Originally Recorded: October 27, 2021
In this episode, we continue our deep dive into the experiences of cross-cultural transitions with our special guests Stephen and Jennie Jones. The episode delves into the fluctuating feelings of capability, the impact of the Jones family's experiences on their emotional well-being, and the anticipation of missing significant events while feeling a sense of heaviness about the upcoming experiences.
Throughout this episode, the guests candidly express feelings of disorientation, struggle in communication, and waves of homesickness as they adapt to their new environment. Stephen W. Jones brings in insightful perspectives from his "Cross Cultural Transition Handbook," which offers a unique framework for understanding and navigating culture shock.
The vulnerability and honesty expressed in this conversation provide a valuable window into the emotional impact of culture shock and the ongoing process of adaptation. Produced by Envision Berlin, this episode truly captures the challenges, the joys, and the complexities of transitioning across cultures.
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.
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00:00 "Traxcultures: Unraveling transitions across different cultures podcast."
06:09 Close grocery stores and accessible public transit.
08:23 Emotional high fading, confidence and adaptation growing.
12:10 Exciting office work, homesickness and nostalgia.
13:57 Surprised at productivity despite knowing it would happen.
19:25 Feeling discomfort, seeking self-reflection and acceptance.
20:49 Struggling with exhaustion and culture shock.
26:13 Dealing with culture shock, communication, and grace.
27:22 Emphasis on self-discovery through prayer and community.
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