Love, Laughter, and Adventure: How Faith Transforms the Ordinary
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We explore how love, laughter, and adventure can ignite our hearts and lighten our burdens as we follow Jesus faithfully into unexpected places.
• Former Nebraska native Paulette Piper shares her journey of relocating permanently to Thailand with her husband Doug
• 99% of people in northern Thailand have never heard the name of Jesus
• Buddhism, animism, and spirit worship create unique spiritual challenges for ministry
• Using humor as a ministry tool helps connect with Thai children and young people
• Facing criticism for leaving adult children in America to follow God's calling overseas
• The importance of following God's direction despite what others may think
• Learning Thai language while building relationships through games, karaoke, and meals
• Host Ron Myers shares his own humorous evangelism road trip filled with misadventures
If you'd like to learn more about Paulette's ministry or support their work, visit projectpayao.com or www.pipersinthailand.com.
- If you would like to be a guest and share your story, click this link: https://thepromoter.org/story/
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Chapters
1. Introduction to Love, Laughter & Adventure (00:00:00)
2. Paulette's Journey to Thailand (00:03:39)
3. Cultural Barriers and Buddhist Beliefs (00:11:06)
4. Responding to Criticism and God's Calling (00:16:56)
5. Humor and Faith in Ministry (00:20:54)
6. Ron's Epic Road Trip Story (00:24:04)
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