Podcast Episodes
Back to Search5 Steps to Make Writing Your Newsletter Fun
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 …
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
Productivity Tips for the Unpredictable Schedules of Cross-Cultural Workers
There’s no such thing as an “ordinary day” for most cross-cultural workers. In this week’s episode, Amy and Bernie share practical tips for navigating the complexities of unpredictable schedules and …
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Permission to Mourn on the Field with Ruth Potinu
“Grief is the ministry nobody wants.” In this week’s episode, Amy and Bernie talk with Ruth Potinu, author of Permission to Mourn, about the importance of grieving well. They explore the unique chall…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Stress on the Field: Insights from the CSA with Russell Semon
In this episode of Global Trellis, Russell Semon discusses the Cerney Smith Stress Assessment, a tool designed to help people on the field understand and manage their stress levels across five key do…
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Don’t Skip the Debrief: Making the Most of Short Trips from the Field
We all know that home assignments and furloughs require planning and debriefing—but is that really necessary for a quick trip back to your passport country this summer? In this episode, Amy and Berni…
Published on 3 months ago
Every Moment Holy: A Conversation with Doug McKelvey on Liturgy, Grief, and the Sacred Mundane
Today we have a special episode, as Amy and Bernie sit down with Doug McKelvey, author of the “Every Moment Holy” series of everyday liturgies. Doug shares his personal journey of creating prayers fo…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Struggles, Sins, and Stances: Another Look at “What is your ‘this’?” Survey Results with Janeen Davis
Today, Janeen joins Amy and Bernie for another powerful conversation, unpacking results from the Global Trellis Survey on the things cross-cultural workers feel they can’t talk about in some new and …
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Global Online Conference: Holistic Care for Cross-Cultural Workers
Jenilee Goodwin joins Amy and Bernie to introduce the Global Online Conference with the Global Trellis team. This conference addresses critical issues like mental health, faith, relationships, and pr…
Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago
Understanding EMDR for Cross-Cultural Workers with Katie Brown
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). It sounds technical, but it’s one of the most well-researched and effective therapies for trauma, anxiety, and distress. In this episode, counsel…
Published on 4 months ago
Grief Styles: Understanding How Pre- and Post-Grieving Impact Cross-Cultural Work
Are you a pre-griever or a post-griever? In this episode, Amy Young and Bernie Anderson explore how recognizing and respecting pre- and post-grief styles can strengthen relationships and help cross-c…
Published on 4 months, 1 week ago