“One leader in particular who managed our region was spiritually abusive. Our family along with a few families were in the process of leaving the organization. He gave a speech to our island outlining right and wrong reasons to leave shaming several of us in front of others. Then two pastors who have gained influence …
This is a significant and nuanced podcast episode where I speak with Anna Hampton, author of Facing Danger, A Guide Through Risk, and Facing Fear, about her life in Afghanistan, and how global workers can take mitigated and Holy Spirit-led risks on the mission field. We discuss how we as mothers can both protect and entrust our children …
A new year and a new podcast episode which I’m very excited about. I have the amazing and prolific author and expat, Rachel Pieh Jones with me on my podcast Missionary Life as we talk about her new book Pillars, How My Muslim Friends Led Me Closer to Jesus, and what it means to navigate the mystery …
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Guys, I’m honored to have Amanda Held Opelt, author of A Hole in the World, and sister of the late Rachel Held Evans on my podcast Missionary Life today. This is my favorite episode so far! We share about the excruciating grief Amanda went through with the loss of her sister and how through the practice …
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Have you ever wondered how to prepare for a short-term missions trip or long-term missions overseas? You know you are called, but now what? Gone are the days of Elisabeth Elliot and the white savior complex. Missionaries, churches, and millennials today want a new paradigm for how to do missions sustainably and without abuse, or …
Have you ever wondered how to be resilient in re-entry? I recently did a survey on my blog and the majority of you asked for a guide on how to do re-entry in a healthy, resilient way. So I’m pleased to announce I’ve created this eBook with you in mind to give you the tools …
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I just finished watching the very recent and disturbing documentary, Savior Complex on HBO Max recounting the story of Renee Bach, a twenty-something white evangelical missionary, and her well-intentioned but misguided actions with her organization Serving His Children, where she administered medical care to malnourished babies in Jinja, Uganda without any kind of medical degree …
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COVID-19 Traumatic Stress on Global Workers Survey Dear Tribe: I’m partnering with a doctoral psychology research student to better understand COVID-19’s traumatic stress on global workers and missionaries. I know I’ve spoken to many of you who were negatively impacted by COVID-19 while serving cross-culturally from having to emergency evacuate your host country, to not …
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Dear Beloved Tribe, I would love your help developing better content that serves you and helps you on your journey of preventing burnout, healing, and thriving in your life. Please take a few minutes and complete the following survey to aid me in creating more content you love around discussion topics you’re interested in. Some …
Happy Thanksgiving! As we gather around, may we set a table in the wilderness for those who are lonely, or feel disillusioned in their faith, may we host those who are different from us, who challenge our theological beliefs. May we welcome those who are struggling with grief, or trying to heal from a church …
Christianity Today Article: What is a Missionary Kid Worth? Read More »
This entire year has been a year of clenching. Body curled inward, tight. Neck stiff, shoulders closed. Like many of you, it began with a move. Transition. That cavernous word. As global nomad’s, we call many places home and movement seems to be our mantra. Whether welcome or unwanted, whether reentering after living on the field, being …
A life interrupted. That’s what this feels like. Re-entry is close to my heart because mine was so unsettling. When I left Uganda in 2013, I’d followed a plan. I had the goodbye celebration, like so many global workers right now haven’t. I got to hug my people and cry. I got to revel in the victories. Still, leaving …
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