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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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

Get the PDF here.

Show Notes and Links:

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• MailChimp - An email marketing platform discussed as an option for cross-cultural workers: mailchimp.com
• Constant Contact - Another email marketing platform recommended in the episode: constantcontact.com
• SendGrid - The email marketing platform available through Microsoft that was mentioned: sendgrid.com
• Canva - The design tool referenced for creating a color palette and style guide: canva.com
• Canva Color Finder - The specific Canva feature discussed for extracting color palettes from images: canva.com/colors/color-palette-generator
• "Write Interesting Newsletters" - A course offered by Global Trellis
• "Enjoying Newsletters" - A book written by Amy Young, the co-host of this podcast
• Check out the simple design elements of Substack, and while you’re at it, feel free to subscribe to the free version of Bernie’s Substack essays.

Additionally, the episode provided the contact information for the guest expert, Karen Huber:

• Website: fullstopcopy.co
• Instagram: @karengobragh

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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

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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:

1. State of the Great Commission Report: https://lausanne.org/report
2. State of the Great Commission Report (Video Presentation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3I-kxB9Z9E
3. Brigada - Doug Lucas' newsletter about global missions - https://brigada.org/
4. Team Expansion - https://teamexpansion.org/
5. Lausanne Movement - The organization behind the Lausanne conferences - https://www.lausanne.org/

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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

Global Trellis Wilderness Retreat led by Lori Ferrell

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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)

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