Sometimes we think “capacity building” is just code for “get more stuff done.” At Global Trellis, we say that is not the point at all! Jenilee joins Amy and Bernie to talk about the Capacity Series Discussion and Activity Guide. The guide is good for person and team use with a four week option and a 12 week option. If you’ve been looking for a way to take your team meetings up a level—with meaningful conversations and activities designed specifically for cross-cultural workers—you found it!

Capacity Series + Discussion and Activity Guide

Capacity Series (Index to all articles)

Jenilee Rachel Coaching

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In this episode, Amy and Bernie welcome back Anna Danforth, exploring the latest research on fostering resilience in Third Culture Kids (TCKs). Anna shares practical strategies, and hope-filled insights for parents, caregivers, and team members, revealing how eight positive childhood experiences can transform TCK resilience. Whether you’re raising kids overseas or supporting global families, this episode offers encouragement and actionable steps to help children thrive.

What are ACEs and PCEs (from TCK Training)

Anna’s Article in the Capacity Building Series

Anna’s Website

Anna’s Book (Her new book will be here in Spring 2026!)

How to Communicate Change to Supporters (Podcast episode with Anna)

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In this episode, hosts Amy Young and Bernie Anderson welcome special guest Lizabet Nix from Thrive Today to explore the "feel, share, quiet" practice—a simple, science-backed approach to handling emotions and building relational skills. Lizabet shares practical insights and real-life stories, offering listeners accessible tools to tend their souls and foster meaningful connections, especially for those living and working cross-culturally.

Thrive Today – Free resources and online groups for building relational skills: https://thrivetoday.org

Free resource for listeners related to the "feel, share, quiet" practice: https://thrivetoday.org/emotions-resources/

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In this episode we are joined by Anna Danforth to discuss the challenges of navigating and communicating change with supporters as cross-cultural workers. Anna shares personal experiences and practical advice on handling ambiguity, maintaining threads of continuity, and extending grace to ourselves and others during times of transition. This episode offers encouragement and actionable insights for those facing ministry pivots and changes in the field.

Anna’s Article on A Life Overseas

Anna Danforth’s website

The Messy Middle (Amy Young’s Website)

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This episode explores the challenges international cross-cultural workers face when caring for aging parents from across the world. Four participants from the Global Trellis Aging Parents Cohort share their personal experiences, highlighting the emotional complexity, practical difficulties, and unique support found in a community of like-minded workers dealing with an inevitable life issue.

Sign up for the next cohort now! Sign up is open in August before the doors close. Only 30 spots available.

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Article on Global Trellis: When Roles Reverse” by Katie Brown

Sign up for 2025-2026 Aging Parents Cohort

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In this episode of Global Trellis: The Podcast, Tim Austin, the Global Trellis transition specialist, discusses the critical aspects of managing transitions for cross-cultural workers. The crucial aspects of transitions are (1) focusing on the importance of naming one's experiences, (2) normalizing the challenges, and (3) embracing the fears and resistance that come with change. The conversation explores how transitions impact identity, particularly in ministry settings, and provides practical insights and resources for individuals navigating significant life shifts.

Show Notes:

Tim Austin’s Coaching Practice

Global Trellis articles by Tim

Looming Transitions by Amy Young

Anchoring in Transition Webinar

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In this episode of Global Trellis, Virgil Tanner discusses his book "Soul Tending" and shares insights on helping cross-cultural workers build resilience and agency in challenging environments. The conversation explores strategies for thriving, working effectively, and developing personal and professional skills, emphasizing the importance of holistic soul care and strategic leadership in cross-cultural work.

Show Notes:

One Tree Ministries

Soul Tending – by Virgil Tanner

Becoming More Fruitful – by Amy Young

More Global Trellis resources for soul tending

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This is truly an eye-opening episode! Rachel Pieh Jones, Amy Young, and Bernie Anderson dive deep into the often-overlooked experience of "gendered culture shock" - exploring how men and women physically and emotionally navigate cultural differences across borders. This is a nuanced and compelling conversation about how cultural adaptation goes far beyond language and customs.

Rachel on Instagram: @rachelpiehjones

Rachel’s Books on Amazon

Podcast episode “Sexual Harassment While on the Field with Rachel”

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