In this interview, I talk to a good friend of mine who left the field several years ago. He speaks very vulnerably and honestly about his post re-entry doubts, anxiety, and depression, and how he managed to hold on to his faith. Re-entry is an underdeveloped area in most organizations and churches. This interview helps to give us a clearer picture of what it’s like.

“I could either believe blindly, leave it all behind, or lean into it.”

Timeline 1:00-5:40 Being an introvert in missions 5:41-7:10 Dealing with comparison on the field 7:11-11:59 Re-entry: 100% chance you will struggle 12:00-14:14 Re-entry: Its header going back home than going to the field. 14:15-17:20 Re-entry: I hit a wall of anxiety, doubt, and depression 17:21-20:15 Re-entry: What was causing the doubts and anxiety? 20:16-23:18 Re-entry: What did your depression look like for you? 23:18-32:09 Re-entry: Turning the corner and getting healthy 32:10-40:50 Re-entry: The challenges of moving from a Muslim context to a secular one 40:51-53:25 Re-entry: What advice would you give to the person struggling in re-entry?

https://pmpod.org/pod-3-re-entry-challenges/