Alumni and Friends Journal

After a whirlwind four years that led Joseph Wainaina from Kenya to Moody Theological Seminary in Plymouth, Michigan, Joseph graduated Summa Cum Laude with an MDiv from MTS in 2015. As tempting as it was for Joseph and his wife, Jane, to plant roots with their two young children amid the affluence of America, the Wainaina family was ready to return to its homeland—and meet a critical need for Kenyan pastors.

Like dozens of other Christian organizations in Ukraine, Mission Eurasia’s ongoing presence in the midst of Russia’s war against Ukraine is inspired by Christ’s love for the least of these—in this case, Ukrainians whose lives have been shattered by a relentless military assault.

Like the rest of the world, Jon Guerra ’08 watched his life grind to a temporary halt when the COVID-19 pandemic quickly spread in March 2020. But 10 days into quarantine, he received an unexpected offer from Taya Smith-Gaukrodger that launched his career in an exciting new direction.

When Nancy Turner retired from Moody Radio in May, her colleagues in the industry wouldn't let the beloved host walk away without gathering together to celebrate the incredible legacy Nancy left in 16 years on the air at Moody.

During a retirement party for Nancy on May 11 at the Chapman Center on Moody's Chicago campus, colleagues and friends shared stories and gratitude for Nancy’s profound influence in their lives.

When Nancy Turner retired from Moody Radio in May, her colleagues looked back on her long career with respect, admiration, and maybe a little surprise. Nancy came to Moody in 2006, but everyone already knew her as a famous voice in Chicago radio—country music radio—where her cheerful delivery earned a billing as “America’s Radio Sweetheart.” She was not your typical Christian radio hire.