It’s a very child-loving culture but not a very child-friendly environment.

On today’s pod, I talk to a married mother of four, serving in a hard place. We talk about sexual harassment, feelings of overwhelm, staying spiritually healthy, and finding times of rest. It’s a fascinating and helpful conversation that I know you will benefit from.

"For a woman, the most prized possession you hold is your honor. Your honor can be easily lost but never regained."

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Timeline: 

• 00:00 Intro 
• 01:00 What are the challenges for Western women in the Arab World? 
• 02:40 Restrictions and cultural values 
• 04:00 How do Arabs view Western women 
• 07:15 What did you have to give up to come to the Middle East? 
• 10:55 Is it hard to raise your kids on the field? 
• 12:20 What kind of schools did you choose for your kids? 
• 14:30 Sexual harassment on the field 
• 20:25 Staying spiritual healthy 
• 28:32 How do you cast your cares on God? 
• 31:30 Dealing with overwhelm 
• 36:35 Finding rest on the field 
• 39:40 How to avoid isolation on the field 
• 41:47 Going from single, to married, to a mother