Summary
Caleb and Kyumin, both former missionary kids, sit down with filmmaker Ari Ali, creator of Ben Between Africa. Ari tells the story of trying tounderstand her mother’s MK experience and what that journey opened up insidetheir family. We talk about love, calling, silence, and what it takes to startreal conversations at home. This episode is for MKs, parents, and anyonecurious about the long arc of repair.

Why thismatters
MK stories often live in the gaps between what happened and what was ever said.Ari’s film gives language and shape to those gaps. This conversation exploreshow art can help families tell the truth, keep dignity, and stop passing painforward.

Topicswe cover

·      What Ari set out to learn about her mom, andwhat surprised her

·      How filming changed the way their family talksabout their past

·      Boarding school, separation, and attachment

·      The line between honoring a calling and naming acost

·      What MK parents can do today to break cycles

·      Practical steps for more authentic conversationsat home

Resourcesmentioned

·      Ben BetweenAfrica (film): https://www.benbetweenafrica.com/

·       The Missionary Kids: Unmasking the Myths ofWhite Evangelicalism (Book): https://www.broadleafbooks.com/store/product/9798889832034/The-Missionary-Kids