<p>What happens when your father’s underground Bible ministry shapes the path you never expected to take?</p><p>In this episode of the 55:11 Podcast, Dirk Smith and Brooke Kehl sit down with Rostyslav Stasyuk—a husband, father, and global ministry leader with deep roots in faith. Rostyslav shares how his family’s legacy and his cross-cultural experiences led him to join EEM as the Regional Director for South Caucasus and Central Asia, where he now helps distribute Bibles, </p><p>This heartfelt conversation touches on the importance of Scripture in someone&#39;s mother language, the powerful role of prayer, and the impact of the Bible in places where faith comes at a cost. Rostyslav also shares how the war in Ukraine has both challenged and strengthened his faith, as well as what it means to disciple others, even in isolation.</p><p>Whether you&#39;re a parent, a ministry leader, or someone looking for hope in hard seasons, this episode will leave you encouraged.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Show Notes:</strong></p><p>Follow us on: PRAY.COM</p><p>Connect with EEM:</p><p><a href="https://www.eem.org/"><u>EEM WebsiteEEM</u></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/EasternEuropeanMission"><u> Facebook</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.eem.org/"><u>EEM</u></a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/eastern-european-mission"><u>LinkedIn</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.eem.org/"><u>EEM</u></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/EasternEuropeanMission/"><u> Instagram</u></a></p><p><a href="https://www.eem.org/"><u>EEM</u></a><a href="https://alarryross.com/eastern-european-mission"><u> Media</u></a></p>