#57 Why is Japan Called the “Missionary Graveyard?”
To minister and share the Gospel in Japan is very challenging. Add to that the challenges of; learning to live and work in a new country, learning a very difficult language, caring for a family and kids, and not having family or close friends nearby for support, and you have a recipe for burnout. Many missionaries leave Japan after years of ministry yield little no visible fruit, while the sacrifices they make to be here mount up. Why is it so challenging to share the Gospel in Japan? Mika and Marla discuss this and more in this episode!Find our Christian Podcast on social media and all podcast platforms here ⬇️https://linktr.ee/ChristianPodcastChapters:0:00 Opening02:07 1st Point: Why Japanese People Don’t Express Their Feelings and Thoughts Openly07:44 2nd Point: Why Faith Takes Time in Japan10:56 3rd Point: The Strong Personal Boundaries in Japanese Culture14:38 Staying Motivated in Ministry When You Don’t See Immediate Results15:38 Is Japan a “Missionary Graveyard”?16:50 Changes in Sharing the Gospel in Japan After COVID17:22 4th Point: Fear of Religion in Japanese Society and Culture20:05 What Marla Has Learned from 30 Years in Japan21:46 Read the Bible and Pray