Sn. 5|Ep. 5: Steps of Faith & Transition (with Gabriella Taylor)
On this episode, we talk with Gabriella Taylor, a TCK to Portugal.
You’ll hear her share how God led her to step out in faith even though it was uncomfortable - plus the lessons she learned along the way! Gabriella is young yet wise beyond her years. She also shares with us about what God is teaching her as she navigates a major life transition. We even get a glimpse into some reverse culture shock and a testimony of God’s provision! Make sure to tune in as we journey alongside Gabriella.
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HOSTS: Michelle Ellis, John Michael Caldwell, Nicole Caldwell
SONG: Sunscreen by Vic Davi
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - 0:31 | Introduction
0:31 - 1:59 | Getting to Know Gabriella
1:59 - 6:13 | MK Debate
6:13 - 9:51 | Starting a Ministry as a Teenager
9:51 - 15:35 | Lessons from Leading a Bible Study
15:35 - 19:52 | “Wins” from Stepping Out in Faith
19:52 - 23:20 | Encouragement for Those Taking Leaps of Faith
23:20 - 27:22 | A New Transition as a College Freshman
27:22 - 30:59 | A Testimony of God’s Provision
30:59 - 37:51 | Growing in Trust in the Lord
37:51 - 40:44 | Final Reflections on God’s Holiness
40:44 - 44:32 | Culture Shock & Closing
SHOW NOTES:
19:18 | Romans 8:28 - “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”
34:09 | Jeremiah 18- Clay in the Potter’s hands
35:49 | Philippians 4:6-7 - “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
KEY QUOTES:
19:20 | “[God has] a purpose for you on the field.”
21:08 | “The Lord took that obedience and grew it and grew that seed even though I didn't know what I was doing and lacked confidence in it. He took that obedience and just really grew it into beautiful fruit.”
21: 28 | “I think wholehearted surrender and just being open to whatever the Lord might have for [you] is incredible.”
22:18 | “It's in that stretching and leaning into being a little bit uncomfortable that ultimately we grow and the Lord develops us.”
26:46 | “…I really don't feel like I'm from here but I know without a shadow of a doubt that I'm supposed to be here.”
28:21 | “My contentment and my joy and my satisfaction is found in Christ.”
29:19 | “I'm in an amazing place for a miracle. I just need the Lord to come through.”
32:30 | “Being in a place of complete surrender, I believe goes hand in hand with trust [in God].”
38:13 | “How often do I go through my day and truly forget that my Creator, the God who made this world and who made me, is someone who I can just pray to at any point and I can have those conversations with?”
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COMMON TERMS:
TCK - third culture kid
MK - missionary kid
LAC - Latin America Caribbean