Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Global Trellis: The Podcast
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| Practical Tax Advice for Cross-Cultural Workers with Elizabeth Smith | 11 Feb 2025 | 00:40:20 | |
In this episode, tax preparer Elizabeth Smith (Amy Young’s sister!) shares her passion for taxes and provides practical advice for cross-cultural workers navigating the complexities of taxes. She emphasizes the importance of addressing tax-related emotions, avoiding common mistakes, and setting up systems to manage income and expenses, especially for those with side gigs or small businesses. Show Notes:
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| Caring for Your Soul as a Global Worker: Lessons from Karli von Herbulis | 03 Feb 2025 | 00:28:39 | |
In this episode, Karli von Herbulis, a spiritual director and wellness expert, shares her insights on the importance of self-care and soul care for global workers. She delves into the concept of "allostatic load" - the cumulative burden of chronic stress - and provides practical strategies to help cross-cultural workers thrive, both personally and professionally. Show Notes: Read: How to Picture All You’re Carrying on the Field by Karli Third Culture Thriving Podcast: https://thirdculturethriving.com/ Karli von Herbulis' Instagram - Embodied Soul Care: https://www.instagram.com/embodiedsoulcare/ Lauren Wells' book "Grief Tower": https://www.tcktraining.com/lauren-wells | |||
| Elevating Your Newsletter Design for Maximum Impact with Karen Huber | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:34:05 | |
Description: This episode explores the importance of design and visual branding in creating effective newsletters and communications for cross-cultural workers. Guest expert, Karen Huber, joins Amy and Bernie to share practical advice on leveraging design elements to engage supporters and convey the heart of your ministry. Karen created a PDF that covers three helpful areas when it comes to newsletter design: —What are three newsletter best practices? —What are three ways newsletters go wrong? —Now, let’s talk design specifics: color, font, and images/photos Show Notes and Links: Resources mentioned in the episode:
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| 5 Steps to Make Writing Your Newsletter Fun | 19 Nov 2024 | 00:26:47 | |
This episode of the Global Trellis podcast explores the art of writing effective newsletters for cross-cultural workers. Hosts Amy Young and Bernie Anderson provide practical tips and mindset shifts to help listeners improve their newsletter communication and build stronger relationships with their supporters. Next week we continue the conversation with Karen Huber and the visual aspects of newsletters. Show Notes: Enjoying Newsletters book by Amy Young Write Interesting Newsletters course on Global Trellis Insiders (50% off for Insiders) Global Trellis website globaltrellis.com for more resources and information | |||
| Trends and Insights from Lausanne 4 with Doug Lucas | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:29:10 | |
In this episode of Global Trellis: The Podcast, Doug Lucas, leader in the global Great Commission community, shares his insights and observations from the recent Lausanne 4 conference in Seoul, South Korea. We learn about the significant shifts in global evangelism, increased participation from the Global South, and emerging trends shaping the future of cross-cultural ministry. This thought-provoking conversation offers valuable perspectives for cross-cultural workers seeking to engage in the Great Commission in innovative and impactful ways.This is an important episode, and you will not want to miss this one! Show Notes:
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| Navigating Faith Shifts on the Field: A Compassionate Conversation with Lori Ferrell | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:24:47 | |
In this episode, Lori Ferrell, our “Rest Specialist” at Global Trellis and a spiritual director, provides insightful guidance on how to approach and support individuals experiencing shifts or changes in their faith. She emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces for open dialogue, understanding the stages of faith development, and connecting people with appropriate resources like therapists or fellow spiritual directors to navigate these transformative journeys. “Deconstruction” does not have to be a scary word. Show Notes: Lori Ferrell's Spiritual Direction Practice - Sanctuary Vero: https://sanctuaryvero.com/ Grafted Life Ministries - Directory of Spiritual Directors: https://www.graftedlife.org/ Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association: https://www.graftedlife.org/spiritual-direction/find-a-spiritual-director Lori Ferrell Articles on Global Trellis | |||
| Embracing Neurodiversity: Empowering Cross-Cultural Workers with Jenilee | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:22:30 | |
This episode of Global Trellis: The Podcast, Amy and Bernie have a conversation with Jenilee, delving into the topic of neurodiversity and cross-cultural work. They explore the unique challenges and strengths of individuals with brain differences such as autism, ADHD, and sensory processing issues. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding, accepting, and accommodating neurodivergent individuals on the field, and how to help them thrive and contribute their valuable perspectives and skills. Shownotes: Jenilee's website: Jenileerachel.com Global Trellis Neurodiversity Week videos: - What is Neurodiversity? - Neurodiversity and TCKs/Families - Neurodiversity in Marriage and Singleness - Neurodiversity on a Team Doing God's Work - Neurodiversity and Member Care Global Trellis Insiders: GlobalTrellis.com/insiders Neurodiversity resources at Jenileerachel.com Autism Spectrum Quotient: Assessment Noise-canceling headphones (because they’re awesome) | |||
| Redefining Capacity: Balancing Being and Doing | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:27:50 | |
In this episode of the Global Trellis podcast, Amy Young and Bernie Anderson explore the true meaning of capacity, moving beyond the common misconception of it being solely about increased productivity. They discuss a framework for capacity building that encompasses personal growth, navigating difficult times, and developing capacity within relationships and teams. | |||
| Introducing Global Trellis Insiders: A Subscription-Based Professional Development Program | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:18:05 | |
In this episode, Amy Young, the founder of Global Trellis, discusses the launch of a new subscription-based program called "Global Trellis Insiders." The program aims to provide ongoing professional development and support for cross-cultural workers, addressing the need for more structured and affordable training opportunities in this field. | |||
| Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Cross-Cultural Worker | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:25:40 | |
In this episode, Amy Young and Bernie Anderson discuss the prevalence of imposter syndrome among cross-cultural workers and provide practical advice for recognizing and addressing this common challenge, emphasizing the importance of community, authenticity, and finding identity in Christ. Taking Down the Ministry Pedestal (infographic) Free workshop unpacking the survey results Amy Young's book Enjoying Newsletters: How to Write Christian Communications People Want to Read Vanessa Van Edwards' books: - Captivate: The Science of Succeeding With People | |||
| Survey Results (Part 2): Dismantling the Ministry Pedestal | 30 Sep 2024 | 00:22:25 | |
This episode continues the discussion on the "ministry pedestal" that is often placed on cross-cultural workers, exploring the need to dismantle this pedestal by embracing their humanity and communicating the unique challenges they face to senders and supporters. The conversation between hosts Amy Young and Bernie Anderson with Stacey Covell and Christine Rollings continues. What We Wish Senders Knew Workshop Taking Down the Ministry Pedestal article at GlobalTrellis.com Taking Down the Ministry Pedestal infographic | |||
| Survey Results (Part 1): Revealing the Unspoken Challenges of Cross-Cultural Workers | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:23:47 | |
In this episode, Amy Young and Bernie Anderson are joined by Stacey Covell and Christine Rollings to discuss the findings of a survey conducted by Global Trellis that explored the sensitive and personal issues that cross-cultural workers often struggle with but feel unable to share openly. Notes: What We Wish Senders Knew Workshop Let’s Talk About It: Summary of the Survey Results {link to the Podcast page on Globaltrellis.com} | |||
| Surrendering to Suffering: A Conversation with Janay Abale | 28 Jan 2025 | 00:21:39 | |
In this episode, Amy and Bernie have a discussion with Janay Abale, a cross-cultural worker in Uganda, about her book exploring the themes of surrender and suffering through the lens of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Philippians. Janay shares her own personal journey of overcoming fear and embracing the call to serve cross-culturally, and emphasizes the importance of developing a biblical theology of suffering for those in ministry. Show Notes: Janay’s Book on Amazon (Philippians for M's) | |||
| Tending Your Soul and Building Your Skills as a Cross-Cultural Worker | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:17:40 | |
In this inaugural episode of the Global Trellis podcast, hosts Amy Young and Bernie Anderson discuss the importance of integrating soul care and skill development for those working cross-culturally, and share Amy's background in cross-cultural ministry that led to the creation of Global Trellis. Notes: Global Trellis Workshops, Courses, and Challenges {link to the Podcast page on Globaltrellis.com} | |||
| Introducing Global Trellis: A Podcast to Support Cross-Cultural Workers | 25 Sep 2024 | 00:06:57 | |
In this introductory episode, hosts Amy Young the founder of Global Trellis and Bernie Anderson, discuss the purpose and vision behind the new podcast. They explain how Global Trellis aims to provide resources, community, and support for cross-cultural workers, particularly those who have been on the field for more than two years. | |||
| Navigating Needs and Values in Cross-Cultural Work with Tim Austin | 21 Jan 2025 | 00:28:45 | |
In this episode of the Global Trellis podcast, Amy and Bernie are joined by Tim Austin from Encompass Life Coaching to discuss the importance of understanding your needs and values. We explore how being aware of your unique needs and values can help navigate challenging team dynamics, transitions, and supporting aging parents, allowing you to stay grounded and make more intentional decisions. Show Notes:
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| Sexual Harassment While on the Field with Rachel Pieh Jones | 13 Jan 2025 | 00:30:50 | |
In this important episode, Amy and Bernie are joined by Rachel Pieh Jones to tackle the difficult topic of sexual harassment experienced by women serving in cross-cultural contexts. Rachel shares personal stories, statistics, and practical advice for addressing this issue and supporting those affected. Trigger Warning: This episode contains frank discussions of sexual harassment and related trauma. Show Notes: Participate in the Global Trellis Survey on Sexual Harassment here Rachel Pieh Jones' website: rachelpiehjones.com Rachel Pieh Jones' Substack: rachelpiehjones.substack.com Global Trellis website: globaltrellis.com | |||
| The Money Spectrum: Exploring Money Tendencies for Cross-Cultural Workers | 07 Jan 2025 | 00:32:40 | |
In this “Happy New Year” episode of Global Trellis, the podcast explores the complex and often overwhelming topic of money for cross-cultural workers. Amy and Bernie have an insightful discussion about the different tendencies and attitudes people can have towards money, and how understanding these can help build healthier relationships with finances. Show notes: Know Yourself, Know Your Money by Rachel Cruze Rachel Cruze article about the 7 money tendencies Articles about money and finance at Global Trellis.com | |||
| Reflect and Prepare for the New Year: A Conversation with Michele Zintz | 31 Dec 2024 | 00:21:55 | |
In this episode, hosts Amy Young and Bernie Anderson discuss the importance of reflection and preparation for cross-cultural workers with guest Michele Zintz. They explore Michele's experiences using the Global Trellis "Reflect and Prepare" packet and the value it provides in honoring the past year and setting goals for the year ahead. The Global Trellis Reflect and Prepare packet also has two short videos: High Five of Celebration (updated) and Goal Planning for 2025. Show notes: Global Trellis' "Reflect and Prepare" Packet: https://globaltrellis.com/shop/reflect-on-2024-prepare-for-2025/ | |||
| Global Happy Holidays from Global Trellis | 17 Dec 2024 | 00:08:03 | |
In this episode, hosts Bernie Anderson and Amy Young take a break from the regular podcast schedule to wish listeners a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. We’ll be back at the end of the year to discuss our annual rhythm with the Reflect on 2024 and Prepare for 2025 packet! Our gifts for you this Christmas: Centering Prayer lead by Lori Ferrell (13 minutes) Examen for your week lead by Lori Ferrell (8 minutes) Episodes mentioned: Navigating Faith Shifts on the Field: A Compassionate Conversation with Lori Ferrell (Listen) Embracing Neurodiversity: Empowering Cross-Cultural Workers with Jenilee (Listen) Redefining Capacity: Balancing Being and Doing (Listen) Overcoming Imposter Syndrome as a Cross-Cultural Worker (Listen) | |||
| Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays with Katie Brown | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:33:23 | |
In this important episode, your hosts Amy Young and Bernie Andersson are joined by grief specialist Katie Brown to discuss the complex emotions that can arise during the holiday season, especially for those experiencing loss or transition. They provide practical tips with a healthy theology of lament to help listeners process grief and find comfort during what can be a difficult time of year. Show Notes: Register for The Longest Night time that Katie mentioned. Information here. Grief Articles by Katie on Global Trellis What’s Your Grief – website | |||
| Balancing Relationships and Productivity in Multicultural Contexts | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:22:56 | |
In this week’s episode Amy and Bernie explore the spectrum of time orientations across cultures, and provide guidance on how to create inclusive team environments that accommodate different approaches to scheduling, punctuality, and task management. Show Notes and Links:
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| Single and Serving: A Decade-by-Decade Look at Single Life in Cross-Cultural Work | 30 Jun 2026 | 00:37:31 | |
Amy and Bernie walk through the stages of singleness on the field—from flexible 20s to calling questions in the 30s, the “in-between” 40s, and the realities of aging parents and retirement later in life. You’ll get a clear, practical look at what singles carry in each decade and how teams can genuinely honor, include, and support them. 💰 Ending Well Costs Money (Read here) 💧 How to Picture All You are Carrying on the Field (Read here) 🎋 Realism and Optimism: Does it have to be either/or? Can it be both? (Read here) 👚 Annual Debrief (get it here) | |||
| Why Some TCKs Thrive and Others Don't with Anna Danforth | 23 Jun 2026 | 00:33:05 | |
Why do some third culture kids come through a cross-cultural childhood resilient and rooted, while others quietly struggle to feel like they belong anywhere? Author and coach Anna Danforth has spent years studying exactly that question, and in this episode she joins Amy and Bernie to talk about the answer she landed on: support — specifically, seven kinds of it. Drawing from her new book, Nourished: Third Culture Kids and the Village They Need, Anna breaks down the seven essential supports that separate surviving from flourishing, and gives parents, leaders, and caring adults concrete ways to show up for the TCKs in their lives. 📚 Nourished: Third Culture Kids and the Village They Need on Amazon 🎯 TCK Training Safe Space Responses 🎧 Other episodes with Anna on the podcast: | |||
| The Challenges of Cross-Cultural Ministry in Your Passport Culture | 21 Apr 2026 | 00:38:42 | |
Cross-cultural ministry isn’t just something that happens “over there”—it can happen right in your passport country. Amy and Bernie have a fascinating discussion with Megan and Foster about the challenges they face doing cross-cultural ministry in their passport country. Whether you’ve lived the complexity of being from Country A, living in Country B serving people from Country C, or you’re discovering that same kind of cross-cultural dynamic in your own country, this conversation will resonate. Everyone doing the hard work of cross-cultural ministry needs validation and resources. This episode is a step in the right direction! 📖 Global Trellis Article about taking down the ministry pedestal 🏞️ Ministry Pedestal infographic | |||
| Defining the Terms: What’s the Difference Between Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault? | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:37:41 | |
What if the words we use are part of the problem? In this episode, the Global Trellis co-authors Of Let's Talk About It: Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault unpack the often-blurred lines between sexual harassment, abuse, and assault—and why those distinctions matter more than we think. Tracing how these terms developed and how they function across cultures, they reveal how confusion can silence stories, mislabel harm, and limit meaningful response. If words can contribute to the problem, the good news is that they can also be part of the solution. Listen in and become better equipped for the realities you’re facing. Download Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault research paper In the download hub, on this page you’ll find: ✅ Graphics: Easy-to-use visuals from the paper for social media, newsletters, or presentations. ✅ Infographics: Clear, shareable summaries of key findings (two specifically for organizations! One geared for you to use in newsletters) ✅Discussion guide: A tool to help teams and groups process the paper together In this podcast episode hear directly from the authors as we unpack key themes and what surprised us most: E078 Let’s Talk About it” Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Asault with Stacey Covell | |||
| When the Story Changes: Grief, Abuse, and the Courage to Keep Going with Sarah Labriel | 07 Apr 2026 | 00:43:16 | |
In this episode, Sarah Labriel shares her powerful journey as a cross-cultural worker through joy, sudden loss, widowhood with two young children, and eventually a second marriage marked by hidden emotional and spiritual abuse. She describes how she came to recognize covert narcissism, set healthy boundaries, and pursue truth and healing. Along the way, we explore how global workers can discern unhealthy patterns, bring hidden pain into the light, and honor the image-bearers in their homes and communities. Azmera Ministries: Retreats for Women on the Field Sarah’s Book: My Once Upon a Time Global Trellis: Narcissism Week Episode 054: When your marriage is struggling on the field with Jenilee Goodwin | |||
| Don’t Just Tell Your Birth Story: Why Cross-Cultural Workers Need to Process It | 31 Mar 2026 | 00:37:55 | |
In this episode, Amy and Bernie welcome Chandler Gilow and Christine Rollings to explore why birth stories are vital—they are identity-shaping, deeply spiritual, and often complex experiences, especially for cross-cultural workers. Today we unpack the difference between telling and processing a birth story, the often-overlooked needs of fathers, and how intentional debriefing can prevent unprocessed grief from becoming another “stone” in the cross-cultural grief tower. ✨ Sign up for the Webinar for Member Care and Birth Story Listening on April 9th ✨ Take the birth stress on the field survey or read about why this survey. —Website for Chandler Gilow: The Global Birth Coach —Connect with Christine Rollings on Instagram —Insiders have access to the Birth Story Processing Packet by Chandler Gilow join Global Trellis Insiders. —Read Global Trellis articles related to giving birth on the field here. | |||
| Let’s Talk About It: Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault on the Field with Stacey Covell | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:33:30 | |
In this episode, Stacey Covell joins Amy and Bernie to unpack Global Trellis’ new research paper, Let’s Talk About It: Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault on the Field. They share what it was like to sit with months of heavy data, the surprising patterns that emerged, and why policies alone are not enough—especially in cross-cultural contexts. Workers, leaders, and organizations are invited into honest conversations that foster dignity and safety, and reflects the Kingdom of God on earth. —Download Let’s Talk About It: Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault on the Field here —You can download infographics, graphics for you to use in newsletter & presentations, and a discussion guide to help you discuss the paper: https://globaltrellis.com/lets-talk-about-sexual-harassment —Have you read the Let’s Talk About It: Eleven Areas of Concern for Cross-Cultural Workers? Read it here. | |||
| Vices and Virtues: How to Tend Your Soul With David Wu and Beth Forshee | 17 Mar 2026 | 00:39:37 | |
Today, Amy and Bernie sit down with spiritual directors Beth Forshee and David Wu to explore how vices and virtues shape the “garden of the soul,” especially for cross-cultural workers. You’ll discover a fresh, grace-filled way to understand your struggles—not as failures to fix, but as invitations from Jesus to deeper trust—along with practical tools like prayers of detachment, meditation, and everyday practices to cultivate Christlike character in the midst of the real pressures of life and ministry. How to build a rule of life for cross-cultural worker course with Beth Forshee The (many 😀) resource at globaltrellis.com from Beth Forshee. David and Cindy Wu’s Mosaic Formation Spiritual Direction with Beth Forshee Global Trellis Insiders (Rule of Life is included) | |||
| Inside Global Trellis Insiders: Working On Your Ministry with Karli Von Herbulis | 10 Mar 2026 | 00:28:07 | |
Cross-cultural workers often spend most of their energy working in ministry, but what about working on it? Africa Regional Director and Director of Wellness for her organization, Karli Von Herbulis shares how Global Trellis Insiders has helped her develop both personally and professionally through curated growth tracks, trauma-informed workshops, and practical resources accessible from anywhere in the world. Amy, Bernie, and Karli discuss why spaces like Insiders are so important for sustaining healthy, skillful ministry over time. Karli’s podcast episode on How to Handle All You are Carrying on the Field Her article How to Picture All You’re Carrying on the Field Working In vs. Working On Your Ministry podcast episode. (Listen here) | |||
| Working In vs. Working On Your Ministry | 03 Mar 2026 | 00:25:55 | |
Cross-cultural workers are trained to work in their ministry—rarely on it. Like any vehicle, you use it to go somewhere, not to maintain it. But if 100% of the time is spent driving or riding and 0% maintaining, breakdown is inevitable. In this episode, Amy and Bernie unpack what it means to work "in" your ministry and "on" it and why investing in the “maintenance” side of ministry is essential for long-term sustainability. | |||
| When to Remove Someone From the Field | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:33:05 | |
In a brand new feature, Amy and Bernie tackle a listener’s question about the balance of accountability for workers on the field. Drawing on Amy’s years as a member care director, they discuss criteria for intervention, the role of counseling and documentation, and how to build a culture of honest, loving accountability in cross-cultural teams. Podcast Episode (listen here) Struggles, Sins, and Stances: Another Look at “What is your ‘this’?” Survey Results with Janeen Davis Radical Candor by Kim Scott Global Trellis Workshop: Sin and Resilience in Your First Term Global Trellis Workshop: Sin and Resilience in It for the Long Haul Or get the Sin and Resilience Bundle here! Global Trellis: Narcissism Week (Especially Member Care / Leaders Day) Do you have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email amy@globaltrellis.com | |||
| Called and Disabled: Rethinking Global Work and Disability with Jenny Smith | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:27:31 | |
Today Jenny Smith shares her journey as a quadriplegic cross-cultural worker and member-care provider, exploring the unique challenges and gifts that people with disabilities bring to global ministry. Amy, Bernie, and Jenny unpack stigma, theology, practical accommodations, and how sending agencies can more intentionally empower disabled workers to thrive on the field. Website: https://JennySmithRollsOn.com/ The Journey 8-week online course info Disability in Mission: The Church's Hidden Treasure Articles by Jenny: The Church’s Role in Supporting the Disability Community, Christian Standard Room at the Table: Welcoming People with Disabilities in the Church and Missions (chapter Global Member Care Volume 3: Stories and Strategies for Staying the Course) | |||
| How To Do a Family Sabbatical | 16 Jun 2026 | 00:24:47 | |
Is it possible for Mom and Dad to sabbatical at the same time? If you’ve ever tried, you know it’s tough. In this “Mailbag Episode,” Amy and Bernie are joined by Jenilee Goodwin to explore how parents with kids at home can realistically experience a sabbatical. They unpack how to redefine sabbatical in a full season of life by slowing the pace, lowering expectations, simplifying meals and schedules, and involving the whole family in supporting mom’s rest (as well as dad’s). Got a question, reach out, we'd love to talk about it. Thank you, listener! 🧭 Sabbatical Journey Course (Global Trellis)
🏠 Home Assignment / Sabbatical Resource Page (Global Trellis)
💪 Coaching With Jenilee | |||
| The True Nature of Partnerships with Bryan and Stefanie Nicholson | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:36:39 | |
What happens when churches and global workers really work together in partnership? Turns out, some pretty amazing things! This week Amy and Bernie have a fascinating (and fun!) conversation with Bryan and Stefanie Nicholson, founders of Here2There, an organization that exists to close the gap between local churches and global workers. Website: https://here2there.org/ Here2There Network: https://www.h2tnetwork.org/ | |||
| Gen Z is Coming to the Field: What You Should Know with Katy White | 03 Feb 2026 | 00:35:34 | |
Gen Z is beginning to step into cross-cultural work, and their formation is markedly different from generations before them. In this episode, Amy and Bernie talk with Katy White about who Gen Z is, how a post-Christian, digital-native upbringing shapes them, and the unique strengths and challenges they bring to the field. Together, they explore what current leaders and organizations need to understand—and how mentoring, funding, leadership, and discipleship models may need to shift for this emerging generation. Book: Mobilizing Gen Z by Jolene Erlacher and Katy White Get on the Gospel Mobilization launch survey update list: https://gospelmobilization.org/launchsurvey Leading Tomorrow Website and Podcast from Dr. Jolene Erlacher: https://www.leadingtomorrow.org/ | |||
| Understanding Justice and the Missio Dei with Joash Thomas | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:38:08 | |
Amy and Bernie are joined today by author and public theologian, Joash Thomas to discuss his most recent book The Justice of Jesus. This is a life-giving conversation about the relationship between justice and our jobs as cross-cultural workers in a gentle, Jesus-focussed, and hope-filled way. Joash Thomas on Substack: https://joashpthomas.substack.com/ and his website https://www.joashpthomas.com/ Purchase the book on Amazon: The Justice of Jesus | |||
| Understanding Play Therapy for Third Culture Kids with David Floge | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:28:25 | |
In today’s episode, play therapist David Floge of Valeo Counseling joins Amy and Bernie to share what play therapy entails and why it's transformative for Third Culture Kids (TCKs). Our conversation explores practical approaches, parental involvement, and the importance of patience, creativity, and attunement when supporting cross-cultural children. Help your TCKs express themselves with art and play (article by Lauren Wells) | |||
| Women in Leadership and Cross-Cultural Work with Amy Farley | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:26:12 | |
In this episode, we are back with Amy Farley. She shares her journey to becoming the lead pastor of an international church and discusses the unique challenges and rewards women face in leadership, both in Western and cross-cultural contexts. In this candid conversation, Amy offers encouragement and practical insights for women pursuing leadership roles in ministry, highlighting the importance of embracing gifts, strengths, and staying true to calling. Rachel Pieh Jones and Gendered Culture Shock: https://globaltrellis.com/episode/44/ River Church Vietnam Website: https://riverchurchvietnam.com/ | |||
| Calling Without the Weight: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty with Karen Swallow Prior | 06 Jan 2026 | 00:34:56 | |
Amy and Bernie chat with author Karen Swallow Prior about the complexities of calling in cross-cultural and ministry contexts. They explore how calling evolves, break down false divides between sacred and secular work, and present a liberating framework centered on truth, goodness, and beauty – all drawn from Karen's book, You Have a Calling. Karen’s Substack: The Priory Order the book You Have a Calling Bulk Orders for the Book “You Have a Calling” Taking Down the Ministry Pedestal: Article on Global Trellis | |||
| Reflect on 2025 and Prepare for 2026! (Encore with Michele Zintz) | 26 Dec 2025 | 00:23:23 | |
In a replay of the conversation from last year, Amy and Bernie discuss the importance of reflection and preparation for cross-cultural workers with guest Michele Zintz. Michele is a long-time user of the annual Reflect and Prepare Packet, and she shares her experiences using the Global Trellis this resource and the help it provides for honoring the past year and setting goals for the year ahead. Global Trellis Reflect on 2025 || Prepare for 2026 Packet and Videos | |||
| O Antiphons: December 23 – O With Us Is God | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:04:33 | |
From December 17–23, Global Trellis: The Podcast offers seven short, five-minute episodes shaped by the O Antiphons and the song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Through Scripture, song, and reflection, each day lingers on an attribute of Christ, building quiet anticipation as we walk toward Christmas. We conclude this O Antiphon journey with O With Us Is God, rejoicing in the promise of God’s nearness and abiding presence. Thank you to the Invitation Project featuring Whitney Ohman Costa on vocals for recording the full version of the song. You can listen to the entire song on Spotify or Youtube. | |||
| O Antiphons: December 22 – O King of the Nations | 21 Dec 2025 | 00:06:16 | |
From December 17–23, Global Trellis: The Podcast offers seven short, five-minute episodes shaped by the O Antiphons and the song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Through Scripture, song, and reflection, each day lingers on an attribute of Christ, building quiet anticipation as we walk toward Christmas. In this episode, we focus on O King of the Nations, proclaiming Christ as the cornerstone who unites what has been divided. Thank you to the Invitation Project featuring Whitney Ohman Costa on vocals for recording the full version of the song. You can listen to the entire song on Spotify or Youtube. | |||
| O Antiphons: December 21 – O Dayspring | 20 Dec 2025 | 00:04:25 | |
From December 17–23, Global Trellis: The Podcast offers seven short, five-minute episodes shaped by the O Antiphons and the song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Through Scripture, song, and reflection, each day lingers on an attribute of Christ, building quiet anticipation as we walk toward Christmas. Today’s reflection highlights O Dayspring, celebrating Christ as the light that dawns in darkness and guides us into peace. Thank you to the Invitation Project featuring Whitney Ohman Costa on vocals for recording the full version of the song. You can listen to the entire song on Spotify or Youtube. | |||
| Small Shifts, Safer Fields: What Every Cross-Cultural Worker Needs to Know About Women's Security with Shannon Mureithi | 09 Jun 2026 | 00:47:27 | |
Women's security on the field isn't solved by a checklist or a one-off self-defence session, it's built through listening, learning, and making changes that actually fit the context. Shannon Mureithi of Crisis Consulting International joins Amy and Bernie to share practical, accessible steps that organisations and individuals can take right now to meaningfully increase women's safety and dignity in cross-cultural work. Practical, honest, and full of tools you can actually use, this is one episode you'll want to share with your whole team. 🎧 Global Trellis Podcast: Gender and Culture Shock with Rachel Pieh Jones: https://globaltrellis.com/episode/44/ 🍇 Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault in Cross-Cultural Work research paper and resources: https://globaltrellis.com/lets-talk-about-sexual-harassment/ 🎯 Crisis Consulting International: https://ccionline.site/ | |||
| O Antiphons: December 20 – O Key of David | 19 Dec 2025 | 00:03:55 | |
From December 17–23, Global Trellis: The Podcast offers seven short, five-minute episodes shaped by the O Antiphons and the song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Through Scripture, song, and reflection, each day lingers on an attribute of Christ, building quiet anticipation as we walk toward Christmas. This episode centers on O Key of David, acknowledging Christ as the one who opens what no one can shut and brings freedom where there has been confinement. Thank you to the Invitation Project featuring Whitney Ohman Costa on vocals for recording the full version of the song. You can listen to the entire song on Spotify or Youtube. | |||
| O Antiphons: December 19 – O Root of Jesse | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:03:53 | |
From December 17–23, Global Trellis: The Podcast offers seven short, five-minute episodes shaped by the O Antiphons and the song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Through Scripture, song, and reflection, each day lingers on an attribute of Christ, building quiet anticipation as we walk toward Christmas. Today we reflect on O Root of Jesse, naming Christ as the promised shoot from an ancient root, bringing hope and life where it once seemed dormant. Thank you to the Invitation Project featuring Whitney Ohman Costa on vocals for recording the full version of the song. You can listen to the entire song on Spotify or Youtube. | |||
| O Antiphons: December 18 – O Lord | 17 Dec 2025 | 00:04:47 | |
From December 17–23, Global Trellis: The Podcast offers seven short, five-minute episodes shaped by the O Antiphons and the song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Through Scripture, song, and reflection, each day lingers on an attribute of Christ, building quiet anticipation as we walk toward Christmas. In this episode, we turn our attention to O Lord, remembering God’s powerful presence with Moses and His faithful guidance of His people. Thank you to the Invitation Project featuring Whitney Ohman Costa on vocals for recording the full version of the song. You can listen to the entire song on Spotify or Youtube. | |||
| O Antiphons: December 17 – O Wisdom | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:05:24 | |
From December 17–23, Global Trellis: The Podcast offers seven short, five-minute episodes shaped by the O Antiphons and the song O Come, O Come, Emmanuel. Through Scripture, song, and reflection, each day lingers on an attribute of Christ, building quiet anticipation as we walk toward Christmas. Today’s episode focuses on O Wisdom, inviting us to reflect on Christ as the wisdom through whom all things were made and by whom all things are held together. Thank you to the Invitation Project featuring Whitney Ohman Costa on vocals for recording the full version of the song. You can listen to the entire song on Spotify or Youtube. | |||