# EP #35 - The Radical Truth About Christian Missions | Aaron and Katie Ficker

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Podcast: [Plain Values Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/plain-values-podcast-7471626)
Published: 2026-04-24T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://plainvalues.com/the-plain-values-podcast-ep-35-aaron-and-katie-ficker-the-radical-truth-about-christian-missions
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Duration seconds: 3203

## Resource

In this episode of The Plain Values Podcast, Marlin sits down with Aaron and Katie Ficker for the first of several conversations. Aaron, the oldest of eight, shares what it was like growing up as his family followed the Lord’s call from Illinois to Guatemala. His dad, a corporate pilot, gave up a successful career, bought an old school bus, rebuilt it, and drove the family through Mexico to answer what they believed was God’s direction. Aaron describes the adventure, the challenges, and the faith that carried them through a spiritually dark and difficult time in a war-torn area. Katie shares how she first went to Guatemala on a short-term trip while in nursing school, fell in love with the people and the work, and decided to stay. She talks about the clinics they helped run, the deep needs they saw, and the way the Lord used their obedience in hard places. The conversation touches on the realities of serving in a remote area during the tail end of civil war… the poverty, the spiritual darkness, the broken family structures, and the hope that slowly grew as trust was built over time. Aaron and Katie reflect on how their parents’ radical obedience shaped their own lives and how they continue to seek the Lord’s leading as they raise their own family. This honest and encouraging discussion is filled with stories of faith, sacrifice, and the quiet ways God works through ordinary people who say yes to His call. If this conversation filled your coffee cup, we would humbly invite you to leave a thoughtful comment below and please, don’t be shy … the Like and Subscribe buttons help more friends find this episode. We’re always looking for more friends. Learn more about Plain Values at https://plainvalues.com

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