Faithfulness in the Quiet Place | Kristian MacFarlane | Episode #38

About this episode

Andrew Staggs interviews Kristian MacFarlane about his experiences in rural ministry and the importance of faithfulness in quiet times.

In this episode of The Flourishing Life podcast, Andrew Staggs sits down with Kristian MacFarlane, Pastor of Mary Valley Church. From planting a church in the regional town of Kandanga to raising four daughters and building genuine community, Kristian shares how joy, obedience, and God’s Word have shaped his journey. With honesty and humour, he reflects on slow seasons, rural ministry, and learning to love the pace God sets. Connect with Andrew Staggs: https://linktr.ee/andrewstaggs https://...

People in this episode

Host: Andrew Staggs

Guest: Kristian MacFarlane

Topics covered

• faithfulness
• rural ministry
• community building
• joy
• obedience
• God's Word

Keywords

• faithfulness
• rural ministry
• community
• joy
• obedience
• God's Word
• Kandanga

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mary Valley Church

Places: Kandanga

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