Season 6 Episode 3: The Impact of Perfectionism with Ben Porter

Join Brandi and James as they talk with Ben Porter about perfectionism and its impact on cross-cultural workers. He notices in his practice that perfectionism is a recurring theme and a contributing factor to burnout, fatigue, and even moral injury. Roz Shafran defines clinical perfectionism as “the setting of personally demanding, self-imposed standards that are […]

Join Brandi and James as they learn more about caring for workers from the global South and especially Latinos. Diogo Militão is a clinical therapist originally from Brazil, with over two decades of experience in cross-cultural mission work and member care. He has served in West Africa, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia, and currently lives […]

Join Brandi and James as they interview Dr. Johnstone Ndunde, the global director for SIL. They talk about the concept and principles of localization, and Dr. Ndunde’s perspective on working cross-culturally in a predominately Western organization as a Kenyan. The shift in the global mission movement from “the West to the Rest” doesn’t mean a […]

Join Brandi and James as they highlight some of their favorite episodes from this year and explore the themes that connect them. In the second half, they’re joined by colleagues who share what their cross-cultural Christmases have been like in Northern Asia, North Macedonia, and all the way to Papua New Guinea. Thank you so […]

Join Brandi and James as they sit down with Dr. Tasha Mitchell to discuss her research on missionary burnout, exploring how leadership, emotional intelligence, and resilience play a role in preventing and predicting burnout among missionaries. Dr. Tasha Mitchell currently serves as the Clinical Director at Willow Creek Counseling Center. She received an M.A. in […]

Join Brandi and James as they meet with Ulrika Ernvik to discuss helping people navigate traumatic experiences using Safety Stories. With extensive experience working with children and adults in Sweden and Thailand, Ulrika has dedicated her career to helping people process trauma and rebuild safety. Her curiosity about how ordinary people can support healing led […]

Join Brandi and James as they sit down with Kimberly Drage to explore the complexities of organizational change. Kimberly highlights the crucial distinction between change and transition, noting that every transition inevitably involves some form of loss. She emphasizes that, while organizations often devote substantial energy and resources to managing change, the process of navigating […]

Join Brandi and James as they sit down with Kristen Cagwin to discuss both the external and internal preparations necessary for a smooth transition back to home cultures.

Join Brandi and James as they talk to Alex Galloway about the different types of care that are needed and available for cross-cultural workers. This includes ways sending organizations can be resourced and equipped and how to find outside or external help when needed. This type of help can be cousneling, spiritual direction, coaching and […]

Join Brandi and James as they talk with Bethany Hiser about the socially acceptable addiction to work. There can be an unhealthy attachment or co-dependency on work that shapes our identity and sense of acceptance. Work often becomes the socially acceptable addiction, particularly for those in full-time ministry and cross-cultural work. A significant part of […]