Short term missions can be incredibly powerful and helpful. But if done poorly or with the wrong intent can possibly have negative effects on the community we are serving. In this episode the group discusses, from experience, what they’ve learned from short-term missions.

If you're interested in learning more about Salvation Army missions trips visit https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ to find your nearest Salvation Army location.

And to learn more about the work The Salvation Army is doing worldwide, visit https://www.sawso.org/ 

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If a church body is going to make an impact in the world around them, they need to stay in a mission mindset. How do we, from leadership, help create an atmosphere of mission-mindedness. And, what does that church look like in practice?

If you're interested in learning more about Salvation Army missions trips visit https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/ to find your nearest Salvation Army location.

And to learn more about the work The Salvation Army is doing worldwide, visit https://www.sawso.org/ 

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We start off this episode’s conversation by asking if all believers are called to be missionaries. Can you be a missionary in your own backyard?

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In our second episode in our series about missions we zoom in on how The Salvation Army goes about mission work. Learn more about the work of The Army around the world at https://www.sawso.org/ and https://salvationarmy.org/

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Today we launch a 6-week series on missions. We are joined by Major Sandra Pawar, Jessy Fagerstrom, and Jon Avery. In this first episode we discuss what missions are, their purpose, and why as believers we should be invested in mission work.

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This week we continue to hear from another group who attended The Salvation Army Salvationist Service Corps or SSC. This is a mission trip opportunities for young adults to do ministry in a new place while absorbing and embracing a new culture.

Learn more at https://www.youthdownsouth.org/young-adults

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For the next two weeks we will hear from two groups who attended The Salvation Army Salvationist Service Corps or SSC. This is a mission trip opportunities for young adults to do ministry in a new place while absorbing and embracing a new culture.

Learn more at https://www.youthdownsouth.org/young-adults

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As summer came to an end we had the chance to hear from kids and young adults who attended Salvation Army camps this past summer. We heard what camp meant to them and we got an inside look at what happens at summer camp.

If you would like to learn more about Salvation Army camps visit https://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/

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As many of our kids begin a new school year- we wanted to pause and offer a mental health check-in with your kids. A new year can mean a new level of stress for many. So, to offer some advice and insight we are joined by licensed therapist, David Gray.

For a list of resources mentioned by David visit https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife

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As our kids are now back to school, we wanted to take this time to offer a mental health check-in for parents to check on their kids' stress levels and general mental health as they begin a new school year.

We are joined by licensed therapist and social worker, David Gray, MSW, LCSW.

David works for the Lanier Practice and he offers tons of insights for parents of school-aged kids.

For more information, check out the links below provided by David.

Suicide Hotline:  Dial -  988

https://988lifeline.org/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=onebox

A free, confidential service that's available 24/7, 365 days a year, in English and Spanish. The helpline can provide referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. The number is 1-800-662-HELP (4357), and TTY is 1-800-487-4889.

• National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Information Resource Center

You can call the NIMH Information Resource Center at 1-866-615-6464, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM–5 PM ET. You can also contact them by live online chat or email at [email protected].

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/back-to-school-and-mental-health-supporting-children

Everyday Health Article – School Mental Health Guide

https://www.everydayhealth.com/emotional-health/back-to-school-mental-health-guide/

National Alliance on Mental Illness – Signs of mental health crisis

https://www.nami.org/kids/warning-signs-of-mental-illness-in-children/

Mayo Clinic  - Stress in Children

https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/speaking-of-health/stressed-out-kids

Child Mind Institute -  When To Push Your Children

https://childmind.org/article/pushing-kids-without-pushing-too-hard/

Parenting Style Effectiveness:

https://psychcentral.com/health/authoritative-parenting#effectiveness

Shaw Mind – Identity and Mental Health:

https://shawmind.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Identity-Mental-Health.pdf

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html

Piaget’s Stages of Cognitive Development

https://www.simplypsychology.org/piaget.html

Erik Erikson’s Stages of Development

https://www.verywellmind.com/erik-eriksons-stages-of-psychosocial-development-2795740

Parenting Styles Diana Baumrind

https://jessup.edu/blog/academic-success/the-psychology-behind-different-types-of-parenting-styles/#:~:text=In%20the%201960s%2C%20psychologist%20Diana,Eleanor%20Maccoby%20and%20John%20Martin.

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Thank you so much for listening to Words of Life!

We have some exciting news to share! Beginning this September we’re joining Salem Media Group’s Christian podcast network, LifeAudio.

LifeAudio is home to top charting, Christian podcasts and they’re proud to bring entertaining, life-changing, and family-friendly podcasts for the engaged, evangelical Christian audience.

This partnership in ministry will allow Words of Life to be in front of even more potential listeners as we continue to create the show you know and love.

You will not need to resubscribe or do anything different as this change will be seamless.

We will be running some advertisements on the show which will help us cover some of our production costs but the show itself will not change.

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