EP 164: How Home Schooling and Faith Shaped Intentional Living — A Teenage Missionary's Journey

In this episode, Marty sits down with his daughter, Tirzah Hofmann, to talk about faith, purpose, and choosing an unconventional path after graduating high school at just 16.Instead of following the traditional college route, Tirzah shares how working at Hoboken Coffee helped shape her character, work ethic, and sense of community. That season eventually led her to Youth With A Mission (YWAM), where a simple “YWAM savings bowl” became the starting point for a faith-driven journey into missions and discipleship.Tirzah describes her training experience in Louisville, Kentucky, including weekly homeless outreach, powerful moments of answered prayer, and learning the YWAM mission of “know God and make God known.” She also shares her outreach experience in Colombia, where she participated in Bible distribution, evangelism, and discipleship while learning deeper lessons about joy, gratitude, and dependence on God.This conversation explores faith, calling, and what it looks like for young adults to step into purpose with courage rather than fear.If you're a student, parent, or young adult seeking direction, this episode offers practical insight into trusting God, pursuing purpose, and embracing a path that may look different from the world’s expectations.Key Takeaways:Purpose doesn’t require a traditional path – Faith and obedience often lead to unexpected opportunities.Character is built in everyday work – Jobs, community, and mentorship shape future calling.Knowing God leads to confident action – Trust, prayer, and obedience create clarity for the next step in life.Follow Tirzah Hofmann: https://www.facebook.com/tirzah.hofmann.2025Follow Marty Hofmann:www.killcomplacency.com