EP #45 - Missions, Adoption, Loss, and God’s Faithfulness

In this deeply moving episode of the Plain Values Podcast, Marlin Miller sits down for the second time with Aaron and Katie Ficker, who share their powerful journey of missionary life in Guatemala, profound loss, adoption, and God’s unwavering faithfulness through it all.Aaron and Katie moved to Guatemala as newlyweds, where Aaron helped build an aviation program and Katie worked as a nurse. They built a life serving others through medical clinics, a nursing school, and community outreach. But their path included immense hardship: a high-risk twin pregnancy that ended in the loss of their children Gabriel and Ella, a terrifying medical emergency that nearly took Katie’s life, and the emotional toll of raising children amid uncertainty.Despite the pain, they leaned into faith, adopting Genesis and later Moses, and experienced the Lord’s presence in miraculous ways, from answered prayers during crisis to community support that carried them through. They speak honestly about the complexities of immigration, family separation, human trafficking at the borders, and the spiritual battle involved in stewarding broken situations with hope.Now back in the U.S., they continue serving through aviation maintenance, fostering connections, and encouraging others in adoption and missions. Their story is a powerful reminder that God meets us in desperation, redeems loss, and uses ordinary families for eternal impact.This episode is raw, honest, and filled with encouragement for anyone walking through grief, called to adoption, or stepping into hard places with faith. You’ll be challenged, comforted, and inspired by their dependence on the Lord.Learn more about Aaron and Katie at http://aaronandkatie.comLearn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com