Episode Segments

1. Introduction and the Sanderlin Family’s Journey (00:09–01:00)

Mark Gilmore introduces the GoMission podcast and welcomes Chris Sanderlin and his two sons, Gabe and Ben. The family has spent the last year preparing for missionary work in Cameroon through a language immersion program in France.

2. Chris’s Early Missions and Calling to Cameroon (01:00–03:09)

Chris reflects on his 2008 trek in Africa and shares how God clarified their call to Cameroon. He emphasizes the need for the family to learn French due to Cameroon’s linguistic landscape.

3. Language Learning in France (03:09–04:47)

Chris explains their year-long immersion in France, where the family learned French to prepare for ministry in Cameroon. He shares his initial struggles with the language barrier.

4. Gabe’s School Experience and Language Immersion (04:47–07:52)

Gabe discusses his experience attending public school in France, where he had to adapt to a secular environment and overcome peer pressure, all while learning French through immersion.

5. Ben’s Experience and Witnessing to Michael (10:38–12:06)

Ben shares how he befriended a boy named Michael, who eventually accepted Christ. Michael’s family began attending church, and his mother also came to faith.

6. Chris on Humility and Learning French (12:06–17:16)

Chris reflects on the humbling process of learning French and how important pronunciation is in showing respect for the language. He describes how God used this challenging experience to grow his family.

7. The Importance of French for Cameroon (17:16–19:54)

Chris discusses how essential French is for everyday tasks and ministry in Cameroon, and shares how Gabe began helping translate by the end of their time in France.

8. Cultural and Spiritual Observations in France (21:55–25:42)

Chris provides insights into France’s rich history, secularism, and cultural loyalty. He highlights how the gospel still has an impact when it is lived out consistently.

9. Praying for Laborers in France (25:42–26:39)

Chris expresses his burden for more laborers in France, noting the open hearts and need for pastors in the country’s churches.

10. Muslim Outreach in France (26:50–27:41)

Chris shares his experience witnessing to a Muslim man in France who had never been approached by a Christian before, showing the opportunities for outreach in the country.

11. Encouragement for Teens to Be Bold (28:32–29:59)

Gabe encourages teens to stand strong in their faith in public schools, sharing how he resisted peer pressure and boldly lived out his Christian testimony in France.

12. Closing Remarks and Prayer (31:45–32:57)

Mark concludes the episode by encouraging listeners to pray for the Sanderlin family as they prepare to serve long-term in Cameroon. He emphasizes the importance of staying on mission with Jesus.