Fagerlands to Panama

Seth and Marcela
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After years of planning for the future, we've realized our calling is now. We're moving to Panama! Follow our journey and join our sending team at sethandmarcela.com.

Episodes

  1. MAR 14

    Halfway There | Preparing for Panama

    We’re a little past halfway now, and this episode is really just us sharing how it’s going. We talk about school, language learning, the weird in-between of being close to Panama but not there yet, what’s been encouraging our hearts, and a really sweet answer to prayer about housing. It’s honest, simple, and a good snapshot of this season for our family. 00:56 – Halfway feelings, school struggles, and giving ourselves grace05:06 – Why Panama still feels like home, even while we’re in Costa Rica09:18 – The people God has put around us in this season18:43 – A big answer to prayer about our first landing spot in Panama23:52 – How the kids are really doing now26:41 – Finishing well, looking ahead, and praying for the final stretch

    30 min

  2. 10/02/2025

    Shaking Things Up | Earthquakes, Surrender, and Starting Over

    Hey friends! This one’s straight from our living room in Costa Rica. We’ve been here a month now, walking to school every day as a family, stumbling through Spanish, figuring out grocery shopping without Trader Joe’s (no green beans!), and learning what it means to slow down. We also tell the story of the earthquake that shook our house and honestly, our souls. It was loud, it was scary, and it made us wrestle again with what surrender really looks like. This is us, sharing the highs, the lows, and the surprises of this season. 04:00 One month in: what school’s really like as adults 08:50 How the kids are adjusting (and where it’s tough) 16:00 Finding community, youth group, and a new pace of life 25:30 The “messy middle” and why it’s harder for Seth 31:20 The earthquake story (and what it surfaced for us) 45:00 Wrapping up with prayer requests and what’s next

    51 min

  3. 02/27/2025

    Mini Fagerlands | Big Changes, Big Adventures

    What’s it like moving to a new country as a kid? In this special mini episode, Marcela is joined by the Mini Fagerlands—Benaiah (13) and Maja (9)—to hear their thoughts, excitement, and honest fears about their family’s upcoming move to Panama. From learning Spanish to making new friends, facing the unknown, and even hoping for monkeys in the house, this episode captures the real and unfiltered perspective of missionary kids stepping into a brand-new adventure.

    12 min

  4. 02/27/2025

    A Life in Missions with Marcela's Dad

    From Amsterdam’s red-light district to the villages of the Philippines, the islands of the Caribbean to the streets of Bogotá—Steve Mickler has spent his life following God's call to the nations. In this episode, we sit down with Marcela’s father to hear his incredible journey through decades of global missions, how it shaped his family, and what it means now as the Fagerlands prepare to go to Panama. This is a story of faith, obedience, and the unexpected ways God weaves our lives together for His purpose.

    1h 10m

  5. 02/06/2025

    Called to Go | This Is The Year

    Seth and his family are preparing for the biggest transition of their lives—leaving everything behind to serve in Panama. In this episode, Seth, Brian, and Eric dive into what the past year has looked like, from the excitement of answering a calling to the challenges of fundraising, preparing their kids, and trusting God through uncertainty. Hear the raw, behind-the-scenes emotions of stepping into faith, the unexpected joys along the way, and what’s next as they count down to launch day. (01:28) | Recap of the last few months(03:34) | A fundraising breakthrough(05:51) | The hardest questions to answer(07:36) | What real support looks like(09:44) | Encouragement from past students(13:39) | How a matching pledge changed everything(22:23) | Seth’s biggest fears(28:47) | Is the timing right?(30:16) | How the kids are handling the move(37:19) | A moment that changed Seth’s son's perspective(45:11) | What life in Panama could look like(46:14) | A prayer for the journey ahead

    48 min

  6. 09/09/2024

    Beyond the Basics | Seth Gets Vulnerable

    After the whirlwind of deciding to move to Panama and sharing the news, Seth goes beyond the surface details into the deeper meaning behind the decision and the full scope of this unfolding and incredible story. (2:24) | Learn About Panama (18:20) | The Need in Panama (24:00) | Why Panama? (27:28) | When Did You Know? Really? (32:17) | Brian's Provocative Question (37:00) | What Has Gone Well? What Hasn't? (42:16) | What Keeps You Up At Night? (47:00) | It's Your Decision, But You Can't Do It Alone (48:50) | "Vocational Missionary" ⬅️ Don't Miss This (58:25) | The Adventure Has Already Begun! (1:01:39) | Seth Knows 5000 People (probably) (1:04:08) | Here's The Deeper Question (1:08:30) | The Real Support (1:09:50) | Seth's Real Thoughts On Fundraising (1:15:06) | How Long Will You Be In Panama?

    1h 19m

  7. 07/10/2024

    Faith and Adventure | From Minnesota to Panama

    We share the incredible story of how our dream to move to Panama began and the journey that led us there. Eight years ago, during a youth group trip, a casual conversation sparked a life-changing adventure. Join us as Anna Shoberg guides us to recount the moments that solidified our decision, from the initial spark to the exciting announcement. Also available to watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/u297Z40SYqw

    57 min
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About

After years of planning for the future, we've realized our calling is now. We're moving to Panama! Follow our journey and join our sending team at sethandmarcela.com.

Information

  • Creator
    Seth and Marcela
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Seth and Marcela
  • Show Website
    Fagerlands to Panama