Navigating Spiritual Culture Shock with Mabel Ninan

Though Leke could not join Janell for this recording, Mabel NInan joins us on FSR today! Mabel shares her story of growing up in India with a Christian mother. She shares about her own desire for marriage, a bit of her faith journey, and the perspective shift that changed her view of serving God. She talks about how being an immigrant effects her faith, longing for eternity, finding community, and why unity among believers is important. They talk about the essentials of the Christian faith, the idea of “Believe. Receive, Become,” and much more! We hope you enjoy today’s episode! Born and raised in the minority Christian community in India, Mabel Ninan, moved to the US in 2008 shortly after getting married. Her family has called ten different places across two continents and seven cities home. A contributor to Guideposts' All God's Creatures: Daily Devotions for Animal Lovers 2022, Mabel’s writings have appeared in The Upper Room, CBN.com, Leading Hearts Magazine, and (in)courage.me. Host of the YouTube podcast, Immigrant Faith Stories, she has been serving in women's ministry for nearly a decade. Mabel is pursuing M.A. in Theological Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. A lover of books, tea, and Zumba, she lives in Northern California with her husband, son, and Maltese. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! FSR s5e22 with Leke Mabel's Website Far from Home: - Mabel Ninan Sit Walk Stand -Watchman Nee Gospel Spice Podcast with Stephanie Rousselle FSR with Stephanie Rousselle (March 2021) EF High School Exchange Year A Case for Christ (movie) Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.