My "Shoe Moment" in Malaysia that totally changed my life | Justin Yuen | EP 017

At 13 years old, Justin Yuen stood in his living room in Malaysia, holding a pair of shoes over his head and promising God he would go anywhere. Then, he forgot. For five years, Justin chased a "conventional" life of status and academics while his spiritual life went dry—unaware that his mother was behind the scenes, journaling and praying for his return. In this episode, Justin reveals the raw, "savage" moment God confronted his pride, the full-circle encounter with the man who first inspired his faith, and what it’s actually like to lead a team while sick and "dying" in a kitchen in the middle of Georgia. This is a story about the relentless faithfulness of a God who refuses to let a "lost cause" go.In This Episode:▫️The Trap of Secondhand Faith: Justin admits to "memorizing YouTube sermons" to preach to others while having no personal substance or relationship with God himself.▫️Character vs. Ability: Despite having a public "calling," Justin reflects on why God kept him out of the spotlight during his early missions work, noting that his pride would have "crushed" him if he had been thrusted onto a stage too early.▫️The Power of Cultural Identity: After years of neglecting his Malaysian heritage to fit into British culture, Justin experienced a profound "heartbreak" and restoration of his identity, realizing God didn't make a mistake in his heritage▫️Obedience in the "Dirt": Justin shares the reality of the mission field in Georgia, where he felt like quitting due to sickness and logistical failure, only to be sustained by a daily "sign" of birds that reminded him of God's provision.📚 Sign up for a 60-day Free Trial with LOGOS: www.logos.com/thesend🌐 Sign Up for The Send Conference 2026: www.thesend.org/conference⛪️ Pastors & Church Leaders - Sign Up for The Activated Church: www.thesend.org/pastors🔥Follow Fire & Fragrance on Instagram: www.instagram.com/firefragrance/📲 Follow The Send on Instagram: www.instagram.com/thesend🔗 Stay updated: www.thesend.orgSyncID - MB01ZBIKG8M9LUM