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S1E9: Season Finale – Where Do We Go from Here

In the last episode of the season, we'll discuss our reflections from this season and our goals for the next one.

S1E8: Abort Mission For Now

Sometimes, walking away from missions isn't about fear or lack of commitment — it's about life throwing curveballs you can't ignore. In this episode, we explore the tough decision to back out of commitments due to outside circumstances. We unpack the feelings of guilt, the pressure to "push through," and how to find peace with putting personal well-being first. Whether it's work, family, or big life plans, we'll talk about how to honor your boundaries without drowning in shame, regret, and guilt.

S1E7: Talks with Nicole – Life Before and After Christ

Today, we are joined by none other than Isaac's wife, Nicole! She'll share what her life was before and after meeting Isaac and accepting Christ. Isaac and Nicole will also share their journey through dating and marriage and how important it is to stay rooted in God to make a relationship successful and fulfilling. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction (00:34) - Introduction to Nicole (11:00) - Nicole's religious background and how it affected the relationship w/ Isaac (13:13) - Cultural differences between Nicole and Isaac (21:32) - Nicole's upbringing (34:24) - Diving into Nicole's Buddhism (43:50) - Isaac's ultimatum with Nicole (50:05) - Nicole's faith journey (01:17:17) - Conclusion

S1E6: Fail Forward – Learning from Mistakes and Trusting God's Plan Over Perfectionism

In this episode, we kick things off with a quick recap of last week’s updates. We'll talk about how failures aren’t the end but opportunities to grow, and how perfectionism can keep us from true progress. Most importantly, we’re diving into what it means to surrender our plans to God’s greater purpose. How do we trust His timing when things don’t go as expected? How do we let go of control and step into faith? If you’ve ever struggled with perfectionism or fear of failure, this episode is for you. Let’s learn to embrace the journey, trust God’s plan, and keep moving forward with faith! Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction (00:34) - Updates from last week starting w/ Isaac (05:17) - Gene's updates (11:25) - Our trials shooting video (14:31) - Learning from our past mistakes (19:33) - Vertical vs horizontal relationship w/ God (20:38) - First and second commandment (23:33) - Controlling our tongue (31:07) - Trying to strive for perfection (35:31) - How to fit into God's plan instead of fitting God into our plan (43:50) - How to physically spend time with God (48:40) - Conclusion

S1E5: We're Back On

We're happy to say that we're back on and ready for what's to come in 2025! We'll give our updates since we last shot, talk about some of the feedback we've received from our initial episodes, and share some personal goals and cast vision for this podcast! Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction and catching up w/ Isaac (08:50) - Our thoughts and encouragement for mission trips (32:00) - Gene's updates (39:20) - Visiting our goals and reviewing feedback (52:00) - Accountability (01:11:16) - Conclusion