This special episode of Global Trellis: The Podcast guides listeners through the Christian spiritual practice of Lectio Divina, focusing on Luke 1:26-38, the story of the angel Gabriel’s announcement to Mary. Spiritual director Lori Ferrell reads the passage three times, inviting reflection, imagination, and personal response to the scripture. We hope this will be a gift to help you cultivate spiritual attentiveness, reflection, and gratitude this Advent season. 

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All four prayer sessions are available for one low price — sign up once and join one, two, or all four depending on your schedule. (included in Insiders.)

🕯️ Lectio Divina: Waiting and Longing — Wed, Dec 3

✨ Imaginative Prayer: The Night Heaven Opened — Mon, Dec 8

🌿 Centering Prayer — Wed, Dec 17

🎶 Lectio Divina: Prince of Peace — Mon, Dec 22

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Amy and Bernie give listeners a preview of the upcoming Advent resources available now through Christmas. Whether this season feels busy, lonely, or a bit disconnected for cross-cultural workers, we want to equip you with everything you need to tend your soul. You pour into so many, let us pour into you this Advent.

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Episode with Doug McKelvey and Every Moment Holy

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In this important episode, your hosts Amy Young and Bernie Andersson are joined by grief specialist Katie Brown to discuss the complex emotions that can arise during the holiday season, especially for those experiencing loss or transition. They provide practical tips with a healthy theology of lament to help listeners process grief and find comfort during what can be a difficult time of year.

Katie’s Counseling Practice

Grief Articles by Katie on Global Trellis

How to Help When Grief, Loss, and Trauma Occur (workshop by Katie in the Holistic Conference)

What’s Your Grief – website

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In this episode, Amy, Bernie, and Jenilee introduce the Red, Yellow, Green (RYG) model for organizations. This is a practical tool for evaluating organizational health and personal fit for cross-cultural workers. The tool helps you celebrate when your organization is a good fit. On the flip side, it also provides a way to process and name what parts may not be a good fit. They discuss its origins, practical applications, and announce availability on the Global Trellis website to support better decision-making for individuals and teams.

Connect with Jenilee (coaching/support): https://jenileerachel.com

Is This a Good Fit? Article by Jenilee

Red, Yellow, Green: A Fit Check for Your Organization (get fit check here)

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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/

Chandler’s articles on Global Trellis

Articles related to birth on Global Trellis

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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.

Show Notes: 

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

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In this incredibly important and vulnerable episode, friend of the podcast, Anna Danforth, joins Amy and Bernie to talk about ways grief gets marginalized. They also talk about how to better embrace one another in the things we grieve. You do not want to miss this episode. 

That’s Margot in the image! It was the night before she left after 19 wonderful years with Amy.

Anna’s Website

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

Grief Resources on Global Trellis

Books about Grief by Lauren Wells

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In a particularly powerful episode, Jenilee Goodwin joins Amy and Bernie for a conversation about the unique stresses cross cultural work puts on marriages. Jenilee shares from her own experience the potential for heartache and healing, along with ways to find needed help. 

Four Types of Intimacy in Marriage (Global Trellis Workshop)

Jenilee Rachel Coaching

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Did you know that understanding what you’re naturally good at can actually bring more joy and energy to your work than focusing on your weaknesses? In this episode, Amy and Bernie swap stories about how leaning into their strengths has shaped their calling—and how it can do the same for you and your team. Bernie has great ideas for how you can work with your strengths and still get done what you need to accomplish in your (real!) daily life.

Clifton Strengths Finder Assessment

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