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Is there a difference between ethical discipleship and brainwashing? Is YWAM (Youth With A Mission) a cult? On the first part of this series, world renowned cult expert Rick Alan Ross helps provide some clarity around those two questions.  Resources: failedmissionary.com/wavesofyoungpeople To know when the next part of the series is up, subscribe on your favorite podcast app. You can follow the show anywhere online /failedmissionary, except Twitter, @failmissionary Follow Corey on Twitter   

Up next on Failed Missionary: a new series called 'Waves of Young People'. A deep dive into the inner workings of YWAM (Youth With a Mission) through the lens of several of those former young people mentioned in the vision, current staff, world renowned cult expert Rick Alan Ross and more. Series starts 11.20.19     Music: Flashing Runner by Blue Dot Sessions (www.sessions.blue)

The series finale to White Savior where we hope to offer a way forward in Combating the White Savior Complex. Teddy Ruge is our special guest on this episode. If you love the show, be sure to leave us a 5 star review! Follow Teddy here. White Savior (Series): Corey and Emily Worrall of Barbie Savior sit down with Ugandan friends to talk about their experience with the White Savior Complex. Corey and Emily reflect on ways they were the White Savior and talk about their journey of shifting perspectives after hurting others. Want to help end Compassion Fatique? Join us on Patreon! WE NEED YOUR HELP. 3¢ a day to $1.50 a day! 

*This is rated E for Explicit (or adults having adult conversations), not "everyone" - listener discretion is advised* On this episode, Corey and Emily Worrall of Barbie Savior sit down with Ugandan friends to talk about their experience with the White Savior Complex. Corey and Emily reflect on ways they were the White Savior and talk about their journey of shifting perspectives. This episode is all about why the White Savior Complex is a problem and why it is harmful.  Stay tuned for Part 3! Want to help end Compassion Fatique? Join us on Patreon! WE NEED YOUR HELP. 3¢ a day to $1.50 a day! 

*This is rated E for Explicit (or adults having adult conversations), not "everyone" - listener discretion is advised*On this episode, Corey and Emily Worrall of Barbie Savior sit down with Ugandan friends to talk about their experience with the White Savior Complex. Corey and Emily reflect on ways they were the White Savior and talk about their journey of shifting perspectives. Contents:00:00 - Special Midnight Commercial01:46 - Introduction03:34 - Corey And Emily’ Overview11:14 - Emily’s Advice to White Listeners16:04 - What is the White Savior Complex?19:30 - Why is the White Savior Complex White?23:10 - Colonization36:48 - Corey and Emily reflect42:00 - "It Wasn't Me" and White Value Systems Want to help end Compassion Fatique? Join us on Patreon! WE NEED YOUR HELP. 3¢ a day to $1.50 a day! 

On this episode, Corey talks with Apricot Irving about her memoir The Gospel of Trees and her life as a missionary kid in Haiti; a tangled song about Haiti and missions and failure. Mentions: Apricot Irving on This American Life "Island Time" Credits:Host: Corey Pigg - Twitter | InstagramGuest: Apricot Irving - Twitter  Follow Failed Missionary around the interwebs: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Patreon (JOIN OUR SUPPORT TEAM!)

  The secret lives of missionary kids. Announcements:1. Wild Goose Festival - Join us! - Use GOOSECAST18 to get your tickets for 25% off.2. Support the Show! - There are so many ways to get involved and behind the scenes that will keep us on the field longer!3. Stories That Didn't Make The Newsletter w/ Emily Worrall of Barbie Savior and Jamie Wright: The Very Worst Missionary Contents:00:01:24 - Introduction00:02:52 - What is a Third Culture Kid?00:04:38 - Hannah Paasch: Life as a MK00:10:37 - Audience Contributors: Part 100:13:57 - Hannah Paasch: How Being an MK Affected Adulthood00:21:54 - Audience Contributors: Part 200:25:19 - Danica Newton: Life as a MK00:36:16 - Hannah Paasch: Reflections of Instability00:44:48 - Danica Newton: Thoughts on Parenting as Missionaries00:52:20 - Audience Contributors: Part 300:54:57 - Hannah Paasch: Thoughts on Recovery01:01:50 - Danica Newton: Thoughts on Recovery01:04:07 - Millenneagram Missionary Kids Host: Corey PiggOutreach Leaders: Hannah Paasch | Danica NewtownContributors: Various Listeners of the Show

On the series finale of Called, Not Qualified - Corey, Emily and Jamie talk about how we see the "Great Commission" after missions, mental illness and lonliness driving people into missions.  Updates: Events - We are going to be doing a live podcast at Wild Goose in Hot Springs, North Carolina. Get your tickets by using the promo code GOOSECAST18. Have a story that didnt make the newsletter and think it's time it gets aired? Submit it to us - http://www.failedmissionary.com/stories Host: Corey PiggCo-hosts: Jamie Wright: The Very Worst Missionary and Emily Worrall of Barbie Savior Up Next: Missionary Kids

Today we are celebrating our co-host for the Called, Not Qualified series new book release. Jamie's book The Very Worst Missionary is available everywhere TODAY! Please go grab the book!

Does anyone know what this is? 00:40 - Modern Missions: Mockable, but Supportable03:18 - Are there any real lasting changes?06:29 - The Broken Cycle: Short Term > Long Term > Church11:33 - I'm Bringing Missions Back12:14 - Misuse of Resources16:48 - Are there any real missionaries?22:51 - Go is 2/3 of God! It's Jesus Approved! Host: Corey PiggCo-hosts: Jamie Wright: The Very Worst Missionary and Emily Worrall of Barbie SaviorGuests: Brian Howell  Sources: Why Many Ugandans Are Offended By Music Video Made By U.S. Missionaries | The Millennial Missionaries by John Crist | Honest Mission Trip Leader by John Crist | Christian Finances  

Who is called, and who is qualified?  Contents: 00:00 - General Housekeeping02:06 - Intro04:46 - The Lies We Tell Ourselves11:16 - Listener's Story12:50 - Original Intentions16:46 - Nothing We Expected19:44 - Listener's Story21:16 - Barista Missionaries, Hiking Missionaries, Gap-year Missionaries, Oh My! Host: Corey PiggCo-hosts: Jamie Wright: The Very Worst Missionary and Emily Worrall of Barbie Savior Add your voice to this conversation! Go to http://www.failedmissionary.com and leave a comment on the episode, share with friends and subscribe so you are up-to-date with everything God is doing with us!