92. Unvarnished Faith
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In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana welcomes her guest, Bill Yoh. Bill is a successful business executive and award-winning author. We will discuss Bill's most recent book, Unvarnished Faith, in which he shares about a mission trip to Nicaragua that changed his life. During this trip, Bill sees the unvarnished faith of people who live in the poorest conditions yet are happy because they see God working in their midst.
"I have realized through these trips how much privilege I have...and how utterly meaningless it can be." Bill Yoh
Join us to hear his heart touching story.
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Quick Episode Summary:
- Bill Yoh is introduced as the guest, author of "Unvarnished Faith."
- Bill's book is described as transparent and authentic, covering his life and faith journey.
- The book discusses a mission trip to Nicaragua, including impactful stories like meeting Maria at a trash dump.
- Bill shares his struggle with pornography addiction and how it opened conversations with readers.
- Diana and Bill discuss the privilege and true meaning of abundance and happiness.
- Bill mentions the importance of relationships and love as central themes in his book.
- They highlight transformative experiences from the mission trip, including interactions with local people and the profound impact on both the participants and the locals.
- Bill is launching a social outreach organization called Serve, connecting people with volunteer opportunities through coffee shops.
- Serve aims to bring true joy through community service and relationships, offering various volunteer events for people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Diana and Bill discuss the importance of serving in local communities and the joy it brings.
- They mention the influence of Mark Batterson and the concept of integrating faith into daily life through service and community involvement.
- The podcast concludes with information on how to get Bill's book and follow his newsletter.
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