The Reluctant Missionary

Authentic stories from the travels of Michael Smalley.

Make disciples of all nations jesus marriage parenting podcast the eight commands of jesus we can’t ignore Sep 02, 2020

The view was astounding! Blackcomb Peak (in British Columbia, Canada), and extreme skiers dream. I stood at the precipice of four vertical shutes. I'd never seen anything like...

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3 ways to supernatural peace jesus marriage parenting podcast the eight commands of jesus we can’t ignore Sep 01, 2020

Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me. John 14:1

A Quick Deep-Dive

This command is so important to our daily life and fellowship with God, that Jesus gave it...

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Reframing the worst sin of all jesus marriage parenting podcast the eight commands of jesus we can’t ignore Aug 31, 2020

How on earth can your selfishness ever contribute to the happiness of other people?

It was an ugly fight. I allowed myself to become flooded and I reacted meanly. But then the Holy Spirit stepped...

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Love the sucky people jesus marriage parenting podcast the eight commands of jesus we can’t ignore Aug 28, 2020

A Quick Deep-Dive

This one time at band camp...wait, the wrong story! It was 1991 and I was on a most excellent adventure...good grief, not that story either! It was 1994 and I was minding my own...

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Crushing our holier-than-thou hearts jesus marriage parenting podcast the eight commands of jesus we can’t ignore Aug 26, 2020

The most dangerous place to find ourselves is believing, because of our actions, we are on the inside track to an eternity with Jesus.  The unfortunate, terrifying truth is we are not if our...

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The Mental Health Mom parenting Feb 25, 2019

I've got a momma bear in studio today and she goes by the Mental Health Mom! If your child has been diagnosed with a mental disorder then you don't want to miss this episode! Hear her story of...

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Everything you need to know about foster care parenting Feb 20, 2019

One of the most fascinating interviews of my entire career! The Foster Care and Adoption community needs your help and the Real Life Foster Mom is here to help! Chelsea Zeleny Floro keeps it real...

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FLQ - separate churches and know it all 7yr olds friday listener questions marriage parenting Feb 01, 2019

Could a couple go to separate churches and how do you handle a 7yr old know-it-all boy? All this today on Friday Listener Questions day!

Pursue Oneness takes the guesswork out of "what can help"...

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The nightmare of labelling marriage parenting personal growth Jan 02, 2019

On today’s show, “The road to hell is paved with overly simplistic labels.” Wrote author Grant Hilary Brenner. There are three different labels we either stick on ourselves or...

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Christmas Eve alone - a story happy holiday families marriage parenting personal growth Dec 25, 2018

You can change someone's life in the easiest and most fun ways you could imagine.  The question today is if you are willing to do it.  

Book us for a date night or weekend Comedy of Love...

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You don't have to marriage parenting personal growth Dec 20, 2018

“I think I am fine and dealing and then my mother calls out of the blue. She acts as though we spoke to each other last week when it’s been four years. She sounds friendly but it...

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FLQ - Breaking the teenager friday listener questions marriage parenting Dec 14, 2018

Book us for a date night or weekend Comedy of Love event.

Transform Your Marriage in 31 Days for only $31 dollars! We took the guesswork out of "what can help" and created for you an experience...

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