Welcome to The Go and Send Podcast! In this episode, Ethan Daugherty shares how God moved him from a multi-generational Christian home into hands-on ministry — first through local service and college ministries, then on short-term trips, and now serving with SonSet Solutions.
Welcome to The Go and Send Podcast! In this episode, Ethan Daugherty shares how God moved him from a multi-generational Christian home into hands-on ministry — first through local service and college ministries, then on short-term trips, and now serving with SonSet Solutions. Ethan walks through the moments that shifted his plans (from a future in industry to missions), the practical side of applying engineering skills on the field, and how simple obedience — saying “yes” to the next step — changed everything.
This conversation includes honest stories about vocational wrestling, mission trips (including time serving among the Maasai in southern Kenya), God’s provision in raising support, and the joy of seeing technical work translate into gospel impact. If you’re wondering how your skills could be used in missions or how to take the next step, Ethan’s experience will encourage you to trust God and follow him wherever he may lead.
Contact us at goandsend@sonsetsolutions.org
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00:00 -- Introduction to Ethan Daugherty and His Recent Kenya Trip
01:00 -- Serving Among the Maasai People and Ministry Context
02:27 -- The Generous Spirit of the Maasai Despite Poverty
03:33 -- Going With Expectations vs. Being Flexible in Ministry
04:46 -- Previous Mission Trips Throughout the United States
07:00 -- Reflecting on Hurricane Relief Work in Louisiana
08:18 -- Mission Arlington: Serving Kids in Low-Income Communities
09:00 -- The Importance of Flexibility and Adaptability
09:37 -- Growing Up in a Multi-Generational Christian Family
10:44 -- Becoming a Christian at Age Three and Early Faith Formation
11:49 -- Dad's Ministry: Be Broken Ministries and Sexual Brokenness
13:08 -- Understanding Dad's Full-Time Ministry as a Teenager
14:28 -- Seeing the Difficult but Faithful Side of Ministry
16:50 -- Early Direction Toward Engineering: "The Fix-It Man"
17:38 -- Wrestling With Ministry vs. Financial Security
19:21 -- The Barrier Between "My Life" and "Christ's Life"
19:55 -- Summer Between Freshman and Sophomore Year: God Working on His Heart
21:24 -- Joining Alpha Omega Fraternity and Becoming Chaplain
23:50 -- Getting Plugged Into Mobberly Baptist Church
26:55 -- Serving in Upward Sports Ministry and Working With Kids
29:01 -- How Upward Expanded His View of Ministry
31:00 -- The Importance of Finding Christian Community in College
33:13 -- Junior Year Mission Emphasis Week: Feeling the Call
35:36 -- Putting the Call on the Back Burner and Losing Focus
37:00 -- Priorities Out of Place: Sectioning Off Life From Ministry
39:15 -- Taking a Life-Changing Trip to Israel
42:23 -- Senior Year: Applying for Industry Jobs and Closed Doors
44:00 -- Wrestling With Pride and Wanting Career Success
46:48 -- Getting Advice but Being Too Stubborn to Listen
47:50 -- Unexpected Opportunity: Mission Trip to Navajo Reservation
49:56 -- Surrendering to God's Will and Staying a Second Week
51:41 -- Getting Called Back to Upward Sports Ministry
54:00 -- God Redirecting His Steps Back Toward Ministry Calling
54:38 -- Rediscovering SonSet Solutions and Applying to Discover Program
56:14 -- Raising Support in Record Time: Month and a Half
58:28 -- Current Project: SonSet Link Water Monitors
01:00:44 -- How Water Monitoring Advances Gospel Ministry
01:01:50 -- Overcoming the Disconnect Between Technology and Ministry
01:03:27 -- Technology as a Force Multiplier for the Gospel
01:04:11 -- Advice: Surrender Completely and Take Action in Small Steps
01:06:54 -- Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
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