Adventures with Jeanelle

For three weeks, there was silence. No podcast uploads. No updates. Just life unfolding in ways I didn’t expect. In this deeply personal episode, I share what the last few weeks in Malawi have honestly looked like — the distractions, the friendships, the unexpected joy, and the quiet realization that this place has started to feel like home. From early mornings in Zomba watching the sunrise with m...

What happens when comfort is removed… and gratitude has to be learned in real time? In this episode, Lynn Pierre shares a raw, unfiltered update from life in Malawi—where power outages, water scarcity, and missionary living have become the backdrop for a deeper spiritual awakening. From leading Bible studies in Philippians with local staff, to navigating vulnerability in a new community of older w...

This wasn’t just an Easter… it was a reset. Spending Easter in Malawi—away from family for the first time—brought unexpected joy, deep worship, and a powerful moment of clarity. From a beautiful church service filled with music and celebration… to an intimate 90-minute worship session that felt like a personal gift from God… this experience was unforgettable. But the real breakthrough? A hard real...

Most people talk about faith. But very few are forced to live it. In this episode, M shares what it’s really like to step into the unknown—alone, uncomfortable, and far from everything familiar. The first two weeks in Malawi were not easy. New culture. New environment. No family. No routine. But then something shifted. Through worship, community, and unexpected moments—God began to reveal somethin...

You think you’re ready… until everything changes. New country. New culture. No family. No familiarity. And suddenly… you’re face-to-face with yourself. In this episode, I share the real, unfiltered truth about my first two weeks in Malawi — the anxiety I didn’t expect, the fear I couldn’t ignore, and the moment everything began to shift. Because in the middle of uncertainty… one truth grounded me:...

She Left Home To Follow God… And Her First Day Was Harder Than She Expected What happens when faith takes you somewhere far from home? In this deeply personal episode, Jeanelle shares the honest story of arriving in Malawi for the first time. The excitement of answering God’s call quickly collided with the reality of distance, exhaustion, culture, and the emotional weight of leaving family behind....

Four Days Before Malawi… And I Almost Gave Up. Four days before leaving for Malawi, the pressure hit. Last-minute responsibilities. Heavy thoughts. Spiritual warfare that felt personal. And for the first time, the question surfaced: “Maybe it’s time to quit.” In this vulnerable weekly update, Jeanelle shares the real battle behind preparing for missions — the mental resistance, the spiritual oppos...

What do you do when God asks you to pause the “normal” path—and say yes to something unknown? In this episode, I share the heart behind my decision to move to Malawi for several months and what the Lord has placed on my heart while I’m there. From serving elementary students in a Christ-centered school, to walking closely with young women through worship nights, Bible studies, and honest conversat...

In this episode, I share an honest update on the season God has me in right now. After returning from Costa Rica, I believed the Lord was opening the door for a long-term mission in Malawi. I prayed, prepared, and began the process—trusting Him with each step. While the timeline has not unfolded the way I expected, this season has become one of deep surrender, prayer, and trust. God has been using...

In this episode, Jeanelle shares her deeply personal reflections from the final two weeks of her mission trip in Costa Rica. From studying Romans and serving in worship, to emotional goodbyes, baptisms, and graduation, she opens up about the ways God has shaped her heart, stretched her faith, and taught her the beauty of community. This is more than a travel journal—it’s a testimony of how God mee...

Join Jeanelle as she reflects on her life-changing mission trip to Costa Rica, where faith met service, and gratitude reshaped perspective. Rooted in Philippians 3:8—“Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord”—this heartfelt podcast chronicles her experiences living with a widowed host, overcoming language barriers, leading youth ministries,...

In this powerful journal-style episode, we hear from Jeanelle, a young missionary in Costa Rica, as she reflects on service, surrender, and the supernatural love of God. As she prepares to embark on a week-long mission trip, Jeanelle opens her heart about her weekly routines on the mission grounds—like “Service Day,” where every student contributes to maintaining the land they live on. But what st...

In this episode I’ll discuss intimacy with Christ.

I made it to Panama!

Jeanelle is back!! She has been very busy and has a lot of updates to share.

Today is my 19th birthday and the first birthday I have ever had without my family. What was it like, how did I feel? Was the day full of tears of sadness or tears of joy? Take a listen and find out.

This is the second installment of Jeanelle’s Costa Rica experience.

This is my first post from Costa Rica. Enjoy.