Beyond the Moment

by Amanda Martinsen

Moments matter. Even the most mundane task or activity in our lives can be a “God Moment” where we connect what we are doing or experiencing with God’s greater call to love and serve Him. No matter what season of life we find ourselves in, we know that God has a mission and a purpose for us. There are opportunities all around you and God has created us with a desire to make a difference and make Jesus known. Each podcast, we ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • The Importance of Missions

    The Importance of Missions

    What does it mean to go and tell the good news of Jesus? Why is missions education important and how can you get your church more involved in missions? Where do you start? We tackle these questions and more, plus we look at what a personal mission field is and how to find it. Things we mention:WMU North Carolina Resources,Starting a missions groupHenry Blackaby's Experiencing God book and Bible studyBeyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.

  • Answering the Call

    Answering the Call

    What does it mean to be called to the mission field? Well, it can mean many things, and the path can often be winding. Does it mean you are not called if you are struggling with answering God's call? In this episode, we will chat with Ashley, a Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary student and Journeyman as she talks about navigating the call to missions, discernment, and life on the field where she found her place and plenty of surprises! Her story will encourage and inspire you.Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.

  • Battling Mom Burnout in the Summer

    Battling Mom Burnout in the Summer

    Do you battle burnout in the summer? You are not alone! In this episode, we discuss battling mom burnout and how we combat feeling overwhelmed and exhausted going into the summer. We’ll share some things that have helped us battle burnout and some ways you can still have your kids and family involved in missions this summer without feeling overwhelmed.Things we mention: Christmas in August: (https://wmu.com/missions-discipleship/christmas-in-august/)Mission Activities for your kids: (https://drive.google.com/file/d/11IhYr-d1i1IXN6Vaukn49mMLlXsnTbun/view?pli=1)Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina (wmunc.org)

  • Not Alone: A Look at Mental Health and the Church: Part Two

    Not Alone: A Look at Mental Health and the Church: Part Two

    We're back for part two of our episode series on mental health and the Church. In this episode, we're picking back up on our conversation with some practical tools and resources you or your church can use to help people living with mental health challenges.What we mention in this episode:Mental Health First Aid Training (https://wmu.com/compassion-ministries/project-help-mental-health/)Troubled Minds by Amy Simpson (https://www.amazon.com/Troubled-Minds-Illness-Churchs-Mission/dp/0830843043)The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina (www.wmunc.org)

  • Not Alone: A Look at Mental Health & The Church-Part One

    Not Alone: A Look at Mental Health & The Church-Part One

    1 in 5 adults live with a mental illness or experience a mental health challenge each year. That adds up to around 50 million Americans each year. It may be someone we love, or it may be our own mental health that we have struggled with. In part one of this episode, we talk about why talking about mental health within the church is important, and how to start having conversations about it if you aren't, and we also share some of our own personal testimonies about our own mental health struggles. Resources on Mental Health for Your Church:ProjectHELP: Mental Health Troubled Minds by Amy Simpson Mental Health and the Church's Response Online Course Beyond the Moment is a ministry of WMU North Carolina.