Identity definitely is the word I would choose to describe, you know, my life.

The question of identity, who am I, am I an American, am I Guyanese, am I white?

Because in Guyana, having an American mom, I am a little fairer than some of my neighbors and friends there.

And so in that culture, you call people what they are.

You're listening to God Hears Her, a podcast for women where we explore the stunning truth that God

hears you, he sees you, and he loves you because you are his. Find out how these realities free you

today on God Hears Her. Welcome to God Hears Her. I'm Elisa Morgan. And I'm Aaron Eddy. When you

were a kid, how did you feel about where you lived?

Did you ever think about your culture or the ways other people express themselves? Or maybe

you're wondering, do I even have a culture? Maybe you did. But for a missionary kid, like

Jenny Clevenger, these questions about culture were often on her mind as she moved back and forth from Guyana to America, a transition that brought on lots of feelings of being misunderstood, ignored, and even unseen.

We've all felt those things at one point in our lives, but for Jenny, it created a foundation

for who she is today.

Jenny Clevenger grew up in Guyana, South America as a missionary kid and is still involved

in ministry there to this day.

She currently works as an RN at a COVID-19 testing and vaccination center.

Jenny's hope is that her efforts there with her wonderful coworkers will somehow encourage

and support the community in any way possible.

She's passionate about listening to and sometimes even budding into discussions involving

women in the church. She feels a sense of urgency,

to learn more, read more, and discuss more about the importance of lifting women up in their homes,

community, and the life of the church. She's been married to her husband, Ryan, for 13 years,

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