After arriving in Berlin, Germany, at the end of July 2021 - Stephen and Jennie Jones sit down with host Mike Picconatto to discuss their experiences as they go through the life-changing transition to Berlin.
In this 2-part series, Stephen and Jennie look back at the themes covered in earlier episodes: Beginning with the Endings (Episodes 1-3), The Neutral Zone (Episodes 4-6), and What is Culture (Episodes 8-19). This practice of intentionally looking back during the transition process is an important part of healtihly navigating through the changes that cultural transitions bring, but more about that next week!
We are once again viewing the transition the Jones family is experiencing through the lens of Stephen’s book, Transitions Across Cultures and his Cross Cultural Transition Handbook.
Resources from this episode:
Episodes 01-03 from our Podcast, where we introduce “Beginning with the Endings”
Episode 1 on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Episode 2 on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
Episode 3 on Spotify and Apple Podcasts
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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Regular Theme music by Mike Picconatto
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Timestamped Overview:
04:02 Unexpected sense of disorientation in new city.
07:53 Finding my way without directions, it's weird.
10:31 Shift from nature to urban life's intimacy.
14:31 Birthday was good, missed home's familiar routine.
18:35 Struggling to connect with current events and people.
20:04 Disconnect and transition in familial involvement at school.
25:46 Challenges of cultural adjustments and feelings of incompetence.
28:26 Encouraging podcast listeners to share cross-cultural experiences.
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