Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Global Trellis: The Podcast
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| Single and Serving: A Decade-by-Decade Look at Single Life in Cross-Cultural Work | 30 juin 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 juin 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: | |||
| How To Do a Family Sabbatical | 16 juin 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 | |||
| Small Shifts, Safer Fields: What Every Cross-Cultural Worker Needs to Know About Women's Security with Shannon Mureithi | 09 juin 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/ | |||
| Shepherding Like Jesus in a Wolf‑Shaped World: Five Leadership Heresies to Resist | 02 juin 2026 | 00:43:21 | |
Before you ever landed on the field, you were already shaped by distorted ideas about authority, power, calling, and the body of Christ—and chances are, you're still carrying them. In this episode, Cori Crawford Van Oss joins Amy and Bernie to name five heresies that cross-cultural workers bring with them or encounter on the field. They also explore the tools you need to recognise, resist, and replace them with Christlike, Spirit-led shepherding. 🎯 Cori Crawford Van Oss’ Website: https://coricrawfordvanoss.com/ 📃 Here is a PDF chart of the five heresies and the truth to combat them. 🌪️ Narcissism Week: 5 days of training geared for cross-cultural workers, included in Insiders 🎧 Global Trellis Podcast with Stacey Covell: More than a Machine: Your Personal Dreams Have Value | |||
| More than a Machine: Your Personal Dreams Have Value | 26 mai 2026 | 00:24:16 | |
What is something you’ve always wanted to do? Discover why your God-given dreams and creative pursuits matter—even when they’re not “ministry related”—and how they can actually protect you from burnout and add richness to your life and work. In this episode, Bernie, Amy, and Stacey offer practical, grace-filled ideas for naming your dreams, taking small consistent steps, and investing time and resources in what brings you joy. Share some of your dreams with the rest of us! 💭 Workshop: How to Guard a Dream [Available here] ✍️ Connect with Stacey at One Word Editing: https://www.onewordediting.com/ | |||
| Donor Communication Matters: Stories, Support, and Staying on the Field with Emily Maljanian | 19 mai 2026 | 00:28:13 | |
In this episode, Amy and Bernie talk with Emily Maljanian (who also happens to be Amy's niece!) from Wordsmith Services about why donor communication is essential for staying funded, connected, and emotionally supported in cross-cultural work. Emily shares practical tips for writing brief, consistent newsletters, even if you don't see yourself as a writer. Whether you're just starting out or feeling stuck in your communication rhythm, this conversation will leave you energized and ready to reconnect with the people who make your work possible. Tune in and get ready to be encouraged! ✍️ From Emily: Newsletter Story Worksheet (Free) – 13 questions to help you brainstorm stories before you write: https://wordsmithservices.net/worksheet
Donor Communication Cohort – Emily’s 8-week cohort (training, edits, and community) begins June 10: https://wordsmithservices.net/cohort Use code TRELLIS for 10% off for the Global Trellis community.
🎧 Related Podcast Episodes:
Five Steps to Make Your Newsletter Writing Fun [Listen Here]
Elevating Your Newsletter Design for Maximum Impact with Karen Huber [Listen Here]
🌿Global Trellis Resources:
Write Interesting Newsletters (Win!) Course: available here
Enjoying Newsletters (Book by Amy Young): available here | |||
| The Invisible Story Running Your Life (And Your Ministry) | 12 mai 2026 | 00:26:36 | |
Every culture, organization, and person operates under an "overstory"—a dominant narrative so pervasive it's nearly invisible. In this episode, Amy and Bernie unpack Malcolm Gladwell's concept of overstories and explore what it means for cross-cultural workers who are constantly navigating between competing narratives. If you've ever felt disoriented, misunderstood, or stuck in a cultural context, or just curious about what's going on, this concept might explain why. 📕 The Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell 📝 The online Holistic Conference for Global Workers (includes the Overstories worksheet and the bonus resource of Toxic Leadership Assessment). The conference is 50% off through May 15, 2026. 🎧 Three podcast episodes:
🍇 The membership Insiders includes monthly Live prayer activities, all workshops, and 50% courses and conferences (the sale stacks!) | |||
| When Your Global Calling Doesn’t Translate Back Home | 05 mai 2026 | 00:31:32 | |
After living and serving on the field, do you ever wonder if you’re ruined for finding work that will feel as meaningful again? You’re not alone. In this episode, Amy and Bernie step into the disorienting space of re-entry and finding a job. because what you did on the field doesn’t seem to translate to a job. We unpack the messy middle of transition, wondering what skills still matter and how God might be inviting you into a new season of meaningful work. Read this article by Bernie: When Your Global Calling Doesn’t Translate Back Home Amy’s Book: Looming Transitions (audio book and workbook on Global Trellis, available here on Amazon) | |||
| Plan a Trip To Your Passport Country With Karli Von Herbulis | 28 avr. 2026 | 00:25:28 | |
Planning a trip to your passport countries, whether for a few weeks or a full-on furlough, involved endless logistics. The Passport Country Trip Planner was created to bring clarity and calm to the process. Amy and Bernie welcome returning guest, Karli VonHerbulis, to introduce the Passport Country Trip Planner, a highly customizable, printable resource designed by Karli for your next trip. Are you planning a trip back to your passport country? This episode (and tool!) is for you! Purchase your Trip Planner (included in Insiders!) | |||
| The Challenges of Cross-Cultural Ministry in Your Passport Culture | 21 avr. 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 avr. 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 avr. 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 mars 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 mars 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 mars 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 mars 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 mars 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 févr. 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 févr. 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) | |||
| The True Nature of Partnerships with Bryan and Stefanie Nicholson | 10 févr. 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 févr. 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 janv. 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 janv. 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 janv. 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 janv. 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 déc. 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 déc. 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 déc. 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 déc. 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. | |||
| O Antiphons: December 20 – O Key of David | 19 déc. 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 déc. 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 déc. 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 déc. 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. | |||
| Advent Week Four: A Holy Pause | 15 déc. 2025 | 00:10:22 | |
In the final episode of Global Trellis Podcast's “Holy Pause” for Advent series, spiritual director, Elizabeth Forshee invites us to engage in reflection and prayer through the practice of Lectio Divina using Luke 2:6-11, recounting the birth of Jesus and the angel's message to the shepherds. Anticipate the coming of Christ with the Global Trellis Community this Advent. All four prayer sessions are available for one low price — sign up once and join one, two, or all four depending on your schedule. (included in Insiders.) 🕯️ Lectio Divina: Waiting and Longing — Wed, Dec 3 ✨ Imaginative Prayer: The Night Heaven Opened — Mon, Dec 8 🌿 Centering Prayer — Wed, Dec 17 🎶 Lectio Divina: Prince of Peace — Mon, Dec 22 | |||
| Advent Week Three: A Holy Pause | 09 déc. 2025 | 00:10:01 | |
This episode of Global Trellis: The Podcast Advent edition features spiritual director Lori Ferrell leading us through a contemplative reading of Isaiah 35 using The Message translation. Using the Lectio Divina practice, she guides the listeners in prayerful reflection on themes of hope, transformation, and God’s presence during the Advent season. Anticipate the coming of Christ with the Global Trellis Community this Advent. All four prayer sessions are available for one low price — sign up once and join one, two, or all four depending on your schedule. (included in Insiders.) 🕯️ Lectio Divina: Waiting and Longing — Wed, Dec 3 ✨ Imaginative Prayer: The Night Heaven Opened — Mon, Dec 8 🌿 Centering Prayer — Wed, Dec 17 🎶 Lectio Divina: Prince of Peace — Mon, Dec 22 | |||
| Advent Week Two: A Holy Pause | 02 déc. 2025 | 00:11:31 | |
In another special episode of Global Trellis podcast's Advent series, Elizabeth Forshee guides listeners through a contemplative Lectio Divina practice using Luke 1:39–45, recounting Mary's visit with Elizabeth. Through multiple reflective readings, listeners are invited to quiet, and be present with familiar Advent Scriptures, hearing a fresh from God. Anticipate the coming of Christ with the Global Trellis Community this Advent. All four prayer sessions are available for one low price — sign up once and join one, two, or all four depending on your schedule. (included in Insiders.) 🕯️ Lectio Divina: Waiting and Longing — Wed, Dec 3 ✨ Imaginative Prayer: The Night Heaven Opened — Mon, Dec 8 🌿 Centering Prayer — Wed, Dec 17 🎶 Lectio Divina: Prince of Peace — Mon, Dec 22 Join Global Trellis Advent 2025 Live by signing up here! | |||
| Advent Week One: A Holy Pause | 25 nov. 2025 | 00:11:30 | |
This special episode of Global Trellis: The Podcast guides listeners through the Christian spiritual practice of Lectio Divina, focusing on Luke 1:26-38, the story of the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary. Spiritual director Lori Ferrell reads the passage three times, inviting reflection, imagination, and personal response to the scripture. We hope this will be a gift to help you cultivate spiritual attentiveness, reflection, and gratitude this Advent season. Anticipate the coming of Christ with the Global Trellis Community this Advent. All four prayer sessions are available for one low price — sign up once and join one, two, or all four depending on your schedule. (included in Insiders.) 🕯️ Lectio Divina: Waiting and Longing — Wed, Dec 3 ✨ Imaginative Prayer: The Night Heaven Opened — Mon, Dec 8 🌿 Centering Prayer — Wed, Dec 17 🎶 Lectio Divina: Prince of Peace — Mon, Dec 22 Join Global Trellis Advent 2025 Live by signing up here! | |||
| Global Trellis Advent Plans for 2025 | 18 nov. 2025 | 00:16:18 | |
Amy and Bernie give listeners a preview of the upcoming Advent resources available now through Christmas. Whether this season feels busy, lonely, or a bit disconnected for cross-cultural workers, we want to equip you with everything you need to tend your soul. You pour into so many, let us pour into you this Advent. Sign up for the Live Advent Prayer Options at Global Trellis (included for Insiders) | |||
| Navigating Grief and Loss During the Holidays with Katie Brown (Encore) | 11 nov. 2025 | 00:33:45 | |
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. Grief Articles by Katie on Global Trellis How to Help When Grief, Loss, and Trauma Occur (workshop by Katie in the Holistic Conference) What’s Your Grief – website | |||
| Is This a Good Fit? Evaluating Organizations with the “Red, Yellow, Green” Model | 04 nov. 2025 | 00:23:05 | |
In this episode, Amy, Bernie, and Jenilee introduce the Red, Yellow, Green (RYG) model for organizations. This is a practical tool for evaluating organizational health and personal fit for cross-cultural workers. The tool helps you celebrate when your organization is a good fit. On the flip side, it also provides a way to process and name what parts may not be a good fit. They discuss its origins, practical applications, and announce availability on the Global Trellis website to support better decision-making for individuals and teams. Connect with Jenilee (coaching/support): https://jenileerachel.com Is This a Good Fit? Article by Jenilee Red, Yellow, Green: A Fit Check for Your Organization (get fit check here) | |||
| A Peek Behind the Scene: Pastoring an International Church with Amy Farley | 28 oct. 2025 | 00:26:52 | |
This week, Amy and Bernie have a fun and fascinating conversation with Amy Farley, lead pastor of River Church in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Amy shares her unexpected journey from serving Africa to pastoring a vibrant international church, overcoming trauma and embracing her calling. River Church Vietnam Website: https://riverchurchvietnam.com/ River Church on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverchurch_vietnam/ | |||
| On Being a Birth Nerd for Cross-Cultural Workers with Chandler Gilow | 21 oct. 2025 | 00:33:47 | |
In this episode, Amy and Bernie are joined by Chandler Gilow, the Global Birth Coach, to discuss the complexities of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care for workers living cross-culturally. They discuss the importance of holistic preparation, understanding local medical realities, and the need for both families and organizations to support and advocate for individualized care during this significant life transition. This episode is not just for families of child-birthing age! Leadership and member care who care for or work with cross-cultural worker families, this is a must-listen! Chandler’s Website: https://www.theglobalbirthcoach.com/ Chandler’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglobalbirthcoach/ Chandler’s articles on Global Trellis Articles related to birth on Global Trellis | |||
| When Experience and Beliefs Bump into Each Other on the Field with Beth Forshee | 14 oct. 2025 | 00:33:46 | |
Amy and Bernie talk with Beth Forshee about how life on the field can inform, shape, and shift our belief systems. Together, they explore how to normalize these changes rather than fear them, and why it matters for personal and spiritual growth. The episode offers practical encouragement for what to do when your experiences begin to inform or reshape what you believe. Show Notes: The Global Trellis Holistic Online Conference Let’s Talk About It (The Global Trellis Survey Results) | |||
| When Grief is Unrecognized: Disenfranchised Grief with Anna Danforth | 07 oct. 2025 | 00:38:33 | |
In this incredibly important and vulnerable episode, friend of the podcast, Anna Danforth, joins Amy and Bernie to talk about ways grief gets marginalized. They also talk about how to better embrace one another in the things we grieve. You do not want to miss this episode. That’s Margot in the image! It was the night before she left after 19 wonderful years with Amy. Anna’s Book (Her new book will be here in Spring 2026!) Grief Resources on Global Trellis | |||
| If Your Marriage Is Struggling on the Field with Jenilee Goodwin | 30 sept. 2025 | 00:28:48 | |
In a particularly powerful episode, Jenilee Goodwin joins Amy and Bernie for a conversation about the unique stresses cross cultural work puts on marriages. Jenilee shares from her own experience the potential for heartache and healing, along with ways to find needed help. Four Types of Intimacy in Marriage (Global Trellis Workshop) | |||
| How Knowing Your Strengths Can Shape Your Calling | 22 sept. 2025 | 00:26:31 | |
Did you know that understanding what you’re naturally good at can actually bring more joy and energy to your work than focusing on your weaknesses? In this episode, Amy and Bernie swap stories about how leaning into their strengths has shaped their calling—and how it can do the same for you and your team. Bernie has great ideas for how you can work with your strengths and still get done what you need to accomplish in your (real!) daily life. Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment | |||
| How to use The Toxic Leadership Assessment | 16 sept. 2025 | 00:21:16 | |
Are you serving under toxic leadership? In today’s episode, Amy and Bernie discuss how to use the CONTROL framework for assessing leadership, along with tips on what to do if you discover yourself to be serving under leadership that is toxic. The Toxic Leadership Assessment is included with the Holistic Online Conference. Global Trellis Holistic Online Conference Unmasking Toxic Leadership Podcast Episode Bernie Anderson/Growability Consulting | |||
| A Resource for Your Team: Capacity Series Discussion and Activity Guide | 09 sept. 2025 | 00:21:15 | |
Sometimes we think “capacity building” is just code for “get more stuff done.” At Global Trellis, we say that is not the point at all! Jenilee joins Amy and Bernie to talk about the Capacity Series Discussion and Activity Guide. The guide is good for person and team use with a four week option and a 12 week option. If you’ve been looking for a way to take your team meetings up a level—with meaningful conversations and activities designed specifically for cross-cultural workers—you found it! Capacity Series + Discussion and Activity Guide Capacity Series (Index to all articles) | |||
| Eight Experiences to Build Resilience in Third Culture Kids (TCKs) with Anna Danforth | 02 sept. 2025 | 00:25:27 | |
In this episode, Amy and Bernie welcome back Anna Danforth, exploring the latest research on fostering resilience in Third Culture Kids (TCKs). Anna shares practical strategies, and hope-filled insights for parents, caregivers, and team members, revealing how eight positive childhood experiences can transform TCK resilience. Whether you’re raising kids overseas or supporting global families, this episode offers encouragement and actionable steps to help children thrive. What are ACEs and PCEs (from TCK Training) Anna’s Article in the Capacity Building Series Anna’s Book (Her new book will be here in Spring 2026!) How to Communicate Change to Supporters (Podcast episode with Anna) | |||