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"Faith, Fear, and Calling: A Missionary’s Story from Russia"

"Faith, Fear, and Calling: A Missionary’s Story from Russia"

Update: 2025-03-27
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In this episode, I sit down with Dana Evans—missionary, adoptive mother, and advocate—to discuss her journey of faith, calling, and resilience. She shares what led her to Russia, the challenges of adoption, and the lessons she’s learned about trust, fear, and perseverance.

Episode Highlights

  • When a Calling Won’t Let Go: From childhood dreams to a leap of faith that changed her life.
  • Life in Russia as a Missionary: Navigating culture shock, language barriers, and church planting. 
  • An Adoption That Changed Everything: How caring for two orphans turned into a lifelong commitment.
  • The Challenge of Fear and Isolation: Pushing through exhaustion and finding strength in faith.
  • A New Path for Orphan Care: Helping shift Russia’s orphan care from institutions to family placements.
  • Expanding the Mission Abroad: Bringing her work to Turkey, Ghana, and Kenya to help children find families.
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"Faith, Fear, and Calling: A Missionary’s Story from Russia"

"Faith, Fear, and Calling: A Missionary’s Story from Russia"

Sam Coates