Jun 29 2019 25 mins
Gracia Burnham grew up in a home that put the Lord and his Word at the centre of their lives. She could sing hymns from memory even before she could read!
Upon graduation from high school, Gracia chose to attend Calvary Bible College in Kansas City because of their music program. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree majoring in Christian education. While she was at Calvary, a friendship flourished with a fellow student by the name of Martin Burnham.
Gracia learned that Martin was the son of missionaries who were serving in the Philippines. Martin’s primary interest was aviation....and Gracia! She and Martin were married in 1983. After several years of training with New Tribes Mission, they headed for the Philippines in 1986.
For 17 years, Martin and Gracia Burnham served as missionaries in the Philippines with New Tribes Mission. Martin was an experienced jungle pilot who brought mail and supplies to the region. In 2001, they were taken hostage by militant Muslims. After 376 days of captivity, Martin was killed during a rescue attempt, but Gracia was freed.
JOY Radio's Program Director, Don Millar, recently talked with Gracia who is now a popular speaker and a New York Times bestselling author of two books. During our extended podcast interview, hear Gracia's incredible story of enduring near starvation, constant exhaustion, frequent gun battles, and cold-hearted murder. Her intense soul-searching about a God who sometimes seemed to have forgotten them will inspire you.
Find Gracia:
Website: https://graciaburnham.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gracia-Burnham-263558310327731
Stay Connected:
Online: www.joyradio.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/myJOYRadio
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Upon graduation from high school, Gracia chose to attend Calvary Bible College in Kansas City because of their music program. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree majoring in Christian education. While she was at Calvary, a friendship flourished with a fellow student by the name of Martin Burnham.
Gracia learned that Martin was the son of missionaries who were serving in the Philippines. Martin’s primary interest was aviation....and Gracia! She and Martin were married in 1983. After several years of training with New Tribes Mission, they headed for the Philippines in 1986.
For 17 years, Martin and Gracia Burnham served as missionaries in the Philippines with New Tribes Mission. Martin was an experienced jungle pilot who brought mail and supplies to the region. In 2001, they were taken hostage by militant Muslims. After 376 days of captivity, Martin was killed during a rescue attempt, but Gracia was freed.
JOY Radio's Program Director, Don Millar, recently talked with Gracia who is now a popular speaker and a New York Times bestselling author of two books. During our extended podcast interview, hear Gracia's incredible story of enduring near starvation, constant exhaustion, frequent gun battles, and cold-hearted murder. Her intense soul-searching about a God who sometimes seemed to have forgotten them will inspire you.
Find Gracia:
Website: https://graciaburnham.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Gracia-Burnham-263558310327731
Stay Connected:
Online: www.joyradio.ca
Facebook: www.facebook.com/myJOYRadio
Twitter: www.twitter.com/myJOYRadio
Instagram: www.instagram.com/myJOYRadio
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