Riley Kho on Courage, Surviving the 2004 Tsunami, and Faith-Led Missions

Surviving the 2004 Tsunami

• 🌊 At 10 years old, Riley Kho experienced the 2004 tsunami firsthand on an island off the coast of Thailand.
• ⚠️ She describes the terrifying moment the tsunami hit, being only a few feet away, and witnessing its destructive power.
• 🙏 Despite the devastation and loss of life, Riley found an undeniable peace from God amidst the chaos.

The Birthplace of Fear and Courage

• 😨 Riley shares that her profound fear originated from the tsunami experience, leading to nightmares and PTSD.
• 💡 Her parents, in a bold decision, enrolled her and her sisters in beach lifeguard training to confront their fears head-on.
• 🗣️ Her father's words, "You are fighting a battle between courage and fear. All you need is a little more courage," became a life-defining mantra.

A Year of Faith-Led Global Missions

• ✈️ Riley and her husband sold everything to embark on a year-long missionary journey around the world with no set itinerary, relying entirely on faith.
• 🇧🇷 They spent time in a slum built on the world's third-largest trash dump in Brazil, ministering to residents in a gang-controlled area.
• 🤝 This experience involved meeting people's needs, sharing the gospel, and witnessing miraculous healings, even interacting with gang leaders.

Courage as a Lifestyle

• 📖 Riley's book, "3 Seconds to Courage," explores how to overcome fear and embrace a courageous life.
• 🚀 She emphasizes that facing near-death experiences can transform a burden into a blessing, leading to a freedom and appreciation for life.
• 🌍 The conversation touches on the importance of living a wild life called by God, not getting lost in the mundane.

Prophetic Encouragement and Family Missions

• 🌟 Abby Robertson shares a prophetic word about Riley's family mission, encouraging her to bring her children along on global missions.
• 🤱 The imagery of Elizabeth Elliott carrying her daughter while serving in the mission field is invoked as a model for Riley's future.
• 🤝 Ryan Beth highlights Riley's calling as a friend to those in low places, affirming her dedication to reaching the destitute and forgotten.