The second installment of my new episode series where I talk with people who traveled with me on the World Race, to see where life has brought them one year later after returning to the United States.

Today I talk to my friend Madison in Waco. I started the World Race with Madison — we were on our first team together and spent most months in the same location throughout the year. Like myself, Madison went back out to the international mission field after finishing the Race to lead another group as an Alumni Squad Leader. We talk about her takeaways from our original 11 months, as well as her experiences leading a different squad for 5 months right after she came home. Also what was it like finally getting back after 16 months overseas and what is she doing now in Waco, Texas??

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The first installment of my new episode series where I talk with people who traveled with me on the World Race, to see where life has brought them one year later after returning to the United States.

Today I talk to my friend Savannah out in Memphis. Savannah was one of the very first people I met out of the group, and we’ve stayed good friends since. At one point she was even my team leader on the field! We talk about the impact of that coed team on this podcast, as well as lessons learned and challenges faced during our year overseas, and what God was working up in Savannah to prepare her for the life she is pursuing now.

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My friend Blessy and I sit down to discuss the recent events and current movement. Following the death of George Floyd, protests covering all 50 states and several countries worldwide have erupted to speak out against police brutality and racism. It’s impossible to deny the movement that has reignited and the impact it has already made on communities and individuals everywhere.

Difficult conversations have characterized the last couple of weeks for many as we continue to learn and process. This recorded talk is just a piece of the work that the two of us have been doing in our own lives and circles of influence. We cover a range of topics on this episode including social media use, sustainable advocacy, white privilege, police reform, systemic racism, the 2020 election, the Civil Rights Movement, personal bias, the American Church, and more.

Several references were made to shows, podcasts, articles, videos, and books. A couple of our favorite resources we’ve been looking to recently are the New York Times “1619” podcast, the Netflix documentary “13th”, and the book “How to be an Antiracist” by Ibram X. Kendi.

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Within a few days, we found out we were being sent home from the field in Asia!

Like all of you, my world has been flipped upside down with the reality of COVID 19. Unlike a lot of you, it meant I had to pack up my things and help lead a group of 30 World Racers out of Thailand, safely and efficiently! Talk about hectic.

On this episode it is just me and the microphone without a guest, as I tell the story of how we went from the beginning stages of month 3 in Southeast Asia to ending the Race 8 months early. I explain my side of events, as it differs from the World Racers who I was with at the time, and also attempt to explain some of the complicated feelings that go with leaving the mission field. Plus what it looks like to be at home in a time that is so different from before!

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A journalist and Poli Sci nerd sit down to talk about ministry in Malaysia ... among a bunch of other things.

My friend Lauren and I recap the last couple of weeks in Penang, an island melting pot of cultures, religions, and ethnicities. With 3 teams at this location, there’s a large group of Racers ministering to this specific demographic. In this episode we talk about Kawan, a ministry created to serve the homeless community; PENHOP or Penang House of Prayer; the semi grand opening of a thrift store; the challenges of being still in God’s presence; and the current state of the 2020 election!

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It’s a double portion of Morgan.

This week I sit down with my friend Morgan Gillespie from one of the World Race teams fresh on the field. As month 1 concludes, we discuss the challenging adjustments that come with transitioning to the Race and the details of life in Bali, ministry and all. Stick around til the end for a quick recap of what’s going on in the States, and a bit of history.

Follow Morgan’s journey by reading her blogs at morgangillespie.theworldrace.org

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Team Leading, Squad Leading, and life in Asia (again).

This week I’m joined by my old teammate, Malysa, who has also chosen to give a couple more months of service to the World Race. As alumni leaders this time around, Malysa and I talk about the past 10 days back out on the field, ministry in Indonesia, and how this experience differs from when we first did the Race.

For more on Malysa’s World Race, you can read her blogs at malysanapoli.theworldrace.org or follow her journey on instagram, @its_malys

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Season 2!!!!!!!!

After a few months of being back in America, I finally sit down and record. This episode I’m not talking to a teammate though. My little brother Lucas joins me for a long conversation about reentry, personal growth, and God’s intentionality! We get deep. We also talk about what’s coming up and where this podcast is headed. I’m going back out with the World Race for 5 months! And I want to incorporate more discussion about politics and the election.

This episode is quite long (sorry), but I really think that the subjects we cover and the depth we go into for some of these discussions warrants more than 40 minutes. Plus, you can’t beat the back and forth banter of two siblings ;)

If you can make it, the final 20 minutes covers a breakdown of a recent political event, and a trivia segment over the Revolutionary War!

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“The greatness of America lies not in being more enlightened than any other nation, but rather in her ability to repair her faults.” Alexis de Tocqueville

During our Final Debrief of the World Race after 11 months on the field, I led a session in front of the squad to energize and inspire them upon returning to America. Throughout the 5 months of preparation, the talk was designed to give helpful advice about how to hold influence in our circles back home and provide information on the upcoming election. I wanted to make sure the squad felt confident to engage with the political culture despite being gone for so long and talk about how we as Christian voices can make an impact as American citizens.

It’s been 11 months.

My last guest on the World Race is my first teammate, Adria. With the depth of knowledge and wisdom that Adria carries, I wanted to take advantage of our sit down by exploring several different topics that comes with our trip and life with Jesus. We talk about Adria’s decision to go back on the World Race again as an alumni squad leader, how to transition well at home, and what it means to receive more responsibility when you are given more wisdom.

This conversation provides so much great insight and pieces of enlightenment. I can’t imagine recording with anyone else before we all split ways.

At the end, you’ll hear a sneak peak of my talk that I’m giving to my squad for our Final Debrief!