Episode
Why I’m Going Back to UGANDA (Despite Chronic Pain)
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- The Pursuit of Calling
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- Mar 10, 2026
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- 763
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Summary
In this episode, I’m recording completely off the cuff. I’m exhausted, packing, and preparing to leave for Uganda again—but I wanted to sit down and share my heart with you before I go. Last year I traveled to Uganda to meet my Compassion child and to prove something to myself: that my chronic pain and neurological condition don’t get the final say in what I’m capable of doing for God. This year, I’m going back. Not because it’s easy. Not because my circumstances suddenly changed. But because my calling didn’t. In this episode I share why this mission trip matters to me, the impact meeting my sponsored child had on my life, and why I believe our circumstances never determine our calling—God does. If you’ve ever felt like your situation disqualifies you from living out the purpose God has for your life, this episode is for you. Your pain. Your limitations. Your current season. None of those things get the final word. God does. PS: If you're feeling stuck and want help discovering or pursuing the calling God has placed on your life, you can schedule a free discovery call with me here: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro Chapters 00:00 – A raw, unplanned episode 00:47 – One week into entrepreneurship 01:14 – Preparing to leave for Uganda 01:55 – Why I originally went to Uganda 02:52 – Living with chronic pain and trusting God 03:42 – Why I’m choosing to go back again 04:45 – Sponsoring children through Compassion 05:22 – Meeting Elijah and Aaron’s family 06:05 – The reality of poverty in Uganda 06:50 – Asking for prayers for this trip 07:14 – Your circumstances don’t determine your calling 08:10 – Why missions still matters to my calling 08:55 – What it means to love someone across the world 10:02 – A message to listeners who aren’t Christians 11:00 – Final encouragement…