On this episode, Gaby is the guest and Laurel is the host. Gaby is interviewed about her cancer diagnosis and the work that God has done in her heart as she has lamented, hoped on, and held onto the Lord.

Ben Hacker shares his experience as a pastor, a church planter, a musician and other practical advice for a new body of believers.

Paul was in prison when he wrote the book of  Phillippians, a letter full of encouragement, joy and contentment despite the hard circumstances that he was living at the moment. At our Women's Retreat last July, Laurel Eccles shared a session on this truth. How can we find satisfaction and joy in this life? In Christ alone. 

Este episodio pertenece al retiro "Cercanas a Él" de Compassion Connection, realizado en julio del 2022. Aquí escucharemos sobre cómo batallar contra la ansiedad y el miedo que provienen por nuestras circunstancias y veremos el ejemplo del apóstol Pablo en su carta a los  Filipenses.

Jonathan and Christen Walberg share with us a little bit about a new stage in life for their family. Additionally, Jonathan explains how he embraces the beautiful calling to serve God in his new role as Associate Pastor. 

Can you imagine being the pastor of a 151 year old church? Well, Eric Weaver knows all the blessings, all the work, all the challenges, and all the sweet moments as he serves at First Baptist Church in Iowa.

"We can see throughout the Bible how people were inspired to write things for the glory of God. We find poetry and creative writing that point us to God and allows us to understand how can we glorify Him. And even how we can be happy or sad or any emotions and turn our emotions toward God"

Hear our next podcast episode in Spotify with Justin Eccles, with over 20 years of ministry and mission experience and current Director of CC Ecuador. You can find us at Compassion Connection Podcast.

Listen to our new episode as Sandi Youngren reads some of the most beautiful Psalms about trust in the Lord in difficult moments. 

Ruth Ann and Jerry share with us how was to say goodbye to their family as they sent them on the journey of international missions.

The current political situation of Ecuador is unknown, yet we trust in the only One that has our future in control.