Welcome to The Go and Send Podcast! In this episode, Ethan Daugherty shares how God moved him from a multi-generational Christian home into hands-on ministry — first through local service and college ministries, then on short-term trips, and now serving with SonSet Solutions. Ethan walks through the moments that shifted his plans (from a future in industry to missions), the practical side of applying engineering skills on the field, and how simple obedience — saying “yes” to the next step — changed everything. This conversation includes honest stories about vocational wrestling, mission trips (including time serving among the Maasai in southern Kenya), God’s provision in raising support, and the joy of seeing technical work translate into gospel impact. If you’re wondering how your skills could be used in missions or how to take the next step, Ethan’s experience will encourage you to trust God and follow him wherever he may lead. Contact us at [email protected] Resources & Links:Be Broken Ministries: https://www.bebroken.org/LeTourneau University: https://www.letu.edu/index.htmlSonSet Solutions Discover Program: https://sonsetsolutions.org/discover/The Pursuit of Holiness by Jerry Bridges 00:00 -- Introduction to Ethan Daugherty and His Recent Kenya Trip01:00 -- Serving Among the Maasai People and Ministry Context02:27 -- The Generous Spirit of the Maasai Despite Poverty03:33 -- Going With Expectations vs. Being Flexible in Ministry04:46 -- Previous Mission Trips Throughout the United States07:00 -- Reflecting on Hurricane Relief Work in Louisiana08:18 -- Mission Arlington: Serving Kids in Low-Income Communities09:00 -- The Importance of Flexibility and Adaptability09:37 -- Growing Up in a Multi-Generational Christian Family10:44 -- Becoming a Christian at Age Three and Early Faith Formation11:49 -- Dad's Ministry: Be Broken Ministries and Sexual Brokenness13:08 -- Understanding Dad's Full-Time Ministry as a Teenager14:28 -- Seeing the Difficult but Faithful Side of Ministry16:50 -- Early Direction Toward Engineering: "The Fix-It Man"17:38 -- Wrestling With Ministry vs. Financial Security19:21 -- The Barrier Between "My Life" and "Christ's Life"19:55 -- Summer Between Freshman and Sophomore Year: God Working on His Heart21:24 -- Joining Alpha Omega Fraternity and Becoming Chaplain23:50 -- Getting Plugged Into Mobberly Baptist Church26:55 -- Serving in Upward Sports Ministry and Working With Kids29:01 -- How Upward Expanded His View of Ministry31:00 -- The Importance of Finding Christian Community in College33:13 -- Junior Year Mission Emphasis Week: Feeling the Call35:36 -- Putting the Call on the Back Burner and Losing Focus37:00 -- Priorities Out of Place: Sectioning Off Life From Ministry39:15 -- Taking a Life-Changing Trip to Israel42:23 -- Senior Year: Applying for Industry Jobs and Closed Doors44:00 -- Wrestling With Pride and Wanting Career Success46:48 -- Getting Advice but Being Too Stubborn to Listen47:50 -- Unexpected Opportunity: Mission Trip to Navajo Reservation49:56 -- Surrendering to God's Will and Staying a Second Week51:41 -- Getting Called Back to Upward Sports Ministry54:00 -- God Redirecting His Steps Back Toward Ministry Calling54:38 -- Rediscovering SonSet Solutions and Applying to Discover Program56:14 -- Raising Support in Record Time: Month and a Half58:28 -- Current Project: SonSet Link Water Monitors01:00:44 -- How Water Monitoring Advances Gospel Ministry01:01:50 -- Overcoming the Disconnect Between Technology and Ministry01:03:27 -- Technology as a Force Multiplier for the Gospel01:04:11 -- Advice: Surrender Completely and Take Action in Small Steps01:06:54 -- Closing Thoughts and Gratitude To learn more about SonSet Solutions, go to our website or follow us on social media @SonSetSolutions.Website: https://www.sonsetsolutions.org

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