In this episode, Heather Fallis discusses her new book about creating liturgies as a powerful spiritual practice for international workers. Through personal stories and practical guidance, Heather shows how writing liturgies can help cross-cultural workers process their emotions, connect with God, and find meaningful ways to pray, even when words are difficult to find.

Blog interview with Heather (and a giveaway)

Heather’s Book: Crafting Liturgies for Life Abroad

Instagram: @liturgiesforalifeabroad and @heatherfallis

Podcast Episode with Doug McKelvey

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Description: This episode explores the importance of design and visual branding in creating effective newsletters and communications for cross-cultural workers. Guest expert, Karen Huber, joins Amy and Bernie to share practical advice on leveraging design elements to engage supporters and convey the heart of your ministry.

Karen created a PDF that covers three helpful areas when it comes to newsletter design:

—What are three newsletter best practices?

—What are three ways newsletters go wrong?

—Now, let’s talk design specifics: color, font, and images/photos

Get the PDF here.

Show Notes and Links:

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• MailChimp - An email marketing platform discussed as an option for cross-cultural workers: mailchimp.com
• Constant Contact - Another email marketing platform recommended in the episode: constantcontact.com
• SendGrid - The email marketing platform available through Microsoft that was mentioned: sendgrid.com
• Canva - The design tool referenced for creating a color palette and style guide: canva.com
• Canva Color Finder - The specific Canva feature discussed for extracting color palettes from images: canva.com/colors/color-palette-generator
• "Write Interesting Newsletters" - A course offered by Global Trellis
• "Enjoying Newsletters" - A book written by Amy Young, the co-host of this podcast
• Check out the simple design elements of Substack, and while you’re at it, feel free to subscribe to the free version of Bernie’s Substack essays.

Additionally, the episode provided the contact information for the guest expert, Karen Huber:

• Website: fullstopcopy.co
• Instagram: @karengobragh

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This episode of the Global Trellis podcast explores the art of writing effective newsletters for cross-cultural workers. Hosts Amy Young and Bernie Anderson provide practical tips and mindset shifts to help listeners improve their newsletter communication and build stronger relationships with their supporters. Next week we continue the conversation with Karen Huber and the visual aspects of newsletters.

Show Notes:

Enjoying Newsletters book by Amy Young

Write Interesting Newsletters course on Global Trellis Insiders (50% off for Insiders)

Global Trellis website globaltrellis.com for more resources and information

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There’s no such thing as an “ordinary day” for most cross-cultural workers. In this week’s episode, Amy and Bernie share practical tips for navigating the complexities of unpredictable schedules and demanding routines.

Show Notes:

Global Trellis Article on Productivity (Leave your comments here!)

Get your free copy of the Eisenhower Matrix

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“Grief is the ministry nobody wants.” In this week’s episode, Amy and Bernie talk with Ruth Potinu, author of Permission to Mourn, about the importance of grieving well. They explore the unique challenges of grief in cross-cultural work and share practical ways to navigate loss while serving abroad.

Show Notes:

Purchase Ruth’s Book “Permission to Mourn”

Ruth’s Website: Permission to Mourn

Other resources on grief at GlobalTrellis.com

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In this episode of Global Trellis, Russell Semon discusses the Cerney Smith Stress Assessment, a tool designed to help people on the field understand and manage their stress levels across five key domains. The conversation explores the unique challenges faced by cross-cultural workers, the importance of resilience, rest, and establishing supportive communities. Bonus: Cross-cultural workers who listen to Global Trellis: The Podcast can get the CSA + Coaching for free at Russell’s website! (That’s a $250 value!)

Show Notes:

Article on Global Trellis by Russell Semon:

What is the Cerney Smith Assessment

What is stress?

How does your body respond to stress?

What role does your mind play when it comes to stress?

Is it possible to live a stress-free life?

Russell’s resources

Russell Semon Counseling

More info about the CSA

Russell’s Webinar on Global Trellis

Global Trellis Insiders (Where you can get Russell’s Webinar and more than 50 other workshops and webinars for cross-cultural workers!)

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We all know that home assignments and furloughs require planning and debriefing—but is that really necessary for a quick trip back to your passport country this summer? In this episode, Amy and Bernie discuss a valuable Global Trellis resource designed specifically for those short trips off the field.

Show Notes:

Short Term Trip Debrief Packet

Global Trellis Website

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Today we have a special episode, as Amy and Bernie sit down with Doug McKelvey, author of the “Every Moment Holy” series of everyday liturgies. Doug shares his personal journey of creating prayers for everything from changing diapers to navigating profound grief, offering a powerful reminder that God is present in every aspect of our lives on and off the field. You won’t want to miss this conversation!

Show Notes:

Be sure to check out https://www.everymomentholy.com/ for more Every Moment Holy resources.

Purchase your copy at the Rabbit Room Store

Download the Every Moment Holy app at the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Join the Global Trellis Online Conference: Holistic Training and Care on the Field (Special conference pricing ends on May 29, 2025!)

Join Global Trellis Insiders for even more savings on Online Conference and hundreds of other resources for Cross-Cultural Workers!

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