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EPISODE · Mar 10, 2026 · 12 MIN

Why I’m Going Back to UGANDA (Despite Chronic Pain)

from The Pursuit of Calling

In this episode, I’m recording completely off the cuff.I’m exhausted, packing, and preparing to leave for Uganda again—but I wanted to sit down and share my heart with you before I go.Last year I traveled to Uganda to meet my Compassion child and to prove something to myself: that my chronic pain and neurological condition don’t get the final say in what I’m capable of doing for God.This year, I’m going back.Not because it’s easy. Not because my circumstances suddenly changed. But because my calling didn’t.In this episode I share why this mission trip matters to me, the impact meeting my sponsored child had on my life, and why I believe our circumstances never determine our calling—God does.If you’ve ever felt like your situation disqualifies you from living out the purpose God has for your life, this episode is for you.Your pain. Your limitations. Your current season.None of those things get the final word.God does.PS: If you're feeling stuck and want help discovering or pursuing the calling God has placed on your life, you can schedule a free discovery call with me here: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/introChapters00:00 – A raw, unplanned episode00:47 – One week into entrepreneurship01:14 – Preparing to leave for Uganda01:55 – Why I originally went to Uganda02:52 – Living with chronic pain and trusting God03:42 – Why I’m choosing to go back again04:45 – Sponsoring children through Compassion05:22 – Meeting Elijah and Aaron’s family06:05 – The reality of poverty in Uganda06:50 – Asking for prayers for this trip07:14 – Your circumstances don’t determine your calling08:10 – Why missions still matters to my calling08:55 – What it means to love someone across the world10:02 – A message to listeners who aren’t Christians11:00 – Final encouragement and closing

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