Halfway There27 Jun 2022

299: Ryan George and Living With Courage

Ryan George has traveled to all seven continents and both polar circles. An adrenaline junkie, Ryan is a certified wingwalker a bungee jumping enthusiast, and a via ferrata connoisseur. Today, Ryan shares why he was baptized in three denominations, how he discovered “adrenaline” activities, and what he’s learned about the Lord while pursuing them. Ryan’s story reminds us that the Lord is never far away, even when life seems at its most dangerous.

Listen to Ryan’s story now!

Stories Ryan shared:

The two kinds of adrenaline junkies and which he is
Getting baptized into three different denominations
The moment in 2006 when he surrendered his life to Christ
Small group conversations that allowed him to ask hard questions
Taking his brother on a trip to New Zealand and doing lots of fun stuff
Outward Bound and how that helped his discipleship
Going to Antarctica and why he wanted to go to all the continents
How having a daughter changed him
What he’s learned about the Lord on each continent
The overview effect and how that shaped him
Why he’s careful about what he posts online
Experiencing God when he does adrenaline junkie activities

Great quotes from Ryan:

God doesn’t have borders or favorites.

I like to places that make everything in my life seem smaller on purpose.

I never dream too big for God.

Travelling the world has made me more humble.

It’s hard to have bad theology when you’re living Christ’s example.

Resources we mentioned:

Ryan’s website
Scared to Life: Tales of a Good God Who Reveals His Heart When Ours Is Racing by Ryan George
Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage by Alfred Lansing

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