#157 God's Call From the Classroom to Africa with Lisa Rippy
I finally convinced my dear friend, Lisa Rippy, to join me and share her incredible story.
Trust me—you don’t want to miss this one! Lisa has such a beautiful testimony of what happens when you hear God’s call and simply say yes. In 2014, during what seemed like an ordinary school presentation, Lisa felt the Lord tug on her heart to go to Sierra Leone and she didn’t hesitate.
That one yes led to a life-changing journey for her, her family, her students, and our entire community. In this conversation, Lisa opens up about:
What it felt like to hear God’s call so clearly in the middle of everyday life. Her first trip to Sierra Leone and the powerful ways God’s presence showed up.
How the children she thought she was going to teach ended up teaching her. The ripple effect of her yes, especially how it shaped her daughter’s future calling.
Why serving doesn’t have to be “big” to matter and how even the small things bring joy and transformation.
Lisa’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late, never too small, and never the wrong season for God to use us. You’ll be inspired, encouraged, and maybe even challenged to say yes to the little nudges God is placing on your heart.
Jennie Guinn is a Catholic life coach, retreat leader, and founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. With over 26 years of experience as an educator, administrator, and Director of Religious Education, she is passionate about walking with midlife women through life’s transitions—especially those that come from unexpected changes in relationships, identity, or purpose. A devoted mother of three grown sons and proud grandmother of two, Jennie creates sacred spaces where women can encounter the love of the Father, be transformed by the Holy Spirit, so they can magnify Christ in their everyday lives. Jennie is the host of the Catholic Moms in the Middle podcast and a featured voice on Nashville Catholic Radio and Radio Maria USA, where she shares encouragement and faith-filled wisdom with women navigating the twists and turns of midlife.
