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EPISODE · Apr 27, 2026 · 30 MIN

How Our Founder Knew He Never Wanted to do Another Mission

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In 1991, Maury Buchanan said yes to a God-sized dream: starting a short-term missions organization called Mission Discovery. But that “yes” didn’t come without doubt.In this episode, Michael and Hailey sit down with Maury to unpack how Mission Discovery began—and the unexpected story that almost stopped it before it started.Maury shares about a mission trip that went so poorly, he left convinced he never wanted to do another one again. Frustration, disappointment, and unmet expectations shaped what could have been the end of the story.But God had other plans.What followed was a shift in perspective that didn’t just change Maury’s heart—it helped shape the DNA of Mission Discovery into what it is today.If you’ve ever questioned your calling, struggled through a difficult experience, or wondered how God can use something that feels like failure… this conversation is for you.Our Website: Missiondiscovery.org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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