3.6. The Practice of Surrender (part 2 with John Michael Caldwell)

On this two-part episode, we talk with John Michael Caldwell, TCK from Uruguay. John Michael and his wife, Nicole, have served in ministry for many years.

Join part 2 of our conversation as we talk about the practice of surrender - how it starts with identity, deals with control, and ends with encountering more of the presence and person of Jesus. John Michael shares from his own experiences of having to surrender things to the Lord - both good things and harmful things. You’ll hear personal stories and incredible insight into how to take brave steps of surrender.

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HOST: Michelle Ellis

SONG: Sunscreen by Vic Davi

SHOW NOTES:
22:36 | Romans 8:28 - “And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.”
22:40 | Jeremiah 29:11 - “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.”
23:27 | Romans 8:18 - “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us.”
25:46 | Hebrews 4:14-16 - “…For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin…”

KEY QUOTES:
6:02 | “I was not the one that God specifically called out to walk in obedience. My parents were the ones who were called. However, I was chosen. I was chosen to be a part of the process.”
19:41 | “When you surrender to the fact that it's okay to not be okay, it frees you to seek out help and realize that you don't have to fight battles alone.”
22:19 | “When you consider what it is that you might need to lay down and compare that to the glory and the faithfulness of God, you have nothing to lose.”
23:53 | “Your story is beautiful to God because He's trying to weave something together that shows His glory and His love and His plan in you and for you and through you. “
24:23 | “Be more afraid of not opening up than of being afraid of whatever people might think if you do open up.”

COMMON TERMS:
TCK - third culture kid
MK - missionary kid
LAC - Latin America Caribbean