Best Mpd Podcasts (2025)

Katie Johnson and Josh Ferguson talk with Corey Park about Holistic Healthy funding for teams! Corey shares 4 easy action steps you can take (some as a team leader) for your team to have healthy funding. All 4 things are easy to implement for yourself and your team. Here are the notes Corey referenced!…

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Ep 208 - Clear Ministry Vision: Micah May 22:26

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Why is vision an essential part of every fundraiser's toolbox? The Basics of Support Raising series is jam-packed with wisdom and insight. They are sure to encourage you and strengthen your foundation, no matter where you are on the journey. The Support Raising Podcast, by Via, is excited to bring you the best leaders and practitioners in these thr…

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Ep 207 - Created to Give: Ellis Goldstein, Patrick Johnson, & Todd Moore 47:32

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What's God's plan for his people concerning generosity and ministry? How is support raising truly generosity and not begging? In Part 7 of The Basics of Support Raising, host Mark Wilson discusses the core foundation of generosity with guests Ellis Goldstein, Patrick Johnson, & Todd Moore. The Basics of Support Raising contains eight episodes, jam-…

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Ep 206 - Communication: Ian Hsu 30:16

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What basic communication skills and practices do support raisers need to know and embrace? Join host Mark Wilson and guest Ian Hsu for part 6 of The Basics of Support Raising series. Ian is the founder and CEO of Prayvine, a ministry that provides mission workers with a free, secure platform for multiplying their prayer support. He is passionate ab…

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Ep 205 - Crowdsourcing vs Partnership: Charles Wesley Jr. 29:23

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Alternative forms of raising money skip the most central core of support raising - Partnership Development. In part 5, host Mark Wilson discusses the core concept of partnership with guest Charles Wesley Jr., Director of Ministry Partner Development with University Christian Outreach (UCO). The Basics of Support Raising contains eight episodes, jam…

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Ep 204 - Referrals: Erin Sparks 31:36

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Referrals are important! And maybe not as terrible as you think. In part 4, host Callie Davis unpacks "Referrals" with guest Erin Sparks, director of the ministry of partnership development at Every Nation churches and ministries. Is it too much to ask for referrals in an appointment? How can it be done well? Is asking for referrals necessary? The …

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Magnolia—30 Personalities, and One Got Married 29:13

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In this episode, I interview Magnolia, who are nonbinary and have around 30 personalities. During a therapy session, they blacked out for two years. When they came out of the blackout, Magnolia discovered another personality had transitioned them to male and had gotten married. Contact Steven Shelton and The Mangled Mind Podcast at: StevenShelton@T…

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Ep 203 - Perspective of a God-Asker: Steve Shadrach 33:40

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Why is a support raiser's perspective foundational for success? Guest Steve Shadrach and host Mark Wilson unpack the "Perspective of a God-Asker" on @via_generosity 's Support Raising Podcast as part 3/8 of a BRAND NEW series called The Basics of Support Raising. Eight episodes, jam-packed with wisdom and insight, are sure to encourage you and stre…

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Ep 202 - Biblical Asking: Tony Dentman 30:52

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What is the biblical basis for inviting people to partner financially, to ASK? What can a variety of different, but successful asks look like? Is it always the same? Guest Tony Dentman of the Funding Tribe Foundation & Campus Outreach joins host Callie Davis on Via's Support Raising Podcast to discuss these questions about Biblical Asking in part 2…

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Ep. 67: MPD While on Assignment 28:48

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Join Emily and Mark as they talk with the Kentucky Bluegrass Team about what it looks like for them to work on MPD while on assignment.By Cru MPD Podcast Host Team

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Ep 201 - Basic Elements: Jenn Fortner, Brooke Waresak, & Jonathon Spaid 34:29

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What are the absolute, most essential pieces someone needs to be successful at partnership development? Guests Jonathon Spaid (FOCUS), Brooke Waresak (The Navigators), and Jenn Fortner (Eurasia Assembly of God World Missionaries) join host Callie Davis to unpack this question and more in part 1 of 8 episodes in Via's Support Raising Podcast series:…

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Ep.66: MPD + Stewardship Pt. 2 with Jason Burris 33:10

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Join Tammy and Mark as they chat with Jason Burris about his stewardship practices and how that relates to MPD.By Cru MPD Podcast Host Team

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Ep.65: MPD + Stewardship 30:59

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Tune in as Emily and Josh talk with Scott Kelsay about current stewardship realities and MPD!By Cru MPD Podcast Host Team

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Episode 105: I’m Not Okay 7:13

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In this episode, I discuss my own recent mental health issues related to working on my memoir. Contact Steven Shelton and The Mangled Mind Podcast at: [email protected] Please visit The Mangled Mind website. Registration is free. https://TheMangledMind.com You may also visit The Mangled Mind Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Th…

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Ep. 64: MPD Offerings for Senior Staff 28:03

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Happy New Year! 2024! Are you thinking about what your MPD habits should be this year? Are you wondering what kind of offerings we have for our staff in MPD? Join us as we talk a bit about some of the MPD offerings for staff they can do on their own or as a team.By Cru MPD Podcast Host Team

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Episode 104: Heather—30 Personalities and a Big Heart 23:08

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On this week's episode, I interview Heather, a woman with thirty personalities. She grew up in a foster home after being sexually abused as a toddler. Heather has a Facebook page called My Life as a Multiple where she helps people with DID and women who've lost children or had miscarriages. She lost a nine-month-old daughter and later had a miscarr…

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Episode 103: Krystal—10 Personalities and a Family 35:53

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In this episode of The Mangled Mind Podcast, I interview Krystal, who's a wife, mother, and nurse. Doctors diagnosed her with dissociative identity disorder when she was age nineteen. Krystal has ten total personalities. She had a terrible time adjusting to her illness—multiple suicide attempts and hospitalizations. Like me, she has an amnesia barr…

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Ep. 63: 12 Days of MPD Christmas Challenge Winners 21:30

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Tune in today to hear who won each day of the 12 Days of MPD Christmas and who won the grand prize for completing all 12 days. Also, hear how God moved as people took steps of faith in their MPD this December.By Cru MPD Podcast Host Team

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Episode 102: Amy—52 Personalities and a Sex Cult 32:50

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This episode discusses the subjects of self-harm and sexual abuse of a child, although there is no graphic description of either. Amy developed dissociative identity disorder after being sexually abused by her father and brother—and sold by her father at age 11 to a pedophile sex cult. She developed 52 other personalities to help her deal with the …

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Ep. 62: 12 Days of MPD Christmas Challenge Day 7-12 18:03

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We are back with the 12 Days of MPD Christmas Challenge Day 7-12. Join us as we continue to share what the remainder of the challenges will be. As a reminder, Here is the form you need to complete at the end of the day's challenge to be entered to win. Here is a little 12 day calendar that you can print and have around as a reminder for each of the…

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Ep. 61: 12 Days of MPD Christmas Challenge 25:35

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Join us for a 12 day MPD challenge this Christmas! We are kicking off December with the 12 days of MPD Christmas Challenge. Each day we will have a new challenge for you. If you complete that challenge by the end of that day and fill out this form, you will be entered to win $20 to Amazon. If you complete all 12 days and fill out the form, you will…

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Episode 101: Introduction 10:22

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In this episode, Steve introduces the podcast and provides basic information about dissociative identity disorder (DID). Contact Steven Shelton and The Mangled Mind Podcast at: [email protected] Please visit The Mangled Mind website. Registration is free. https://TheMangledMind.com You may also visit The Mangled Mind Facebook page: h…

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Ep. 60: MPD During the Holidays with Kyle and Rachael Fadeley 31:42

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Anyone wonder how you could be doing MPD during the holidays? Join Josh and Mike as they talk with Kyle and Rachael Fadeley about how they approach MPD during the holidays!By Cru MPD Podcast Host Team

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Ep. 59: Raising Support Within the Same Family with Mike Rhodes and Becky Rhodes 48:09

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Join Katie and Mike as they chat with Mike's sister Becky about her and Mike's experience growing up as missionary kids and what it was like to raise support at the same time as someone in your family raises support.By Cru MPD Podcast Host Team

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Ep. 58: MPD as a Staff Member Serving in a Part Time Capacity With Chris Cushman 37:04

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Join Josh Ferguson and Katie Johnson as they talk with Chris Cushman about how she balances MPD with serving on staff in a part time capacity.By Cru MPD Podcast Host Team

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Ep. 57: MPD ReConnect with Nicholas Tifft 40:21

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Join Tammy Doci and Katie Johnson as they talk with fellow Cru staff, Nicholas Tifft, about his experience participating in Summer ReConnect this past summer.By Cru MPD Podcast Host Team

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EP. 56: Mindset in MPD with Duncan Parlett 27:05

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Join Michele (before she transitioned off staff) and Katie as they talk with Duncan this week about how he continues to point staff he is coaching to Jesus and time in the Word.By Cru MPD Podcast Host Team

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Ep. 55 Mindset in MPD with David Lowry 24:24

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Join Michele (recorded before her transition) and Katie as they talk with MPD Coach David Lowry about being in the word in MPD. Find David's MPD Devotionals here.By Cru MPD Podcast Host Team

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Ep. 54 End-of-Year Ask Checklist with Kevin Eaton and Melody Hatcher 36:20

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Join Katie and Emily as they chat with Kevin and Melody about a new resource to help you with your End-of-Year Ask! You can find the EOYA Checklist here.By Katie Johnson & Michele Davis

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Ep. 53: New Hosts Introduction 30:49

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Join Katie Johnson as she talks and introduces the new team of hosts for the Cru MPD Podcast!By Katie Johnson & Michele Davis

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Ep. 52: Michele's Transition 24:15

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Michele Davis is full of wisdom and years of experience in MPD. Join Michele as she shares about a recent transition and all about her 21 years of raising support.By Katie Johnson & Michele Davis

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Ep. 51 : Coaches Roundtable: SOSA Replay 39:04

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Pete Smith joins Katie and Michele as they all talk about something they have in common: all three are married to someone who does not work with Cru. How has this impacted their MPD? How does it impact their staff life? Do these three coaches have any advice for how YOU might navigate this situation, either now or in the future? Let us know in the …

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Ep. 50 : MPD Stories: Intern Advocacy Replay 28:17

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Part of our MPD Stories series, today’s episode tells a story of two interns who were a part of the 2021 Intern MPD season that saw 100% report rate for the first time ever. We explain what we mean about advocacy in MPD, and how this played a key role in the success of our interns ministry partner development this year. Special thanks to Ana Maria …

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Ep. 49 : Raising Support While on Assignment with Ryan McReynolds Replay 45:25

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Is it really possible to see success in MPD while remaining on full-time assignment? Ryan McReynolds would answer a hearty "Yes!" Listen as he shares how The 4 Disciplines of Execution have helped him and his wife, Alex, achieve focus, experience weekly wins, and see results. Resources: The 4 Disciplines of Execution 4DX Scorecard Simplified Suppor…

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Ep. 48 : Coaches Roundtable: New Year, New You...New MPD Replay 52:08

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Need a bit of a pep talk for MPD in the new year? Cue AIA MPD Coaches Brent Batiste and Mark Hammitt! They join Michele and Katie for an encouraging and visionary convo about setting goals that are full of faith and grace. Can we make progress in a busy season? Yes! Can we try some new things and not be bogged down by guilt if it doesn’t go “perfec…

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Ep 200 - Fully Funded isn't "more money" 27:54

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Chris Haas from Freedom5:One paints a compelling vision for why you should raise support to cover not just your needs, but what you need to thrive in your family and ministry.

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Ep. 47: MPD for Capacity Staff with Matt Griffith 32:04

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Join Katie as she talks with Matt all about what it is like to do MPD as a missionary staff who serve in an office role.By Katie Johnson & Michele Davis

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Ep 199 - A Heart of Gratitude 21:12

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Dr George Kenworthy dives into how grateful partners starts first with being grateful and vision-driven yourself.

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Ep 198 - Expressing Thanks 22:40

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Joe Michie, Creative Director for the Center for Mission Mobilization shares his heart on how gratitude is an outpouring of our lives.

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Ep. 46: Marriage and MPD with Ally and Chandler Duhaime 32:15

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Raising support as newlyweds...what a way to start a marriage and a ministry! Chandler and Ally Duhaime fill Katie and Michele in on their experiences with this as they prepare for campus ministry in New Hampshire.By Katie Johnson & Michele Davis

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Ep 197 - Communicating Sensitive Life Events 50:44

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Ellis Goldstein of CRU gives tips on sharing the delicate subjects including family crisis and when politics come up in support raising to your partners.

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Ep. 45: Organization in MPD with Brandi Mueller 36:54

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Work smarter not harder in MPD? Absolutely! New staff Brandi Mueller helps us all maximize our time, efforts...and MPDX.By Katie Johnson & Michele Davis

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Ep. 44 Highs and Lows with a Coach: Josh Ferguson 32:20

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Continuing our series interviewing Cru MPD Coaches: This week, Josh Ferguson talks to Michele about the Highs and Lows of ministry and MPD. Moody grad Josh Ferguson’s staff career first led him to minister to the military before finding his current place of service in MPD. Josh shares with us the highs, the lows, and all the in between as we contin…

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Ep 196 - The Spirituality of the Year End Ask 25:32

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Dave Dickens from Cru paints a beautiful picture of the God-focused heart posture of end of year appeals.

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Ep. 43: EOYA with Dave Dickens Replay! 19:47

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Dave Dickens, National Director of MPD for Cru, joins Katie and Jason for further End of the Year Ask inspiration and practical tips. Cru Staff can find End of the Year Ask resources and a sample letter here.By Katie Johnson & Michele Davis

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Ep. 42: End Of Year Ask With Dan and Holly Allan Replay! 31:23

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With our End of the Year ask right around the corner, we wanted to highlight some past episodes to encourage you in this season! _____________________________________________________________ Join Katie and Jason as they talk with Dan and Holly Allan about their End of the Year ask. Join them as they talk about their strategy and how God continues t…

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Ep 195 - Pushing Back on Culture 32:14

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Geri Fuehring from Josiah Venture unpacks raising support in a culture that doesn't raise the support.

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Ep. 41: Intern MPD Update with Bethany Broughton 34:11

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Join Michele and Katie as they chat with Bethany Broughton about Intern MPD this past summer. Bethany also shares more about the scope of advocacy and how you can play a part in helping all staff be fully funded.By Katie Johnson & Michele Davis