About this episode

Katherine shares her journey from a young missionary to navigating the complexities of faith and survival in the Middle East.

Katherine shares her journey from a young missionary sent overseas to confronting the realities of faith, sacrifice, and survival. Raised in the church and driven by a deep sense of purpose, she and her husband moved to the Middle East in their early twenties, navigating cultural barriers, personal risk, and the complexities of mission work. After experiencing trauma, health crises, and the unraveling of expectations, Katherine reflects on identity, belief, and what it means to rebuild life a...

People in this episode

Guest: Katherine

Topics covered

• missionary work
• faith
• sacrifice
• identity
• cultural barriers
• trauma
• survival

Keywords

• missionary
• faith
• sacrifice
• identity
• Middle East
• trauma
• cultural barriers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Austin Stone Church

Places: Middle East

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