Outcast

Welcome to the 10th episode of Outcast, featuring Eric Lee. 

Eric is a missionary kid who was born in Seoul Korea but was raised in Kunming, China. He is currently a Senior at Gordon College double majoring in Business Administration and Economics and minoring in Innovation and Social Enterprise. He is an entrepreneur, loves to think creatively, and is an aspiring Strategy/Management Consultant. In this episode, Eric discusses his cultural identity between his experiences in China and Korea, his first experience living in the United States, and his time in the Korean military. 

He also includes his heart for the gospel in the business world and expresses how being a missionary kid changed his view on finance and the idea of supporting missionary families and students. Through his passion for the business world, Eric hopes to use his resources to impact the kingdom of God in mighty ways. 

Please enjoy this conversation with Eric. 

Welcome to the 9th episode of Outcast!

Today we are interviewing Serafina Zotter, who is an Austrian Ethiopian American who was born and raised in Vienna, Austria. She is currently a senior at Gordon College majoring in Biology (with a pre-med concentration) and minoring in Neuroscience. Serafina is driven by her love for medicine, her fascination with languages, and her passion to see the healthcare sector change for the glory of God. At Gordon, she is heavily involved in research in the biology department and has served as a part of Residence Life and as a Presidential Fellow.

In this episode, Serafina explores her history living in Vienna, and her exposure to multiple different cultures, and explains how they made her who they are today. Serafina also discusses her experience being a European in America, and how her perspective on her home culture was changed during her time studying in the States. 

Please enjoy this conversation with Serafina!

Welcome back to Outcast! In our 8th episode, we’re speaking with Teddymax Talanoa. Teddy is a senior Psychology student with a minor in Political Science. Originally from Tonga and Samoa but growing up in southern California, Teddy discusses the struggle of growing up between cultures and how he never felt truly at home in either culture. He now uses his experiences of searching for community to provide safe spaces for others. He serves as a Presidential Fellow, has worked in Student Government and Residence Life, and is an active member of his local church. 

Please enjoy this conversation with Teddy!

Welcome back to another episode of Outcast! 

This episode features Sara Gaviria Ardila, who is from Cali, Colombia. Before coming to Gordon to study Art, Sara spent a considerable time in the States living in Fairfield, CT. In this episode, Sara discusses the impact of culture shock, and how she navigated challenges like the language barrier, learning how to live in a different culture, and how she feels about the concepts of change and transition. She also explains how studying in a different country taught her how to appreciate other cultures. 

Please enjoy this conversation with Sara! 

Welcome to the 6th episode of Outcast, featuring our second special guest Dr. Michael Hammond. 

Dr. Hammond grew up in Indiana and has served in executive and academic positions at several universities, including the University of Arkansas, Southeastern University, and Taylor University. Currently, Dr. Hammond is living in MA with his family as he serves as the President of Gordon College. Dr. Hammond and his wife Jen have been married for 26 years and have 5 daughters and one son, ranging in age from 15 to 22. Their names are Elizabeth, Jack, Rebekah, Natalie, Anne, and Evelyn.

In this special guest episode, Dr. Hammond discusses his first year of presidency at Gordon and recounts the transition for him and his family. He also explores the concept of "finding his calling" and recounts his own journey after graduating college. He offers valuable advice to graduating seniors about understanding God's calling for their life and encourages them to trust in the Lord's guidance in the process. 

Welcome to the 5th episode of Outcast, featuring Roddy Ngolomingi.

Roddy Ngolomingi is a senior at Gordon College, studying Computer Science. He was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and grew up in Kinshasa. Roddy came to the States when he was 19 and lived in Beverly MA until coming to Gordon in 2018. He currently lives in Beverly with his wife Jennifer, who he met at Gordon. After he graduates in May, Roddy plans to pursue a career in technology.

In this episode, Roddy shares his experiences coming from the Democratic Republic of Congo to studying in the United States. He also shares the challenges, joys, and wisdom that comes with being in a multicultural relationship, and how that has shaped him into who he is today. 

Welcome to the second part of the MK to MK series, featuring the co-host Hannah Hartman. 

Hannah is a sophomore at Gordon College double majoring in English and Communication Arts. She is originally from Denver, Colorado but moved overseas at age 9 to the Czech Republic, where she and her family spent 10 years serving the Czech young people through the local church. She is actively involved in communities on campus like Residence Life and was a 2021 International Student Leader and is now co-host of Outcast!

In this episode, Hannah recounts her journey as a missionary kid in the Czech Republic. As she tells her story, she offers encouragement and advice about being an MK and also expresses the challenges that come with living the missionary life. 

Welcome to Outcast Episode 3! 

These next two episodes will be in two parts featuring the two hosts of Outcast: Peter Lee and Hannah Hartman. In these episodes, they will explore their experiences as missionary kids, and share encouragement and advice from missionary kid to missionary kid.

Peter is a senior at Gordon College, majoring in Business Administration. He is originally from Korea but he was born and raised in Bangalore, India. He is actively involved in activities on campus like chapel band and photography. He was a 2021 International Student Leader and is now the co-host of Outcast!

In this episode, Peter will explore his experience as a missionary kid and share the challenges and joys that he faced during his time. He discusses his opinions and feelings about "missions" and offers encouragement and wisdom to the greater conversation of what it is to be a missionary. 

Welcome to the first Special Guest Episode!

For these episodes, we invite a special guest who has an international background to share how their cross-cultural experiences have shaped them after college. These guests offer wisdom and insight surrounding international topics through their life stories.

Ingrid was born and raised in El Salvador and first came to Gordon College as a student. She was heavily involved in the international student community, which later led her to start the International Student Organization (or ISO) after her graduation. She is now the Director of International Student Services at Gordon and is a central resource to all the International Students. 

In this first "Special Guest" episode, you'll hear Ingrid recount her journey from El Salvador to the United States and her experience with culture shock and transition. She has some great advice for monocultural individuals who are moving to a new country and wisdom for both international and non-international people who are heading towards transition. She also describes the growth of the International Student Organization and her involvement in the communities around her.  

Jasmine was born in Illinois, but her parents are from India and the Philippines. She moved back and forth from Connecticut and the Philippines before settling in Japan for 8 years. Currently, she and her family are living in San Diego CA. Jasmine is a junior here at Gordon College, where she’s studying Communication Arts with a minor in theatre.

In this first episode, you'll hear Jasmine talk about the joys and challenges of being a part of a multicultural family and how her diverse past has contributed to her perspective on identity. We hope you enjoy this conversation with Jasmine!