Originally Recorded: September 1, 2021
Notes
This week’s episode concludes a 2 part-series recorded in Berlin, Germany. The Jones family moved to Berlin at the end of July 2021, and Stephen and Jennie sat down with host Mike Picconatto to discuss some of their early experiences in their massive family transition.
In this 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). Stephen explains in this episode why it is such an important practice to continue to ask yourself questions as you process an intercultural transition. We also explore some of the neutral zone challenges and start to dig into a concept known as “the thread of continuity” a little deeper.
This series is more than just a review of past concepts, it is an introspective look back at how accurate their early expectations were and how they align with the reality they are experiencing.
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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Timestamped Overview:
04:59 Seeking comfort, competence, and confidence in life.
10:05 Navigating language and public interactions brings uncertainty.
13:29 Navigating COVID makes social decisions more complex.
15:05 Feeling disoriented as both novice and expert.
18:32 Rediscovering true self during a transition phase.
23:40 Struggling with competence, balance, and family dynamics.
25:01 Struggling to vocalize feeling and uncertainty.
29:51 Support Envision Berlin on Patreon for perks.
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