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Several members of my family (who were foreign missionaries) were sent to an internment camp in China during World War II. This was the same camp where Eric Liddell (yes, the real Olympic sprinter from Chariots of Fire) was sent. Today I'd like to share some stories about that camp and a related story about me and my family in 2015. Duration: 23 minutes 36 seconds Get the book, Shantung Compound: The Story of Men and Women Under Pressure:
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Sometimes God works in ways that we don't expect. Toward the beginning of the period where we felt God was calling us to do missions, we felt like He wanted us to go serve in Iran. However, political circumstances outside of our control at the time made that impossible. We ended up serving the Muslims in Indonesia (the most Muslim country in the world) instead. But God wasn't done. Today I'd like to share with you the story of how God used us to reach that very same place in Iran even though we weren't able to physically go there ourselves. Duration: 11 minutes 11 seconds
Different countries function very differently. Today I'd like to share with you a collection of stories that exhibit the strengths and weaknesses of the socioeconomic systems we experienced in Taiwan, Indonesia, China, and the USA. More importantly than that, I hope it sheds some light on what life was like and why some of them function better than others. Duration: 15 minutes 14 seconds
During this time of craziness, what is the best way to determine what makes a good political candidate? Today I'd like to share with you the tips I use when choosing who to vote for in an election. Duration: 6 minutes 10 seconds
Years ago, I met a man who asked me if I would be able to help him retrieve a large sum of money in the billions of dollars that was lost around the time that China turned to communism. The following set of events led me to really seek out who I was and what I stood for. In the end, it turned out to be yet another Crazy God Story! Duration: 6 minutes 40 seconds
In this episode, Finn tells another incredible story about how God worked out all the details for principles based in the 10 Commandments to be taught to the top police officials in China. This would be unusual at any time, but it was especially strange in the 1990's during the height of communism in the country. From unlikely connections to the perfect timing, it's obvious that this was only possible because of God. Duration: 17 minutes 11 seconds
Today I'd like to share a few stories about what driving in Asia is like, as well as a couple related tales of the importance of prayer in hostile environments. Duration: 8 minutes and 52 seconds Picture of Finn on a scooter while in Bali below.
My friend DaNy is an incredible man. Today I'd like to tell you the story of how God took him from being a struggling kid in his mid teens to a godly man having a huge impact on kids all around the country of Indonesia. This is episode #3 in our series about some of our closest friends over the years. Duration: 17 minutes and 6 seconds Picture of Finn and DaNy together available below.
Our friend Asa from China is an incredible man. Not only does he love Jesus, but he's also done everything from geological seismology to law to real estate to coal mining to even selling shoes! (and a lot more!) God can use us in some pretty incredible ways. I hope you enjoy this story about our friend. Duration: 14 minutes 27 seconds
We are sad to announce that our beloved husband and father, Finn Torjesen, went home to be with the Lord on October 16th, 2023. Find out about the memorial service here. While this is difficult news, we are glad to announce that this isn't the end of Finn and Sandy's Crazy God Stories. Before his passing, Finn recorded several more episodes that we will be releasing consistently each Friday over the next several months. We look forward to sharing these new stories and we hope they encourage and bless you and your family. Thanks for watching.  Finn walking down to his favorite beach in Taiwan, very close to where he grew up. |
AuthorMy wife and I have lived most of our lives outside the US. Both our youths were in Taiwan. Then we worked in Taiwan for two years, Indonesia for 9 years and China for 25 years. Also I've visited Europe about 15 times where many of my 1st cousins live. Want to be emailed when we post new English stories?
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