keywords:Destiny by Design, faith, testimony, missions, purpose, God, encouragement, community, evangelism, personal growth

summary In this episode of the Destiny by Design podcast, host Jordan Mitchell interviews Mona, who shares her powerful testimony of overcoming childhood trauma, finding faith, and answering the call to missions. Mona recounts her journey from the Bronx to Florida, her struggles with substance abuse, and how a persistent invitation to church led her to surrender her life to Jesus. She discusses her calling to be a missionary, her experiences in Asia, and her unexpected return to the Bahamas, where she engaged with the Asian community and shared the gospel. Throughout the conversation, Mona emphasizes the importance of obedience, faith, and the transformative power of God's love, encouraging listeners to pursue their purpose and trust in God's guidance.

takeaways

• Mona's journey began with childhood trauma and substance abuse.
• A persistent invitation to church led her to faith.
• She felt a clear call to be a missionary at 23.
• Mona's experiences in Asia shaped her understanding of God's purpose.
• She engaged with the Asian community in the Bahamas.
• Mona emphasizes the importance of obedience to God's call.
• Her testimony highlights the transformative power of God's love.
• She encourages listeners to trust in God's guidance during hard times.
• Mona's story illustrates the impact of community and evangelism.
• Destiny by Design has been a life-changing experience for her.

Have you ever felt called to something greater?

In our first episode of the Destiny by Design podcast, Gwen shares her incredible journey of faith and purpose. 🙏

From dreaming of being a missionary in her childhood to embracing her calling, her story is sure to inspire!

What dreams are you pursuing? Share in the comments!

Gwen is the writer of Destiny by Design and lives in Kona, Hawaii. She shares and an amazing testimony of how she came to know the Lord and walk in her call to help others know their purpose.

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