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)

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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.

Katie’s Counseling Practice

Grief Articles by Katie on Global Trellis

What’s Your Grief – website

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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:

1. "The Culture Map" by Erin Meyer
2. Article by Bernie Anderson on Time Management in Cross-Cultural Teams
3. Time Blocking (Getting started)

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