What do Vanuatu and New Caledonia have in common? They are both in the South Pacific region or Oceania. In this new episode, Varick tells us more about these islands where he lived, and shares some personal insights that help us better understand his context of origin.

Though he was surrounded by a strongly Christian culture, Varick had no personal knowledge of Jesus. It was through the witness of a high-school friend that he came to know Christ personally. As he later left the South Pacific region to study in France, he grew to appreciate that God is with him wherever he goes and that he calls him to share the hope of eternity and sense of belonging to those who, like him, are away from home.

Evelyne est née et a grandi dans le Sud de l'île de Madagascar. C'est là qu'elle rencontre Jésus. Elle part poursuivre ses études universitaires en bâtiments-travaux publics dans la capitale, Antananarivo. Son rêve à terme ? Partir au Canada. Là-bas, elle cherche à se spécialiser en bâtiments. Son parcours pour un départ au Québec est parsemé d'embûches et exige d'elle une grande patience pour l'obtention du visa. Arrivée à Montréal, les choses ne se passent pas comme elle l'avait rêvé. La réalité est différente mais Dieu n'a jamais changé toutes ces années-là.

Cecilia, a student from an island of Mexico, shares about her upbringing in that small island and her experience as an international student in France. Having previously lived abroad, she thought the move would be smooth. Yet, she discovered another reality as she struggled with cultural shock. Through her ups and downs, she came to know Jesus, to give her life to him and trust him more and more.