Join your sleep-deprived host, April Amrine for a hilarious dive into the chaos of packing for a missionary adventure in Italy in Notes from a Failed Missionary: Mini Episode 8 – The Useful Things We Packed, brought to you by the Called to Be Free Academy, the Christian podcast for women. In this mini episode, laugh along as the host unpacks the questionable decisions made at 3 a.m. while battling airline weight limits and a suitcase scale. From 23 boxes of herbal tea (because Italy clearly lacks tea shops) to a hole-ridden comforter, a Pampered Chef knife, a stack of towels, and a PlayStation, discover the bizarre items that made the cut—and the one unexpected hero: an ice cream scoop that won over an Italian grandmother. Tune in for a relatable tale of overpacking, sleep-deprived choices, and accidental brilliance.

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