Originally Recorded: 06/09/2021
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.
Links:
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).
Patreon:
To join our Patreon, click here.
Transcripts are available for free on Patreon.
Join the conversation on Discord
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.
Originally Recorded: December 22, 2021 Notes In this special Holiday Edition, Stephen and Jennie Jones, new staff at Envision Berlin, join Mike to revisit...
Originally Recorded: July 28, 2021 Notes In this episode, part two of a three part series on “What is Culture?” we continue our exploration...
In today's episode, we dive into a compelling conversation about the importance of "Beginning with the Endings." This episode is part one of a...