136, Two Bible Verses to Help You Grow in Spite of Challenges and Trauma (With Ann Hamel)
Institute of World Mission Podcast

Institute of World Mission Podcast
136, Two Bible Verses to Help You Grow in Spite of Challenges and Trauma (With Ann Hamel)
August 26, 2026
Have you (or a loved one) ever faced trauma during a missionary assignment? In this episode, Ann Hamel, a clinical psychologist serving on the Missionary Care Team, shares an inspiring connection between the promises in Romans 8:28 and 2 Corinthians 4:16. She paints a picture of the challenges and traumas that life can bring and how you as a missionary can grow through them. Listen to the episode to discover her thoughts on missionaries and post-trauma growth.
Have you (or a loved one) ever faced trauma during a missionary assignment? In this episode, Ann Hamel, a clinical psychologist serving on the Missionary Care Team, shares an inspiring connection between the promises in Romans 8:28 and 2 Corinthians 4:16. She paints a picture of the challenges and traumas that life can bring and how you as a missionary can grow through them. Listen to the episode to discover her thoughts on missionaries and post-trauma growth.
Have you (or a loved one) ever faced trauma during a missionary assignment?
In this episode, Ann Hamel, a clinical psychologist serving on the Missionary Care Team, shares an inspiring connection between the promises in Romans 8:28 and 2 Corinthians 4:16. She paints a picture of the challenges and traumas that life can bring and how you as a missionary can grow through them.
Listen to the episode to discover her thoughts on missionaries and post-trauma growth.
Show Notes:
- Upcoming Live Event: Re-thinking Digital Outreach: A Strategy for Adventist Missionaries
- Missionary Health Page
- More on Mental Health