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Russia and Geopolitics

Joshua Steele · July 21, 2022

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Why is Russia acting as it is? What are the fundamental motivators driving their campaign of evil against Ukraine? In this episode, we’ll talk about the fascinating world of geopolitics and its relevance to the current conflict. We’ll also bring you up to date on our family news, the Good and Evil project, and our Bible First ministry.

Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! Please share this episode with your friends, and pray for our family as we continue ministering to Ukrainians in Eastern Europe.

The Eurasian Hordelands map from [*The Accidental Superpower*](https://zeihan.com/purchase-the-accidental-superpower/) by Peter Zeihan
The Eurasian Hordelands map from The Accidental Superpower by Peter Zeihan

How You Can Pray

  • Praise the Lord for the provision of a house for our family during our stay in Slovakia.
  • Pray for those affected by the attack in Vinnytsia and for so many other Ukrainian families that are suffering due to Russian aggression.
  • Pray for a speedy end to the war and a decisive Ukrainian victory.
  • Praise the Lord for good progress with the Good and Evil and Bible First ministries. Pray for continued blessing and fruit as we seek to share Christ with Ukrainians in Eastern Europe.
  • Praise the Lord the successful FBI background checks! Pray that we will be able to get hard copies of those documents (with apostilles!) over here to Slovakia very soon.
  • Pray for health for our family and the community here, especially as COVID is again on the rise.
  • Pray for peace and liberty in Ukraine. 💙💛

Resources

We have lots of photos this time, so be sure to scroll all the way to the end! First up, a few photos from our move to Mojš…

Our friend, Kati, helps the kids wrap furniture in shrink wrap before loading into the moving van.
Our friend, Kati, helps the kids wrap furniture in shrink wrap before loading into the moving van.
David is getting better and better at helping Dad with the screw gun!
David is getting better and better at helping Dad with the screw gun!
Rebekah rides the elevator on a bean bag! 🤪
Rebekah rides the elevator on a bean bag! 🤪
Helping Dad move his desk! 😎💪🏻
Helping Dad move his desk! 😎💪🏻
We are no longer just a “suitcase family”. We actually have some furniture that requires a cargo van to move!
We are no longer just a “suitcase family”. We actually have some furniture that requires a cargo van to move!
This house came with a couch!
This house came with a couch!

Next up, some recent family photos…

Mia is snug as a bug in a... beanbag! 💗
Mia is snug as a bug in a… beanbag! 💗
Right after our move, Granddad bought us a little kiddie pool.
Right after our move, Granddad bought us a little kiddie pool.
With all the hot weather, the pool has been a hit! 💦☀️
With all the hot weather, the pool has been a hit! 💦☀️
Daddy and David grab an impromtu McDonald’s lunch while running errands in town. 😋
Daddy and David grab an impromtu McDonald’s lunch while running errands in town. 😋

And now some of those gorgeous terrace views!

Mountains in the front yard, anyone?
Mountains in the front yard, anyone?
Sunset in Mojš (back of the house)
Sunset in Mojš (back of the house)
After it rains, we often get breathtaking rainbows! 🌧🌈
After it rains, we often get breathtaking rainbows! 🌧🌈

The following are photos sent to us by various people who are using the Good and Evil books in ministry in Ukraine…

To God be the Glory

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