This week, Amy and Bernie have a fun and fascinating conversation with Amy Farley, lead pastor of River Church in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Amy shares her unexpected journey from serving Africa to pastoring a vibrant international church, overcoming trauma and embracing her calling.

River Church Vietnam Website: https://riverchurchvietnam.com/

River Church on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riverchurch_vietnam/

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In this episode, Amy and Bernie are joined by Chandler Gilow, the Global Birth Coach, to discuss the complexities of pregnancy, birth, and postpartum care for workers living cross-culturally. They discuss the importance of holistic preparation, understanding local medical realities, and the need for both families and organizations to support and advocate for individualized care during this significant life transition. This episode is not just for families of child-birthing age! Leadership and member care who care for or work with cross-cultural worker families, this is a must-listen!

Chandler’s Website: https://www.theglobalbirthcoach.com/

Chandler’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglobalbirthcoach/

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Amy and Bernie talk with Beth Forshee about how life on the field can inform, shape, and shift our belief systems. Together, they explore how to normalize these changes rather than fear them, and why it matters for personal and spiritual growth. The episode offers practical encouragement for what to do when your experiences begin to inform or reshape what you believe.

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The Global Trellis Holistic Online Conference

Let’s Talk About It (The Global Trellis Survey Results)

Beth Forshee’s Website

Beth’s Resources at Global Trellis

Global Trellis: The Podcast

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