Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! On today's episode, Dan is joined by Denise Henderson and her family to discuss their experience attending the Puerto Rico mission trip. Denise, her husband Levi, and her fifteen-year-old son Logan share stories and reflections about how their first missional family trip overseas opened their eyes to a new world of faith, work, giving, culture, and family bonding. Join us as we get an inside peek at what a challenging and wondrous experience a mission trip can be.

Episode Highlights:

[0:20] Dan introduces the Henderson family and shares why he's surprised to be having this conversation.

[1:21] Denise discusses what motivated her and her family to attend, and what their expectations and preconceived notions were going into the trip.

[2:48] "An opportunity like this was just very unique." Levi reflects on his time serving in the Kentucky National Guard, and how the Puerto Rico Mission trip provided him with an opportunity to continue serving after leaving the military.

[4:42] "The people there are amazing." Logan offers his perspective on being outside the continental U.S. for the first time.

[5:18] "Man, what a great influence for him." Denise shares what impressed her heart and her soul in Puerto Rico.

[7:21] "My energy level was depleted from the physical side of it, but my spiritual cup was filled." We learn how Denise and her family viewed the missional side of the trip.

[11:07] The Henderson family shares the most memorable moments that opened their eyes to Puerto Rican culture.

[13:49] "If you don't go, you'll never know." Denise, Levi, and Logan speak to folks who are thinking about taking a mission trip but aren't sure yet. Their message: do it!

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