S5:E10 Counting the Cost of Following Jesus

Grace at the Fray

Have you ever wrestled with what it truly costs to follow Jesus? In this soul-stirring conversation, Lindsay opens her heart about 12 transformative years doing cross-cultural ministry in London, revealing both the profound joys and genuine struggles of answering God's call. What emerges is a compelling portrait of grace found at life's frayed edges—life-giving wisdom for how to count the cost while trusting the One who paid the ultimate price.

In this episode, they discuss…

• Financial concerns in cross-cultural ministry (10:50)
• Sacrifice, risk, and God’s faithfulness (22:26)
• Sin struggles don’t disqualify you (30:37)
• Building deep relationships takes time (39:00)
• Spiritual training and using your gifts (44:48)

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Referenced in this episode:

• Read 𝘔𝘰𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘎𝘦𝘯 𝘡, 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳, & 𝘍𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘍𝘦𝘢𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘍𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘰𝘮
• Explore a future in missions at serge.org/nextsteps
• Bible references: Luke 9:57-62, Luke 14:15-32 Matthew 13:44-46

Credits:

Our guest for this episode was Lindsay H., who has served for over 12 years on two different church planting teams in London, including a new team launched in 2020. This episode was hosted by Jim Lovelady. Production by Evan Mader, Anna Madsen, and Grace Chang. Music by Tommy L.

𝑮𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒓𝒂𝒚 𝑷𝒐𝒅𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒕 is produced by SERGE, an international missions agency that sends and cares for missionaries and develops gospel-centered programs and resources for ongoing spiritual renewal. Learn more and get involved at serge.org.

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Chapters

1. S5:E10 Counting the Cost of Following Jesus (00:00:00)

2. Financial Concerns in Cross-Cultural Ministry (00:10:50)

3. Sacrifice, Risk, and God's Faithfulness (00:22:26)

4. Sin Struggles Don't Disqualify You (00:30:37)

5. Building Deep Relationships Takes Time (00:39:00)

6. Spiritual Training and Using Your Gifts (00:44:48)