<p>In the final episode of &quot;Uncovering Japan&quot; on theServe Asia Podcast, host Chris Watts reflects on conversations with OMF workers during travel through Japan in 2025, asking what their stories mean for listeners.</p><p>He highlights that missionaries are ordinary people who feel fear and self-doubt, illustrated by AJ and a Japanese pastor agreeing to be &quot;terrified together,&quot; and argues that fear can sit alongside obedience.</p><p>Stories from Liz, John and Birita Timothy, and others show that calling is often gradual--growing awareness of Japan&#39;s spiritual need (fewer than 1% Christian), prayer, counsel from church and OMF, and taking the next step, including &quot;come and see.&quot; </p><p> </p><p><strong>Find out more – </strong></p><p><a href="https://omf.org/uk/resource/japan-5x5x5-prayer-guide/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">5-minute prayer guide for Japan</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/omf_japan/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"> OMF Japan on Instagram</a></p><p> <a href="https://opportunities.omf.org/Opportunities/?duration=1020,1015,1016,1017&search=japan" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Serve Asia trips to Japan</a></p><p> </p><p>00:00 Welcome and Series Recap</p><p>01:18 The Question for You</p><p>01:59 Fear and Vulnerability</p><p>04:52 No Missionary Type</p><p>08:19 Calling One Step at a Time</p><p>12:42 Come and See Japan</p><p>13:24 Challenges and Isolation</p><p>15:20 Hope and Open Doors</p><p>18:22 How to Pray and Engage</p><p>20:44 Next Steps</p><p></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://omf.org/uk/east-asia/japan/#resources">Visit our website for resources and more information on OMF Japan⁠</a></p><p><br></p>