EPISODE 9: Are international mission trips a waste of time and money? [May 2014]

In this episode we talk about whether or not international mission trips are waste of time and money, discuss current happenings in the world of missions, answer a listener's question about fundraising websites, & tell you about some new gear on the site.

Episode Notes:

>> The Telegraph: China on course to become 'world's most Christian nation' within 15 years

>> Tea Leaf Nation: Jesus More Popular Than Mao on China’s Twitter

>> Hope Rising Book (Released April 29th, 2014)

>> Are international mission trips a waste of time and money? Articles for further reading:

• Why Most Mission Trips Are A Waste Of Time
• Why You Should Consider Canceling Your Short-Term Mission Trips
• Don't Cancel That Short-Term Mission Trip

>> Recommended fundraising site: YouCaring.com

>> New Prepare My Mission articles:

• How to convince your parents to let you go on a mission trip
• 7 Things NOT to pack for your mission trip

>> New Gear:

• Waterproof Smartphone Case
• Traveling Body Wash
• New Compressible Pillow Patterns
• New Camelbak Bottle Colors

>> Getting ready for your summer mission trip? Check out our mission trip gear kits.

>> Our new Instagram!

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