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361. Jordan and Caryn McLeod: A Missionary Story of Faith, Family, and Perseverance

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Release Date: 12/22/2025

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Episode Description

In this powerful and deeply moving episode of The Rob Skinner Podcast, Rob sits down with Jordan and Caryn McLeod, longtime missionaries whose journey has taken them from New York City to Jerusalem, Cyprus, and back to the United States.

Raised in Jewish homes, Jordan and Caryn share their personal faith journeys, how they became Christians, and what led them to leave everything behind to help plant the church in the Holy Land. They open up about cultural barriers, spiritual resistance, heartbreak, perseverance, and what it really takes to serve God in one of the most challenging mission fields in the world.

This conversation goes far beyond missions—it’s about marriage, parenting, generosity, resilience, and learning to make your life truly count in every season.

If you’ve ever wondered what faith looks like when it’s tested, stretched, and refined over decades, this episode will inspire and challenge you.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear:

  • Jordan and Caryn's conversion stories and Jewish backgrounds

  • What it’s like to plant a church in Jerusalem from scratch

  • Why faith in Israel requires a completely different approach

  • The idea of “completion” rather than conversion for Jewish believers

  • Cultural, religious, and emotional challenges of overseas missions

  • How they stayed faithful during years of slow growth and discouragement

  • Stories of God’s provision, generosity, and miracles

  • Raising faithful children on the mission field

  • Transitioning from full-time missions to family-focused ministry

  • Advice for anyone who wants to live a no-regrets life

Key Scriptures Referenced:

  • Galatians 5:6

  • Hebrews (faith and perseverance themes)

  • Acts (church planting and endurance)

About the Guests

Jordan and Caryn McLeod served for over a decade as missionaries in Jerusalem and Cyprus. They are parents of four children, many of whom are now serving in missions around the world. Their story reflects decades of faithful service, adaptability, and deep trust in God.

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