From the Hangar - Episode 38 with Marilyn Gorenflo

In this episode of Mission Aviation Fellowship's podcast, From the Hangar, host Lem Malabuyo sits down with missionary Marilyn Gorenflo. Marilyn first served in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) before moving to the U.S., where she now helps new MAF missionaries navigate support-raising, language school, and the transition to life on the field. Listen to hear stories about Marilyn's years in the DRC, Ebola outbreaks, and the challenges—and beauty—of raising support as a missionary. Enjoy! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Learn more about Mission Aviation Fellowship: https://maf.org?utm_source=youtube&ut... Subscribe to Mission Aviation Fellowship: https://takeoff.maf.org/podcast?utm_s... Give a gift: https://give.maf.org/?source=PodcastYT Follow Mission Aviation Fellowship: Facebook:   / maf.org   Instagram:   / maf_us   LinkedIn:   / mission-aviation-fellowship   TikTok:   / maf_us   Threads: https://www.threads.net/@maf_us Twitter:   / maf_us   Listen to the podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detai... Soundcloud:   / maf_us   Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WBGYP2... Buy MAF merch: https://store.maf.org?utm_source=yout... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 01:26 - 24 years with MAF 02:01 - From the Air Force to MAF 03:33 - Life as a missionary family in Kinshasa, DRC 05:51 - Teaching English & building relationships 09:37 - Lessons of faith from the Congolese 11:59 - How was the transition for the Gorenflos from the U.S. to the DRC? 15:51 - John's as an MAF pilot & IT specialist 17:49 - Challenges: ebola & daily life 21:02 - Impactful ministries (Bible school & medical support) 29:26 - Moving to HQ in Idaho & Ministry Partnership role 30:35 - The realities of raising support 42:51 - Explaining the MAF staff pool fund 50:57 - Recent visit to MAF missionaries in language school 55:27 - Final thoughts & wrap up