Pod #16 Called To Something Great

I talk about God who can completely lift my shame In this Pod, I talk to someone who clearly knows a lot about doing missions in the Arab World. We talked about forgiveness in the Arab context, seeing groups of people come to faith, some keys to longevity, and bringing the Gospel to the least reach women in the region. We also take an important look at raising children on the field. "We both have a very strong sense that we’re not leaving unless God calls us to something else. We don’t have the attitude that, well, we’re staying here until we feel like it’s not fun anymore, and then we go on to something new."Read more at pmpod.org Timeline1:00 Twenty three  years of on-field learning 2:14 What are your gauges for success? 5:56 What stirs your heart, and what are the mundane parts of missions? 11:13 What struggles do you face bringing the Good News to women in rural villages 16:01 How hard is it for a woman in a rural Arab setting to come to faith? 20:00 How do you last long-term without becoming cynical? 23:00 What character qualities are you looking for in people coming out to the Middle East? 26:58 What does Islam look like in rural communities? 30:33 How much superstition do you see in the villages? 32:34 What does the Gospel look like for women in rural settings? 34:19 Making the switch from Guilt/Innocence to Honor/Shame  37:32 The Story of the Parodical Son for an Arab 43:41 Raising Children in the Middle East 48:12 Thinking through education for your children on the field 53:55 Dealing with children becoming young adults on the field