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Pod # 9 New to the Field

I don’t want to give a single thought to what I can’t control

In this Pod, I talk to a guy who only spent one year in the Middle East but has incredible insight. He speaks openly and vulnerably about weaknesses, Arab friendships, managing expectations, sharing with supporters, and so much more. If you are looking to join missions in the Arab World or lead someone new to the field, this Pod is for you.

I try to give an honest review of what’s going on. I don’t want to pretend that I’m doing ok and if I’m actually feeling bad. If I’m struggling in my faith, maybe what I need is actually for someone to pray for me rather then to put on a fake smile. 

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Timeline 

• 1:00-3:30 What attracted you to the Middle East? 
• 3:31-6:01 What sustains you in the Middle East? 
• 6:02-7:28 The relationship between food and motivation levels 
• 7:29-10:22 How to be motivated to Study Arabic 
• 10:23-13:20 How did your expectations and reality clash when you came to the Middle East? 
• 13:21-15:15 What was it like sharing the Gospel in the Middle East? 
• 15:16-16:15 Did you have preconceived ideas of how people would receive the Gospel? 
• 16:16-20:42 What’s your relationship with your supporters like? 
• 20:43-24:14 The unseen, unreported reality of missions. 
• 25:15-26:38 How do you know when you’ve done what you’re supposed to? 
• 26:39-29:27 What have you learned about yourself since you came to the field?
• 29:28-30:59 Is living on the field lonely? 
• 31:00-37:31 Was it hard making friends with locals? 
• 37:32-42:32 How have you dealt with the reality that there is not much fruit?
• 42:33-47:03 What would you say to the person looking to join the field?