Where in the World Are Your Neighbors? Love Them. – with Beth Watkins – EM224

Sometimes, plans don’t go exactly the way you think they will. In those times of transition, you have to learn how to trust God through it. That’s exactly what our guest, Beth Anne Watkins, talks about on the podcast. Over the last few years, she has served in Egypt, Sudan, and other countries.During her time overseas, Beth faced a lot of difficulty, and she has learned more about God’s faithfulness through it. You can hear the joy and love of Christ in her voice, and her greatest desire is to love Him and love others deeply.00:31 - Episode summary01:30 - Introduction01:57 - Kicked out of the country04:27 - The normal life for international Christians06:15 - How to pray for Christians across the world07:26 - The presence of God in difficulty10:05 - Growing through struggle11:41 - How did God call you into missions?13:22 - Moments of significance14:28 - What were your initial goals of ministry?15:23 - Time in Sudan and Egypt17:08 - The struggle of evacuating Sudan19:22 - Loving the vulnerable20:10 - What does your husband do?20:57 - A return to the US22:56 - There is always a dream23:53 - Continue walking in the calling25:00 - Understanding sense of self26:24 - How is the transition for your husband?27:40 - The marketplace matters29:50 - Internet and book resources31:17 - How can we best pray for you?32:10 - Closing comments and podcast recommendationsGuest ResourcesEmail: Check Show NotesWebsite: iambethwatkins.comInstagram: @weareteamwatkinsFacebook: @iambethwatkinsTwitter: @iambethwatkinsWalter Brueggemann books of sermons: https://amazon.com/dp/B005KM78X0/Assimilate or Go Home by D.L. Mayfield: https://amazon.com/dp/B018E25PZKVoice of Witness books: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WQ5FRNMAdditional ResourcesNo Campus Left podcast. Find that and more at MissionalAudio.comShow LinksFacebook: @EngagingMissionsMessenger: @EngagingMissionsTwitter: @EngagingMissionLeave a Voicemail: https://engagingmissions.com/voicemailBecome a Patron: https://engagingmissions.com/patronSubscribe: https://engagingmissions.com/subscribe