In this episode, Chesed sits down with Sean, a 22-year-old graduate student, to hear the story of how God used short term missions to impact him. Sean shares how serving in Romania, combined with what he was learning in the classroom, opened his eyes to the beauty of culture, the realities of global need, and God’s heart for the nations.

After Sean tells his story, the conversation turns practical and thoughtful. Chesed and Sean talk about why short-term missions should be approached differently than long-term missions, what can go wrong when trips aren’t done well, and what it actually takes for short-term missions to be healthy, humble, and genuinely helpful. This episode invites listeners to rethink why we go, how we go, and what God might be doing - both around the world and in us - along the way.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast editing: Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons, Peyton Rice

Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.

Podcast cover image: Photography and design by Jonathan Brown.

Please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

If you are interested in learning more about the organization Sean served with overseas, GEM, you can check them out here: https://gemission.org/

In this episode of The Rest Is Just Geography, a podcast out of Liberty University, Chesed sits down with Tanya who serves as the Director of Mobilization for Converge. She shares her story of how God first called her overseas - and how that call continues to shape her work today. Tanya reflects on her journey to Ukraine, where she lived and served for over a decade, and the ways God taught her how to plant herself in that place and people.

Now back in the United States, Tanya helps guide and mobilize others who are discerning a call to cross-cultural service. Together, she and Chesed talk through practical and often-overlooked things to be aware of when beginning conversations with missions organizations—from asking good questions and understanding expectations, to recognizing personal readiness and organizational fit. Whether you’re just starting to sense God stirring your heart for the nations or walking alongside someone who is, this conversation offers wisdom, clarity, and encouragement for the road ahead.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast editing: Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons, Andrea Alvaredo.

Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.

Podcast cover image: Photography and design by Jonathan Brown.

Please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

If you are interested in learning more about the organization Tanya works for, Converge, you may find more information at https://converge.org/

In the first episode of Season 2 of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with Marie, an adult Third Culture Kid (TCK), for the first of three conversations. Together, they reflect on the ways their lives have been interwoven across seasons and how God used the process of discipleship to shape their faith, their friendship, and deepen their understanding of Scripture. As they share their journeys, they return to shared Scripture and reflect on the ways God was with them and worked in them.

This episode invites listeners into the beginning of Marie’s story and sets the foundation for the conversations that will continue throughout the season.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne DentFitzsimons.Podcast editing: Peyton Rice & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer,performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.Podcast cover image: Original photograph by Jonathan Brown, Graphic design and layout by Rob Dent

In this season finale of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with her mom, Anne Dent, to share her story of stepping into marriage and adulthood while living overseas for the first time. Through her story, we uncover a powerful lesson God taught her in that season: the importance of being temporarily permanent—choosing to dig deep and invest fully, even when the time in a place is short.

“There’s a big difference between being temporarily permanent and permanently temporary,” she often says, and in this episode, we unpack how that mindset shaped their family’s rhythms, especially around holidays. From Thanksgiving and Christmas to celebrations in unexpected places, Chesed and her mom share how they created meaningful traditions for familiar holidays wherever they were—while also embracing new cultural celebrations along the way.

As we wrap up Season 1 and head into the holiday season, this conversation invites you to embrace presence, purpose, and joy—no matter where in the world you find yourself. Season 2 launches in January!

Produced by: Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons
Podcast editing: Peyton Rice, Cohen Kern, & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons
Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander
Podcast cover image: Created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork

In this part 2 episode of The Rest is Just Geography, Chesed continues the conversation with Caleb, a fellow third culture kid (TCK), diving deeper into what it means to navigate the emerging adult years while carrying a globally-shaped story. Building on Part 1, where they explored identity, transition, and the role of biblical literacy, this episode focuses on the invitation to process difficult experiences in order to grow in to a maturity that is both emotional and spiritual.

Together, they reflect on how God meets us in these spaces as “the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3–4), offering hope and healing even when our stories feel fragmented. Through honest dialogue and practical insights, Chesed and Caleb invite listeners to consider how grace and growth intersect in the midst of cross-cultural complexity.

Produced by: Chesed Anne Dent FitzsimonsPodcast editing: Peyton Rice, Cohen Kern, & Chesed Anne Dent FitzsimonsPodcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like SanderPodcast cover image: Created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork

In this part 1 episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with Caleb, a fellow TCK, to reflect on their journeys and what it was like to move to the United States for college.

The conversation begins by defining key terms that shape the third culture kid (TCK) experience, offering a framework to better understand the unique challenges and strengths of growing up between worlds. Caleb and Chesed share personal stories of transitioning to life in the United States for college, highlighting cultural adjustments, identity questions, and moments of growth. Throughout their journey, biblical literacy played a vital role, offering comfort and clarity as they connected with God’s story and the cross-cultural lives of biblical characters they could deeply resonate with.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.
Podcast editing: Peyton Rice & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.
Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.
Podcast cover image: Created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

In Part 2 of this two-part conversation on The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed continues her discussion with Janelle, a graduate student studying counseling, to explore how we can respond well to culture shock and transition. Building on the foundation from Part 1, this episode focuses on practical strategies for navigating the emotional and spiritual challenges that often come with cross-cultural movement.

Together, Chesed and Janelle share helpful tips for managing transition in healthy ways, offering insights from both personal experience and professional perspective. The episode concludes with Chesed sharing her favorite Scripture passage for seasons of transition— Exodus 6:1-8.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.Podcast editing: Cohen Kern, Peyton Rice, & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with Janelle, a graduate student studying counseling, to explore the emotional and psychological journey of transition and culture shock. Together, they unpack the general pattern of how culture shock unfolds, common responses people experience, and the internal shifts that often accompany cross-cultural movement.

This is the first of a two-part conversation. In this episode, the focus is on understanding the process—what it tends to look like and why it matters. In the next episode, Chesed and Janelle will dive deeper into healthy ways to respond to culture shock and transition.

At the end of this episode, Janelle shares how Galatians 5:25 encouraged her during her own cross-cultural experiences, offering a meaningful reflection on how faith can anchor us in seasons of change.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.
Podcast editing: Cohen Kern, Peyton Rice, & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.
Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.
Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

Fisher's Transition Curve: https://www.scribd.com/document/768106536/fisher-transition-curve-2012-1

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with Maggie, an adult Third Culture Kid (TCK) who, after graduating college, moved to a country she had never lived in before. Now five months into her new life abroad, Maggie shares what it was like to walk through the in-between season—between graduation and settling into a new place of investment.

Through thoughtful reflection on her own journey and the story of the Israelites in their 40-year wilderness, Maggie shares how God revealed the beauty and purpose of transitional seasons. She speaks candidly about learning to be faithful in the waiting and how Scripture reminded her that the wilderness is purposeful when it’s part of God’s plan.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast editing: Cohen Kern & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander. Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with Michael—who’s back—to talk about reentry (returning to your passport country after spending time overseas) and how to process it.

They share personal stories, some lighthearted and some reflective, exploring how reentry is its own kind of cross-cultural adjustment. Together, they discuss how to engage this often-overlooked transition in a way that honors the Lord, offering insight into how faith shapes the journey back.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast editing: Cohen Kern & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander. Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with Katie, who moved to Thailand twice—first for a semester abroad during college, and later for four years after graduation.

Katie shares stories of transition, loneliness, and unexpected joy, reflecting on how God provided not just practical needs, but mostly His presence. Anchored in Philippians 4:19, she explores how divine provision strengthens perseverance, especially in seasons that stretch our faith and obedience.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.
Podcast editing: Cohen Kern & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.
Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.
Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Rees—an emerging adult who loves Jesus, exploration, and understanding people—joins Chesed to share how research plays a vital role in taking the Gospel to the nations. Rees reflects on his time overseas, where he traveled into unengaged areas to learn about the people, culture, and context. His research helped pave the way for others to engage these communities with the Gospel. Together, they explore the intersection of curiosity, calling, and courage—what it means to assess risk wisely and walk boldly into the unknown for the sake of Christ. Rees’s story invites listeners to consider how an adventurous spirit, thoughtful preparation, and Spirit-led obedience can work hand-in-hand in cross-cultural Gospel work.

Important links and contact information:

Contact Rees Morgan at rmorganintl@hotmail.com

Project 3000 - https://www.imb.org/project-3000/

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.
Podcast editing: Cohen Kern & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.
Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.
Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

Please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

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In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with KP, an international adoptee who grew up in the United States and now lives in Asia, near the country of her birth. KP shares her intercultural journey and the ways God has led her through seasons of transition, calling, and identity.

Together they reflect on what it means to choose “the better obedience” — the moments when two paths are before you, and you choose the one that draws you deeper into following Jesus. In times of uncertainty, KP turns to Psalm 37 as a grounding reminder to wait on the Lord and trust His timing when considering which way to go. Her story highlights both the beauty and the weight of obedience, showing how surrender leads to joy and closeness with Christ.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast editing: Cohen Kern & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander. Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with Mary, a fellow adult third culture kid, to reflect on a season of transition, faithfulness, and being seen by God. Mary shares her story of coming to college in the United States and then moving back overseas for two years in her early 20s — a time marked by quiet obedience and deep questions.

Through their friendship and the story of Bezalel in Exodus 31, God reminded both Mary and Chesed that He sees, He knows, and He calls by name. In a season where both felt unseen in their daily faithfulness, this truth became a lifeline. This conversation is a gentle but powerful reminder that God honors faithfulness, even when no one else sees it.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast editing: Cohen Kern & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander. Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

Please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with Luke to hear how discovering the Gospel as a present reality—not just a future hope—reshaped his life and his heart for the nations. As Luke shares stories from his time overseas, he reflects on how Jesus’ message that “the Kingdom is at hand”  (Matt 3:2, Matt 4:17) began to transform everything: his perspective, his pursuit of holiness, his purpose, and his everyday decisions. This conversation is a powerful reminder that the Kingdom of Heaven is good news for today—not just for eternity.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast editting: Cohen Kern & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander. Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

Please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed and Michael explore Abraham’s faith to follow God without knowing all the details of where He was leading (Genesis 12:1–3). They share personal stories of step-by-step obedience—how God has led them sometimes across oceans, sometimes just across town—and how His surprises have shaped their journeys both abroad and at home. Together, they reflect on how you can trust God enough to follow Him anywhere, even when the path ahead is unclear, because He is completely trustworthy.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast editting: Cohen Kern & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander. Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

*please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with her dad, Don Dent, a retired missionary, to reflect on 2 Corinthians 2:14–17. Together, they explore what it means to walk in triumphal procession with Jesus and to live as the aroma of Christ in the world, drawing from both Scripture and Don’s decades of cross-cultural ministry experience.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast editting: Cohen Kern & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander. Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

*please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with Wes, who first moved overseas for the military, to explore what it means to be a sojourner. Together, they reflect on their own journeys of embracing the beauty of life as temporary residents on earth, while remembering their true citizenship is in heaven (Philippians 3:20).

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast editting: Cohen Kern, Peyton Rice, & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander. Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

*please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

Welcome to the first episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast out of Liberty University. Join your host, Chesed, and special guest Dr. Melody Harper as they share their personal stories and reflect on an anonymous quote that has shaped both of their journeys: "God calls us to Himself—the rest is just geography."

This episode was edited and produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons. Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander. Podcast cover image created by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons using AI-generated artwork.

*please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast out of Liberty University, Jason joins us from a remote village in Papua New Guinea, where he and his family live among the Wabuku people. He shares the story of how God led them there, how He has sustained them, and how He is building something new - a baby church taking root in the tribe.

Jason opens up about the realities of cross-cultural life: the hard moments, the joyful surprises, the cultural learning curves, and the countless ways God has shown Himself faithful. He describes how he and his family have learned to share the Gospel - “God’s talk” - in ways the Wabuku can truly grasp, using metaphors and images drawn from their own world. One of the most powerful is the invitation to step from Satan's canoe into Yahweh’s canoe, a picture of repentance that resonates deeply within the tribe’s way of seeing the world.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.Podcast editing: Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.

Podcast cover image: Photography and design by Jonathan Brown.

Please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

Yahweh's Canoe Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7GUkWOowP9pZtIsrlna3PU?si=c62324d1778b4078

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast out of Liberty University, Marie returns for part 3 and tells the story of her return to West Africa for 2 years then back to the United States . In both seasons, she wrestled deeply with uncertainty and fear - struggling to trust God with her future and fighting the urge to take control of her own story. But in the middle of her fear and striving, God met her again with the simple, steady truth of the Gospel.

In this episode, Marie opens up about being a person marked by fear, yet held by a God who has always answered fear not with explanations, but with Himself. Just as God responded to Moses at the burning bush, not by removing the task but by declaring, “I AM who I AM,” Marie discovers that the antidote to fear is not certainty about the future—it’s confidence in the One who goes with us.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast editing: Cohen Kern, Peyton Rice, & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.

Podcast cover image: Photography and design by Jonathan Brown.

Please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

In this episode of The Rest Is Just Geography, Chesed sits down with Henry and Leigh—two people who have spent the last twenty years serving overseas in diverse corners of the world. Beginning in their single years and continuing as they married and started a family, God led them from remote and rugged landscapes to bustling urban centers. Listen in as they share their journey of endurance across cultures, continents, and changing seasons of life and ministry.

Together, they reflect on what it means to embrace “the long obedience” amid constant change, drawing from Hebrews 12:1 and its call to run the race with endurance. Their stories remind us that while the backdrop of ministry may shift - from country to country, assignment to assignment, season to season - the core posture of faithful obedience remains beautifully unchanged, rooted in the rhythms they first formed during their years of emerging adulthood.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast editing: Cohen Kern, Peyton Rice, & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.

Podcast cover image: Photography and design by Jonathan Brown.

Please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

Season 2, Episode 5 — A Sacred Storybook
In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, Chesed sits down with Dr. Tom Steffen, a leading voice in the field of orality, to explore the profound beauty of Scripture as story. Dr. Steffen shares parts of his own journey—how the Lord shifted his perspective from approaching the Bible as a textbook to seeing it as a living, unfolding narrative—and how that realization transformed both his personal engagement with Scripture and the way he communicated the gospel to oral peoples overseas.

Together, they reflect on the power of seeing and sharing the text of the Bible as a sacred storybook. This conversation invites listeners to consider the narrative richness of God’s Word and the unique way story speaks to the heart.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast editing: Cohen Kern, Peyton Rice, & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.

Podcast cover image: Photography and design by Jonathan Brown.

Please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

Streetlights: https://www.streetlightsbible.com/

Reconnecting Storying to Ministry: https://a.co/d/00iZTIfj

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesed sits down with Matt to reflect on the long and winding journey of pursuing overseas work through his emerging adult years. Matt shares how his path unfolded with many unexpected twists and turns, taking far longer than he ever imagined—but ultimately leading him and his family to life and ministry in West Africa.

Together, they explore the often-hidden preparation phase of overseas calling, recognizing how God’s providence and sovereignty were at work in every delay, redirection, and season of waiting. This conversation is a reminder that purposeful preparation is never wasted, and that God is faithful in both the journey and the destination.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast editing: Peyton Rice, Cohen Kern, & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.

Podcast cover image: Jonathan Brown

Please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.

In this episode of The Rest is Just Geography, Chesed sits down with Avery for a practical conversation on the concept of calling and the vital role of the local church in the Great Commission. Together, they explore key passages of Scripture that ground the church’s role in sending and reflect on some of their own observations and experiences.

Whether you’re preparing to go overseas, exploring your place in God’s story, or simply wanting to root yourself in a church with a global vision, this conversation offers clarity, encouragement, and next steps.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast editing: Peyton Rice, Cohen Kern, & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.

Podcast cover image: Jonathan Brown

In the second episode of Season 2 of The Rest is Just Geography, a podcast from Liberty University, Chesedcontinues her conversation with Marie. Marie shares more of her college journey and the ways that God reignited her heart for cross-cultural life.

Through Scripture—especially 2 Corinthians—Marie reflects on how God taught her that she didn’t need to be “perfect” or impressive to be used by Him. Learning to see herself as a jar of clay, and to boast in weakness rather than strength,became a turning point. That shift shaped her confidence, not just in who she was, but in how God works through her. Listen in as Marie and Chesed remember the way this process prepared Marie to return overseas with a renewed boldnessto share her faith.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.
Podcast editing: Peyton Rice & Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.
Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.
Podcast cover image: Photography and design by Jonathan Brown.

In this episode of The Rest Is Just Geography, Chesed sits down with Kay, who currently lives and serves full‑time overseas. Kay shares honestly about her lifelong journey with fear and anxiety—something she calls her “travel partner”—and reflects on how the Lord’s grace has been sufficient as she has navigated both life and ministry overseas.

Kay talks about what it took to step overseas despite fear, how that choice has impacted her faith, and how God has met her again and again along the way. She also opens up about a season in her 30s when anxiety became overwhelming, requiring her to pause, seek support from trusted community members, and work with counselors to learn how to take her thoughts captive in healthier ways.

Together, Chesed and Kay explore how deeply fear and anxiety can affect the body, the importance of holistic care, and the steady comfort Kay has found in Scripture -particularly Isaiah 41:10: “Do not fear, for I am with you.” This episode is an invitation to reflect on how God’s presence meets us not in the absence of fear, but right in the middle of it.

This episode was produced by Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons.

Podcast editing: Chesed Anne Dent Fitzsimons, Andrea Alvarado, Cohen Kern

Podcast music: Endless Bliss — written by Sander Kalmeijer, performed and produced by Sounds Like Sander.

Podcast cover image: Photography and design by Jonathan Brown.

Please note that guests of this podcast may use pseudonyms.