# Episode 11 | John Marselus on Being Available

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Podcast: [JAARS Uncharted Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/jaars-uncharted-podcast-7328703)
Published: 2025-11-16T23:36:29+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2775

## Resource

In this episode, John shares his journey of faith and service as he prepares to move to Papua New Guinea with his wife, Kim, to work with JAARS. He reflects on his past experiences in the Air Force, his calling to serve God, and the importance of being available for God's work. The conversation highlights the challenges and rewards of transitioning to a new mission field, the significance of community in faith, and the encouragement for the next generation to pursue their calling. 00:00 Intro 09:59 The Journey of Faith and Service 19:54 Transitioning to JAARS Aviation 30:10 The Role of JAARS in Remote Missions 40:05 Encouragement for the Next Generation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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