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S06E12 Unexpected Joy from Unexpected Challenges with Vonna Laue
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Have you ever looked back on a really hard season on the field, a huge thing God asked you to do, or a big unexpected change and thought, Wow, I’m SO glad I didn’t know that was coming? Because I would have run for the hills!
In this episode, we sit down with Vonna Laue, author of the upcoming book Glad I Didn’t Know, to discuss life’s unexpected twists and turns in the world of missions. Vonna shares her journey, from unplanned moves and family challenges to the unique pressures and joys that missionaries face when God’s plans unfold in surprising ways.
She offers wisdom and concrete ways to live fully in the moment while trusting God with what’s to come. Whether you’re on the field or supporting others who are, this conversation will remind you of the resilience and hope that carries us through, even when the future feels uncertain.
✍️ In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How we can find peace in the unknown, even when life surprises us
- Why it’s okay (and even good) to be glad we didn’t know everything ahead
- How our personal journeys strengthen our calling in missions
- Practical ways we can stay grounded, no matter what life brings
- Tips for balancing structure with flexibility in our daily lives and ministries
💡Questions to Ponder as You Listen:
- Where in my life have I felt grateful not to know what was coming?
- How do I usually respond to unexpected twists—am I open or resistant?
- What stories from my past show God’s faithfulness through surprises?
- How can I stay flexible and trusting when plans suddenly change?
- In what ways might God be calling me to release control right now?
Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at care@modernday.org
Website · YouTube · Facebook · Instagram · X · LinkedIn
Chapitres
1. S06E12 Unexpected Joy from Unexpected Challenges with Vonna Laue (00:00:00)
2. Meet Vonna Laue (00:00:36)
3. Unexpected Twists in Missionary Life (00:01:30)
4. Vonna’s Personal Missions Journey (00:02:26)
5. Balancing Family and Mission Work (00:03:31)
6. Navigating Control and Flexibility (00:05:41)
7. The Blank Piece of Paper Analogy (00:07:22)
8. A Year of Unforeseen Challenges (00:14:28)
9. Encouragement for Missionaries in Tough Times (00:20:16)
10. The Power of Stories (00:22:54)
11. Diverse Narratives and Their Impact (00:23:31)
12. Balancing Structure and Flexibility (00:31:42)
13. Reflecting on God's Work (00:38:06)
14. Closing Thoughts and Encouragement (00:43:33)
95 episodes
Manage episode 451213057 series 3402663
Have you ever looked back on a really hard season on the field, a huge thing God asked you to do, or a big unexpected change and thought, Wow, I’m SO glad I didn’t know that was coming? Because I would have run for the hills!
In this episode, we sit down with Vonna Laue, author of the upcoming book Glad I Didn’t Know, to discuss life’s unexpected twists and turns in the world of missions. Vonna shares her journey, from unplanned moves and family challenges to the unique pressures and joys that missionaries face when God’s plans unfold in surprising ways.
She offers wisdom and concrete ways to live fully in the moment while trusting God with what’s to come. Whether you’re on the field or supporting others who are, this conversation will remind you of the resilience and hope that carries us through, even when the future feels uncertain.
✍️ In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How we can find peace in the unknown, even when life surprises us
- Why it’s okay (and even good) to be glad we didn’t know everything ahead
- How our personal journeys strengthen our calling in missions
- Practical ways we can stay grounded, no matter what life brings
- Tips for balancing structure with flexibility in our daily lives and ministries
💡Questions to Ponder as You Listen:
- Where in my life have I felt grateful not to know what was coming?
- How do I usually respond to unexpected twists—am I open or resistant?
- What stories from my past show God’s faithfulness through surprises?
- How can I stay flexible and trusting when plans suddenly change?
- In what ways might God be calling me to release control right now?
Thanks for listening! Email us your questions at care@modernday.org
Website · YouTube · Facebook · Instagram · X · LinkedIn
Chapitres
1. S06E12 Unexpected Joy from Unexpected Challenges with Vonna Laue (00:00:00)
2. Meet Vonna Laue (00:00:36)
3. Unexpected Twists in Missionary Life (00:01:30)
4. Vonna’s Personal Missions Journey (00:02:26)
5. Balancing Family and Mission Work (00:03:31)
6. Navigating Control and Flexibility (00:05:41)
7. The Blank Piece of Paper Analogy (00:07:22)
8. A Year of Unforeseen Challenges (00:14:28)
9. Encouragement for Missionaries in Tough Times (00:20:16)
10. The Power of Stories (00:22:54)
11. Diverse Narratives and Their Impact (00:23:31)
12. Balancing Structure and Flexibility (00:31:42)
13. Reflecting on God's Work (00:38:06)
14. Closing Thoughts and Encouragement (00:43:33)
95 episodes
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1 S07E01 Doing the Impossible in Missions with Rod Plummer 49:00
1 S06E12 Unexpected Joy from Unexpected Challenges with Vonna Laue 46:02
1 S06E11 Help Me Understand My Cross-Cultural Teammates with I'Ching Thomas 45:53
1 S06E10 Can Prayer Really Change Anything? with Peter Warren 42:13
1 S06E09 Suffering Well & Walking in Faith: Can You Do Both? with Scott Shaum 41:56
1 S06E08 How Missionaries Experience Stress, Trauma, & Triggers with Dr. Jamie Aten (Encore Episode) 34:16
1 S06E07 How to Be the Healthy Leader of a Healthy Team with Nic & Rachael Billman 50:19
1 S06E06 Who Are Today's Missionary Kids? with Dr. Rob Hoskins (Encore Episode) 51:02
1 S06E05 When You Have Different Generations on the Same Team with Dr. Tim Elmore 41:54
1 S06E04 Winning Strategies for Your Best End-of-Year Giving Yet with Russell Cooper 36:46
1 S06E03 The 5 Stages of the Missionary Life Cycle with Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter 48:14
1 S06E02 Politics & Faith: When Missionaries Get Caught in the Middle with Dr. Russell Moore 47:21
1 S06E01 How Missionaries Can Build Kingdom Partnerships with Business Leaders with Lee Domingue 46:08
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