Episode 69: Relationships are worth the risk with Shannon Ackerman
On today's episode our host Sarah Schalow is sharing a cup of coffee with friend to many Shannon Ackerman. So, grab your coffee or tea and join in! Shannon, her husband Rob and their children have been a part of Desert Springs for over 15 years. Shannon was raised in North Dakota and accepted Christ as a young girl, shortly before her mother died. While attending the University of North Dakota Shannon met her husband Rob and their marriage launched them immediately into military life as Rob was serving in the Army. They were first stationed in Alabama, and it was there that Shannon realized two things: she needed to make her faith her own and she also needed to cultivate community. Shannon and her young family moved a lot with Rob's career, and you'll be so encouraged by the stories she shares of what God did in and through each place. There was a particular relationship in Minnesota that God used to show Shannon that her mission field was not in some far-off place but was right in front of her. You'll also here about how a book really helped her to embrace her identity in Christ and how it totally changed how she serves God. Since living in Arizona, Shannon has sought to cultivate community in whatever environment she finds herself in. She currently works as a teacher at Western Sky Middle School less than a half a mile from our church. Her work there is so important as she is a light for Christ and only strengthens the special connection our church has with that school. You will feel like you know Shannon after this interview but if you don't know her in person, we'd highly encourage you to meet her. You won't regret it. As Shannon says, relationships are worth it - take the time find someone to walk with you in the life God has given us.
Love Does by Bob Goff: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Does-Discover-Secretly-Incredible/dp/1400203759/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1G2E29TTKBG0T&keywords=love+does+by+bob+goff&qid=1686866041&sprefix=love+does+by+bob+gof%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-1
Kathie Pabst's episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6BDi2IJO5q3xsmVyPdRMKs?si=41e6121eb4dc4138
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