Episode 4 - Returning from the Mountaintop (7-12)
From The Orthodox Brew by Fr. Michael Sorial
June 26, 2025 · 9 min · Season 1 · Episode 4
About this episode
Fr. Michael Sorial discusses the challenges of returning from mission trips and offers practical principles for reintegration and continued spiritual growth.
Coming down from the mountaintop can be harder than climbing up.In this episode, Fr. Michael Sorial reflects on the spiritual high of mission trips—and the often-overlooked challenge of coming home.He unpacks 6 more practical principles to help mission participants reintegrate wisely, grow spiritually, and continue living missionally in everyday life.📌 Topics include:– How to Redirect Guilt to Gratitude– Why We Need to Build a New Normal– The Importance to Keep Serving LocallyThis is a conversation for anyone returning from a mission trip, spiritual retreat, or any life-changing experience.
People in this episode
Host: Fr. Michael Sorial
Topics covered
- mission trips
- spiritual growth
- reintegration
- local service
- gratitude
- new normal
Keywords
- mission trip
- spiritual retreat
- reintegration
- gratitude
- local service
- spiritual growth
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