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Marlena Fiol & Ed O'Connor

Season 1, Ep. 4
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On this week's show, I am thrilled to be speaking with authors and educators Marlena Fiol and Ed O'Connor about their latest epic CALLED.


Based on true events that span six decades, Called is an uplifting and inspirational tale of fearless adventure and heroism that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit persevering in the face of fear, rebellious subversion, and terrorism.

Some have a story. They had a mission.

Called is an expansive saga that brings to life the extraordinary contributions of two medical pioneers in the wilds of Paraguay. In their fierce determination to save floundering communities across the country, and to battle the stigma and shame of leprosy, John and Clara face intractable opposition from many fronts: a medical community that rejects their unorthodox and revolutionary practices, governments that threaten imprisonment, and neighboring villagers who vow to kill them.


Find out more information here: https://calledasaga.com/


As well as Marlena's website: https://marlenafiol.com/


Becoming Who We Truly Are: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7S25LMn9YkThpGRRlU0DTA


Marlena's Memoir: https://www.amazon.com/Nothing-Bad-Between-Missionarys-Brokenness-ebook/dp/B096FM1T3C/ref=sr_1_2?crid=2SXG9C1UZQSSD&keywords=marlena+fiol&qid=1648123750&sprefix=marlena+fiol%2Caps%2C141&sr=8-2


Marlena's Social links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authormarlenafiol

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlenafiol/?hl=en


Johnny's Social Links:

Instagram: @johnny_robuk

Twitter: @johnyorkuk


Pro Audio Voices: https://proaudiovoices.com/



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