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  • TCK Exposé Episode 7: The FINALE

    THE FINAL EPISODE!

    Welcome back to another episode of TCK Exposé, where a couple of Pentecostal missionary kids talk about growing up between two worlds, how our faith sustained us through all of it, and what we’re still carrying in our backpacks.

    In this limited podcast series (in partnership with Slow Burn Christianity on Substack) we’re gonna talk about the joys and trials, the thrills and chills, and the blessings and curses of growing up like we did.

    In this episode, we talk:

    * How to criticize post-colonially with Humphrey Bogart

    * MK ASMR

    * Hotspot: The Spot that is HOT

    * Show-and-tell

    * Final advice to current and future missionaries

    And don’t forget to listen to Jaclyn’s music:

    With:

    Jaclyn Susa Harnish, who grew up in Venezuela.

    Joseph Lear, who grew up in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ivory Coast.

    Thanks for reading Slow Burn Christianity! This post is public so feel free to share it.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit slowburn.josephmlear.com
    1 hr 14 min
  • TCK Exposé Episode 6: The Weepy Episode

    It’s the PENULTIMATE episode 😱🙀😱🙀

    Welcome back to another episode of TCK Exposé, where a couple of Pentecostal missionary kids talk about growing up between two worlds, how our faith sustained us through all of it, and what we’re still carrying in our backpacks.

    In this limited podcast series (in partnership with Slow Burn Christianity on Substack) we’re gonna talk about the joys and trials, the thrills and chills, and the blessings and curses of growing up like we did.

    In this episode, we talk:

    * GOD BLESS THE USA (and Iraq).

    * What it means to feel (and actually be) safe.

    * War zone table-barricades, the re-stigmatization of trauma, and why being in your 30s is not for the faint of heart.

    * Being a bandit with Jesus, and why Jaclyn’s husband, Josh, is the BEST.

    With:

    Jaclyn Susa Harnish, who grew up in Venezuela.

    Joseph Lear, who grew up in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ivory Coast.

    Thanks for reading Slow Burn Christianity! This post is public so feel free to share it.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit slowburn.josephmlear.com
    1 hr 5 min
  • TCK Exposé Episode 5: The Good, The Bad, and The BIZARRE

    Welcome back to another episode of TCK Exposé, where a couple of Pentecostal missionary kids talk about growing up between two worlds, how our faith sustained us through all of it, and what we’re still carrying in our backpacks.

    In this limited podcast series (in partnership with Slow Burn Christianity on Substack) we’re gonna talk about the joys and trials, the thrills and chills, and the blessings and curses of growing up like we did.

    In this episode, we talk:

    * Pickles and fearless boyhood

    * War zones, malaria, witchcraft

    * Break-ins at the wrong house, child mortality, and too many funerals

    * Visits to the veterinarian (as a human)

    * The SUPERNATURAL

    * And getting honest about going NUMBER ✌️

    Your hosts are:

    and

    (Artwork by Jaclyn Susa Harnish)

    Thanks for reading Slow Burn Christianity! This post is public so feel free to share it.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit slowburn.josephmlear.com
    1 hr 23 min
  • TCK Exposé Episode 4: Itineration, The Musical (rated PG-13)

    Welcome back to another episode of TCK Exposé, where a couple of Pentecostal missionary kids talk about growing up between two worlds, how our faith sustained us through all of it, and what we’re still carrying in our backpacks.

    In this limited podcast series (in partnership with Slow Burn Christianity on Substack) we’re gonna talk about the joys and trials, the thrills and chills, and the blessings and curses of growing up like we did.

    In this episode, we talk:

    * Coming back to America, and our loves and disappointments (including kool-aid and dryer sheet-flavored peanut butter cups).

    * Condom Christmas Trees, “prostates” before the Lord, and FISH-STARS

    * Racism, the Brownsville Revival, and Missionary Kid camps

    * AND MORE (you’re gonna laugh 😆)

    With shout-outs to:

    Phil Dzambo, Gene English, Francis English, and Bethanie Skipper!

    Your hosts are:

    and

    (Artwork by Jaclyn Susa Harnish)

    Thanks for reading Slow Burn Christianity! This post is public so feel free to share it.

    Finally, if you want hear the episode on tongues and joshua brahinsky, here it is:



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit slowburn.josephmlear.com
    1 hr 18 min
  • TCK Exposé Episode 3: THANKSGIVING NO-NOs

    Welcome back to another episode of TCK Exposé, where a couple of Pentecostal missionary kids talk about growing up between two worlds, how our faith sustained us through all of it, and what we’re still carrying in our backpacks.

    In this limited podcast series (in partnership with Slow Burn Christianity on Substack) we’re gonna talk about the joys and trials, the thrills and chills, and the blessings and curses of growing up like we did.

    In this episode, we talk:

    * Witchdoctor neighbors and McDonald’s robbery hold-ups

    * Revolutionary leaders and benevolent dictators

    * The enchantment of finger bell circles in West African churches

    * And what it’s like to remember 9/11 as an MK.

    With

    and

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    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit slowburn.josephmlear.com
    1 hr 8 min
  • TCK Exposé Episode 2: Gun-Point Evangelism, Translation Mishaps, and Overcoming Tribalism

    Welcome to TCK Exposé

    Where a couple of Pentecostal missionary kids talk about growing up between two worlds, how our faith sustained us through all of it, and what we’re still carrying in our backpacks.

    In this episode:

    Jaclyn and Joseph talk origin stories:

    * How Jaclyn was a church mouse

    * How we joined our parents in their (hardcore!) ministry and navigate fart jokes

    * And how we saw first hand the power of the gospel in overcoming death threats and racist tribalism

    Give it a listen. Give it a like. And please please please give it a share!

    Thanks for reading Slow Burn Christianity! This post is public so feel free to share it.

    Thanks for reading Slow Burn Christianity! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit slowburn.josephmlear.com
    1 hr 8 min
  • TCK Exposé 1: The Blessings and Curses of Being a Third Culture Kid

    Welcome to TCK Exposé, where a couple of Pentecostal missionary kids talk about growing up between two worlds, how our faith sustained us through all of it, and what we’re still carrying in our backpacks.

    Jaclyn Susa Harnish, grew up in Venezuela.

    Joseph Lear grew up in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Ivory Coast.

    In this limited podcast series (in partnership with Slow Burn Christianity on Substack) we’re gonna talk about the joys and trials, the thrills and chills, and the blessings and curses of growing up like we did.

    This is episode one, where we talk about who we are and WHY we’re doing this podcast series.

    Thanks for reading Slow Burn Christianity! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit slowburn.josephmlear.com
    45 min

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A limited podcast series where a couple of Pentecostal missionary kids talk about growing up between two worlds, how our faith sustained us through all of it, and what we’re still carrying in our backpacks.