S5:052 — What it’s like to be a missionary in Japan

What does life as a missionary in Tokyo look like? What challenges face Jesus followers in Japan? In this episode, Watermark missionary Andre Norasith joins Emma Dotter to discuss his ministry in Tokyo, Japan. They dive into his call to the mission field, his daily life in Japan, and what discipleship through the local church looks like in Tokyo. 

// ADDITIONAL VERSES MENTIONED: 

// RESOURCES FOR FURTHER STUDY: 

• Learn more about International Missions at Watermark: https://www.watermark.org/international-missions 
• Attend Discover Missions starting September 17, 2026: https://www.watermark.org/events/7006-discover-missions 
• Read Andre and Abby Norasith’s story of grace: https://www.watermark.org/blog/how-will-they-believe-unless-they-hear  

// RELATED JOIN THE JOURNEY EPISODES:  

• “S5:042 – Why do churches send missionaries? (Acts 17:1-15, Part 2)” (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/s5-042-why-do-churches-send-missionaries-acts-17-1-15-part-2/id1600151923?i=1000778871775)  

// WHAT IS JOIN THE JOURNEY? 

Join The Journey is a realistic daily Bible reading plan that helps followers of Jesus at Watermark Community Church and beyond enjoy abiding in Jesus together. Join The Journey Jr. is designed to help parents guide their kids in Bible reading through interactive and age-specific lessons. In 2026, we’re studying the book of Acts—one passage per week. For another year, teaching on Sunday will align with each week’s passage. Then, for the next six days, we’ll return to the same passage with fresh focus, exploring insights about who God is and how we can enjoy him more deeply. Monday through Saturday, we’ll approach the same passage from a different perspective each day—whether observation, interpretation, prayer, or another spiritual practice—to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for God’s Word. Then, watch or listen to the video podcast to tackle the week's toughest verses and discover key historical, theological, and practical insights. 

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// MORE RESOURCES FROM JOIN THE JOURNEY:  

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What is Join The Journey?

Reading the Bible regularly can be a challenge, and our goal is to help you not only get into God's word regularly, but also help you understand and apply what you're reading! Join The Journey is a Bible study podcast built to follow our daily reading plan available for free at jointhejourney.com. New episodes will be available Monday through Friday. We hope you can join us!