Nick Kaplan: Mission Update Hungary Guest: Nick Kaplan Keywords: mission, Hungary, faith, discipleship, Revive Eastern Europe, cultural adaptation, church, spiritual growth, God, community

Episode Summary

In this inspiring episode, Rob sits down with Nick Kaplan, a recent college graduate who stepped out in faith and moved across the world to serve as a missionary in Hungary. Nick shares how God placed this calling on his heart, the unexpected affirmations that confirmed his decision, and the powerful ways he has seen God working through the Revive Eastern Europe program.

Nick opens up about the challenges of crossing cultures, the beauty of Hungarian hospitality, and the spiritual growth he's witnessed among the local church. He also offers practical encouragement for anyone feeling drawn toward mission work—reminding us all that God does extraordinary things when we simply decide to go in faith.

Key Takeaways

• Calling Confirmed: Nick sensed a clear call from God to serve in Hungary—and received multiple confirmations along the way.

• Revive Eastern Europe: The program partners with existing churches to strengthen, support, and revive the region spiritually.

• Spiritual Growth: Nick has witnessed inspiring growth among Hungarian disciples and has seen God answer his prayers specifically and powerfully.

• Cultural Adaptation: Moving to a new country hasn't been easy, but it has been deeply grounding and transformative.

• Hungarian Hospitality: Hungarians are warm, welcoming, and open to spiritual conversations.

• Youthful Church Culture: The church in Hungary has a strong, vibrant group of young disciples.

• Mission's Impact: Nick believes stepping away to serve—even temporarily—can transform your faith and life.

• Final Encouragement: "Go in faith and trust God's plan."

Sound Bites

• "I want to become this thing."

• "It's just been so inspiring."

• "Go in faith."

Chapters

00:00 — Introduction to Nick Kaplan's Mission Journey 04:41 — The Call to Mission in Hungary 10:25 — Experiencing God's Work in Hungary 14:15 — Challenges of Adapting to a New Culture 18:04 — Life in the Hungarian Church 21:55 — Reflections on the Mission Experience 24:39 — Advice for Aspiring Missionaries

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