Bob Hirschi Living Memoirs Interview
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Document Type
Oral History: 1970-1979
Publication Date
Winter 5-6-2025
Abstract
Bob served as a student missionary in Nicaragua nearly five decades ago, where he worked as a maintenance man, driver, and mechanic for a clinic-based mission. His experience introduced him to medical work, challenged his faith, and sparked a deeper relationship with God. Bob was later asked to return to the mission and embraced Christianity alongside his Catholic wife. Over the years, he remained involved with the mission, eventually serving as a board member. Bob emphasizes living out faith through actions and sees missionary service as a powerful way to grow spiritually and connect with others.
*Content Warning: This interview includes references to emotionally intense experiences related to medical and life events. Discretion is advised.
Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. It features diverse geography, including lakes, volcanoes, and both Pacific and Caribbean coastlines. The country has a rich cultural heritage shaped by indigenous roots and Spanish colonial history. Nicaragua's economy relies on agriculture, mining, and tourism, though it has faced political instability and natural disasters. Its capital and largest city is Managua.
Parker, F.D., Nietschmann, B., Arguello, R., Orozco, M.S., Walker, T.W. (2025, April 26). Nicaragua. Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/Nicaragua
Recommended Citation
Hirschi, Ira "Bob", "Bob Hirschi Living Memoirs Interview" (2025). Student Missionary Stories. 45.
https://knowledge.e.southern.edu/studentmissionarystories/45