it will open the door for us to serve God and serve people in unending ways.
Things we mention in this episode:
The Couch Potato (children's book)
Ashton's Amazon Teacher Wish-list
The Tiny House Teacher (Ashton's online store for teacher resources)
Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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Have you ever wanted to help or connect with a missionary but you weren't sure where to start? Well, we've got you covered! In this episode, we're talking all about real, tangible ways you can help missionaries serving on the field this summer.
We talk about Christmas in August, a simple and easy way for an individual, group, or church, to help North American Mission Board (NAMB) missionaries make a difference in the areas they are serving, and we also talk about some ways you can help local missionaries in NC minister to their communities.
Things we mention in this episode:
Christmas in August
North American Mission Board (NAMB)
See the list of missionaries (scroll down to the bottom of the page)
Connection Church Amazon Wishlist
David and Kathy Parsons (Mission Center in NC)
North Raleigh International Baptist Church
Sponsor a child for camp
ReBuild Centers of NC
*Show note-while talking about the ministry work of one of the missionaries, we talk about working with a local pregnancy resource center and briefly mention the word abortion. If you will be listening with younger kids around, we wanted you to be aware of this part of the episode (It is around the 26-minute mark).
Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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Summer is a great time to do missions as a family. With school out and schedules a bit more flexible, the opportunities for serving others are endless. In this episode, we share 10 missions ideas your family can do together this summer.
Things we mention:
Download the Summer Family Missions Ideas Handout
No Sew Fleece Blanket Instructions
Mr. Mark's Classroom
Welcome House Ministry
Welcome House Raleigh
Send Relief
NC Mission Projects and Ministry Opportunities
Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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We're pumped to be with you today friends as we talk about using our gifts for missions.
Your calling and missions go hand in hand. God has gifted you with gifts and passions as a way to serve Him and serve others. When you are operating in your giftings, and using them as you live on mission, you are pointing people to Jesus. You are taking the Gospel to the places right where you are, and doing it in a way that is unique to you and the way God made you. And that friends, is missions.
Join in on the discussion with us today and let us know the ways God might be calling you to use your gifts in this season of life.
Things we mention in today's episode:
Myers Briggs Personality Test
Clifton Strengths Finder
Try Everything by Shakira (from Zootopia)
Acts 1:4-8
1 Corinthians 12
Ephesians 4
Acts 4:13
Spiritual Gifts Test and Assessment
Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts
WMU NC’s Missions Conference on April 22-23
Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.
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