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I'm a stranger in a strange land.
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Mabel Ninan is an award-winning author, podcast host, speaker, and Bible teacher. Her mission is to inspire believers to embrace their pilgrim identity so they can pursue their heavenly calling with boldness, urgency, and passion.
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Born and raised in the minority Christian community in India, Mabel moved to the US in 2008 shortly after getting married. In fifteen years of her marriage, her family has called ten different places across two continents and seven cities home. The challenges Mabel faced as an immigrant on the move led to a spiritual crisis that drew her nearer to God’s side where she learned valuable lessons about how to live as a citizen of heaven.
In her latest book, Far from Home: Discovering Your Identity as Foreigners on Earth, she draws from her personal experiences and examines the lives of biblical immigrant heroes to shed light on how to find purpose and joy as sojourners on earth. The book was awarded the Christian Market Book Award for 2023 Christian Living Book of the Year by Advanced Writers & Speakers Association (AWSA).
A contributor to Guideposts' All God's Creatures: Daily Devotions for Animal Lovers (2022, 2023 and 2024), Mabel’s writings have appeared in The Upper Room, CBN.com, Leading Hearts Magazine, AriseDaily.com, and (in)courage.me. Her stories and devotions have also appeared in other anthologies/devotionals by Guideposts. Through her podcast, Far from Home with Mabel Ninan, she hopes to encourage biblical perspectives on immigration and inspire faith in action.
Mabel was involved in youth ministry for almost fifteen years in her home church in India. After moving to the U.S., she has been serving in various roles in women's ministry for almost a decade. Currently, she is the Substitute Teaching Leader at a Bible Study Fellowship class in Northern California. She is a member of AWSA, Redbud Writers Guild, CIPA (Christian Indie Publishing Association), and Spark Collective.
Mabel enjoys reading, traveling, and dancing, but nothing gives her more joy than having conversations about the Bible. She is pursuing M.A. in Theological Studies from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and lives with her husband, son, and Maltese pup in Northern California.
Learn more about Mabel - https://mabelninan.com
Speaking Style and Interests
Mabel is passionate about teaching the Bible and making it relevant to her audience. She uses illustrations from her experiences as a wife, mom, Bible teacher, writer, and immigrant to connect with others. Her goal is to encourage believers in their faith journey, challenging them to follow God with passion and courage and inspiring them to get more intimate with Him. She hopes her speaking/teaching instills in believers a deeper love for God’s Word.
Mabel is trained in expository teaching and can prepare teaching sessions based on a certain book of the Bible. She also enjoys the intimate setting that small groups provide and she welcomes the opportunity to share her message with small groups, online or in-person. Mabel can also tailor her speaking to suit your particular needs.
Interviews featuring Mabel
Flourish-Meant with Tina Yeager - Video
Radical Abundance with Teresa Janzen - Video
A God Shift with Shayna Rattler - Video
Simply for Women Radio Show with Jennifer Jackson
Click here to watch/listen to more interviews.
We are called to set our hearts and minds on things above. An eternal mindset is the key to effective prayers because it helps keeps us focused on God’s purpose and plans for...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 01/12/2023
How and where can we find purpose and joy? Why does it sometimes feel like we’re going through the motions? Based on Mabel’s book, Far from Home: Discovering Your Identity...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 01/12/2023
How does the assurance of heaven impact our lives on earth? How can a heaven-minded attitude keep us from sinking into complacency? Why should eternity be on our minds? By adopting...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 08/17/2023
Jesus calls us to be the salt and light of the world. He has given us His Spirit who empowers us to fulfill our calling. As disciples of Jesus, we are all influencers, regardless of...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 08/17/2023
Where is home? Discover what the Bible teaches us about our true home and how it is linked to our identity, our search for belonging and community, and our quest for purpose and joy. ...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 08/17/2023
We will go through the foundational principles of studying the Bible and study tools that will aid in proper study of God’s Word. The Bible contains writing in different genres...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 08/17/2023
This can be a 5-part teaching session or a single hour long workshop that provides a primer in biblical theology. We’ll trace God’s plan from creation in Genesis till the...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 08/17/2023
Would you like to get richer? Do you want to amass wealth? Jesus commands us to store up long-lasting and incorruptible treasures in heaven, not on earth. How can we practically obey...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 08/17/2023
Beautiful wallpapers for your PC/laptop to remind you of your identity as a foreigner on earth. Choose from two options: Dark green background Light green background . Simply download the image and save it as your desktop wallpaper or lock screen. ...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 08/17/2023
Beautiful lock screens for your phone to remind you of your identity as a foreigner on earth. Choose from two options: Dark green background Light green background Simply download the image and save it as your phone lock screen. ...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 08/17/2023
Download a FREE sample chapter from Mabel's award-winning book, Far from Home: Discovering Your Identity as Foreigners on Earth . ...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 08/17/2023
Explore the intersection between culture, identity, and faith in this new release from an earthly immigrant who gained a spiritual perspective. What is my purpose? Why do I exist? A sense of self and belonging are two questions many of us struggle to answer. And what if you are a foreigner in another land? How does one adjust to a new culture? Discover their place in a new society? For Mabel Ninan, born and raised in India and an immigrant in America shortly after marriage, the search for those answers sent her on a journey that led to an unexpected and exciting discovery. God revealed she...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 01/19/2023
The book of Jonah highlights God's mercy and compassion and encourages us to examine our response to Him. This 10-day plan will help you unearth spiritual treasures buried in this Old Testament book. Every day, read a chapter, use the meditation to guide your thinking, and reflect on the questions to apply the passage to your life. It takes only ten minutes a day! Subscribe to the reading plan on your YouVersion Bible app. ...
Posted by Mabel Ninan on 08/17/2023
