Hannah chatches up with Paul and Jennifer Osteen to hear how they step out in faith and heard God's call to leade global medical missions!

 

SHOW NOTES:

Introduction:

• Hannah Keeley introduces the episode with excitement and a brief overview of the guests, Paul Osteen and Jennifer Osteen, a surgeon-nurse duo involved in global medical missions.

Segment 1: Introduction to Paul and Jennifer Osteen (00:00:00 - 00:01:45)

• Hannah introduces Paul Osteen and Jennifer Osteen, highlighting their unique roles as a surgeon and nurse.
• Paul shares his journey of leaving his surgical practice to follow a divine calling, leading them to engage in medical missions for the past 17 years.

Segment 2: The Role of Obedience in Answering the Call (00:01:45 - 00:03:51)

• Discussion on the role of obedience in their journey.
• Paul emphasizes the importance of listening to God's voice and taking steps in faith, even when it doesn't make sense logically.
• Reference to the idea that the Christian life is about listening for the voice of Jesus and being obedient.

Segment 3: The Thrilling Journey of Faith (00:03:51 - 00:06:41)

• The excitement and challenges of stepping out in faith and answering God's call.
• Jennifer shares her perspective on the obedience and supernatural peace that accompanies it.
• Discussion on the thrill and excitement of being in faith, trusting God to work things out.

Segment 4: Marrying Medical Professions with Mission Work (00:06:41 - 00:10:16)

• Paul discusses the formation of their mission work and the realization of combining medical expertise with mission work.
• Insight into their role in relieving missionary surgeons in remote areas to provide essential medical care.

Segment 5: Insights from Medical Missions (00:10:16 - 00:13:39)

• Anecdote about a medical mission in Zambia where a child's life was transformed through surgery.
• Emphasis on the impact of using available resources for God's work, no matter how limited they may seem.

Segment 6: Serving Locally and Globally (00:13:39 - 00:17:58)

• Jennifer shares their experience of serving globally and the importance of serving locally as well.
• Discussion on how everyone, regardless of their profession, can serve in their community and be the hands and feet of Jesus.

Segment 7: Mobilizing Medical Missions Conference (00:17:58 - 00:23:34)

• Announcement of the Mobilizing Medical Missions Conference on February 16th and 17th at Lakewood in Houston, Texas. Website is m3missions.com
• Encouragement for individuals from various professions to attend and explore ways to contribute to global health and mission work.