S06E06 Who Are Today's Missionary Kids? with Dr. Rob Hoskins (Encore Episode)

Modern Day Missionaries

Being an MK––or parenting an MK––is a journey like none other! If you’re the parent of missionary kids or you grew up as an MK or TCK––or if you know MK’s and just want to understand them better––today, we dive into the wild world of growing up overseas!
What makes today’s missionary kids different than the MK’s who came before them? How can those of us who love them understand their world a little better so we can support them and help them flourish?
Today, Dr. Rob Hoskins, MK, TCK, parent of MK's, and President of OneHope, which has given away more than 2 billion Bibles to children and youth around the world, shares strategic ways to engage culture as a family and how to have fun in the process!
Join us for this vulnerable and powerful encore episode with Rob about MK’s as we dig into the great parts, the hard parts, and how we can help MK’s thrive.
✍️ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Specific ways missionary parents can balance the demands of ministry while making their children's well-being a priority.
• What it’s really like to grow up as a missionary kid today, from adapting to different cultures to handling the unique dynamics of missionary family life.
• One of Rob’s keys to helping MK’s thrive in their unique circumstances.
• The ways the digital age is reshaping the challenges MK’s face today and what that means for their upbringing.
• Practical, relatable advice for parents on how to navigate the tension between their calling and raising healthy, happy kids.

💡 Questions to Ponder as You Listen:

• How can we create a sense of belonging and inclusion for our kids while balancing the demands of ministry?
• What intentional steps can we take to ensure our children are thriving emotionally and spiritually, even in challenging environments?
• How is digital culture affecting our kids, and what can we do to help guide them through its challenges?
• How can we manage the tension between fulfilling our calling and making sure our children's well-being comes first?
• What are some practical ways to involve our children in the mission without overwhelming or isolating them from the joys of childhood?

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1. S06E06 Who Are Today's Missionary Kids? with Dr. Rob Hoskins (Encore Episode) (00:00:00)

2. Meet Dr. Rob Hoskins (00:00:37)

3. The Unique Experience of Missionary Kids (00:02:41)

4. Balancing Family and Missionary Work (00:07:46)

5. Raising Missionary Kids with Intentionality (00:11:25)

6. The Knowledge Economy and Missionary Identity (00:19:38)

7. Missionary Life and Family Involvement (00:26:22)

8. Challenges and Sacrifices of Missionary Life (00:27:18)

9. Making Missionary Life Fun (00:29:55)

10. Cultural Immersion and Relationships (00:30:39)

11. Unique Humor and Experiences of Missionary Kids (00:33:23)

12. Engaging with Culture as Missionaries (00:37:43)

13. Modern Challenges for Missionary Kids (00:39:26)

14. Parenting in a Digital Age (00:39:49)

15. Faithful Presence in Culture (00:44:54)

16. Global Youth Culture and Missionary Parenting (00:47:39)

17. Conclusion and Resources (00:49:03)