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Insight from a Western Couple’s Service in North Korea with Stephen and Joy Yoon
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Show Notes: Joy and Stephen Yoon, a Korean-American couple, join the StoryBuilders podcast to share their remarkable journey of serving in the isolated nation of North Korea for over a decade. From initial trepidation to forging deep relationships, their story challenges preconceptions and showcases the power of empathy in crossing cultural divides.
Key Takeaways:
- Overcoming Preconceptions: Discover how Joy and Stephen, shaped by years of anti-communist education, learned to see North Koreans not as enemies, but as fellow human beings.
- Bridging the Divide: Explore the poignant stories of how Joy and Stephen crossed seemingly insurmountable divides, from a warm greeting at the border to advocating for children with disabilities.
- Uncovering Shared Humanity: Understand how Joy and Stephen's experiences in North Korea offered them a unique glimpse into the everyday lives of the people, challenging dominant narratives and reminding us of our shared hopes and humanity.
- The Power of Empathy: Learn how Joy and Stephen's willingness to understand and connect with the North Korean people, despite their differences, led them to uncover the living hope of Jesus Christ in the most isolated country on earth.
Through their book "Crossing the Divide," Joy and Stephen share powerful lessons on breaking down barriers, fostering understanding, and finding common ground, even in the most daunting of circumstances.
Tune in to hear this inspiring story and discover how you can apply these insights to your own life and relationships.
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