In this episode of Grace at the Fray, guest host Emily Shrader takes the reins to discuss Jim Lovelady’s transformative journey to Kenya, visiting Serge missionaries. Emily helps Jim unravel the narrative of his eye-opening expedition, highlighting the universal themes of fear and control and how stepping out of comfort zones exposes our need for grace. They explore the essence of growth through moving into the unknown and witnessing firsthand the magnificent ways God is cultivating His kingdom across the globe. Tune in for an episode that’s more than a mere traveler’s tale—it’s a story for all of us about confronting fear and the God who always meets us where we feel the most vulnerable to discover new depths of His all-sufficient grace and love.

In this episode, they discuss… 

• What can a broken Kenyan church teach a broken US church? (6:24)
• How culture shock can spark new spiritual insights (10:54)
• The clarity we get when we leave our comfort zones (28:50)
• Hospital chaplains and a holistic approach to community health (38:57)
• Collaborating with the Holy Spirit to tell stories that honor the subjects' integrity and transform our understanding of cross-cultural missions (51:09)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Grace at the Fray S1, Ep 9: A World in Need: Re-Engaging the Great Commission
• Grace at the Fray S2, Ep 9: Healing Through Community: Transformational Partnership in Medical Missions
• Grace at the Fray S3, Ep 2: Using Your Gifts for God’s Glory
• Give to the Kenya Bible Storying Training Fund
• Learn more about how to become a Missionary Kid Teacher
• Learn more about Serge’s Short-Term Mission Trips
• The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield

Credits: 

Special thanks to our brothers and sisters in Kenya for their hospitality and testimonies of God's grace. Our guest was Jim Lovelady, who normally hosts this podcast as part of his work on Serge’s Renewal team. Our guest host was Emily Shrader. Production by Anna Madsen and Sunny Chi. Music by Tommy L. 

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and

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