Episode 10 - The Life of Virginia Marti: Mother, Business Owner, Missionary

Episode 10 - The Life of Virginia Marti: Mother, Business Owner, Missionary

Author: Despite Popular Belief May 20, 2019 Duration: 1:20:44
This is a very special episode for us. Erik's 90 year old grandmother, Virginia, is our honored guest, and she shares her story about raising 8 children on her own, simultaneously running Virginia Marti College, and making yearly trips to Africa for missions work. She is a delight and a blessing to anyone who listens to her story.

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