Episode 45 - Ultimate Workout 36 - Dominican Republic - Maranatha’s mission trip for high schoolers

We dive into the heart of Ultimate Workout (UW), Maranatha’s mission project for teens, fresh off the 36th iteration of the longstanding project. For more than three decades, UW has been a defining experience for high school volunteers. In this episode, UW leaders go behind the scenes to discuss the intricate logistics, the challenges of orchestrating such a massive project, and the unique spiritual atmosphere that makes these trips so transformative. Beyond the construction stats and travel stories, we explore the heart of the mission: the worship, the Bible studies, and the profound questions teens wrestle with today. Discover how these volunteers navigate the complexities of international missions and hear the powerful, personal moments where they witnessed Jesus working in the lives of the teens. Thanks for listening! Please subscribe, leave a review, and share the show.Visit maranatha.org for more info on the work of Maranatha Volunteers International.Text us! Let us know what you thought of this episode and the show in general!On September 19, 2026, join us in Sacramento, California, for our annual convention, Mission: Maranatha. You’ll be inspired by volunteer testimonies, stories from the mission field, and updates from Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders around the globe. Plus, be blessed by Oakwood University's award-winning choir, The Aeolians.Learn more at https://maranatha.org/media-events/maranatha-convention/