Hannah chatches up with Paul and Jennifer Osteen to hear how they step out in faith and heard God's call to leade global medical missions!
SHOW NOTES:
Introduction:
Hannah Keeley introduces the episode with excitement and a brief overview of the guests, Paul Osteen and Jennifer Osteen, a surgeon-nurse duo involved in global medical missions.Segment 1: Introduction to Paul and Jennifer Osteen (00:00:00 - 00:01:45)
Hannah introduces Paul Osteen and Jennifer Osteen, highlighting their unique roles as a surgeon and nurse. Paul shares his journey of leaving his surgical practice to follow a divine calling, leading them to engage in medical missions for the past 17 years.Segment 2: The Role of Obedience in Answering the Call (00:01:45 - 00:03:51)
Discussion on the role of obedience in their journey. Paul emphasizes the importance of listening to God's voice and taking steps in faith, even when it doesn't make sense logically. Reference to the idea that the Christian life is about listening for the voice of Jesus and being obedient.Segment 3: The Thrilling Journey of Faith (00:03:51 - 00:06:41)
The excitement and challenges of stepping out in faith and answering God's call. Jennifer shares her perspective on the obedience and supernatural peace that accompanies it. Discussion on the thrill and excitement of being in faith, trusting God to work things out.Segment 4: Marrying Medical Professions with Mission Work (00:06:41 - 00:10:16)
Paul discusses the formation of their mission work and the realization of combining medical expertise with mission work. Insight into their role in relieving missionary surgeons in remote areas to provide essential medical care.Segment 5: Insights from Medical Missions (00:10:16 - 00:13:39)
Anecdote about a medical mission in Zambia where a child's life was transformed through surgery. Emphasis on the impact of using available resources for God's work, no matter how limited they may seem.Segment 6: Serving Locally and Globally (00:13:39 - 00:17:58)
Jennifer shares their experience of serving globally and the importance of serving locally as well. Discussion on how everyone, regardless of their profession, can serve in their community and be the hands and feet of Jesus.Segment 7: Mobilizing Medical Missions Conference (00:17:58 - 00:23:34)
Announcement of the Mobilizing Medical Missions Conference on February 16th and 17th at Lakewood in Houston, Texas. Website is m3missions.com Encouragement for individuals from various professions to attend and explore ways to contribute to global health and mission work.