In this engaging conversation, Rachel Pieh Jones and Susan Smetzer-Anderson share their insights on the challenges and lessons learned from living in a cross-cultural context. They delve into topics such as cultural divisions, finding a church community in Djibouti, serving the poor, and the discomfort of returning to one's home country. Rachel's personal stories and reflections underscore the importance of being present with others, fostering a sense of connection and engagement. The conversation underscores the need to recognize and embrace diversity, both in our local communities and in our global perspective. 

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🔗 Links to episode one:

YouTube = https://youtu.be/lrp6LuR056M?si=e2dCJTYSsxzUTPQd

Apple podcasts = https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-upwords-podcast/id1537044590?i=1000655399036

Spotify = https://open.spotify.com/episode/0H8OOco9Wo7T69Xh1df2rO?si=13dae89c52c842bb

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🖥️ View this episode on YouTube

https://youtu.be/AjbF0r0bijc

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📙 Get Rachel’s books:

https://rachelpiehjones.com/books/

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