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.

FEB 27

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
FEB 27

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
FEB 6

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
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
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

5 Episodes

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.

Creator

Seth and Marcela
Years Active

2024 - 2025
Episodes

5
Rating

Clean
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Fagerlands to Panama

Fagerlands to Panama

Episodes

Mini Fagerlands | Big Changes, Big Adventures

A Life in Missions with Marcela's Dad

Called to Go | This Is The Year

Beyond the Basics | Seth Gets Vulnerable

Faith and Adventure | From Minnesota to Panama

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