John Szabo and his daughter, Emma, share their unforgettable experience serving together on a mission trip to Costa Rica. John reflects on more than 20 years of missions, while Emma describes how her very first trip changed her perspective on faith, relationships, and living out the Great Commission.

Together they discuss the power of serving across generations, the importance of building relationships, and how God used this journey to grow both of them. Whether you're considering your first mission trip or simply want to be encouraged by stories of God's faithfulness, this conversation is an inspiring reminder to take the next step in faith.

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What do you do when God begins stirring your heart toward something that seems unexpected—especially at a stage of life when most people are thinking about slowing down?

In this episode, Mel sits down with Ellen Roetker to hear the remarkable story of how God called her back to France—the country where she first came to faith as a university student decades earlier. From serving in missions at home to sensing a persistent call she couldn't ignore, Ellen shares how God faithfully led her each step of the way.

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What happens when God calls you somewhere you never expected to go? In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Matt Parker, to hear the remarkable story of how a short-term mission trip to post-war Lebanon changed the course of his life. From teaching in an English elementary school to serving in ministry overseas, Matt shares how God used ordinary moments, unexpected relationships, and a simple willingness to say "yes" to reveal His plans. If you're wondering whether God might be calling you into something new, this conversation will encourage you to listen, trust, and take that first step of faith.

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