Episode 151: Messi Mahmodi

Messi Mahmodi grew up in Afghanistan and came to the United States as an adult. Messi was one of the team members on Dr. Lenzkes’ recent medical mission trip to Guatemala. Listen in to hear about the differences between life and culture in Afghanistan, Guatemala, and the United States.

Brian and Messi talk about Messi’s childhood growing up in Afghanistan, his transition from Afghanistan to the United States, how Messi was hired by the U.S. Military as a translator, the differences between life in Afghanistan and life in San Diego, California, Brian and Messi’s reflections on their experiences in Guatemala together, the recent collapse of the Afghanistan government and how it effected Messi and his family, the beautiful Guatemalan culture and community, and the blessing of spending your time and energy helping those in need.

Thank you for listening. Have a blessed day and stay healthy!