Beginning with the Endings part 2 of 3

Originally Recorded: 06/09/2021

Brief Description

Welcome back to traxcultures,"the podcast where we explore the intersection of faith, art, and culture in the context of transitioning from one culture to another. I'm your host, Mike Picconatto, and today we continue our three-part series on "Beginning with the Endings." In our last episode, we delved into the importance of endings as we navigate through life's transitions.

In today's episode, we'll hear from Jennie and Stephen as they share their experiences and insights on how their friends and family reacted to their upcoming transition. We'll also explore the complex emotions and challenges during this period of uncertainty and disconnection known as the Neutral Zone.

We will be viewing the upheaval in their life through the lens of Stephen’s book, Transitions Across Cultures and his Cross Cultural Transition Handbook.

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Resources from this episode:

Information on Stephen Jones.

Videos and other traXcultures resources.

Follow Stephen and Jennie on Instagram: @thejonesesinberlin

Visit liminal edges on Instagram: @liminal_edges

Contact Envision Berlin about customizing the Cross-Cultural Transitions Handbook for your cross-cultural ministry organization.

Credits:

Regular Theme music by Mike Picconatto

Unterwegs is recorded and produced by Envision Berlin

This episode was recorded, in part, on the land of the Wahpekute, Anishinabewaki, and the Očeti Šakówiŋ (Sioux).

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Timestamped Overview:  

[00:01:49] Long process of uncertainty and changing relationships.

[00:06:34] Moving to Minnesota brought new opportunities.

[00:10:58] Office move brings unexpected endings and reflection.

[00:15:35] Intentional garden welcomes pollinators, surprises with dandelions.

[00:19:20] Transitioning to a weird neutral zone, friendships uncertain.

[00:23:46] Early struggle, outsider now, enjoyed discussing.

[00:27:03] COVID complicates family relationships; navigating pandemic precautions.

[00:28:40] Family bonds strengthen through isolation and support.