<![CDATA[The Surrendered Voices]]>Welcome to Surrendered Voices, a podcast about faith, calling, missions, immigration, and surrender.

Hear real stories from missionaries, immigrants, pastors, ministry leaders, and everyday followers of Jesus who said yes to God's call.

Together, we explore what it means to cross borders, cultures, and comfort zones—and trust God with the journey.

One God. Many nations. One story of surrender.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:50:09 GMTSat, 22 Aug 2026 19:09:44 GMT60Wilber M<p>Welcome to Surrendered Voices, a podcast about faith, calling, missions, immigration, and surrender.</p><p>Hear real stories from missionaries, immigrants, pastors, ministry leaders, and everyday followers of Jesus who said yes to God's call.</p><p>Together, we explore what it means to cross borders, cultures, and comfort zones—and trust God with the journey.</p><p>One God. Many nations. One story of surrender.</p>episodicWilber Mwmarenco25@gmail.comno<![CDATA[More than a Mission Trip]]>The conversation explores the journey of Narek and Maria, who answered God's call to serve in a sensitive region of the world. It delves into their experiences, challenges, and the impact of their faith on their lives and work. The conversation covers the challenges of raising children in a different culture, the impact of immigration on family life, and the experience of surrendering to God's plan. It also explores the financial challenges faced by the family and the lessons learned from their journey.

Takeaways

  • Surrender to God's call transcends cultural and language barriers
  • Immersion in a new culture leads to identity reaffirmation
  • Parenting has transformed their approach to ministry Raising children in a different culture is challenging but enriching
  • Immigration brings uncertainty and financial challenges, but also strengthens faith

Chapters

  • 00:00 Answering the Call
  • 03:20 Crossing Cultures
  • 05:22 Navigating Cultural Differences
  • 08:54 Language Barriers and Communication
  • 12:30 Learning Languages and Faith
  • 17:05 Cultural Integration and Identity
  • 26:29 Vocations and Family Life
  • 33:41 Impact of Parenthood
  • 36:06 Raising Children in a Different Culture
  • 45:12 Financial Challenges and Surrender
  • 54:02 Immigration and Uncertainty
  • 59:01 Surrendering to God's Plan
]]>0c2b51b5-f960-46e0-abbf-ba6eb914e324Mon, 31 Aug 2026 15:16:41 GMT<p>The conversation explores the journey of Narek and Maria, who answered God's call to serve in a sensitive region of the world. It delves into their experiences, challenges, and the impact of their faith on their lives and work. The conversation covers the challenges of raising children in a different culture, the impact of immigration on family life, and the experience of surrendering to God's plan. It also explores the financial challenges faced by the family and the lessons learned from their journey.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Surrender to God's call transcends cultural and language barriers</li><li>Immersion in a new culture leads to identity reaffirmation</li><li>Parenting has transformed their approach to ministry Raising children in a different culture is challenging but enriching</li><li>Immigration brings uncertainty and financial challenges, but also strengthens faith</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Answering the Call</li><li>03:20 Crossing Cultures</li><li>05:22 Navigating Cultural Differences</li><li>08:54 Language Barriers and Communication</li><li>12:30 Learning Languages and Faith</li><li>17:05 Cultural Integration and Identity</li><li>26:29 Vocations and Family Life</li><li>33:41 Impact of Parenthood</li><li>36:06 Raising Children in a Different Culture</li><li>45:12 Financial Challenges and Surrender</li><li>54:02 Immigration and Uncertainty</li><li>59:01 Surrendering to God's Plan</li></ul>no00:55:26More than a Mission Tripfull