S1E3: The Mission Field Starts Before You Graduate | Elizabeth Hardin

In this encouraging episode of the Go and Send Podcast, hosts Mike Tapia and Cody Hall sit down with Elizabeth Hardin, Internship Program Coordinator at SonSet Solutions—and Cody’s sister! Elizabeth shares her unique journey from growing up in rural West Virginia as part of a ministry family to studying Global Studies at Boyce College, mentoring fellow students, and now helping mobilize the next generation into missions.Elizabeth speaks candidly about facing disappointment, navigating major life transitions (including marriage, graduation, and a new job), and how God used closed doors—like canceled mission trips—to open even greater opportunities. She also discusses her heart for counseling, becoming a pastor’s wife, and inspiring Gen Z to embrace risk and purpose in global missions.Whether you’re a college student, ministry leader, or just exploring how your gifts can be used by God, this episode will encourage and equip you.Subscribe now to stay up to date on The Go and Send Podcast!Contact us at [email protected] & Links:Boyce College – Global Studies Program: https://www.boycecollege.comACBC – Association of Certified Biblical Counselors: https://biblicalcounseling.comSonSet Solutions – Internship Opportunities: https://sonsetsolutions.org/internship/Dr. Albert Mohler – Ask Anything Series: https://albertmohler.com/ask-anything 00:00 – Intro: Meet Elizabeth Hardin01:16 – New Role at SonSet Solutions: Internship Program Coordinator03:15 – Growing Up in a Ministry Family06:25 – Stories of God’s Provision in Childhood08:23 – Mentorship and the Importance of Discipleship11:01 – Homeschooling, Travel, and Choosing Boyce College13:04 – Studying Global Studies and Cultural Understanding14:36 – Ministry Experience During College16:00 – RA & ARA Roles: Counseling and Discipleship in College Life17:34 – A Friendship That Led to Leadership19:26 – Asking Dr. Albert Mohler: Why Are There More Women in Missions?22:30 – Business as Missions and Creative Access Opportunities24:18 – Overseas Experience: DR, Panama, and Supporting Missionary Families27:37 – COVID and Canceled Trips: When Plans Fall Apart30:36 – Seeing God's Providence Through Disruption32:30 – Navigating Life Transitions: Graduation, Marriage, and Change36:04 – Pursuing Certification in Biblical Counseling (ACBC)39:02 – Why Counseling? A Personal and Family Motivation41:21 – Gen Z and Risk Aversion: Facing Discomfort with Faith44:47 – Theological Confidence in God’s Providence Amid Risk45:30 – Living with Purpose and the Great Commission48:05 – Using Your Unique Gifts in Ministry50:11 – Being a Pastor’s Wife and Building Church Community51:08 – Excitement About Sonset Solutions’ Internship Program52:01 – Gen Z and Global Missions: Reaching the Nations at Home and Abroad55:24 – Cultural Pressures and the Fear of Missing Out on Comfort57:37 – Encouraging College Students to Use Their Time for Missions59:11 – Why Technical Skills and Media Matter for the Gospel01:00:00 – A Call to Make Yourself Available While You’re Young01:00:50 – Final Reflections and Farewell To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org