Join Jim Lovelady as he speaks with Emily Shrader, a Serge mobilization recruiter, who served overseas for over a decade. Emily shares what it was like to be on the field during the global pandemic, how Jesus uses disruptions in our lives to draw us out of our comfort zones, and how His epic authority empowers us to take risks in advancing His kingdom both near and far.

In this episode, they discuss...

• Emily’s  Journey into International Missions [03:56]
• What It Was Like to Be on the Mission Field in a Global Pandemic [07:36]
• How Jesus Uses Disruption to Spark Reflection and Reevaluation [13:35]
• Exploring What the Great Commission Means for Gen Z [21:07]
• Jesus' Epic Authority and How it Enables Us to Take Risks [28:07]
• Going Into the Out: How Jesus Goes with Us [42:32] 
• Outside the Box: Creatively Participating in the Great Commission Near and Far [39:36]

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Referenced in this Episode:

• The Message: The Bible in Contemporary Language by Eugene Peterson
• Perspectives on the World Christian Movement Course
• The Wingfeather Saga books, by Andrew Peterson
• Song Lyrics from “Sunshine” by NEEDTOBREATHE
• Home movie (2015)
• Sonship Week is a retreat with deep worship, transformative teaching, and personal mentoring to bathe you anew in Jesus’ love. Join us this October in Hollywood, FL! 
• Explore missions opportunities with Serge, including our work in the 10/40 window, and fill out a Go Form to start a conversation with Emily and her team.

Credits:
Our guest for this episode was Emily Shrader. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Anna Madsen and Sunny Chi. Music by Tommy L. 

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