SummaryIn this episode of the Gird Up podcast, host Charlie Ungemach speaks with Jon, a missionary in Ecuador, about his journey from teaching in the Midwest to working in global missions. They discuss the challenges and rewards of living in a different culture, the importance of family and faith, and the role of technology in outreach efforts. Jon shares insights on raising a bilingual child, navigating fame, and the significance of intentional mission work. The conversation emphasizes the need for community support and the power of God's word in guiding their lives and work.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Girt Up Podcast01:48 Journey to Ecuador: A Missionary's Tale04:26 From Teaching to Mission Work: John's Transition09:45 Overcoming Language Barriers in a New Country11:28 The Gringo Show: A Unique Experience in Chile14:48 Finding Purpose in Academia Cristo17:12 Balancing Family Life and Mission Work19:44 Raising a Bilingual Child in a Foreign Land22:10 Cultural Differences in Worship24:20 Multilingual Productions: Expanding the Mission27:07 Intentional Outreach: Reaching Communities29:31 The Role of Internet in Modern Missions35:43 Faith in Adversity: Lessons Learned39:36 Transformation Through Experience40:29 Starting Anew: The Journey of Relocation44:08 Embracing Community: The Power of Support45:38 From Influencer to Celebrity: The Unexpected Journey51:22 The Evolution of Content Creation: From Phone to Professional58:38 Navigating Fame: The Balance of Influence and Humility01:03:03 The Algorithm Game: Pressure and Authenticity01:13:14 Finding Purpose: The Role of Faith in Life's JourneyJon's Links:http://academiacristo.com/https://wels.net/serving-others/missions/latin-america/https://www.youtube.com/@JonGrossGringoGird Up Links:https://youtube.com/@girdupministries4911?si=tbCa0SOiluVl8UFxhttps://www.instagram.com/girdup_be_a_man/https://www.girdupministries.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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