S4E4: Where is God in My Suffering?

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In this episode, Jim and Serge Renewal team member Marc Davis tackle the profound question, "Where is God in My Suffering?" Together, they delve into the complexities of walking with God through grief and burdens, using the book of Job as a lens to invite listeners into an honest dialogue with God. Offering space for deep pain and hard questions, their conversation points us toward the transformative presence of God and the ultimate innocent sufferer—Jesus. Whether facing personal hardship or seeking deeper faith, this conversation illuminates our gospel hope and the mystery of God’s love and nearness in our darkest times.
In this episode, they discuss…

The broader context of suffering (08:44)
Job’s desire to speak directly to God (30:27)
Jesus as the answer to suffering (39:13)
Living through trouble as a child of God (47:07)

Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation helpful, please share or review this episode—it really helps!
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Keep the conversation going with 𝘑𝘰𝘣: 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘺 𝘚𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨? by Marc Davis
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Bible: Ephesians 5:1, John 20:24-29, Job, Job 3-5, Job 9:32-33, Mark 2:1-12, John 16:33, 1 Peter 4:12

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Our guest for this episode was Marc Davis, Associate Area Director for Renewal at Serge. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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S4E4: Where is God in My Suffering?

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The broader context of suffering (08:44)
Job’s desire to speak directly to God (30:27)
Jesus as the answer to suffering (39:13)
Living through trouble as a child of God (47:07)

Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation helpful, please share or review this episode—it really helps!
Referenced in this episode:

Keep the conversation going with 𝘑𝘰𝘣: 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘺 𝘚𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨? by Marc Davis
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Bible: Ephesians 5:1, John 20:24-29, Job, Job 3-5, Job 9:32-33, Mark 2:1-12, John 16:33, 1 Peter 4:12

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S5:E2 Campus Ministry, Anxiety, and the Call to Mission 1:00:15

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Send us a text The biggest challenge of college is figuring out how we fit into the world now that we’re on our own. At first, Joy Benton hesitated to step into ministry. The weight of anxiety, navigating friendships, and the overwhelming influence of social media kept her—and keeps many of the college students she now serves—from fully embracing God's call. As a campus minister with Reformed University Fellowship (RUF) at Belmont University in Nashville, Joy walks alongside students wrestling with these challenges, offering a listening ear and sharing her own journey of how God’s invitation is one that leads us out of our comfort zones and onward into mission. In this episode, they discuss… How COVID shifted ministry and campus life (10:52) Social anxiety in students (13:44) Technology, social media, and mental health (20:09) The challenges of trusting God (31:38) Short-term missions and cross-cultural ministry (46:14) Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation encouraging or helpful, please share this episode with your friends and loved ones. Or please leave us a review—it really helps! Referenced in this episode: Explore what God has in store for you with Serge’s Short-Term Trips and LEAP Share 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦-𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘔𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 with your church Bible reference: James 2:17 Credits: Our guest for this episode was Joy Benton, a campus minister with RUF at Belmont University. Joy graduated from Texas A&M and has worked in campus ministry for over 6 years. She lives in Nashville with her husband, Tim, and their golden retriever puppy, Gus. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady . Production by Evan Mader , Anna Madsen , and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L . 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org. Connect with us! Instagram: @graceatthefray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFray Tik Tok: @graceatthefray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/ Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribe Questions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at podcast@serge.org.…

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S4:E11 A Hundred Years of Grace: Celebrating Rose Marie Miller 51:47

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Send us a text In this episode, Jim is joined by Rose Marie Miller, one of the founders of Serge, for a conversation exploring her incredible journey of faith, love for Christ, and commitment to mission. Now celebrating her 100th birthday, Rose Marie shares profound insights on the work of the Holy Spirit, the power of Scripture, and her humble journey of ministry. From Uganda to London, and through personal struggles to witnessing God’s grace in the lives of others, Rose Marie’s story exemplifies beautiful resilience and transformation. Her perspective on being a faithful follower of Jesus will encourage and inspire you in your own walk of faith. In this episode, they discuss… Moments of reluctance and faith in ministry (3:50) The challenges and joys of ministry under political turmoil (14:00) Continuing in ministry after her husband’s passing (23:00) Understanding the gospel through encounters with suffering (33:50) Living in sync with God’s will (40:00) Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation encouraging or helpful, please share this episode with your friends and loved ones. Or please leave us a review—it really helps! Referenced in this episode: Learn to apply the gospel to every part of your life with Sonship 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘉𝘢𝘤𝘬, 𝘉𝘢𝘳𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘢 , 𝘈 𝘋𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘞𝘢𝘺 , 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘦 , Renovare Bible references: John 17:1-5 Credits: Our guest for this episode was Rose Marie Miller , who co-founded World Harvest Mission (now Serge) in 1983 with her husband Jack Miller. Rose Marie still serves with Serge and is a teacher, speaker, and author of 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮 . This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady . Production by Evan Mader , Anna Madsen , and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L . 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org. Connect with us! Instagram: @graceatthefray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFray Tik Tok: @graceatthefray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/ Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribe Questions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at podcast@serge.org.…

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S4:E10 Clinging to Jesus in the Storms of Life 59:16

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S4:E9 Movements of Grace in Church Planting and Community Renewal 53:50

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Send us a text In this episode, Jim dives deep into the adventurous world of church planting with Howard Brown, author of a new Serge study on the book of Acts. Howard shares stories of bold faith, rigorous community building, and wild surprises from the Holy Spirit. From candid reflections on the challenges of church planting to the hope of revival and the joy of “gospel riots,” this conversation will inspire and encourage you to look for the Spirit’s movement in your own life and ministry. In this episode, they discuss… Reconnecting with ministry roots (07:47) Generational shifts in ministry (12:24) Acts as the story of Jesus (24:51) How to start a gospel riot (32:00) Reflecting on failure and grace (40:22) Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation encouraging or helpful, please share this episode with your friends and loved ones. Or please leave us a review—it really helps! Referenced in this episode: Dive deeper with 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘴: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 by Howard Brown Peruse the whole 𝘎𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘭-𝘊𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 in the Bible series Hear more from Howard & Kellie Brown: “Ministry Burnout and Gospel Renewal” More Serge resources: Mentored Sonship , “Walking with the Holy Spirit ,” and “Walking with Larry: How the Holy Spirit Leads Us” Bible reference: Acts 19 Credits: Our guest was Howard Brown, church-planting pastor of Kindred Hope Church . Howard is the author of 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘴: 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘞𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 , and a contributing author to Heal Us Emmanuel: A Call for Racial Reconciliation, Representation, and Unity in the Church and Why Black Lives Matter: African American Thriving for the Twenty-First Century . This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady . Production by Evan Mader , Anna Madsen , and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L . 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org. Connect with us! Instagram: @graceatthefray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFray Tik Tok: @graceatthefray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/ Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribe Questions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at podcast@serge.org.…

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19 weeks ago49:18

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Send us a text In this episode, Jim sits down with Steve Huber, pastor and author of a new small group study on the book of Colossians, to discuss the challenges we all face in staying grounded in our unshakeable identity in Christ. In a world that frequently encourages us to “follow our hearts,” many of us can feel fragmented and restless. Steve invites us to embrace a refreshing perspective on discovering our true identity—not through the ever-changing standards of society but in the unwavering love and grace of Christ. In this episode, they discuss… The pressure of self-defined identity (08:27) Identity through Christ (16:00) Belonging in community (27:28) Dealing with church hurt (39:35) Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation encouraging or helpful, please share this episode with your friends and loved ones. Or please leave us a review—it really helps! Referenced in this episode: Check out 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯𝘴: 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘞𝘩o 𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘈𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘵 by Steve Huber, part of our Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible studies Explore serge.org/renewal , Liberti , Covenant Church Bible references: Colossians 1 , Colossians 2:16 , Colossians 1:2 , 2 Timothy 4 , 2 Corinthians 1 , Colossians 2:5-7 Credits: Our guest for this episode was Steve Huber, who serves as Lead Pastor of Covenant Church in Doylestown, PA, and Director of the Liberti Communion of Churches . This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady . Production by Evan Mader , Anna Madsen , and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L . 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more Connect with us! Instagram: @graceatthefray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFray Tik Tok: @graceatthefray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/ Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribe Questions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at podcast@serge.org.…

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S4:E7 Beyond Cynicism: Real Hope in Today’s World 57:49

21 weeks ago57:49

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Send us a text In today’s episode, Jim sits down with Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince to dive into his latest book, Hope Ain’t a Hustle , exploring how Christians can hold on to hope in a world where weariness and cynicism often feel overwhelming. Irwyn encourages listeners to face the pain and brokenness of life with an active hope, grounded in faith and lived out through sacrificial love. Tune in to discover how gospel hope can transform our lives—no matter what challenges come our way. In this episode, they discuss… Experiencing cynicism (08:09) Hope as a decision grounded in the gospel (11:06) The role of community (19:12) Hope beyond elections (27:58) Faith through loss and persecution (36:35) Sacrificial love (45:46) Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this conversation, please share or leave us a review—it really helps! Referenced in this episode: Bonus conversation with Rev. Ince 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘈𝘪𝘯'𝘵 𝘢 𝘏𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦 and 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘉𝘦𝘢𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 by Irwyn Ince Explore Sonship and Discipleship Lab Bible: Hebrews 4 , 6 , 12 , 13:5 , 13:13 , Ephesians 2:8-9 , Luke 24:13-35 , Acts 26:6-8 , 28:20 , 28:31 Credits: Our guest was Serge board member Rev. Dr. Irwyn Ince . This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady . Production by Evan Mader , Anna Madsen , and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L . 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Le Connect with us! Instagram: @graceatthefray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFray Tik Tok: @graceatthefray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/ Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribe Questions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at podcast@serge.org.…

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S4:E6 Leaning into Grief and Finding Jesus 49:30

23 weeks ago49:30

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Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Grace at the Fray , Jim welcomes “John,” a longtime pastor and current member of Serge’s Missionary Care team. Together, they explore the profound intersections of grief, ministry, and God's sustaining grace in the face of immense loss. With wisdom, vulnerability, and deep faith, John shares how leaning into grief brought him closer to the Lord and shaped his ministry. If you or someone you know is navigating grief, allow this episode to offer comfort, encouragement, and a reminder that God's grace meets us in our sorrow. In this episode, they discuss… Reflections on the grief journey (9:26) Grieving a spouse (17:45) Journaling to process grief (24:37) The role of community in grieving (35:56) The profound hope of heaven (42:00) Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation encouraging or helpful, please share this episode with your friends and loved ones. Or please leave us a review—it really helps! Referenced in this episode: Learn more about Serge’s Missionary Care George Herbert’s “Grief” Grief Share 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘑𝘰𝘺 and 𝘈 𝘎𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘧 𝘖𝘣𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘦𝘥 by C.S. Lewis, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘯: 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘭 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦...𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘢 𝘏𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 by Joni Eareckson Tada Shane and Shane’s “I Will Wait for You (Psalm 130)” Bible references: Colossians 3:2-4 , Psalm 126 Credits: Our guest for this episode may be a missionary or ministry leader, whose identity is anonymous in order to protect their safety and the safety of those they serve. At Serge, we have many workers serving in closed-access countries around the world and we prioritize security, which is essential for the success of their mission. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady . Production by Evan Mader , Anna Madsen , and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L . 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org. Connect with us! Instagram: @graceatthefray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFray Tik Tok: @graceatthefray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/ Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribe Questions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at podcast@serge.org.…

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S4:E5 Trusting Jesus When Suffering Doesn’t Make Sense 53:50

25 weeks ago53:50

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Send us a text In this deeply moving episode, Jim sits down with George and Susan Watts, who share their harrowing story of betrayal, violence, and faith. With raw honesty, these longtime missionaries discuss their struggles to make sense of suffering, the weight of betrayal by trusted friends, and the profound presence of God in the midst of it all. This episode is not just about processing trauma; it’s about learning to trust in our Good Shepherd as we “walk through the valley of the shadow of death.” Whether you're going through your own season of suffering or supporting someone who is, this conversation will encourage you to lean into the mystery of God's grace. Content warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence and may be difficult for some listeners. We invite you to care for your heart as you engage with this episode. In this episode, they discuss… Unexpected moves and new beginnings (6:00) Wrestling with suffering and faith (15:50) Betrayal and confusion (21:38) Finding God in the midst of trauma (41:12) Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation helpful, please share this episode with your friends and loved ones. Or please leave us a review—it really helps! Referenced in this episode: 𝘓𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘚𝘰𝘯 by Nicholas Wolterstorff; 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘢𝘳𝘬 by Eric McLaughlin Explore Mentored Sonship Bible references: Psalm 27 , Luke 18:18-30 , Job 38:4 , Job 13:15 , John 11 , Exodus 13:21 Credits: Our guests for this episode were Susan and George Watts , who spent nearly a decade working with Serge in East Africa. They recently returned to Canada, where George is a business professor at Trinity Western University outside Vancouver. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady . Production by Evan Mader , Anna Madsen , and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L . 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resou Connect with us! Instagram: @graceatthefray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFray Tik Tok: @graceatthefray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/ Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribe Questions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at podcast@serge.org.…

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S4E4: Where is God in My Suffering? 57:57

27 weeks ago57:57

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Send us a text In this episode, Jim and Serge Renewal team member Marc Davis tackle the profound question, "Where is God in My Suffering?" Together, they delve into the complexities of walking with God through grief and burdens, using the book of Job as a lens to invite listeners into an honest dialogue with God. Offering space for deep pain and hard questions, their conversation points us toward the transformative presence of God and the ultimate innocent sufferer—Jesus. Whether facing personal hardship or seeking deeper faith, this conversation illuminates our gospel hope and the mystery of God’s love and nearness in our darkest times. In this episode, they discuss… The broader context of suffering (08:44) Job’s desire to speak directly to God (30:27) Jesus as the answer to suffering (39:13) Living through trouble as a child of God (47:07) Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation helpful, please share or review this episode—it really helps! Referenced in this episode: Keep the conversation going with 𝘑𝘰𝘣: 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘎𝘰𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘔𝘺 𝘚𝘶𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨? by Marc Davis Check out one of our upcoming events Bible: Ephesians 5:1 , John 20:24-29 , Job , Job 3-5 , Job 9:32-33 , Mark 2:1-12 , John 16:33 , 1 Peter 4:12 Credits: Our guest for this episode was Marc Davis , Associate Area Director for Renewal at Serge. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady . Production by Evan Mader , Anna Madsen , and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L . 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org. Connect with us! Instagram: @graceatthefray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFray Tik Tok: @graceatthefray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/ Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribe Questions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at podcast@serge.org.…

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S4E3: How to Become a Missionary 50:04

29 weeks ago50:04

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Send us a text In this episode, Jim sits down with Patrick and Alexis McClure, educators who unexpectedly found their calling as missionaries in East Africa. They share their journey from Washington classrooms to the mission field, and how their skills as educators became vital in their ministry. They also open up about following God’s call, the moments that have shaped their path, and the joy of seeing their work impact lives. Whether you’re considering mission work, passionate about education, or simply curious about how God can use anyone, anywhere—this episode is for you. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about faith, obedience, and the surprising places God’s grace can lead. In this episode, they discuss… The call to mission (06:37) Their decision to move to Kenya (17:18) The challenges of mission life (35:07) Advice for educators considering mission work (43:00) Thank you for listening! If this conversation encouraged you, please share this episode or leave us a review—it really helps! Referenced in this episode: Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) ACSI Africa Read for Life Read Jennifer Myhre’s blog post about Christ School in Uganda Listen to Derek and Lauren Webber’s Grace at the Fray episode Discover Serge’s Sonship Learn about becoming a Missionary Kid Teacher Bible references: Matthew 9:35-38 , Matthew 11:1-5 Credits: Our guests for this episode were Patrick and Alexis McClure , who have worked with Serge for the past five years. After serving as Director of Christ School Bundibugyo in Uganda, Patrick now partners with ACSI - Kenya in Nairobi. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady . Production by Evan Mader , Anna Madsen , and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L . 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered program Connect with us! Instagram: @graceatthefray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFray Tik Tok: @graceatthefray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/ Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribe Questions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at podcast@serge.org.…

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S4:E2 How the Gospel Creates Space for Hospitality 1:00:05

31 weeks ago1:00:05

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Send us a text In this episode, Jim journeys into the heart of hospitality with Serge missionaries Stephen and Karis Rigby. Discover how true hospitality goes beyond a perfect meal to welcoming others into the beauty and mess of everyday life. The Rigbys invite us to see hospitality as a taste of God's Kingdom, where embracing the unexpected moments can create spaces for others to experience grace and connection. Join us for a heartwarming conversation that will inspire you to make room at your table, both literally and figuratively, for those in need of community and love. There's always space for one more in this ever-expanding table of grace. In this episode, they discuss… The art of hospitality in missionary life (04:33) Intentional hospitality and building community in Nairobi (15:04) The gospel’s influence on authentic hospitality (27:21) Balancing hospitality and personal expectations (33:12) The healing power of hospitality and community (36:33) Thank you for listening! If you found this conversation encouraging or helpful, please share this episode with your friends and loved ones. Or please leave us a review—it really helps! Referenced in this episode: 𝘌𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘔𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘏𝘰𝘭𝘺 , 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘏𝘰𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘒𝘦𝘺 by Douglas Kaine McKelvey Listen to The Power of Story with Ben Nihart Explore Serge’s Internships and Apprenticeships today! Support Stephen and Karis Rigby in their work Bible references: John 4:1-45 Credits: Our guests for this episode were Stephen and Karis Rigby , Serge missionaries based in Nairobi, Kenya. They serve as leaders on a Serge team that works in theological and Christian-based education, Chronological Bible Storying, and sports ministry. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady . Production by Evan Mader , Anna Madsen , and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L . 𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org . Connect with us! Instagram: @graceatthefray Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeglobal Twitter: https://twitter.com/GraceAtTheFray Tik Tok: @graceatthefray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/serge/ Sign up here to get notified when new episodes are released: https://serge.org/podcast/#subscribe Questions or comments? Reach out to us anytime at podcast@serge.org.…

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