Episode 20: Bryan and Alexis McDaniel from Suburbs to Service: A Missionary Family’s Journey to Rafiki

About this episode

Bryan and Alexis McDaniel share their journey from suburban life to missionary work in Malawi with their children.

In this episode, Karen Elliott speaks with Bryan and Alexis McDaniel about their unexpected journey to the Rafiki Village in Mzuzu, Malawi. The McDaniels share how God led them—from suburban life to missionary work with their three young children—through Bible study, prayer, and trust. Their story highlights the joy, challenges, and purpose found in serving through Rafiki’s classical education and discipleship programs.

People in this episode

Host: Karen Elliott

Guests: Bryan McDaniel, Alexis McDaniel

Topics covered

• missionary work
• family journey
• classical education
• faith
• service

Keywords

• missionary family
• Rafiki Foundation
• education
• discipleship
• faith journey

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Rafiki Village, Mzuzu, Malawi

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