The Season 4 kickoff episode features Maya, a missionary serving in Southeast Asia, who shares her journey from a comfortable upbringing to embracing a life dedicated to reaching unreached people groups. She discusses her cultural adjustments, the importance of building relationships in her new home, and the challenges of living out her faith in a foreign culture.
• Maya’s background as a Chinese American raised in a strong Christian household
• Awakening to the Great Commission and the concept of unreached people groups
• Insights into navigating cultural differences in Southeast Asia
• The significance of food and hospitality in building connections
• The relational emphasis in missionary work over immediate conversions
• Challenges tied to identity, access, and the legality of missionary work
• Growing faith and reliance on God amidst uncertainties
• Encouragement for listeners to consider their roles in mission work

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