I thought by ignoring the challenges of re-entry, they wouldn’t show up

In this interview, I talk to a good friend of mine who left the field several years ago. He speaks very vulnerably and honestly about his post re-entry doubts, anxiety, and depression, and how he managed to hold on to his faith. Re-entry is an underdeveloped area in most organizations and churches. This interview helps to give us a clearer picture of what it’s like. 

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Timeline 

• 1:00-5:40 Being an introvert in missions 
• 5:41-7:10 Dealing with comparison on the field 
• 7:11-11:59 Re-entry: 100% chance you will struggle 
• 12:00-14:14 Re-entry: Its header going back home than going to the field. 
• 14:15-17:20 Re-entry: I hit a wall of anxiety, doubt, and depression
• 17:21-20:15 Re-entry: What was causing the doubts and anxiety? 
• 20:16-23:18 Re-entry: What did your depression look like for you? 
• 23:18-32:09 Re-entry: Turning the corner and getting healthy 
• 32:10-40:50 Re-entry: The challenges of moving from a Muslim context to a secular one  
• 40:51-53:25 Re-entry: What advice would you give to the person struggling in re-entry?