A Sneak Peak into this Episode In this episode of Unexpected Turns, guest Shiona shares how difficult experiences in her childhood contributed to feelings of shame and failure, yet also how God’s grace has redeemed failures to honor him now in cross-cultural...
Shiona’s Story: If I were a running coach and knew one of my runners would trip, fall and need to sit on the sidelines to recover, I would never put that runner in the race. God knew all my days before I lived any of them (Psalm 139:16), so He knew when...
Sydney’s Story: I was raised in an LDS (Latter Day Saints) home. My Mormon upbringing shaped my worldview and my view of God. I didn’t believe Jesus, the Father and the Holy Spirit were one God, nor did I believe in the infallibility of the Bible. I...
When a mysterious health symptom combined with other stress factors, I spiraled into a time of anxiety and depression. Though functional at a basic level, I felt crippled by distraction, sadness and poor sleep. I lost my appetite and could not find quick...
Kelsey’s Story: Since I was a little girl, I have always loved learning about other cultures. Combined with my love for Jesus, my interest in other people and places helped me develop an interest in sharing Christ cross-culturally. After serving on...
