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 war worth fighting jesus podcast the eight commands of jesus you can't ignore Aug 25, 2020

It was war and a threat to my life, eternal separation from God. It is no easy task to admit. But it is the truth. A destructive sin eating away at my chance of entering through the...

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Be joy commands of jesus marriage podcast the eight commands of jesus you can't ignore Aug 21, 2020

 

Choice is the backbone of life.  Choice gives us power over our circumstances. Choice takes you from despair to joy, from anger to forgiveness, from fear to faith, and on and on and on....

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4 repulsive reactions you have to stop now conflict management marriage podcast the joy of difficult conversations Aug 17, 2020

Repulsive.  Just saying the word out loud should get your attention. "Arousing intense distaste or disgust." The Urban Dictionary defines repulsive as, "Something or someone that is gross and...

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The one thing you can't do conflict management marriage podcast the joy of difficult conversations Aug 14, 2020

When is the last time you heard, "You never do anything! I have to do everything around here!" Or at least some version of an irritated, angry, frustrated, overwhelmed, or disgusting...

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Never Quit Never Surrender - The Warrior's Marriage marriage podcast the warriors marriage Aug 04, 2020

Your marriage is hard, now get over it

I’m continuing in the series, The Warriors Marriage, today is perhaps the simplest concept and the hardest way to be a warrior in your marriage. Your...

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The time I kissed a girl and then… comedy hour podcast Apr 01, 2020

Day 6 - The time I kissed a girl and then…

Yesterday I shared the time I was patient zero in a meningitis outbreak in Conroe Texas.  Today you get to hear when I was patient zero at...

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That time I was abducted in India comedy hour podcast Mar 31, 2020

Day 5 - Abducted in India

Today’s show features a game you can play as a family, it’s my own family’s favorite game! I’ll just give you the subtitle which says it...

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