Ep 17 | The Secret to Joy in Hard Seasons | Dick Brogden
Summary
Dick Brogden shares his journey from a missionary childhood in Kenya to leading the "Live Dead" movement, emphasizing that true calling transcends specific assignments. He discusses the necessity of embracing suffering and "coming to the end of ourselves" to experience resurrection power, contrasting this with modern aversions to loss. Brogden offers practical wisdom on discerning God’s will through His word, people, and spirit, while highlighting the joy found in partnering with the global church to reach unengaged people groups in difficult regions like Libya and North Korea.
Topics discussed
Introduction and show welcome
Guest introduction: Dick Brogden
Growing up as a missionary kid in Kenya
Stories of God providing for the family
The mindset of receiving vs. giving in missions
Finding signs and joy in Sudan
The aversion to suffering in modern culture
Theology of suffering and resurrection power
Praise in pain: The story of David and Eritrea
Balancing the cost of calling with hope
Defining calling, assignment, and role
Discernment: God's Word, People, and Spirit
Reflections on living in hard places
Origins of the vision for hard places
The birth of the ministry and divine timing
Joy in the mission and the Father's heart
Current hard places and global strategy
The role of technology and face-to-face ministry
The value of short-term mission trips
Faithfulness vs. fruitfulness in missions
Closing reflections and call to action
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