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Below you will find members of Team Daughters of Zion and their roles:
Naomi Hasenyager: Team Leader
Amanda Heller: Treasurer
Emma Cato: Prayer Coordinator
Sarah Badgett: Health and Worship Coordinator
Hans Zimmberly: Alumni Squad Leader*
Madison Allison: Squad Leader*
Joshua Little: Squad Leader
*not currently on Team Daughters of Zion
Note that although this gives off strong dating site vibes and should be read as such, seeing as that’s the theme for this Meet the Team, it is impossible in a blog setting to swipe one way or another to approve or disapprove of a person. As it should, seeing as any negativity is not tolerated by these women of God. Additionally, Adventures in Missions and World Race Outreach prohibits any dating for squad members during their year on the Race. So is this entirely ironic? Yes, yes it is. Besides, we’re not interested.
Missoula, Montana
“What did the shy pebble want to be when it grew up? A little boulder.”
My friends describe me as: Pure, distinctive, goofy, steadfast
My favorite color is: Blue! All shades.
My favorite thing about my hometown: The people. They’re incredible. You are surrounded by God’s nature. Gotta love humans. And when you don’t love humans you go find yourself a waterfall.
I could talk about this for hours: Marvel. MCU.
My red flag: I once went 8 days without showering. Sounds like a red flag.
My non-negotiable: Loves the Lord more than he loves me. But also that he loves me.
If I was a candle scent I would be: Vanilla and Oak. I don’t know if those would actually smell good together but vanilla is a basic smell and oak is very cozy and comfy.
An important aspect of my faith: My relationship with the Lord. It is the foundation of every decision that I make, and that’s my priority.
My special talent: I can typically make people laugh at any sport I try to play.
Future aspirations: On one hand, wife and mom. Other hand, home for youth students to be heard, known, seen and loved, and to find healing and victory in their lives.
Summary of the past five months: An unexpected journey of continually saying yes and stepping into the unknown.
Austin, Texas
“ur mom”
My friends describe me as: passionate, confident, exuberant, politically knowledgeable
My favorite color is: Purple, but like a lavender purple. But I also like eggplant. The purple family.
My favorite thing about my hometown: Austin. The memories I’ve made, the people I love. I love my church, Celebration Church. I love that there’s literally food for every single mood. If you want queso with your pizza, or Asian with your barbeque. I don’t eat barbeque because I’m a vegetarian.
I could talk about this for hours: politics. #conservativerepublicanandproud
My red flag: Idk what my red flag is. I have flaws, but like, my red flag? I have a really hard time, like, being vulnerable too soon so I’ll just, like, make everything a joke, y’know? Even the things I need to work on, I’ll make it a joke. You gotta laugh to keep from crying.
My non-negotiable: Jesus. I mean, he has to be a believer. That’s a given though– I’m a missionary, y’know? He has to love America. I feel like I’ve made my point very clear in that. Also, he has to value music in a way, because music is really important to me. At least value the beauty of music.
If I was a candle scent I would be: Heaven. And lavender.
An important aspect of my faith: Self responsibility, y’know? Basically what all of the Proverbs say is that Jesus has done the hard part, and I feel like an important part for me is assuming the responsibility of being a representative of Christ and doing that well.
My special talent: I am just really cool. I don’t really have a talent. Idk. Yeah I would say I’m like a– talking. Talking and talking a lot about a wide range of topics.
Future aspirations: I am not a goal setter. All I have planned is whatever I do in my life– it’s to glorify God in it. I also really hope I have a family one day. And to have a girl. I want a mini me.
Summary of the past five months: Brief?! Man. The Lord is extremely personal to every one of his children. Annnd, to know the Bible like the back of your hand.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
“BOOM ROASTED! (with gusto)”
My friends describe me as: Strong, quirky, passionate, nurturing
My favorite color is: *shows rings on fingers* It’s turquoise, duh.
My favorite thing about my hometown: It’s near the water.
I could talk about this for hours: Jesus. Or Disney. Or The Office.
My red flag: I am competitive in nature and also stubborn. Which I’m working on. Those are just the big ones that me and Jesus are working on right now.
My non-negotiable: Obviously Jesus. They have to be funny and have to be good with kids. And charismatic. And compassionate.
If I was a candle scent I would be: I feel like I could be a vanilla lavender.
An important aspect of my faith: Historical context. If you don’t read the Bible with historical context you’re reading it wrong and you’re gonna distort the word of God. And that’s blasphemy, so…
My special talent: I can pick up anything with my toes.
Future aspirations: I wanna travel. Family. Jesus. Babies. Maybe not out of me, but you know. And I want to see every aspect of God’s creation. I truly want to experience it all.
Summary of the past five months: Lately He has been refining me and purifying me. Fire. Starting from my feet now to my thighs. Very uncomfortable. He’s not done yet. But will I still be okay in this process of purification?
Knoxville, TN
“If you’re not gonna use the mirrors at the gym to check your form, at least use them for some self-reflection.”
My friends describe me as: Gifted, fun, innovative, determined
My favorite color is: Blue
My favorite thing about my hometown: I love that I can drive thirty minutes one way and be in the heart of downtown or drive the opposite way and find myself in the boonies.
I could talk about this for hours: Ask me my thoughts on holistic health. I believe all aspects of health require routine care, not just physical. Also how important dogs are.
My red flag: I would rather die than involve myself in PDA. Yeah. I hate PDA.
My non-negotiable: He needs to have an unwavering identity in Christ. He can’t be insufferably prideful or pathetically insecure. He has to be secure in his identity– nothing should be able to sway him.
If I was a candle scent I would be: Autumn rain.
My special talent: I can’t juggle unfortunately, but I can cook some mean chicken alfredo.
Future aspirations: To simultaneously have three dogs.
An important aspect of my faith: Reverence. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. You can’t grow in your faith if you don’t have fear first.
Summary of the past five months: James 5, essentially. If you pray fervently, the Lord will hear you. So be careful what you pray for.
McKinney, Texas
“I don’t like quantifying things.”
My friends describe me as: Peaceful, wise, compassionate, fierce
My favorite color is: Pink
My favorite thing about my hometown: One of my favorite things is the weather, because it snows, and I love the snow– and it never snows in Texas.
I could talk about this for hours: Jesus, obviously. And my skill in beating Josh in card games. But also how the mental health system needs to be fixed.
My red flag: Probably… hm. maybe– Unsure. I mean, I can be pretty indecisive. Oh. I don’t like my food touching.
My non-negotiable: Apart from loving the Lord, they have to be able to make me laugh– like deep belly laugh.
If I was a candle scent I would be: something sweet and slightly fruity.
My special talent: I always have a question to ask.
Future aspirations: I want to visit every single continent, including Antarctica. And I want to obviously get married and have kids.
An important aspect of my faith: The Lord is the absolute foundation of everything and I can always rely on him.
Summary of the past five months: Challenging. Stretching. Full of love. Great friendships and community.
Madison Allison (SQL)
South Bend, Indiana
“JOE MAMA!”
My friends describe me as: Goofy, beautiful, exuberant, empathetic
My favorite color is: Yelloooo
My favorite thing about my hometown is: Probably my people
I could talk about this for hours: Deaf culture
My red flag: I inhale my food in two seconds and I burp a lot.
My non-negotiable: They have to have nice teeth.
If I was a candle scent I would be: I have a favorite candle called Joy and Laughter. I don’t know what it actually smells like but it smells SO GOOD. That’s what I would be.
My special talent: I can go a solid week without washing my hair and it won’t look greasy.
Future aspirations: I would love to have a job that allows me to do much more traveling and at some point, and I would love to have a dog.
An important aspect of my faith: Keeping it child-like and believing that God can literally do anything. Because He can.
Summary of the past five months: A dream. Unreal. Uncomfortable and full of growth.
Josh Little (current SQL)
Ridgeland, Mississippi
“For the Kingdom.”
My friends describe me as: Selfless, goofy, steadfast, intentional
My favorite color is: Red… and blue. And black. And orange. Yeah I think that’s it.
My favorite thing about my hometown is: I’d have to say the people. I have a lot of friends there, and everything is in close driving distance. I love those people back home.
I could talk about this for hours: The immeasurable, inexplicable Love of God and how important it is for children to understand that at a young age.
My red flag: I care too much about people. I don’t know bro. I don’t think that’s a red flag. Yeah I’m overly-sacrificial.
My non-negotiable: If she doesn’t love Jesus as much as I do… it’s not even.
If I was a candle scent I would be: Winter or summer? Winter: Eggnog. But summer or autumn: Tropical beachy smell, like, fricken’, Bay Rum. That hits.
My special talent: I’m a translator by day… I’m a translator by night.
Future aspirations: Traveling the world, talking to children from every tribe and language, and learning how to paint… and the piano.
An important aspect of my faith: Knowing the full image of who we are as image bearers of Christ. Now we know in part, but then we’ll know in full. We may be the only Jesus that people see.
Summary of the past [seven] months: The consecration of the truths that I hold, and an absolute obliteration of the lies that I believed.
This concludes all members of Team Daughters of Zion. To learn more about each member, visit the links in their names. We have much to share about these past fives months. Until next time, Meet the Team is out. Peace.
Seems like a great group of women sisters! Praying God’s presence in and with you. ??
I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS
Saaaaraaah! This is so GOOD! I love the questions you ask. Such an amazing group of women! Can’t wait for a BIG hug in the DR! Love you so much!
Sarah Badgett. Thanks for the Saturday afternoon entertainment. Better ‘n anything on TV (which I don’t even know how to turn on), and well worth much more than the outrageous price of a movie ticket these days! I’ll read and re-read not only for my own selfish personal entertainment, but to remind me how to pray well for you and your team. Keep it comin’, girl. Hugs and love to you and yours!
P.S. Maybe someday the Lord will bring all of squad N to Knoxville for a reunion; sure would love to meet them all in person! (heart emoji, which will not print correctly here!)
I LOVE YOU! It’s so sweet to hear Josh’s responses! You always make me giggle with your creativity and way with words! Keep pressing in Sarah….the Lord has some special things in store for you! Praying for you always!
Josh! Love that man (and his Mama). You gals are fortunate to bring him into your fold as SL. Give him hugs from me; keeping all y’all (in the most Southern way) in prayer through all the transitions. Love you, too, Sarah!