Hey friends! This one’s straight from our living room in Costa Rica. We’ve been here a month now, walking to school every day as a family, stumbling through Spanish, figuring out grocery shopping without Trader Joe’s (no green beans!), and learning what it means to slow down.

We also tell the story of the earthquake that shook our house and honestly, our souls. It was loud, it was scary, and it made us wrestle again with what surrender really looks like. This is us, sharing the highs, the lows, and the surprises of this season.

What’s it like moving to a new country as a kid? In this special mini episode, Marcela is joined by the Mini Fagerlands—Benaiah (13) and Maja (9)—to hear their thoughts, excitement, and honest fears about their family’s upcoming move to Panama.

From learning Spanish to making new friends, facing the unknown, and even hoping for monkeys in the house, this episode captures the real and unfiltered perspective of missionary kids stepping into a brand-new adventure.

From Amsterdam’s red-light district to the villages of the Philippines, the islands of the Caribbean to the streets of Bogotá—Steve Mickler has spent his life following God's call to the nations.

In this episode, we sit down with Marcela’s father to hear his incredible journey through decades of global missions, how it shaped his family, and what it means now as the Fagerlands prepare to go to Panama.

This is a story of faith, obedience, and the unexpected ways God weaves our lives together for His purpose.

Seth and his family are preparing for the biggest transition of their lives—leaving everything behind to serve in Panama. In this episode, Seth, Brian, and Eric dive into what the past year has looked like, from the excitement of answering a calling to the challenges of fundraising, preparing their kids, and trusting God through uncertainty. Hear the raw, behind-the-scenes emotions of stepping into faith, the unexpected joys along the way, and what’s next as they count down to launch day.

(01:28) | Recap of the last few months
(03:34) | A fundraising breakthrough
(05:51) | The hardest questions to answer
(07:36) | What real support looks like
(09:44) | Encouragement from past students
(13:39) | How a matching pledge changed everything
(22:23) | Seth’s biggest fears
(28:47) | Is the timing right?
(30:16) | How the kids are handling the move
(37:19) | A moment that changed Seth’s son's perspective
(45:11) | What life in Panama could look like
(46:14) | A prayer for the journey ahead

After the whirlwind of deciding to move to Panama and sharing the news, Seth goes beyond the surface details into the deeper meaning behind the decision and the full scope of this unfolding and incredible story.

(2:24) | Learn About Panama

(18:20) | The Need in Panama

(24:00) | Why Panama?

(27:28) | When Did You Know? Really?

(32:17) | Brian's Provocative Question

(37:00) | What Has Gone Well? What Hasn't?

(42:16) | What Keeps You Up At Night?

(47:00) | It's Your Decision, But You Can't Do It Alone

(48:50) | "Vocational Missionary" ⬅️ Don't Miss This

(58:25) | The Adventure Has Already Begun!

(1:01:39) | Seth Knows 5000 People (probably)

(1:04:08) | Here's The Deeper Question

(1:08:30) | The Real Support

(1:09:50) | Seth's Real Thoughts On Fundraising

(1:15:06) | How Long Will You Be In Panama?

We share the incredible story of how our dream to move to Panama began and the journey that led us there. Eight years ago, during a youth group trip, a casual conversation sparked a life-changing adventure.

Join us as Anna Shoberg guides us to recount the moments that solidified our decision, from the initial spark to the exciting announcement.

Also available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u297Z40SYqw