Faith in a Foreign Land with Elise Meier

EPISODE 9

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Elise Meier: Faith in a Foreign Land

When Elise packed her bags and moved to the Dominican Republic to teach, she knew it wouldn’t be easy—but she didn’t expect how much it would stretch her faith.

In this episode, she shares the highs and lows of navigating a new culture, the moments when she had no choice but to fully depend on God, and how that deepened her relationship with Him.

From the classroom to everyday life, she found ways to live out her faith and share the hope of Jesus with her students, even in the toughest seasons.

“I used to be so task-oriented…I could get a lot done, but my relationships weren’t as fruitful because I wasn’t as focused on people as I was focused on getting things done.”
~ Elise Meier

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“All cultures are different. There’s nothing better or worse about cultures, they’re just different…Their relationships (in the Dominican Republic) are stronger and there’s a very strong sense of family loyalty, and friendships are more valuable. The relationships they have are stronger than my experience in the United States.”
~Elise Meier

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Who’s in this Episode

Elise Meier – Recent Missionary in the Dominican Republic and Graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College

Learn more about Mission Trips at Wisconsin Lutheran College or make a donation to support WLC Mission Trips
Contact Elise by email: 1.elise.n.meier @ gmail . com (remove spaces…trying to avoid spam…)

“When I was in the DR and feeling so broken, having no friends, the Lord became my best friend…I never felt the Lord so close than when I had nobody.”
~Elise Meier

Adriane Stuebs – Podcast Host, Owner of Shine Realty

Scripture Inspiration

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” -Romans 8:28

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us.” -2 Corinthians 4:7

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” -Romans 15:13

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**About the Higher Hope Podcast**

Higher Hope shares heartfelt conversations with everyday people–moms, professionals, creatives–who live out their faith in every season of life. Whether you’re walking through a season of uncertainty or simply seeking inspiration, this show is here to uplift and remind you that hope is never out of reach.

Tune in and join a growing community grounded in faith, strengthened by stories, and united by the unwavering power of hope.

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