Mission-Minded Families with Ann Dunagan
129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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 - What about Easter?
April 03, 2020 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.72 MBIn today's episode, we're looking at the celebration and holiday of Easter, or Resurrection Sunday. Is it okay to decorate Easter Eggs or to take kids to an Easter Egg hunt? How can we teach our children about the true meaning of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ? And at this time of the year, how can we redeem culture to share the Gospel with people who need God's salvation? What are fun ideas to impact your community for Jesus during this Easter season. Follow our Good Friday / Easter S...
Q - What about Good Friday?
April 02, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.53 MBIn today's episode, we're looking at why this day when we remember Christ's death on the CROSS is called "Good" Friday. What is the importance of Good Friday and what are some ideas to teach our children about the death of Jesus on the Cross? Good Friday series: http://harvestministry.org/tag/good-friday FREE book - The Scarlet Cord: Nothing but the Blood of Jesus
Mission Report from Ireland with Mark Dunagan
March 13, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 33 MBOn today's episode, 21-year-old Mark Dunagan shares about his first "solo" mission trip, sharing the Gospel across the Republic of Ireland.
Q: How can I guard my marriage as a busy mom?
February 14, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.01 MBA busy mom asks, "How can I guard my marriage, when I'm so busy with little ones?" In this mini-episode, Ann Dunagan answers this question with encouragement about the priority of marriage in our busy lives as moms.
Q - What are reflection & projection questions for an EPIC new year?
December 31, 2019 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 EPIC New Year's Life-Planning Guide <<< One-year Bible Reading Chart <<<
Life-Planning for 2020 -- with FREE online course
December 23, 2019 17:00 - 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 an EPIC New Year? Come join Ann Dunagan for a Life-Planning series for 2020 -- 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 y...
Mission-Minded Christmas - with Heidi St. John
December 02, 2019 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBAnn Dunagan chats with Heidi St. John on The Busy Mom podcast, about how to have a Mission-Minded Christmas.
Philippians 3: Aiming our Arrows - for Heaven!
September 09, 2019 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 ...
Psalm 91 (#2) - PARENTING by Faith not Fear
August 12, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MBToday, Ann encourages busy-at-home moms with a Bible study in Psalm 91:6-12 and a practical focus on PARENTING by Faith not Fear (part 2).
Psalm 91 (#1) - PARENTING by Faith not Fear
August 05, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.7 MBHow can you live by FAITH, not be FEAR. Learn keys for mission-minded parenting with Ann Dunagan, mom of 7 and author of The Mission-Minded Family.
Interview on Revive Our Hearts (#3 of 3) with Nancy Leigh DeMoss (Wolgemuth)
June 05, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this final Mission-Minded Families interview on Revive Our Hearts (hosted by Nancy Leigh DeMoss - now Mrs. Nancy Wolgemuth), Ann Dunagan talks with Nancy about family stories and the importance of raising our children as arrows for God's purposes. Topics include balancing missions and motherhood, releasing our kids to God, and wholehearted surrender to the Lord.
Interview on Revive Our Hearts (#2 of 3) with Nancy Leigh DeMoss (Wolgemuth)
June 04, 2019 09:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB"I was naked and you clothed me . . . " On today's episode, we're featuring Ann Dunagan's interview with Nancy Leigh DeMoss - Now Mrs. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth on Revive Our Hearts (part 2 of 3). The focus is encouraging Mission-Minded Families, and having a heart of compassion for orphans and the poor, highlighting the words of Jesus, "I was naked and you clothed Me..."
Interview on Revive Our Hearts (#1 of 3) -- With Nancy Leigh DeMoss (Wolgemuth)
June 03, 2019 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn this previously recorded interview with Revive Our Hearts (an international women's radio ministry hosted by Nancy Leigh DeMoss - now Mrs. Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth), Ann Dunagan shares the vision for Mission-Minded Families. This session, Part 1 of 3, is focused on "Releasing Your Children's Talents." As parents, let's remember that "Missions is not just for missionaries; God's call is for all."
Proverbs 31 (#5) - PROGRESS for God's Purposes
April 29, 2019 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...
Q - What is DARING DAUGHTERS?
February 01, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.32 MBIn today's mini-episode, Ann explains the vision for DARING DAUGHTERS, the women's ministry of Mission-Minded Families where our focus is "Calling Women to World Missions." DARE TO DREAM. DARE TO CRY. DARE TO OBEY. Daring Daughters are mission-minded women of all ages -- you don't need to be a mom, and you don't need to have a daughter. We're a multi-generational, interdenominational and international women's ministry, with a focus on God's Great Commission. We have online encourage...
Life-Planning for 2019 -- with FREE online course
December 27, 2018 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 an EPIC New Year? Come join Ann Dunagan for a Life-Planning series for 2019 -- with videos, worksheets, assessments, and a community of Daring Daughters 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 t...
GOD'S PEACE - Christmas #12
December 18, 2018 10:00 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBToday, for our 12th Day of Christmas, we’re focusing on keeping in God’s PEACE and JOY, from the presence of the Lord (and being “on-guard against 7 common “enemies” of God’s peace and joy, through God’s Word). What are 7 “ENEMIES” of God’s peace and joy? 1. Sin and separation from God 2. Striving in our Flesh 3. Taking “Control” in areas that we need to give to God 4. Fear and Worry (about money, our kids, the future) 5. Unforgiveness, Bitterness, and Strife 6. Hurt, Brokenness, or ...
EMMANUEL - Christmas #11
December 17, 2018 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB“Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” –Matthew 1:23 Today, for our 11th Day of Christmas, we’re focusing on getting a Global mission-vision for our family. We’re going to look a the missionary Christmas story of Lottie Moon (1840-1912) and how God so beautifully revealed His heart for all people through Christ’s BIRTH. Mission-Minded Christmas Carols: Go Tell it on the Mountai...
PASSION and LOVE - Christmas #10
December 14, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MB“And above all things have fervent love for one another…” –I Peter 4:8 NKJV Today, for Day #10 of our 12-Days of Christmas Bible Study, our focus is GOD'S PSSION and LOVE. Let’s keep our relationship with God simple and real. Like a genuine flame in a little match or candle, let’s allow God’s real PASSION to ignite in our hearts . . . and to spread to others. Quotes by A. W. Tozer, author of The Pursuit of God “What comes to our minds when we think about God is the most important thin...
POVERTY - Christmas #9
December 13, 2018 10:00 - 20 minutes - 8.14 MB"For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." --Jesus (Matthew 6:21) Today, for Day #9 of our 12-Days of Christmas Bible Study, we're focusing on POVERTY and POSSESSIONS. What does God have to say about material blessings and what does God's Word teach us about giving to the poor and helping the needy?
GENEROSITY - Christmas #8
December 12, 2018 10:00 - 20 minutes - 8.12 MB“You can give without loving, but you cannot love without giving.” –Amy Carmichael Today, for Day #8 of our 12-Days of Christmas Bible Study, we’re focusing on God’s way of GIVING. Let’s give with love, generosity, hospitality, and cheerfulness!
GOD'S JUSTICE - Christmas #7
December 11, 2018 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MBIs it FAIR that we are so blessed, or that we have peace, or that we have God's salvation? This episode -- Day #7 of our 12-Days of Christmas, Mission-Minded Families focuses on God's justice and mercy and the power of Jesus bringing God's LOVE and reconciliation to this world. This podcast includes mission-minded Christmas stories and examples of action and compassion.
GOD'S WORD - Christmas #6
December 08, 2018 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBJohn 1:14 is a beautiful verse about Jesus. The Bible tells us, "And the WORD became flesh and dwelt among us, and we behold His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth." Jesus is called the WORD of God. At Christmas time, we can learn to love and know the Lord more by growing in our LOVE for Him and for His Word, the Bible. We can teach our children to read God's Word, to memorize it, to think about it, to sing about it, to study and speak about it,...
GOD'S GRACE - Christmas #5
December 07, 2018 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBFor today's 5th Day of Christmas with Ann Dunagan - our focus is God's GRACE. What is God's grace all about? How can we grow in God's grace? Whether you feel totally inadequate or completely self-sufficient, God wants you to grow in His grace.
ANNA - Christmas #4
December 06, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBOn our 4th Day of Christmas, we're looking at the biblical example of ANNA (from Luke 2) - a woman of prayer and faith, who recognized baby Jesus (when he was dedicated in the temple) as the promised Messiah of Israel. Anna was a godly woman who loved the presence of the Lord. Come listen an be encouraged to focus on the true meaning of Christmas, with a mission-minded focus.
ELIZABETH - Christmas #3
December 05, 2018 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn today's podcast, we're looking at the beautiful faithfulness of Elizabeth. It's Day 3 of our 12-Days of Christmas Bible study, from a mission-minded perspective. Listen and be encouraged!
MARY - Christmas #2
December 04, 2018 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBIn the Bible, Mary said, "My soul magnifies the LORD and my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior" (Luke 1:46-47). Today, Day #2 in our 12-Days of Christmas Bible study is focused on 5 Keys for Mission-Minded Families from the example of Mary the mother of Jesus: Grace, Faith, Humility, Simplicity and Obedience. Like Mary, let's DARE TO OBEY, and respond with an attitude that says, "Behold the maidservant of the LORD, be it to me according to Thy Word (Luke 1:38).
GOD'S SALVATION - Christmas #1
December 03, 2018 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBFor Day #1 of our 12-Days of Christmas Bible study, our focus is SALVATION: thanking God for His gift of salvation through the cross of Jesus Christ, and praying for the salvation of each of our children and all of our loved ones. Today's theme is also SURRENDERING everything in our own lives to God, including all of the details of this Christmas season: all of our concerns, worries, fears, frustrations, plus all of the fun plans and happy anticipations. Let's remember to PRAY for each per...
Our Podcast Vision (and Family Introduction)
November 02, 2018 09:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBCome listen to the podcast vision for Mission-Minded Families -- along with an introduction to the Dunagan family.