Global Trellis: The Podcast
This podcast explores what it means to be a person with a tended soul and an expanding skill set while serving the Great Commission. It focuses on spiritual growth, personal development, and the practical skills needed for Christian service and missions. Hosts Amy Young and Bernie Anderson likely discuss faith, calling, and the holistic formation of individuals engaged in spreading the gospel.
Episodes
Managers, Firefighters, and Exiles: Understanding Your Soul With Melanie Moxness
In this episode, Melanie Moxness joins Amy and Bernie to explore the characters who often shape our inner lives: Managers, firefighters, and exiles. Drawing on the book Boundaries for Your Soul by Dr. Allison Cook and Kimberly Miller and Internal Family System theory, they discuss how this framework can help cross-cultural workers recognize emotional patterns, tend their souls, and seek support as
Seven Paths after the Field from Seven Unlikely Mentors
Sometimes the guide you need shows up in the last place you'd look. For Amy, it was a book about seven U.S. presidents. Life After Power by Jared Cohen follows what each of them did once the White House was behind them, and somewhere around the third president she thought, "Wait, this sounds a lot like cross-cultural workers." Whether you're in the middle of a transition, watching one get closer,
Unstuck: Getting Out of Relational Ditches with Charlene Benson
In this episode, Amy and Bernie talk with counselor and author Charlene Benson about her book Unstuck and her simple but powerful model for navigating relational conflict. Using the metaphor of a road with two ditches—Others-Focused and Me-Focused—Charlene unpacks how fear keeps us stuck and offers practical steps to move toward win–win, healthy relationships on teams, in families, and on the fiel
Theology of the Body with Melanie Moxness: Finding God in Pain, Fatigue, and Recovery
Amy and Bernie have a fun and helpful conversation with Melanie Moxness who shares how long COVID, injury, and prolonged physical healing led her to a practical "theology of the body." Melanie shares her story helping listeners discover God's presence, grace, and purpose in physical limitation when that becomes more of your calling than you'd like.Dr. Brad Fanestil (The Boulder Institute for Mind
Small Faithfulness Over Time Adds Up
You’re doing better than you think! In this episode, Amy shares five very different milestones—spanning 18 months to 90 years—converging to reveal one core truth: your quiet, faithful work is building more than you can see and why your faithfulness matters more than you know.🌿 Sexual harassment on the field resources: https://globaltrellis.com/lets-talk-about-sexual-harassment/🎉 The One Hundredth
Which Zone Are You In? The Comfort, Stretch, and Panic Zones with Scott Brennan
Which zone are you in? Scott Brennan along with Amy and Bernie explore the comfort zone, stretch zone, and panic zone—a simple framework for understanding spiritual formation. Many cross-cultural workers stay in the stretch and panic zones, burning out in the process. Drawing on the Desert Fathers, Celtic spirituality, and real field experience, Scott unpacks why genuine rest matters, when s
15 Minutes of Fun: Play as a Spiritual Practice with Lori Ferrell
Lori Ferrell joins Amy and Bernie to explore play as a spiritual practice, drawing on her own burnout and the sabbatical that helped her rediscover joy. They talk through why adults lose the habit of play, and how small things — baking bread, nature exploration, or a simple 15 minutes of fun a day — can reconnect us to a playful God.🔖 Read Lori's article: Let's Play! (Global Trellis)👀
The One Hundredth Episode: A High-Five of Celebration
Amy and Bernie go through the High Five of Celebration as they review the first 100 episodes. High-five to you, our guests, listeners, and stream members who have one hundred episodes of Global Trellis: the Podcast possible. We also share from you and the listeners survey. Find out where around the world this podcast is listened to, favorite episodes, and more. Join us today as we celebrate 100 ep
Liturgies for Those Who Send with Heather Fallis
Amy and Bernie talk to author Heather Fallis about her newest book, For Those Who Send: Prayers for Those With Loved Ones Serving Abroad. Heather shares how launching her daughter to college exposed the deep, unseen cost borne by parents, families, churches, and supporters as senders—and how liturgy gives them language for both grief and joy for their loved ones. Looking for a supporter gift? This
Moving Countries? Thriving Through Transition with Karli Von Herbulis
When a global move is on the horizon—be it planned or abrupt—how do you handle the logistics, as well as the soul work of leaving well? In this episode, Amy and Bernie talk again with Karli VonHerbulis about a transition workbook, created especially for cross-cultural workers. This valuable resource is packed with practical tools, reflective prompts, and debrief-style questions to help cross-cultu
Handle the Small Transitions in Your Day with This Resource
Have you ever gone from talking to a neighbor in one language straight into a team meeting in a different language? Or written a newsletter and then WhatsApp messaged siblings about aging parents? Or worked all day and then headed to a ministry event in the evening. If you have, I bet that at times, those daily transitions haven't always gone as smoothly as you'd hoped. Why? Because you didn't kno
Best Practices for Handling Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault Within a Host Culture
Most organizations have a sexual harassment policy to handle incidents within their organization. Far fewer have a plan for what to actually do when an incident happens in the host culture. Stacey Covell returns to the show to join Amy and Bernie in unpacking best practices for handling the “dog bites” (isolated incidents) and “mosquito bites” (frequent reality) that your people experience. We’ve
Six Book Recommendations for You from Amy and Bernie
It’s no surprise that Amy and Bernie love books! In this fun episode each brings three books they’ve recently read—a novel, a cross-cultural pick, and a surprise—to spark your imagination, help tend your soul, and strengthen long-haul life in ministry. What are you reading right now? Leave your answers in the comments! We’d love to know! Theo of Golden – Alan Levi A tender, character-dri
What's the Role of Men in Sexual Harassment? Insights from Tom Jones
Many men in cross-cultural work feel confused about their role when the women around them—wives, single teammates, daughters—face harassment. The instinct to protect and fix kicks in, but when that's not possible, many default to doing nothing. Tom Jones (husband of Rachel Pieh Jones) joins Amy and Bernie to move men past this paralysis, bringing a wealth of practical advice and hope to listeners
From Avoidance to Peace: Janeen Davis on Resolving Field Conflict
Do you avoid conflict, or actually resolve it? Dr. Janeen Davis used to run from hard conversations on the field, until she found "Peace Pursuit," a biblically-grounded model for working through long-standing conflict with teammates. In this episode, she, Amy, and Bernie dig into what it means to address conflict one relationship at a time, starting with God, and how to walk into a peacemaking con
Single and Serving: A Decade-by-Decade Look at Single Life in Cross-Cultural Work
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 a
Why Some TCKs Thrive and Others Don't with Anna Danforth
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, Nourishe
How To Do a Family Sabbatical
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 schedule
What Every Cross-Cultural Worker Needs to Know About Women's Security with Shannon Mureithi
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 i
Shepherding Like Jesus in a Wolf‑Shaped World: Five Leadership Heresies to Resist
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 rep
More than a Machine: Your Personal Dreams Have Value
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 res
Donor Communication Matters: Stories, Support, and Staying on the Field with Emily Maljanian
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 feeli
The Invisible Story Running Your Life (And Your Ministry)
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,
When Your Global Calling Doesn’t Translate Back Home
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 h
Plan a Trip To Your Passport Country With Karli Von Herbulis
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.
The Challenges of Cross-Cultural Ministry in Your Passport Culture
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 discov
Defining the Terms: What’s the Difference Between Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault?
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
When the Story Changes: Grief, Abuse, and the Courage to Keep Going with Sarah Labriel
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 un
Don’t Just Tell Your Birth Story: Why Cross-Cultural Workers Need to Process It
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 unprocess
Let’s Talk About It: Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault on the Field with Stacey Covell
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
Vices and Virtues: How to Tend Your Soul With David Wu and Beth Forshee
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 ev
Inside Global Trellis Insiders: Working On Your Ministry with Karli Von Herbulis
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
Working In vs. Working On Your Ministry
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 fo
When to Remove Someone From the Field
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, a
Called and Disabled: Rethinking Global Work and Disability with Jenny Smith
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://JennySmithRo
The True Nature of Partnerships with Bryan and Stefanie Nicholson
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:
Gen Z is Coming to the Field: What You Should Know with Katy White
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 unders
Understanding Justice and the Missio Dei with Joash Thomas
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.joashpthoma
Understanding Play Therapy for Third Culture Kids with David Floge
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.Valeo CounselingHelp your TCKs express themselves
Women in Leadership and Cross-Cultural Work with Amy Farley
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
Calling Without the Weight: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty with Karen Swallow Prior
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 PrioryOrder the book You Have a Ca
Reflect on 2025 and Prepare for 2026! (Encore with Michele Zintz)
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.Gl
O Antiphons: December 23 – O With Us Is God
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 an
O Antiphons: December 22 – O King of the Nations
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 wha
O Antiphons: December 21 – O Dayspring
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 gu
O Antiphons: December 20 – O Key of David
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 a
O Antiphons: December 19 – O Root of Jesse
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
O Antiphons: December 18 – O Lord
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
O Antiphons: December 17 – O Wisdom
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 thi
Advent Week Four: A Holy Pause
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 session
Advent Week Three: A Holy Pause
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 Tre
Advent Week Two: A Holy Pause
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 Glob
Advent Week One: A Holy Pause
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 spir
Global Trellis Advent Plans for 2025
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)
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.Katie
Is This a Good Fit? Evaluating Organizations with the “Red, Yellow, Green” Model
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,
A Peek Behind the Scene: Pastoring an International Church with Amy Farley
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.
On Being a Birth Nerd for Cross-Cultural Workers with Chandler Gilow
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 signifi
When Experience and Beliefs Bump into Each Other on the Field with Beth Forshee
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 Tr
When Grief is Unrecognized: Disenfranchised Grief with Anna Danforth
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 WebsiteAnna’s Book
If Your Marriage Is Struggling on the Field with Jenilee Goodwin
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)Jenilee Rachel CoachingGlobal Trellis: The Podcast Join Insid
How Knowing Your Strengths Can Shape Your Calling
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 n
How to use The Toxic Leadership Assessment
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 ConferenceUnmasking Toxic Leadership Pod
A Resource for Your Team: Capacity Series Discussion and Activity Guide
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 meaning
Eight Experiences to Build Resilience in Third Culture Kids (TCKs) with Anna Danforth
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
Feel, Share, Quiet: Practical Tools for Emotional Resilience with Lizabet Nix
In this episode, hosts Amy Young and Bernie Anderson welcome special guest Lizabet Nix from Thrive Today to explore the "feel, share, quiet" practice—a simple, science-backed approach to handling emotions and building relational skills. Lizabet shares practical insights and real-life stories, offering listeners accessible tools to tend their souls and foster meaningful connections, especially for
How to Communicate Change in Cross-Cultural Work to Supporters with Anna Danforth
In this episode we are joined by Anna Danforth to discuss the challenges of navigating and communicating change with supporters as cross-cultural workers. Anna shares personal experiences and practical advice on handling ambiguity, maintaining threads of continuity, and extending grace to ourselves and others during times of transition. This episode offers encouragement and actionable insights for
Aging Parents While Serving Oversees: Insights from a Global Trellis Cohort
This episode explores the challenges international cross-cultural workers face when caring for aging parents from across the world. Four participants from the Global Trellis Aging Parents Cohort share their personal experiences, highlighting the emotional complexity, practical difficulties, and unique support found in a community of like-minded workers dealing with an inevitable life issue.Sign up
Naming, Normalizing, and Embracing Change with Tim Austin
In this episode of Global Trellis: The Podcast, Tim Austin, the Global Trellis transition specialist, discusses the critical aspects of managing transitions for cross-cultural workers. The crucial aspects of transitions are (1) focusing on the importance of naming one's experiences, (2) normalizing the challenges, and (3) embracing the fears and resistance that come with change. The conversation e
Soul Tending for Resilience: A conversation with Virgil Tanner
In this episode of Global Trellis, Virgil Tanner discusses his book "Soul Tending" and shares insights on helping cross-cultural workers build resilience and agency in challenging environments. The conversation explores strategies for thriving, working effectively, and developing personal and professional skills, emphasizing the importance of holistic soul care and strategic leadership in cross-cu
Gender & Culture Shock: Living Cross-Culturally in a Body with Rachel Pieh Jones
This is truly an eye-opening episode! Rachel Pieh Jones, Amy Young, and Bernie Anderson dive deep into the often-overlooked experience of "gendered culture shock" - exploring how men and women physically and emotionally navigate cultural differences across borders. This is a nuanced and compelling conversation about how cultural adaptation goes far beyond language and customs.Rachel on Instagram:
Crafting Liturgy as a Spiritual Practice: A Conversation with Heather Fallis
In this episode, Heather Fallis discusses her new book about creating liturgies as a powerful spiritual practice for international workers. Through personal stories and practical guidance, Heather shows how writing liturgies can help cross-cultural workers process their emotions, connect with God, and find meaningful ways to pray, even when words are difficult to find.Blog interview with Hea
Elevating Your Newsletter Design for Maximum Impact with Karen Huber
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 newslet
5 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 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 newsle
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 demanding routines. Show Notes: Global Trellis Article on Productivity (Leave your comments here!)Get your free copy of the Eisenhower MatrixGlobal Trellis InsidersGlobal Trellis: The Podcast
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 challenges of grief in cross-cultural work and share practical ways to navigate loss while serving abroad. Show Notes: Purchase Ruth’s Book “Permission to Mourn”Ruth’s Website: Permission to Mourn
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 domains. The conversation explores the unique challenges faced by cross-cultural workers, the importance of resilience, rest, and establishing supportive communities. Bonus: Cross-cultural workers who li
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 Bernie discuss a valuable Global Trellis resource designed specifically for those short trips off the field.Show Notes: Short Term Trip Debrief PacketGlobal Trellis WebsiteGlobal Trellis: The Podcast Join I
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 for everything from changing diapers to navigating profound grief, offering a powerful reminder that God is present in every aspect of our lives on and off the field. You won’t want to miss this conversa
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 different ways. Would your “this” fall into struggles, sins, or stances? Janeen offers unique insight and practical frameworks to help listeners navigate this important and evergreen topic.Show Notes:
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