Hello and welcome to The River Foundation Podcast! Today, we hear from this year's Mission Champions, Mary Nita Thompson (Director of Operations), Mike Taylor (Commercial Lending Group Loan Officer), and Lisa Eversole (Operations Support) on the heels of their return from their recent mission trip to Lynch, Kentucky. The champions tell us about the joys and challenges of immersing themselves in a culture radically different from their own despite it being just a two-and-a-half-hour drive from where they live. We hear about the work they did, how they connected with the people of Lynch, and why they walked away from the experience feeling a deep sense of encouragement.
Episode Highlights:
[0:25] We meet the mission champions.
[1:40] Mary Nita and Mike talk about their history with mission trips and why this year was special.
[4:22] Lisa shares her missional backstory and what made her say yes this year.
[5:19] "It's just so neat as to how God puts things together." The champions share what their week in Lynch was like.
[9:36] "If I had to describe the trip in one word it would be 'Encouragement.' I was so encouraged." We learn how living with the people of Lynch transformed the hearts of our mission champions.
[12:25] The mission champions offer their final words of encouragement to close this episode.
Episode Resources:
Miracle in the Mountains by Belinda Riley, Lonnie Riley, and Joyce Sweeney Martin: https://www.amazon.com/Miracle-Mountains-Experiencing-Transforming-Appalachia/dp/1615071636
