Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 37 ratingsBe Encouraged as a Christian Mom -- in Prayer, Passion, Perspective, Parenting, Priorities, Progress, Purpose (7 "P's in a POD") -- with Ann Dunagan, Mom of 7 and Mission-Minded author at Harvest Ministry - Daring Daughters.
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Q - Do you FEAR for your children's salvation?
February 11, 2022 10:00 - 8 minutes - 7.71 MBPraying and interceding for the salvation of our children, and trusting God to handle our kids, is VITAL. We need to stand in faith and PRAY for our kids. Whether your children and young and living strong for Jesus, or perhaps you have Prodigal adults who grieve your heart more than you ever thought possible. Let God be GOD in your KIDS!!! As moms, our part is to pray and to trust God. He is ABLE. He loves our kids and God can do anything. Do not FEAR, even for your children's salvation. Wo...
Q - Do you FEAR the teenage years?
February 10, 2022 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.64 MBThis week, we're focusing on how to face your FEARS with FAITH, by the power of God's Word and prayer. Today, we're looking at being fearful for the teenage years. This is nothing to joke and worry about, but a season of parenting that requires solid trust and warrior faith.
Q - Do you FEAR what others think about you?
February 10, 2022 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.71 MBIn today's QUICK QUESTION, we're addressing the FEAR of what others think. Living with a focus on the opinions of others is a trap and a snare. The Bible calls it the FEAR OF MAN (or of people). Learn how to address this FEAR, through the power of the Word of God and by FAITH.
Q - Do you FEAR the future?
February 09, 2022 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.1 MBThis week in our QUICK QUESTIONS, we're learning about how to tackle FEAR head-on, by FAITH. Today's focus is an introduction to FEAR and encouragement about how to handle FEAR of the future, especially for moms, regarding the future of our children.
Philippians 4: Aiming Our Arrows - for the Bulls-Eye
February 04, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBAs we finish up our verse-by-verse study through the Book of Philippians, we're looking at Chapter 4, which is filled with some of the most encouraging scriptures: Rejoice in the Lord, always... Be anxious for nothing... I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me . . . And my God shall supply all my needs. . . Also, we're looking at Aiming our Children as Arrows, specifically to HIT the bulls-eye of God's purpose for their lives, not on the NO-side of legalism, but on t...
Philippians 3: Aiming our Arrows - for Heaven!
February 03, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBAs we continue our verse-by-verse study through the Book of Philippians, we're in Chapter 3, with a focus on relying on God's grace not our own works, living for heaven, and knowing God personally. We talk about weeping for the lost, praying earnestly for people who need Jesus, and aiming our children as ARROWS for God. In this lesson, we focus on a 3rd part of an arrow, the SHAFT (which needs to be straight and solid), representing the solid WORD OF GOD. Two key verses from Philippians 3:...
Philippians 2: Aiming our Arrows - to walk with God
February 02, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn today's episode, we're continuing our verse-by-verse Bible study going through the Book of Philippians. Today, we are in Chapter 2, verses 1-30, talking about the surrendered life of Jesus, coming to earth and going to the CROSS out of love for this world, and raising our children to follow His example. Key thoughts include the power of the Name of Jesus (and teaching our kids to pray "in Jesus' Name"), living lives with self-sacrifice and total surrender to God, obeying God when no one i...
Philippians 1: Aiming our Arrows - without Fear
February 01, 2022 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MBIn today's episode, we're beginning a Bible study, going verse-by-verse through the Book of Philippians, Chapter 1, verses 1-30. Key thoughts include being bondservants of Christ, saints (verse 1), living by God's grace (verses 2 and 6), and living everyday for God's glory (verse 11). Special focus is also about living without ear, and raising our children to be arrows for God. "Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of J...
Authentic Friendships - for Mission-Minded Women
January 31, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBThis year, let's be proactive in creating and growing in AUTHENTIC friendships with others, being willing to encourage and support one another for the GOD-Purposes on our lives. This episode refers to 2 Timothy 1:5-6 and Romans 12:9-15, along with ideas for establishing and growing in both face-to-face and virtual friendships that will encourage you for God's kingdom. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Mission-Minded HUDDLES -- PDF download with ideas and instructions for creating a...
Q - How can I use a one-year Bible reading plan, without legalism?
December 31, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.11 MBEspecially for busy-at-home moms, here's a quick Q & A with Ann Dunagan of Mission-Minded Families about how to effectively use a one-year Bible reading chart, without legalism. Here's our favorite One Year Bible Reading Chart And here’s a link to our LIFE-PLANNING course for 2018 (21-page download, personal assessment, and Video training) http://missionmindedfamilies.org/p/epic
Q - EPIC - How can I be CONNECTING for God's Great Commission?
December 30, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.15 MBIn today's Quick Question, Ann Dunagan shares practical ways you can be CONNECTING for God's Great Commission. For a LINK to request to join our private Daring Daughters EPIC Facebook Group, sign up for our EPIC Life-Planning Course: http://missionmindedfamilies.org/p/epic EPIC - We want to have an EPIC year and an EPIC life: Empowered everyday by God's Holy Spirit Planning for God's Purposes Influencing others for God's Kingdom Connecting for God's Great Commission
Q - EPIC - How can I be INFLUENCING others for God's Kingdom?
December 29, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBIn today's Quick Question, Ann Dunagan shares practical ways you can be INFLUENCING others for God's Kingdom. EPIC - We want to have an EPIC year and an EPIC life: Empowered everyday by God's Holy Spirit Planning for God's Purposes Influencing others for God's Kingdom Connecting for God's Great Commission
Q - EPIC - How can I be PLANNING for God's Purposes?
December 28, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.58 MBIn today's Quick Question, Ann Dunagan shares practical ways you can be PLANNING for God's Purposes. EPIC - We want to have an EPIC year and an EPIC life: Empowered everyday by God's Holy Spirit Planning for God's Purposes Influencing others for God's Kingdom Connecting for God's Great Commission
Q - EPIC - How can I be EMPOWERED everyday by God's Holy Spirit?
December 27, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.7 MBIn today's Quick Question, Ann Dunagan shares practical ways you can be EMPOWERED Everyday by God's Holy Spirit. EPIC - We want to have an EPIC year and an EPIC life: Empowered everyday by God's Holy Spirit Planning for God's Purposes Influencing others for God's Kingdom Connecting for God's Great Commission
A Mom's PRAYER Life: Psalm 1
December 20, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBBe encouraged as Ann Dunagan, author of The Mission-Minded Family and mom or 7, brings a word of encouragement and practical advice, especially for busy-at-home moms, to spend time with the Lord in prayer (without condemnation). NOTE: Bible memory pictures (FREE flash cards) are available for Psalm 1.
Let's SHINE! - PASSION to be a Witness in October (II Cor. 5:20)
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBBe encouraged as Ann Dunagan shares practical ideas for busy moms and families, about being ambassadors for Jesus Christ and having a passion to be a witness for Jesus, especially during the month of October. This episode's Bible teaching is from II Corinthians 5:17-21, focusing on the phrase, "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us..." Highlights also include sharing the "Pumpkin Gospel" or Pumpkin evangelism (by Angie Tolpin -- FREE download at - ...
Harvest & Halloween - PERSPECTIVES of a Mission-Minded Mom (Matthew 9)
October 04, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBToday's mission-minded focus is PERSPECTIVES about Harvest and Halloween from Matthew 9:35-39. Ann Dunagan shares from her heart as a Christian mom about how to "deal with" October 31st -- from a biblical and historical perspective, focusing on the need for "Harvest" and being a light for Jesus in this dark and needy world.
Q - What is a Mission-Minded HUDDLE?
May 28, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MBIn this mini episode, Ann Dunagan explains the vision for a Mission-Minded HUDDLE. It's a weekly video call, similar to a Mastermind group, for Christian women who are wanting authentic friendships, with a focus on God's Great Commission. Download the instruction PDF -- http://tinyurl.com/huddle-pdf Request to join our private "Daring Daughters EPIC Facebook group" to connect with other mission-minded Christian women -https://www.facebook.com/groups/580355072027609
Q - Why did you choose homeschooling?
May 11, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.23 MBThe Dunagan family has been homeschooling all seven of their children, K-12, for over 27 years. In this quick Q & A, Ann Dunagan shares a few reasons why her family chose homeschooling for their children's education.
Q - Why GO overseas for missions, when we have so many needs at home?
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.13 MBIn this mini-episode, Ann tackles one of the biggest questions about world missions: "Why GO overseas when we have so many needs here at home?". The episode includes an introduction to UPG's (Unreached People Groups) and also a spiritually needy area of the world called the 10/40 Window. This episode includes an excerpt from Ann's book, The Mission-Minded Child.
Proverbs 31 (#6) - PRAYER and the Fear of God
March 31, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode, we are concluding our 6-week study through Proverbs 31, from a Mission-Minded Perspective. Our focus is PRAYER, and living with the Fear of God in our lives. "Charm is deceitful and beauty is fleeting, but a woman who fear the Lord shall be praised.." Ladies, let's spend time with the Lord in PRAYER (drawing near in fellowship, because of the blood of Jesus, by grace and through faith), but let's also remember He is an Almighty, All-powerful GOD to be FEARED with Awe and...
Proverbs 31 (#5) - PROGRESS for God's Purposes
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBDo you sometimes wake up feeling weak, grumpy and inadequate? Today, we're continuing our study on Proverbs 31 from a Mission-Minded Perspective, today we are in verses 24 through 27, focusing on fruitfulness in your life and making PROGRESS for the LORD from the inside-out. Proverbs 31:25 tells us, "Strength and honor are her clothing and she will rejoice in time to come." Let's clothe ourselves with God's strength and God's grace . . . and live in JOY as God's virtuous mission-minded wo...
Proverbs 31 (#4) - PASSION for your Marriage and Home
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBJoin Ann Dunagan as we continue with our 4th lesson in Proverbs 31, from a Mission-Minded Perspective. Today, we're in verses 18-23 -- with a focus on having a PASSION for your Marriage and Home -- plus a bit extra about living by faith not fear and being a warrior in prayer, not a worrier.
Proverbs 31 (#3) - PRIORITIES of a Grace-Empowered Mom
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBToday, we're continuing our Bible study in Proverbs 31. Join Ann Dunagan as she will encourage you from God's Word. We're learning about The Virtuous Woman, from a Mission-Minded Perspective. Our focus is on PRIORITIES of a mom and being empowered and strengthened by God's grace.
Proverbs 31 (#2) - PASSION for the Poor.
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBContinuing our study about Proverbs 31 from a Mission-Minded Perspective. THis week, our focus is having compassion and generosity for the POOR and being obedient to "Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to die. Open your mouth and judge righteously and PLEED the cause of the poor and needy." Ann Dunagan addresses these needs with a practical focus, especially for the busy-at-home mom and her family. What could you do? How can you help? Come listen and ...
Proverbs 31 (#1) - A Mom's Advice (about alcohol and personal convictions)
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, Ann Dunagan introduces the first, but lesser-known godly woman referred to in Proverbs 31: it's the MOTHER, who is giving strong council to her son, as he prepares to become a king. As we begin this new 6-week series on Proverbs 31, we discuss the importance of teaching biblical and personal convictions to our children and teenagers and having a high standard of love and example as Mission-Minded Families. As we study Proverbs 31:1-5, we consider the strong testimony of...
Q: How can a busy mom focus on missions, with little kids?
February 09, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBQuestion from a mom in Oregon: "A big question for me is, how do you have a focus on missions when you are in the trenches with a lot of littles?" Ann Dunagan answers this question by encouraging moms in the value of their role, and how they can be a part of the big-epic mission, even with little ones.
Keys for Moms from the Lord's PRAYER (Matthew 6)
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBHow can we pray more effectively as busy moms? Ann Dunagan looks at strategic keys for busy moms from the Lord's PRAYER -- from Matthew 6:9-13. How did Jesus teach us to pray? How can we pray more effectively? How can we be more honest before God in prayer? Join Ann for this week's episode of Mission-Minded Families. Note: Bible memory pictures (teaching pages and flash cards) are available for these verses of The Lord's Prayer -- at http://daringdaughters.org/bible-pictures and also o...
Q - What is an “EPIC” new year?
January 18, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 2.97 MBOur focus for this new year is the word, "EPIC." In this quick Q & A, Ann Dunagan shares what this #oneword is all about for Mission-Minded Families, including an acronym for "E.P.I.C." Here's our New Year's Life-Planning Guide <<< One-year Bible Reading Chart <<<
PREPARATION for an EPIC New Year!
January 15, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBHow would you like your everyday life to be a part of God's EPIC and eternal story? Come join us at Mission-Minded Families as we're getting ready for an "EPIC" new year -- Empowered everyday by God's Holy Spirit, Preparing for God's Purposes, Impacting others, all over the world, for the Glory of God, and Connecting with those CRAZY God-dreams He's hidden in your heart (and connecting with a Christian community -- to help see your dreams coming true!) Find us online at Mission-M...
SURRENDER to Jesus for an EPIC New Year!
January 14, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBToday's lesson continues our series about how to have an "EPIC" New Year. "E" stands for being EMPOWERED everyday by God's Holy Spirit, and that begins by totally surrendering our lives to Jesus Christ. Much of today's lesson comes from one of our ROCK SOLID Discipleship Course lessons, all about "How do I LIVE for God? And how do I share my faith?" We're talking about the importance of living with total SURRENDER to Jesus, making Him the LORD of every area, and the importance of our perso...
Q - What are reflection & projection questions for 2021
January 13, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MBAs you're planning for a new year, here are a few reflection and projection questions . . . for looking back and looking forward. Here's our 2021 New Year's Life-Planning Guide <<< One-year Bible Reading Chart <<<
Life-Planning for 2021 -- with FREE online course
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBThis episode focuses on seeking God for His GOALS and PLANS for the new year, from a mission-minded perspective. Are you ready for a New Year? Come join Ann Dunagan for a Life-Planning series for 2021 -- with videos, worksheets, assessments, and a community of Mission-Minded Women to encourage you. You can download the 20-page guide, to help you step-by-step -- and the online training is FREE!!! Focus your life for God's Purposes! At Mission-Minded Families, we want to help you to ...
AudioBook #09 - The Mission-Minded Family (Ch. 9)
December 29, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.4 MBIn this final chapter of The Mission-Minded Family: Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny, author Ann Dunagan shares practical encouragement and ideas for traveling and going overseas for missions and ministry. Included are Questions and Answers, Practical travel tips for families with children, stories and testimonies, plus ideas for both short-term and long-term missionary service for families. Chapter 9: You Can Go. 75 minutes.
AudioBook #08 - The Mission-Minded Family (Ch. 8)
December 28, 2020 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBListen as author Ann Dunagan reads from her book, The Mission-Minded Family: Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny. Chapter 8 - Mission-Minded Ministry Ideas In this chapter, you'll be inspired with many different ministry ideas that you and your children can do together, from puppet skits, drama, object lessons, testimonies, and using your skills and interests. 48 minutes
AudioBook #07 - The Mission-Minded Family (Ch. 7)
December 22, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBListen as author Ann Dunagan reads from her book, The Mission-Minded Family: Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny. Chapter 7 -- Missions and Family Finances In this chapter, you'll learn more about how missionaries trust God and raise support for the work of the ministry they're called to do, and also how every family can step out in faith to give to the Lord's work. 34 minutes
AudioBook #06 - The Mission-Minded Family (Ch. 6)
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBListen as author Ann Dunagan reads from her book, The Mission-Minded Family: Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny. Chapter 5 - Becoming Prayer Champions This chapter focused on intercessory prayer as a mission-minded family: how to pray effectively for others and how to train your children in a powerful life of prayer. 50 minutes.
AudioBook #05 - The Mission-Minded Family (Ch. 5)
December 18, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBListen as author, Ann Dunagan, reads through her book, The Mission-Minded Family: Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny. In this chapter, many international holidays are introduced, month by month, as helpful learning ideas for your family to pray for relevant global mission needs all throughout the year. 34 minutes.
AudioBook #04 - The Mission-Minded Family (Ch. 4)
December 17, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 68.4 MBListen as author Ann Dunagan reads from her book The Mission-Minded Family: Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny. This extensive chapter focuses on an overview of famous Missionary Heroes, with specific focus on how these global-impacting ministers cared for their own families, including both positive and negative examples. What can we learn from the various ways these missionary heroes handled the difficult missions-family balance? Included are "Family Friendly Resources" to share these...
AudioBook #03 - The Mission-Minded Family (Ch. 3)
December 16, 2020 11:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBListen as author Ann Dunagan reads from her book, The Mission-Minded Family: Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny. Chapter 3 - Divine Tension for Our Family Bow 19.5 minutes
AudioBook #02 - The Mission-Minded Family (Ch. 2)
December 15, 2020 10:00 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBListen as author Ann Dunagan reads through her book, The Mission-Minded Family: Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny Chapter 2: 3 Powerful Dynamics of a Mission-Minded Family: Dynamic #1 - A Mission-Minded Family is Focused on Eternity Dynamic #2 - A Mission-Minded Family Lives in SUB-mission Dynamic #3 - A Mission-Minded Family is Strategically Aimed 37 minutes
AudioBook #01 - The Mission-Minded Family (Ch. 1)
December 14, 2020 10:00 - 10 minutes - 9.42 MBListen as author Ann Dunagan reads from her book, The Mission-Minded Family: Chapter 1 - Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny 10 minutes
AudioBook #00b - The Mission-Minded Family (Intro)
December 11, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBListen, as author Ann Dunagan reads from her book, The Mission-Minded Family: Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny: Introduction: What is a Mission-Minded Family? 15.16 minutes
AudioBook #00a - The Mission-Minded Family (Prelim)
December 10, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 6.79 MBListen to author Ann Dunagan as she reads from her book, The Mission-Minded Family: Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny. Preliminary material: Back cover, Forward, and How to Use this book 7.5 minutes
AudioBook Sample - The Mission-Minded Family
December 09, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.54 MBListen to a sample of The Mission-Minded Family: Releasing Your Family to God's Destiny, by Author, Ann Dunagan. 4.41 minutes.
Q - What is Operation Christmas Child?
December 01, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 5.59 MBThis week, our Quick Question focus is introducing your family to some simple Gospel-sharing tools (along with some wonderful global-impacting ministries). Today, our focus is introducing you to Operation Christmas Child, with Samaritan's Purse. You and our kids can fill up a shoe-box and help share the Gospel with children in another country across the globe.
Q: What if I feel like a failure as a mom?
September 24, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.59 MBQuestion from a mom in South Carolina: "How can I come against feelings of failure as a mom? Ann Dunagan responds to this question by sharing about the difference between conviction from the Lord and condemnation of the enemy, with encouragement to come against guilt with assurance in God's grace.
Proverbs 31 (#1) - A Mom's Advice (about alcohol and personal convictions))
August 31, 2020 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, Ann Dunagan introduces the first, but lesser-known godly woman referred to in Proverbs 31: it's the MOTHER, who is giving strong council to her son, as he prepares to become a king. As we begin this new 6-week series on Proverbs 31, we discuss the importance of teaching biblical and personal convictions to our children and teenagers and having a high standard of love and example as Mission-Minded Families. As we study Proverbs 31:1-5, we consider the strong testimony of...
Highlights from OWN YOUR LIFE, by Sally Clarkson
May 25, 2020 09:00 - 34 minutes - 16.2 MBNote: In preparation for an upcoming women's book club and Bible study in my home, I recorded my own personal favorite quotes and selections from the first half of OWN YOUR LIFE, a Christian book by Sally Clarkson, which I highly recommend. This audio recording was created for my own personal book study (in preparation for teaching a group of women who are going through this book). I decided to upload this recording to help other leaders to also prepare themselves to lead a study through...
Psalm 119 in 19 minutes
April 24, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 28.8 MBPsalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible. The chapter is divided into 22 sections, one for each letter of the Hebrew alphabet, with 8 verses in each section, and every verse is about God's Word. This is a wonderful section of the Bible to listen to. Each section is less than one minute and the whole chapter takes 19 minutes. (Bible verses are from the NKJV, read by Ann Dunagan).