Season 6 Episode 4: Intensive or Immersive Care with Andrew Brown

4/8/2026

Shop Talk With Brandi and James

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Join Brandi and James as they interview Andrew Brown, the program director at Alongside. They discuss the ministry of Alongside and explore short-term, intensive, or immersive care models for cross-cultural workers. Around the world, many centers offer a variety of care options, including counseling, debriefing, spiritual direction, coaching, inner-healing prayer, and training. Most of these […]

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Season 6 Episode 4: Intensive or Immersive Care with Andrew Brown

Shop Talk With Brandi and James

More episodes from "Shop Talk With Brandi and James"

Season 6 Episode 5: The Impact of Trauma on Organizations with Dr. James Covey

Season 6 Episode 4: Intensive or Immersive Care with Andrew Brown

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

Season 6 Episode 2: Care for Latino Workers with Diogo Militão

Season 6 Episode 1: Localization For Cross Cultural Organizations with Dr. Johnstone Ndunde

Season 5 Episode 14: Season Wrap up and Christmas Special

Season 5 Episode 13: Predicting Worker Burnout through Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Leadership with Dr. Tasha Mitchell

Season 5 Episode 12: Safety Stories with Ulrika Ernvik

Season 5 Episode 11: Navigating Organizational Change and Transition with Kimberly Drage.

Season 5 Episode 10: Prepping for Re-Entry, home assignments or furloughs with Kristen Cagwin