About this episode

The episode discusses how studying abroad can lead to a deeper understanding of missions and a calling to teach overseas.

Studying abroad and serving missionally can go hand in hand! From the vibrancy of Ecuadorian dancing to the incense of Buddhist temples, TeachBeyond members share how their study abroad experiences exposed them to missions and helped them discern a calling to pursue teaching overseas. Zeke and Abby studied abroad with Living and Learning International Nichole student taught abroad with STAGE (Interaction International "It gave me 'family' in another culture and another location, and I think people are [...] what you hold onto the most with study abroad." - Zeke "That's the difference [from] if you are just going on vacation or if you do a semester at sea and you're bouncing around to all of these different places. With study abroad, you're living somewhere, and that makes all of the difference in the world." - Abby "God, open my eyes and break my heart for what breaks Yours; help me to see and speak into things as You see fit." - Kylie "When I studied abroad, God really confirmed in my heart that yes, missions is something [He was] inviting me into." - Kylie "Go in with an open mindset and hands open to what the Lord has for you overseas – and when you come back, what your next…

More episodes of Transformed & Transformational

• The Myth That God Only Uses the Strong | Spiritual Formation with Brian Delamont (Ep. 222) · May 22, 2026 · 40 min
• Adventurous Surrender | Calling Story with Noah Rendall (Ep. 221) · May 15, 2026 · 32 min
• Ending the School Year with Perspective and Rest | Teacher's Desk with TeachBeyond and Guests (Ep. 220) · May 8, 2026 · 15 min
• A Third of Us: What It Takes to Reach the Unreached | Zoom In with Dr. Marvin Newell (Ep. 219) · May 1, 2026 · 44 min
• The Myth of Doing for God | Spiritual Formation with Brian Delamont (Ep. 218) · April 24, 2026 · 45 min
• Changed at Camp, Changing Portugal | Calling Story with Duarte Casmarrinha (Ep. 217) · April 17, 2026 · 54 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Transformed & Transformational podcast page.