Living Faithfully: An Insider’s Journey as a FOCUS Missionary (James Van Matre) | Ep. 50
The Walkup
In this episode, we sit down with James Van Mieter to explore his 11-year journey with FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students). From his first mission trip in the Yucatan Peninsula to evangelizing on college campuses across the U.S. and serving internationally, James shares the joys, challenges, and spiritual growth that come with living fully for Christ. We dive into what it really means to be a missionary, the realities of fundraising, mentorship, and leadership, and how ev...
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