Episode 1 | Craig Russell and Quinn Varnado Exploring the Uncharted

In this first episode of the Uncharted Podcast, host Craig Russell shares his journey from a Pennsylvania farm boy to the Vice President of Air, Land and Sea Operations at JAARS, an organization dedicated to delivering God's word to remote communities through aviation, land transportation and maritime services. The conversation explores the challenges of missionary life in the most remote places. Craig emphasizes the significance of being available for God's calling and the impact of aviation in connecting isolated communities with essential resources and God's love. For more information about JAARS go to JAARS.ORG 00:00 Introduction to JAARS Uncharted Podcast 00:55 Understanding JAARS Mission and Operations 02:00 From Pennsylvania to the Amazon 07:27 Life in the Jungle, Daily Experiences as a Missionary Aviator 13:15 Connecting with Remote Communities, The Impact of Aviation 18:38 Challenges and Rewards of Missionary Aviation 24:15 Faith and Motivation in Uncharted Territories 25:26 The Power of Availability and Gratitude 27:30 Teamwork in Missionary Work 28:13 Raising a Family in the Mission Field 30:48 Cultural Awareness 33:00 Navigating Challenges in Missionary Life 35:30 God's Faithfulness in Difficult Times 40:20 Cultural Shock and Transitioning Back Home 43:00 The Role of a Missionary Beyond the Field 45:25 Leadership and Organizational Dynamics in Missions keywords: JAARS, missionary aviation, Amazon jungle, family in missions, Craig Russell, uncharted territories, faith, aviation ministry, remote communities Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.