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June 30, 2025 51 mins

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⛪️ 🌍 At 60, Douglas Brouwer left the U.S. to lead churches in Switzerland and the Netherlands. In this episode, he shares his expat journey, the challenges of moving abroad later in life, and the cultural surprises he faced as a pastor in Europe.

📚 Dougla's books:
The Traveler's Path: Finding Spiritual Growth and Inspiration Through Travel
Chasing after Wind: A Pastor's Life
Remembering the Faith: What Christians Believe
How to Become a Multicultural Church


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https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglasbrouwer/

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About Expat Experts:
Expat Experts is the expat podcast and YouTube series that takes you beyond the tourist brochures and into the real stories of life abroad. Hosted by Marc Alcobé, an expat himself, this show dives deep into the journeys of people who left their home countries to build new lives around the world. From cultural shocks and career changes to unexpected adventures and expat life hacks, Expat Experts uncovers the raw, unfiltered truth about what it really means to live abroad. Whether you're a seasoned expat, thinking about making the leap, or just curious about life beyond borders, this is the show for you.

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