At the time of recording this, we were closer than ever to leaving China indefinitely! We were moving back to the States, but before leaving, we wanted to reflect on the process a bit more. Here is Part 2 of the topic, "Leaving China after 4 years." We talked about seeing God at work in the midst of an uncertain time, and we pray you will be encouraged and have hope after listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marciaoppong/message

The countdown begins! After four blessed and exciting years in China, we are moving to the United States. As we close one chapter and begin another, we reflect on what we'll miss about China and what we look forward to in the U.S. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marciaoppong/message

In this time of global lockdown, people are spending time with family whom they live with, or perhaps reaching out to loved ones distant from them. But how important is it to stay unified with your family? And what are some of the roadblocks to family unity? On this episode, we explore these topics and highlight the value of the family unit in society. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marciaoppong/message

Just because you had a Christian upbringing doesn't mean you automatically become a Christian yourself. Faith is personal, and on this episode, we talk about the transition from being guided as young people to having our own personal faith and relationship with God. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marciaoppong/message

How did your parents both intentionally and unconsciously raise you in Christian faith in your formative years? We are exploring this question as we reflect on what we feel was the most important gift our parents have given us: fear and knowledge of the Lord, leading to faith in the gospel, and our salvation in Christ. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marciaoppong/message

What friendships do you consider dear to you, and why? We're discussing our oldest and closest friends, and the roles they have played in our lives. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marciaoppong/message

How do we spend time together, both intentionally and unintentionally. We are getting real about what spending time together looks like in our marriage. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marciaoppong/message

After some time of hiatus propelled by fear, Marcia returns to talk about encouraging yourself and doing the uncomfortable. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marciaoppong/message

Should we have achieved complete Independence and success before getting married? We're discussing the humble beginning of our relationship, and how we've been able to embrace it and see advantages of building success together. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marciaoppong/message

Since we are living in China, the origin country of the Coronavirus, we thought we'd give a personal update on what it's been like for us since the outbreak. Our thoughts may surprise you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marciaoppong/message