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Transformed & Transformational184: Ending the School Year Well (with Mark Giebink and Season 5 Guests)How are you commemorating the end of the school year? What does it look like to reflect, celebrate, and anticipate rest? Listen in for inspiration from our Season 5 guests and a special reflection from Mark Giebink, TeachBeyond’s Director of Global Member Care. Ruth Chou Simons: Begin thinking now about how you will rest by learning something new. George Durance: Daniel 12:3 Wyndy Corbin Reuschling: Do something different and get some rest. Heather Powers: It’s okay to admit that you’re tired and looking forward to a break. Brian Delamont: Do something accomplish in 15 minutes or less...2025-05-0917 minTransformed & Transformational183: Healthy Calling: From Toxic Burnout to Sustainable Work (with Arianna Molloy)Dr. Arianna Molloy shares hopeful and practical guidance as we seek to understand and live out our calling. Arianna defines key terms, unpacks professional research, and shares personal anecdotes to cast a vision for a healthy, reflective practice for flourishing in work and in relationship with the Caller. Healthy Calling by Dr. Arianna Molloy | Learn more from Arianna Molloy “As believers, our primary calling is to love God and love others, and to do that well in everything that we do.” “[God] is a personal, intimate designer, and He has equipped each of us with skill sets and passio...2025-05-0248 minTransformed & Transformational181: The Mission of God and the Witness of the Church (with Justin Schell)On this Good Friday, author Justin Schell traces the mission of God as seen in the sacrifice of Christ – to reveal Himself to humanity so that we may know Him in the world He’s made – and calls the Church to witness to this Master who invites us to feast with Him. Learn more about Lausanne’s Younger Leaders Generation “Mission is one of those things in ministry and in Christianity that so easily can become about other things than about God.” “The mission of God is Him revealing Himself to humanity so that we might know Him in the world t...2025-04-1846 minTransformed & Transformational180: Teaching with Humor: Building Rapport in the Classroom (with Kevin McClintock aka @MrMcTikTok)Humor is one way to build rapport with your students, but there’s more to it than just being the “fun teacher.” Kevin McClintock – better known as Mr. McTiktok – shares from his experiences as a teacher and social media influencer, underscoring the importance of consistent boundaries and connecting with your students. Follow Kevin: Instagram | TikTok “When the kids come into class and they know what’s expected of them inside the class, we can get stuff done. We still can be funny, but we have certain goals.” “When you are kind of an entertainer, there’s always going to be this ebb and f...2025-04-1144 minTransformed & Transformational179: Worlds Here and There: A Resource for Moving Internationally (with Paul Snider)Are you moving internationally or returning to your passport country? Have a friend who will be relocating soon? Worlds Here and There is a guide for navigating this significant life transition. Listen in to hear from one of the creators of this resource, Paul Snider of MK2MK, as he shares about how this book came to be and the importance of processing the impacts of moving abroad, whether upcoming, recent past, or many years ago. Worlds Here and There: An Activity Book for International Transition MK2MK “How can we name and grieve the things that they’re l...2025-04-0444 minTransformed & Transformational178: Transformation in God’s Family (with Brian Delamont)What does it look like to bear with one another? What message are we proclaiming, and how does the message dwell within us? Brian Delamont returns to the podcast this week to unpack Colossians 3. “Learning is actually so rich and so all-encompassing. It’s not just hearing a tidbit of information or being able to do a single skill; it’s understanding and applying that skill in context, in community, in relationship to other things that are happening.” “It’s our churches, it’s the community of Jesus followers that we find ourselves in, that can be greenhouses and accelerato...2025-03-2834 minTransformed & Transformational177: Transformed Students to Transformed Adults in Tanzania - A Calling Story (with Emmanuel and Ruth Mbennah)Emmanuel and Ruth Mbennah serve as TeachBeyond leaders in Tanzania with an amazing story and vision for their country. Hear how Emmanuel’s childhood experience with school and Ruth’s background as a teacher play into their ministry today. “Where I was born and where I grew up, there was no church, there was no school, there was no hospital, there was no road going to that place.” -Emmanuel “No matter the circumstances in which one grows up, education can really define the destiny of the person. Education is key, education is possible. People regardless of where they are born a...2025-03-2153 minTransformed & Transformational176: A Roadmap for AI in Education (with Dr. Benny Fong)Dr. Benny Fong joins co-hosts Heather Brown and Keane Fine to share perspectives and tips for leveraging AI as a teacher. Dr. Fong provides practical applications, ethical considerations, and how AI, when used wisely, can help minimize the mundane and allow educators to focus on relationships for Kingdom impact. What are your experiences with AI in your classroom or school? Share with us at podcast@teachbeyond.org. Episode 147: Being Human in the Age of AI “The misconception is that the kids will just shift totally to using an artificial teacher or something. [...] We know that book learning is re...2025-03-1442 minTransformed & Transformational174: From Renewed Minds to Transformed Cultures (with Brian Delamont)Brian Delamont, TeachBeyond Vice President, returns to the podcast to share from 2 Corinthians 5 about what it looks like for our personal, internal transformation to impact culture – “getting out of our heads and into our neighborhoods.” Romans 12:1-2 “Every culture, every sub-culture, has patterns of thinking, patterns of behavior.” Corporate Cultures by Terrence Deal and Allan Kennedy “For everyone everywhere, there’s a ‘way that we do things around here.’ So what people think moves then from internal to external because it’s the values that drive the action. What you value in your thinking is going to exhibit itself in w...2025-02-2833 minTransformed & Transformational173: Former Missionary, Current Pastor, and TeachBeyond Dad - A Calling Story (with Dave Totman)This episode covers a lot of ground as co-hosts Keane and Heather talk with Pastor Dave Totman. Dave shares about his experience growing up on the mission field, his own calling to missions, and invaluable suggestions for anyone considering serving in missions. He also unpacks what it means for a church to “hold the ropes” for its missionaries and the blessing of having his adult daughter now serving in missions. Listen to some of our previous Third Culture Kid episodes. “When [my dad] was told no, he trusted that what God was doing in his heart and in his li...2025-02-2141 minTransformed & Transformational172: More than Brains on Sticks: Capturing the Hearts and Imaginations of Students (with James Enns)Is teaching just about the information, or is it more than that? Co-host Keane Fine sits down with Dr. James Enns for a conversation about how Christocentric education can impact on our desires and captivate our imaginations. Contact podcast@teachbeyond.org if you’d like to access a copy of Facets of Transformational Education! “Is it just information? How does formation happen?” Desiring the Kingdom by James K. A. Smith “We can know the right thing to do, but that doesn’t guarantee we’re going to do it.” “We are desiring beings before we are cognitive, reflective beings.” “We see...2025-02-1439 minTransformed & Transformational171: Reflections from the Fourth Lausanne Congress (with Susie Njogu and A. S.)Since 1974, the Lausanne Movement has hosted several Lausanne Congresses, momentous gatherings focused on the state of the Great Commission and collaboration for the future of global missions. In September 2024, over 5,000 believers from over 200 nations assembled in South Korea for the Fourth Lausanne Congress. Hear from two TeachBeyond members - Susie Njogu from Kenya and A. S. from a creative access location - about their experiences and where they hope this will lead in the future. Learn more about the Lausanne Movement “There’s no one particular organization or person that can advance this Great Commission by themselves. Together we c...2025-02-0742 minTransformed & Transformational170: Moving from Anxiety to Peace (With Brian Delamont)What keeps you up at night? What thoughts play on repeat in your mind? In this episode, Brian Delamont joins us to explore how God transforms our thinking—especially when it comes to anxiety and security. Drawing from Scripture we discuss how trusting in God's care can reshape our worries and bring lasting peace. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation on seeking God's Kingdom first and allowing His truth to guard our hearts and minds. Get Out of Your Head by Jennie Allen Proverbs 12:25 The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt “Anxiety can flow from what we expose ourselves to...2025-01-3139 minTransformed & Transformational169: Interning in Missions – A Calling Story (with Chloe Powell)Chloe Powell, university student in the USA, shares about her summer internship experience with TeachBeyond - learning about the organization, using her gifts to serve, and deepening her understanding of global missions. “Whether you’re the missionary being sent or you’re the sender offering your support, those roles are all needed.” “You hear a lot about missionaries and they’re the ones who are going out on the mission field and serving, but there’s so much that happens behind the scenes, and those people are still considered missionaries, as well.” “I witnessed a practical approach to be able to contextu...2025-01-2438 minTransformed & Transformational168: Through a School Leader’s Eyes (with Walter Hopkins and Lori Neuman)What exactly does a Head of School do? What does your school leader wish you knew? Hear from two school directors, Walter Hopkins and Lori Neuman, about their experiences leading Christian schools, from big-picture vision to the everyday details. “What the vision was initially – to reach Spain – has been expanded to reaching the nations with the Gospel message.” - Walter “The Lord has placed a shepherd’s heart in me, and that’s what I love to be able to do - to be able to shepherd the staff and the students.” - Walter “It’s a big mix of the day-to-da...2025-01-1750 minTransformed & Transformational167: You Can Rest and You Can Trust: Messages for Pre-Teens (with Katy Boatman)Author Katy Boatman shares about how to come alongside pre-teens with the truth of God’s Word and the reassurance of His presence as they navigate fear and anxiety. Learn more about Katy Boatman here! Resources from David Thomas and Sissy Goff “We’re dealing with an anxious generation. To be aware of it is important, but also to help them navigate what they are truly feeling is really important.” “Reminding them that they’re not alone is one of the most important things [...] There is a God that is truly with them.” “When we say the phrase ‘you can rest’ and...2025-01-1039 minTransformed & TransformationalFrom the Archives: New Year, New You? (with Mark Giebink)For our first episode of 2025 we are digging out an episode from the archives! Enjoy this conversation from 2021 discussing how to move into the new year with intentionality. Are you setting New Year’s Resolutions or goals for 2021? Join us for this conversation with Mark Giebink, TeachBeyond’s Director of Member Care, helping us shift our focus from striving for success to hope-filled surrender. Reimagining the Examen App “Silence and Solitude, things that we tend to ignore in our busy lives, help us to make space for that reflection to give us time to look back, but the...2025-01-0337 minTransformed & Transformational166: Transformed Direction (with Brian Delamont)In the final episode of 2024, Brian Delamont returns to the podcast to talk about transformed direction. Repentance isn’t just a one-time event at the time of salvation but a daily surrender and redirection. Joel 2:12-13 “We can rationalize or explain just about anything in our behavior and our thinking rather than truly commit to a transformed direction.” “God is longing for us to genuinely change, for us to live lives fully integrated and aligned with Him.” Hear more about VIM on Episode 157 Listen to “Come, Thou Fount” here and read more about the story behind the song here Acts 2 “Re...2024-12-2734 minTransformed & Transformational165: On Tour at Christmastime - A Calling Story (with Danny Plett)From playing music with his family to his calling into missions work to touring through Germany, musician Danny Plett traces the story of God’s provision and faithfulness in his life. Danny pulls back the curtain on dark seasons of his life and gives a behind-the-scenes look at his Christmas tour in Germany. Learn more about Danny Plett here! “My prayer had always been: ‘I want to be able to provide for my family, I want my ministry to affect people for Jesus Christ, and I want to be able to not burn my family out.’” “God’s economy is jus...2024-12-2053 minTransformed & Transformational164: Round Table: The Incarnation in the ClassroomIn this episode, TeachBeyond educators reflect on the profound significance of the incarnation in the classroom, exploring how Jesus’ full humanity and divinity shape Christian teaching. Through personal insights and Scriptural wisdom, we discuss embodying Christ’s love, the power of living out the Word, and practical advice for celebrating Advent with joy. Join us as we consider how the incarnation transforms not only our hearts but also the way we educate. Sign up for TeachBeyond’s OnPractice newsletter here! “Hills of the North Rejoice” “When Love Came Down” by Point of Grace “In Jesus is the full expression of Go...2024-12-1345 minTransformed & Transformational163: A Historically Accurate Nativity (with Jessica Jenkins)How do you picture the nativity scene? Jessica Jenkins shares historical and cultural insight into the birth of Jesus and shares encouragement for telling the story of Christmas. Follow Jessica Jenkins at We Who Thirst Read about the Historically Accurate Nativity “In a house birth, Mary would be surrounded by family and neighbor women and possible midwives, and so you have this whole community surrounding Mary, Joseph, and Jesus. Rather than them being shamed and ostracized and pushed away, it’s the gathering in and caring for them.” “Luke tells us that this house had a guest room. That wor...2024-12-0645 minTransformed & Transformational162: Therefore We Do Not Lose Heart (with Brian Delamont)Brian Delamont talks with co-hosts Heather and Keane about how God often works through difficult circumstances to transform us: “Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day” (2 Cor. 4:16). “He’s in control, and He is good. He leads us into this opportunity to have difficulties and trials become part of the transformation that He longs for us to experience in order to become all that He intends.” “We’ve been given this amazing gift of the Holy Spirit, the glory of God in us, to move us toward...2024-11-2946 minTransformed & Transformational161: A Lifetime of Service - A Calling Story (with Jack Stenekes)Jack Stenekes has been serving with TeachBeyond (formerly Janz Team) for over 50 years, first on the stage and then behind the scenes in administration and finance. What stories and wisdom does he have to share? Listen in to hear his heart for evangelism and faithful obedience to the Lord. Learn more about the history of Janz Team and TeachBeyond in Episode 159: The Roots of TeachBeyond with George and Beverley Durance. “Music was to undergird and support the work of evangelism, and it always was meant that way.” “We’d have up to 80% unchurched kids that would come out for thes...2024-11-2241 minTransformed & Transformational160: Resilient Educators (with Steshire Buyinza and Ellen Kujawski)Persevering through difficult seasons often brings new perspectives on God’s faithfulness and provision. In this episode, two school leaders - Steshire Buyinza in Uganda and Ellen Kujawski in the Dominican Republic - share about their experiences pioneering in establishing new schools and how they have seen God at work amidst challenges. Don’t miss the special 70th anniversary story from TeachBeyond’s first teacher! Learn more about Arbor Christian Academy ( serve | give | follow ), Butambala Christian Learning Center ( learn | give | follow ), and Black Forest Academy ( serve | give | follow ) “We started this school out of the need that we saw in t...2024-11-1539 minTransformed & Transformational159: The Roots of TeachBeyond (with George and Beverley Durance)This year, we celebrate the 70th anniversary of TeachBeyond! TeachBeyond was actually formerly known as Janz Team Ministries for over 50 years, changing its name to TeachBeyond in 2009. Listen in to hear more of the story of how TeachBeyond came about as we talk with George and Beverley Durance - well known for their family ties to the original Janz Team and their roles as former TeachBeyond President and Donor Services. “Being part of the Janz family played a huge, positive role in my life.” - Bev Durance “We said, ‘Wow, we would really like to do something for God, and...2024-11-0852 minTransformed & Transformational157: The Renewing of Your Mind (with Brian Delamont)In this episode, Brian Delamont returns to the podcast to talk with Keane and Heather about Romans 12:2 — what it means to be transformed by renewal of our minds, rather than being conformed by the world. Romans 12:1-2 “God is the master designer of all transformation. Since He created humanity in His image, He has the most precise and the most boundless understanding of what we can become in His design.” 1 Peter 1:14 “It’s a moment by moment discipline to think and live in the Holy Spirit’s path for us.” “This is what He intends for us – not to be squeezed int...2024-10-2538 minTransformed & Transformational156: Seminary, Video, and the Bigger Picture - A Calling Story (with Gabriel Klein)Have you ever felt pressure to figure out your whole life? Do you ever wonder what God is doing when you look at the fragmented pieces of your story? Gabriel Klein, TeachBeyond member in Brazil, shares how God has led him from a teenage dream to play in a band to go to seminary, learn video editing, and become a missionary. “For lots of students, what impacts them the most is listening to other students talking about what happened, talking about how God changed them, how God worked in their lives. So right now I have the chance to...2024-10-1846 minTransformed & Transformational155: Integrity and Responsibility in the Classroom (with Rosemary Openda)What does it look like to cultivate a classroom environment that fosters integrity and responsibility? Rosemary Openda, seasoned educator and TeachBeyond member in Romania, shares relatable stories and practical tips for teachers to approach this topic intentionally. Rosemary’s Article | Sign up to receive OnPractice “It’s not just giving them knowledge; our very own lives should reflect Christ and should be a model that a student can emulate.” “When you cultivate integrity in your class as a teacher, you give the student room to learn, room to be themselves and to value them, and also to understand that faili...2024-10-1138 minTransformed & Transformational154: Home is Right Where You Are (with Ruth Chou Simons)We are back for season 5! Author and artist Ruth Chou Simons joins Heather and Keane for this first episode of the season focused on finding our home in Christ, wherever He leads us. “I care about words as art.” “‘The heaven declare the glory of the Lord,’ the Bible says. Ultimately, we are not just believing that God is on high and He is sovereign and He’s the ruler of all and Creator God; we don’t just think that and believe it, we experience it when we see the sunrise and the sunset.” “The more we know that God is G...2024-10-0429 minTransformed & Transformational153: Back-to-School Tips (with Megan Randolph)Looking for practical suggestions for beginning the school year well? Megan Randolph, TeachBeyond’s Director of School Services, shares doable tips to prepare for the year logistically and spiritually. This is a great episode to share with your friends in education! “The rhythm of an academic year is necessary for the longevity of teachers.” “At the end of the first week of school, what do we want our students or our learners that are in our care to know? We want them to know that we care about them, we want them to know that we value excellence, and we w...2024-08-0931 minTransformed & TransformationalFrom the Archives: World Refugee Week (with Liz Steggall-Lewis) For this special summer episode we are re-releasing a past episode from Season 2. Keane talks to Liz Steggall-Lewis, Director of Beyond Borders, about World Refugee Week and God’s heart for the refugee. We also hear about the work Beyond Borders is doing to serve the most vulnerable. "The character of God shines in these stories of displacement." "In Malachi it talks about the way that you treat foreigners, orphans, and widows is a sign of your righteousness." "The whole Biblical command is to care for those who are vulnerable and to welcome and love the for...2024-06-2131 minTransformed & Transformational152: Season 4 Finale! (with David Durance)TeachBeyond President, David Durance, joins Heather and Keane for the final episode of the season! Keane reveals the season-long mystery message, David shares about the TeachBeyond Way, and, of course, all three share what is changing their lives. Keep listening to hear clips from past episodes in this Season 4 Finale! “For us to be on mission together, it’s not just enough to know what we’re doing and where we’re going, but how we’re going to get there. And the TeachBeyond Way gives us this wonderful starting point, so that as we go and live out t...2024-06-0732 minTransformed & Transformational151: 5 Core Competencies of a Leader (with Brian Delamont)As followers of Jesus, our leadership flows out of His transformational work in our lives. Heather and Keane talk with Brian Delamont about five things that leaders do: advance the mission, build teams, communicate, develop self and others, and evaluate. Also, don’t miss the final mystery word of the season! Download the Core Competencies Cube here! “Everything rises and falls on leadership.” -John Maxwell “As a leader, when understood in a Biblical worldview, I’m actually first a follower, I’m a disciple, I’m an apprentice of Jesus. That’s the foundation of leadership.” -Brian “It all flows out of who...2024-05-3148 minTransformed & Transformational150: Student Teaching and Beyond - A Calling Story (with Katherine Haschig)Katherine Haschig shares about student teaching abroad, choosing to stay at that school as a classroom teacher, and seeing the Lord at work through Gospel-centered transformational education all across Africa. “I’ve definitely always wanted to be a teacher. That’s been in my heart for forever, but living overseas was not really something I envisioned or planned on doing.” “I was at this pivotal time where I could really do anything.” “I’m not a super adventurous person; I kind of really like my comfort zone. This was really shocking for everyone - including myself.” “That’s really my favorite part...2024-05-2431 minTransformed & Transformational149: The Church in Northern India (with Sonam)Our guest this week shares from his personal experience with and research about the Indian church specifically, as well as the global Church as a whole. To learn more about the International Day for the Unreached, listen to Episode 109: The Alliance for the Unreached. “The Church is influenced by society [...] and yet, we are also different because of the human-Divine meeting in the church. It is not just another human plane of belonging, but there is this coming together with the Divine in the church, which gives us another dimension of being.” “Ultimately, we are united through one Lord J...2024-05-1742 minTransformed & Transformational148: 15 Tips for Ending the School YearAs the end of the school year approaches, listen in for tips from some of our Season 4 guests! Linda Kardamis: Step back and consider what you want to accomplish before the end of the year. Christy Biscocho: End the year with a dance party! Jessica Moulding: Pay attention to student needs, stay focused on year-end goals, and give yourself grace. Savana Duke: Create space for all students to process upcoming transitions. Tami: Take time to enjoy your students, and write down everything you need to accomplish. Jacob Cavett: Plan well for the summer. Cesar Valdez: Spend time in...2024-05-1018 minTransformed & Transformational147: Being Human in the Age of AI (with Thorsten Marbach)What are the potential benefits and dangers of Artificial Intelligence? How can we approach AI through a Biblical worldview? Perhaps you’ve been asking these questions, too. Thorsten Marbach shares helpful insight in navigating the world of AI as humans created in the image of God. “The further into the future we look, the more divergent the possible scenarios and predictions are.” “What does it actually understand? There’s a very clear answer to that, and the answer is nothing.” “We need to catch a wake-up; we can’t just let this thing slide. This stuff is developing very fast, and w...2024-05-0353 minTransformed & Transformational146: Doing Life Together (with Brian Delamont)What does it look like to honor God and others while living in community? Brian Delamont returns to the podcast to share about the foundation of prayer, the path through problems, and the power of the Holy Spirit. “Doing life together will connect you with prayer, with problems, and with power.” Philippians 1:3-7, 9-11 “When we do life together, that’s when God gives us this wonderful, awkward, uncomfortable opportunity to grow, to take what I see is lacking in someone else’s life and to pray about it, to thank God every time I remember them, to pray that...2024-04-2639 minTransformed & Transformational145: Compelled to Go - A Calling Story (with Jonathan)How has God gifted you to serve? Hear from a TeachBeyond member about his experience leaving Canada to teach English in Asia. “[Teaching] a wide range of things means a lot of really great opportunities to hang out with the kids and give them the best of what I know, best of what I have and share with them as best I can what it means to know God and be a part of what He’s doing in the world.” “The stakes are really high. We can’t really afford to not care about this. We’ve got to go! I...2024-04-1937 minTransformed & Transformational144: What’s Your Story? (with Tosca Nathan)What’s your story, and why does that matter? Long-time educator Tosca Nathan shares about the significance of knowing your story and connecting to God’s bigger story, especially as teachers. “Like any story, our life stories have a path, they have a trajectory, and it’s full of meaningful events, defining moments, key relationships, trials and disappointments, dreams and aspirations, passions and discoveries.” “How coherent your life story is and how coherently you can talk about your life story has been seen as a factor in well-being.” Coherence of time, thematic coherence, and contextual coherence “Your life story never exis...2024-04-1242 minTransformed & Transformational143: 5 Tips for Saying Goodbye (with Lindsay Nimmon)Do you have a big life transition looming ahead? Is someone you know planning to move away? Lindsay Nimmon provides a Biblical framework for saying goodbye well, then gets practical, walking through the RAFT acronym and five tips for applying these transition principles. “When you’re living overseas, you’re bound to say more goodbyes and experience more grief as a result of those goodbyes than any monocultural or non-mobile peer.” “People are eternal beings who are not meant for endings, so goodbyes hurt, but we hear God’s call to us as Christians to go into all the world an...2024-04-0542 minTransformed & Transformational142: The Gospel at the Heart of Missions (with David Platt)Pastor and author David Platt joins us for this Good Friday episode, where we focus on the Gospel and its centrality to missions. What makes the Gospel the good news, and how can we be part of sharing it with others? Listen in for an inspiring story about Gospel impact on a community and be challenged to take up our cross and follow Jesus. “We are made for life in relationship with God.” “He rose from the grave, conquering sin and death, so that anybody anywhere in any nation, no matter who you are and what you’ve done, if...2024-03-2933 minTransformed & Transformational141: Authenticity, Identity, and Belonging (with Brian Delamont)Brian Delamont returns to the podcast to explore the Merriam-Webster Dictionary word of the year – “authentic” – through a Biblical lens. Heather draws a connection to her word of the year from 2023, and Keane shares a profound quote from C.S. Lewis. Holiness in Everyday Life by Raphael Haeuser The Truest Thing about You by David Lomas “It’s crucial to ground identity in something proven and dependable, something that doesn’t shift.” Genesis 1:27 “Humans are inescapably, for all eternity, created in God’s image; it’s inherent in us. Therefore we long for the characteristics that can only be satisfied in Him.”...2024-03-2233 minTransformed & Transformational140: Serving in Northern Kenya - A Calling Story (with Wangūi Maina)How does an Internet search lead to missions work? What is it like to provide literacy training amongst nomadic communities? Hear from Wangūi Maina about her experiences following the Lord to multiple different countries and what it’s like to serve now in Northern Kenya. “I felt the Lord say, ‘Forget all of the things you’re trying to figure out. Just trust Me and go.’” “Northern Kenya in 2024, still has the highest illiteracy rates in the whole of East Africa.” “One of the greatest impacts that I have seen is seeing children who were not interested in school because o...2024-03-1534 minTransformed & Transformational139: Cultivating a Love of Learning (with Bastiaen Norel)Who says that learning can’t be fun? Hear from seasoned educator Bastiaen Norel, along with several other TeachBeyond teachers, about what it can look like to make learning fun, encourage exploration, provide opportunities for creativity, and celebrate achievements. Cultivating a Culture of Love for Learning by Bastiaen Norel “We all have a bit of intrinsic motivation for things we love.” Drive by Daniel Pink “I forget about time, and that’s when ‘flow’ happens. You want to aim at getting children to come to a point where [...] they’re unaware of what’s going on, they’re so intrigued by thei...2024-03-0843 minTransformed & Transformational138: Faith, Missions, and Gen Z (with Dr. Allen Yeh)Dr. Allen Yeh shares about generational distinctives and provides perspective on how this impacts views on faith, values, church, and global missions. “When we talk about culture, it’s not just ethnicity and nationality or even gender, it’s also age. So the different generations are different cultures, even if they come from the same country.” “With Gen Zers, it’s harder to reach them with the institutional church. It’s not necessarily that they are less interested in Christianity; it’s just that the traditional methods don’t work as well.” True Story: A Christianity Worth Believing In by James Choung “...2024-03-0145 minTransformed & Transformational137: Partnering for the Gospel (with Brian Delamont)What does it mean for us to co-labor with God? How can we partner well with others? This episode concludes a four-part series unpacking TeachBeyond’s four core values – humility, excellence, love, and partnership – with Brian Delamont, TeachBeyond Executive Vice President. TeachBeyond’s Core Value of Partnership: Understanding our role as co-laborers with God, we intentionally seek to partner with others to promote the work of transformation around the world. We commit to working together in unity and community as a family of faith. Genesis 2:15,19-20 Courage and Calling by Gordon T. Smith “God invites us into His action of f...2024-02-2338 minTransformed & Transformational136: Serving in Different Seasons – A Calling Story (with Clarence and Anna Yau)From single young adults to parents of teenagers, Clarence and Anna share about their journey of serving with TeachBeyond in Germany in different seasons of life. “God brings a new opportunity; I just said yes.” -Clarence “I’ve taken all of these spiritual gifts tests, and pastoring or shepherding has always been an underlying theme. My heart is for people. My heart is for people to love each other and love God.” -Clarence “How can we come alongside people and guide them and help them thrive?’ -Clarence “Being a missionary, it feels like everyone’s supposed to be really good at pas...2024-02-1636 minTransformed & Transformational135: Equipping Students to Manage Emotions (with Kelly Crandall)This episode is for teachers, parents, and any caregivers of children! Hear from Kelly Crandall, TeachBeyond educator in the Philippines, about how to create environments, establish routines, and integrate strategies that foster emotional regulation. Equipping Students to Manage Strong Emotions article by Kelly Crandall “If kids are anxious or upset or angry, there’s not a lot of learning that is getting into their brains. I see talking about emotions or helping students to regulate their emotions as an investment in the rest of their learning.” “We do value academics as teachers, but we also recognize that our students...2024-02-0937 minTransformed & Transformational134: Phishing, Vishing, and Smishing (with Matt Johnson)Be aware and play it safe! Listen in for cybersecurity tips from Matt Johnson, who works in IT with TeachBeyond. “The best response to phishing is to be aware that it’s out there.” “It’s better to be wrong and not send the information than to be wrong and send the information.” “Hang up - you don’t need to continue to engage with somebody if you feel like it’s a voice phishing attack.” “You always learn the most by ‘getting got.’ It’s always better to ‘get got’ by your IT person than it is to ‘get got’ by someone that act...2024-02-0234 minTransformed & Transformational133: Because He First Loved Us (with Brian Delamont)What does it look like for us to love out of the overflow of God’s love for us? Brian Delamont, Executive Vice President of TeachBeyond, walks through Scripture passages and practical examples of what it means to live out TeachBeyond’s core value of love. TeachBeyond’s Core Value of Love: “Embracing our identity as a people who are loved by our Creator, we seek to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength. Similarly, we commit to loving each other and the world around us, learning to do good, seek justice, and correct oppressi...2024-01-2633 minTransformed & Transformational132: Education in the Dominican Republic - A Calling Story (with Cesar Valdez)God often uses our past experiences to shape the opportunities we have to serve others. Cesar Valdez shares his personal story of being raised to value education, choosing to follow the Lord, and having an impact through Christian education across his home country of the Dominican Republic. “Education is the perfect tool to share the Gospel, to communicate God’s words, to impact the lives of others.” Arbor Christian Academy “Sometimes, we are in a position of leading others or giving to others, but at the end of the day, I’m receiving more than what I am giving.” “...2024-01-1934 minTransformed & Transformational131: Round Table: Creating a Culture of Critical Thinking and ReflectionLooking for fresh ways to cultivate critical thinking and reflection in your classroom? Tune in to hear Heather talk with three TeachBeyond educators about the value of critical thinking, examples from their classrooms, and practical steps to get started. Cultivating a Culture of Critical Thinking by Diane Peneycad Cultivating a Culture of Reflection by Leighton Helwig “Simply put, critical thinking is what your brain does with facts and information.” - Diane “Critical thinking is such an essential part of our image-bearing nature. This is a great privilege we have. We don’t live by instinct like animals, but we get t...2024-01-1254 minTransformed & Transformational130: My Tower Is Tumbling (with Marci Renee)Author Marci Renée shares about the adventures of Pierre in her latest children’s book, My Tower Is Tumbling, and her family’s experiences after many years of living overseas. Listen in for stories and practical tips for unstacking the accumulated griefs of Third Culture Kids. Marci’s website, The Cultural Story-weaver Coloring book for My Tower Is Tumbling - complete this to be entered into a giveaway! “What is unique to TCKs is that there is so much transition.” “We stuff it all in our suitcase… and we take it to the next place, and it just starts get...2024-01-0538 minTransformed & Transformational129: 5 Questions to End the Year (with Brian Delamont)As we come to the end of the year, how can we intentionally look back and look ahead? Consider these five questions for reflection from TeachBeyond’s Brian Delamont, Heather Brown, and Keane Fine. Happy New Year! 5 Reflection Questions: What are you proud of? What do you want to celebrate? What do you want to carry with you from 2023? What are you hoping to leave behind? What matters this year? What feels familiar and different this year? What do you hope this will look like at the end of next year? Leviticus 23 and 7 Feasts that Point to Christ Em...2023-12-2945 minTransformed & TransformationalBONUS: Episode 89: Caring for Missionaries at Christmastime (Season 3)This week we’re sharing Advent episodes from past seasons! You can find show notes for this episode and other past episodes here. Merry Christmas! We’d love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https://teachbeyond.org/podcast Learn about TeachBeyond: https://teachbeyond.org/ 2023-12-2231 minTransformed & TransformationalBONUS: Episode 85: Joy of Every Longing Heart (Season 3)This week we’re sharing Advent episodes from past seasons! You can find show notes for this episode and other past episodes here. Merry Christmas! We’d love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https://teachbeyond.org/podcast Learn about TeachBeyond: https://teachbeyond.org/ 2023-12-2133 minTransformed & TransformationalBONUS: Episode 50: Shadow and Light (Season 2)This week we’re sharing Advent episodes from past seasons! You can find show notes for this episode and other past episodes here. Merry Christmas! We’d love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https://teachbeyond.org/podcast Learn about TeachBeyond: https://teachbeyond.org/ 2023-12-2033 minTransformed & TransformationalBONUS: Episode 11: In the Waiting (Season 1)This week we’re sharing Advent episodes from past seasons! You can find show notes for this episode and other past episodes here. Merry Christmas! We’d love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https://teachbeyond.org/podcast Learn about TeachBeyond: https://teachbeyond.org/ 2023-12-1932 minTransformed & TransformationalBONUS: Episode 9: The Advent Project (Season 1)This week we’re sharing Advent episodes from past seasons! You can find show notes for this episode and other past episodes here. Merry Christmas! We’d love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https://teachbeyond.org/podcast Learn about TeachBeyond: https://teachbeyond.org/ 2023-12-1834 minTransformed & Transformational128: The Music of Christmas - A Calling Story (with Olivia Bomgardner)Olivia Bomgardner, TeachBeyond music teacher in Spain, shares why Christmas music is special, what it’s like to be a music teacher at Christmastime, and how she became a missionary teacher. “Singing is a huge part of my life, but singing about something so significant as Christ’s birth definitely brings a difference in comparison to other parts of the year.” “Music has this ability to draw out emotions and speak to us in a different way. It’s a gift.” “How far will you go to trust that My plan is better than yours?” “When someone asks me who I am, before...2023-12-1531 minTransformed & Transformational127: Round Table: Christmas in the ClassroomTeachBeyond teachers Tami and Savana join Heather for a round table discussion about Christmas in the classroom. From book recommendations to classroom activities, this conversation is filled with enthusiastic laughter and the truth of the Gospel. “I love to really keep what I do in the classroom centered on the kids and allowing them to be a part of it.” - Savana “We’ve had some kids really ask such great questions after singing these songs and hearing these words.” - Savana “I always have to think about my students. What is going to be the most impactful for me to re...2023-12-0849 minTransformed & Transformational126: Why Evangelical Theology Needs the Global Church (with Stephen Pardue)Naturally, we view our faith through our own cultural lenses. There is so much to learn from the theological perspectives of other cultures. Our guest for this episode, author and professor Steve Pardue, shares from his experience growing up cross-culturally, teaching at the university level, and building friendships with people from many different countries. Check out the book by Steve Pardue: Why Evangelical Theology Needs the Global Church International Graduate School of Leadership Asia Graduate School of Theology “If you want to look at where the next generation of theological discourse is really emerging and where the church is...2023-12-0138 minTransformed & Transformational125: Perfectionism or Biblical Excellence? (with Brian Delamont)What does Biblical excellence look like? Brian Delamont walks us through Scriptures about the difference between performance-based perfectionism as compared to Christ-honoring stewardship as we continue in our series on TeachBeyond’s core values. TeachBeyond’s Core Value of Excellence: “Acknowledging that God deserves glory in all that we do, we undertake everything wholeheartedly and to the best of our ability. We approach our calling to excellence with creativity, committing ourselves as stewards of God’s resources.” A Call to Excellence: Understanding Excellence God’s Way by Gary Inrig “This Biblical view of excellence isn’t rooted in my performance...2023-11-2437 minTransformed & Transformational124: It Starts with Relationship - A Calling Story (with Marcos Reis)How does a chiropractor fit in TeachBeyond? Listen to Marcos Reis share his story of finding his place, serving wholeheartedly, and seeing God move in exciting ways in Brazil. “I was never a good evangelist, so through camps and retreats, I found a good way to serve in favor of evangelism.” “The appeal of TeachBeyond goes far beyond formal classroom education. People with the most diverse initiatives have come to TeachBeyond because God is transforming lives through various forms of education.” “Chairing the global board has been an opportunity to see God acting through many people He raised up. I tend...2023-11-1734 minTransformed & Transformational123: Round Table: Cultivating a Culture of Love & Respect in the ClassroomJoin us around the table for a discussion about how to intentionally cultivate a culture of love and respect! Seasoned teachers and school leaders Jessica Moulding, Esther Burnham, and Randy Dueck share tips, inspiration, and personal stories from their decades of experience in schools. “Cultivating a Culture of Love and Respect in the Classroom” by Jessica Moulding “Classroom culture forms naturally. The students are going to form it. It’s all of the expectations and rules - both spoken and unspoken, just as any other culture.” - Jessica “As teachers and school leaders, we have the ability to help form tha...2023-11-1043 minTransformed & TransformationalTeaching Beyond in Creative Access Countries – Evangelism through English Education (Bonus)Join us for TeachBeyond’s Day of Giving! teachbeyond.org/dayofgiving2023-11-0904 minTransformed & TransformationalTeachBeyond English Camps – Furthering the Gospel through Informal Education (Bonus)Join us for TeachBeyond’s Day of Giving! teachbeyond.org/dayofgiving2023-11-0804 minTransformed & TransformationalTeachBeyond in Uganda – Equipping Young Leaders through Vocational Training (Bonus)Join us for TeachBeyond’s Day of Giving! teachbeyond.org/dayofgiving2023-11-0705 minTransformed & TransformationalTeachBeyond in the Dominican Republic – Giving Vulnerable Children Hope for the Future (Bonus)Join us for TeachBeyond’s Day of Giving! teachbeyond.org/dayofgiving2023-11-0603 minTransformed & TransformationalTeachBeyond in Argentina – God Makes the Impossible Possible (Bonus)Join us for TeachBeyond’s Day of Giving! teachbeyond.org/dayofgiving2023-11-0504 minTransformed & TransformationalTeachBeyond in Albania – Accepting Christ during In-School Suspension (Bonus)Join us for TeachBeyond’s Day of Giving! teachbeyond.org/dayofgiving2023-11-0405 minTransformed & Transformational122: Missionary Mama's Survival Guide (with Tori Haverkamp)Are you a parent of a cross-cultural worker? Tori Haverkamp talks about her experience as a "Missionary Mama" and shares tips for other parents whose kids are or are thinking about serving overseas. The Missionary Mama’s Survival Guide: Compassionate Help for the Mothers of Cross-Cultural Workers by Tori Haverkamp Parentsofgoers.com “The natural parental thing is to want to have them close, but really the best thing for them is to assimilate into that culture and to call that home.” “You raise them to be independent, but then when they all leave you, you feel not needed. And so, y...2023-11-0343 minTransformed & Transformational121: Following in Humility (with Brian Delamont)What does it look like to follow the humble example of Jesus? Brian Delamont unpacks what Scripture has to say about humility, the first of TeachBeyond’s core values. “Recognizing the Lordship of Christ, we consider the needs of others above our own. We approach all situations with the attitude of learners and seek to discern what God is already doing and where He is inviting us to join Him. We contextualize our practices to the cultures in which we serve in order to both represent and present the Gospel of Jesus Christ effectively.” (From TeachBeyond’s Core Values...2023-10-2736 minTransformed & Transformational120: He's Making Everything Glorious - A Calling Story (with Christy Biscocho)Have you ever wondered if you actually heard from God when things don’t go as expected? Christy Biscocho shares her story of living on three different continents, serving the Lord as a single person and then with a family, learning to trust God in new ways through the journey. “I find it so energizing to help people figure out where their gifts fit.” “I think it’s time. I think it’s time for me to quit my beloved job and see if I can make an impact around the world.” “I was blessed to be able to get to know s...2023-10-2033 minTransformed & Transformational119: Time Management for Teachers (with Linda Kardamis of Teach 4 the Heart)How can I get it all done? If you’ve ever wondered this before, this episode is for you! Linda Kardamis, founder of Teach 4 the Heart, unpacks a theological framework for approaching work and rest, as well as practical tips for managing a busy schedule. Also, don’t miss the Rise Up Summit to learn more about this topic and many others! Learn more about Teach 4 the Heart here! “Before the fall, work was good and rest was good.” “We can trust Him. We can work from a state of peace instead of anxiety.” “The sanctification process should apply to every...2023-10-1332 minTransformed & Transformational118: Bible Translation, Education, and the Power of Partnership (with Wycliffe USA's John Madden)Have you heard about the partnership between TeachBeyond and Wycliffe Bible Translators USA? We believe that partnering together will strengthen the impact of each of our organizations as we serve in our respective niches in missions. Listen in to this conversation with John Madden of Wycliffe USA to learn more about the work of Bible translation and this new partnership. Learn more about TeachBeyond’s partnership with Wycliffe! Missions at the Airport (JAARS) “Faith in Jesus Christ is not just something for one particular people group or language group; it’s for everybody.” “If you don’t have access to th...2023-10-0635 minTransformed & Transformational117: Season 4 Minisode!Co-hosts Heather Brown and Keane Fine catch up with Brian Delamont and Christy Bisocho as a new season of Transformed & Transformational begins! Heather quotes, “If you work with your hands, sabbath with your mind; if you work with your mind, sabbath with your hands.” - Abraham Heschel What has been changing your life since the end of season 3? What’s changing our lives: Keane: New attender church class Heather: Opening at Etsy shop and Instagram account @holdbothco Brian: Son getting married and wife’s mom passing away Christy: Libby library app We’d love...2023-09-2911 minTransformed & Transformational116: The First 30 Daze (with Larry and Susan McCrary)Want some practical advice and heartfelt encouragement for beginning well in a new place? Susan and Larry McCrary, seasoned missionaries and authors of The First 30 Daze, share their stories and suggestions for living intentionally in your first thirty days abroad and beyond. The First 30 Daze: Practical Encouragement for Living Abroad Intentionally by Larry and Susan McCrary “I think I’ve lost a lot of the pride I had to begin with. I’m okay with making a mistake, and I don’t have to be perfect. It actually has taken the pressure off.” - Larry “This book helps you to move...2023-08-1831 minTransformed & Transformational115: Liturgies and Laments for the SojournerHave you ever felt lonely living abroad? Or do you wonder how you can encourage others who are living as expatriates? Our guest today, Alicia Boyce, is one of the co-founders of an online community of expats, Taking Route, as well as a co-author of Liturgies and Laments for the Sojourner. Listen in to this conversation about how we can approach God with honesty in prayer and connect with others who are walking through similar experiences. Learn more about Taking Route here! “The enemy can really make you feel isolated and that you’re the only one struggling, or t...2023-07-2840 minTransformed & Transformational113: Travel Tips from TeachBeyond! - Season 3 FinaleHave a trip coming up? We’re wrapping up season 3 with this fun finale of travel tips from TeachBeyond members around the world! What would you add to the list? Share your travel tips on social media and tag us! Have you enjoyed listening along this season? We’d love to know your favorite episodes and who you’d like to hear in season 4. Be sure you’re subscribed or following this show on the platform where you listen so you don’t miss our bonus episodes and the start of season 4! We’d love to hear from...2023-06-0232 min
Transformed & Transformational113: Travel Tips from TeachBeyond! - Season 3 FinaleHave a trip coming up? We’re wrapping up season 3 with this fun finale of travel tips from TeachBeyond members around the world! What would you add to the list? Share your travel tips on social media and tag us! Have you enjoyed listening along this season? We’d love to know your favorite episodes and who you’d like to hear in season 4. Be sure you’re subscribed or following this show on the platform where you listen so you don’t miss our bonus episodes and the start of season 4! We’d love to hear from...2023-06-0232 minTransformed & Transformational112: Building the Foundation of Our Hearts (with Brian Delamont)In our final Spiritual Development episode of the season, we talk with Brian Delamont about how we can honor God with the condition and content of our hearts. As we intentionally build our lives on the firm foundation of the Gospel, the Holy Spirit sanctifies us and gives us supernatural peace. Luke 6:45 “The condition and content of our hearts matter greatly to God.” Proverbs 4:20-27 “It’s my responsibility to guard what’s in my heart and how it gets there.” 2 Corinthians 1:21-22 “The way you and I can stand firm in Christ is by His Spirit, who lives in our h...2023-05-2628 minTransformed & Transformational111: Ripples of Impact (with Morris Kabuye)From the African Children’s Choir to an IT job to becoming National Director of TeachBeyond Uganda, follow along with Morris Kabuye’s story of being a vessel, available for the Lord to work through Him. “It doesn’t matter which side of River Jordan you are, I will bless you.” “If we all remain in the west, who is actually going to take charge? Who is going to lead, who is going to impact, who is going to show them a better way of doing things?” “We want them to be able to sit and read and let the Holy Spi...2023-05-1938 minTransformed & Transformational110: Cultivating a Holy Curiosity (with Andrea Craddock)How can we foster curiosity in learners of all ages? Andrea Craddock of TeachBeyond School Services introduces us to the topic of holy curiosity and how we can integrate this into our classrooms and conversations. “The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has its own reason for existing. One cannot help but be in awe when one contemplates the mysteries of eternity... Never lose a holy curiosity." - Albert Einstein “Cultivating a Holy Curiosity through Social Studies” Article “Looking to the world around us, words are used like ‘madness’ and ‘folly.’ We see that if we can satisfy our...2023-05-1229 minTransformed & Transformational109: The Alliance for the Unreached (with Mark Kordic)Mark Kordic from the Alliance for the Unreached shares about how we can all be part of reaching unreached people groups with the hope of the Gospel. Join Mark and the Alliance for the Day (and Week) for the Unreached later this month! Alliance for the Unreached A Third of Us Joshua Project “One third of the world doesn’t have access to who Jesus is and what He’s done for us. [...] They don’t have access to a believer - they’ve never met a Christian; they don’t have access to a building - they’ve never seen...2023-05-0533 minTransformed & Transformational108: Trust and Obey (with Brian Delamont)How can we follow Jesus out of joyful obedience rather than dutiful obligation? Brian Delamont, Executive Vice President of TeachBeyond, returns to the podcast to unpack how we can follow Jesus out of joyful obedience, rather than dutiful obligation. As our hearts are aligned to His and our mindset is transformed, we can live in victory and love. “Obedience always involves two aspects: what is being obeyed or followed, and the person carrying out the action of response.” “Obedience, like everything else God has given us to understand who He is and to understand how he loves us, has be...2023-04-2833 minTransformed & Transformational107: God at Work in Argentina (with Marisol Gomez)How do you reach a nation with the hope of the Gospel and quality education? Open a program to train Christian teachers! Marisol Gomez, TeachBeyond’s National Director for Argentina, shares her story of coming to faith, experiencing personal transformation, and waiting on the Lord’s timing for opening a Teachers College. “This is a great opportunity for Christian education, for Christian schools. You know why? Parents who are not necessarily believers are looking for values-based education, so it’s a great opportunity and we have to get ready. We have to be ready, we have to be equipped...2023-04-2131 minTransformed & Transformational106: Returning Well (with Melissa Chaplin)Are you or someone you know going through the process of transitioning back to your passport country? Or, perhaps you are on the receiving end of welcoming someone into your community. Melissa Chaplin, master coach and author of Returning Well, shares helpful guidance for debriefing and unpacking baggage, as well as offering a supportive listening presence to others. Tune in to discover how to return well and help others do the same. Returning Well by Melissa Chaplin Acts 14 “Debriefing is like saying, ‘I’m not going to just drop my bags in the middle of the living room and ju...2023-04-1437 minTransformed & Transformational105: Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing (with Brian Stiller)Brian Stiller of the World Evangelical Alliance shares from his vast life experience - over 80 years of life and more than 90 countries visited! - about the centrality of the Gospel, indigenous leadership in missions, and unity in the global Church. From Jerusalem to Timbuktu: A Global Tour of the Spread of Christianity Evangelicals Around the World: A Global Handbook for the 21st Century Jesus and Caesar: Christians in the Public Square Dispatches from Brian World Evangelical Alliance’s Statement of Faith “A good dose of humility is at the core of our working out relationships.” “On any one of these...2023-04-0736 minTransformed & Transformational104: Holiness, Reverence, and Jello (with Brian Delamont)What does jello have to do with holiness and fear of God? What is holiness, why does it matter that God is holy, and how can we be holy as He is holy? Listen in to this episode with our monthly guest, Brian Delamont. “The Hebrew word for holy, Kadosh, in its fundamental meaning contains the note of that which is separate and apart.” Hosea 11:9 Exodus 3:5 “So why does it matter that God is holy? Because His holiness is integral to His very being and nature. If God were no longer holy, He’d also no longer be God.” “H...2023-03-3134 minTransformed & Transformational103: Serving Where It’s Hard - A Calling Story (with a guest from Eastern Europe)We have a special guest on the podcast today from a Creative Access Country sharing her story of navigating difficult circumstances and persevering in God’s strength. “I believe that God allowed for me to be born here with a purpose. I love my country and my people, and I see a desperate need for the Good News of the Gospel.” “Hard decisions can be unpopular. They can require boldness, persistence, deep trust, and recognizing the consequences.” “When I have a chance to avoid difficulties, is it always right to do it?” “I think the Church, as always, needs the Gospel...2023-03-2422 minTransformed & Transformational102: Navigating University Admissions with Third Culture Kids (with Kristi Steele)Kristi Steele of KC360 shares practical tips for parents, students, and educators walking through the university application process with Third Culture Kids from the US and Canada. Listen in for a deep dive into this topic! KC360 “Starting early is really important.” “One of the biggest value points that is highly underrated and rarely talked about is support. When you look at campuses, you need to look for their international office and what kind of TCK support they have.” “The support level really does make or break a student’s success [...] and we just assume it’s going to be there.”...2023-03-1739 minTransformed & Transformational101: Tips for Cultural Transitions (with John Trotter)Making a cross-cultural transition can be intimidating and overwhelming. John Trotter of Global Frontier Missions walks us through a number of tips for entering a new place and navigating cultural adaptation. Global Frontier Missions Reflecting Jesus in the City: Christlike Ministry in Urban Immigrant Context by John Trotter “It doesn’t matter how much you know or how good you are with community development or evangelism; if your heart’s not in a good place, you’re not ready to go to the field.” “Integrated mission is starting with Jesus as Lord and then it’s springing up from there.” “...2023-03-1036 minTransformed & Transformational100: Celebrating 100 Episodes!We’re celebrating one hundred episodes! Listen in for updates from past guests, and join us in commemorating this milestone. Becoming More Fruitful in Cross-Cultural Work: How to Be Free in Christ and Rooted in Your Reality as You Fulfill Your Call by Amy Young TCK Training Research “Shame is something that is so directly opposed to God’s love.” - Annie Stepanenko “Jesus’s life, death, and resurrection made us worthy of love; God has declared us His beloved.” - Annie Stepanenko Recommendation from Annie: Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown Advent with Elizabeth from Global Trellis: Week...2023-03-0336 minTransformed & Transformational99: Human Limitations, God’s Glory (with Brian Delamont)As humans, we all experience different types of limitations. How can we glorify God in living with limits? Tune in to this episode as Brian Delamont returns to the podcast for a monthly episode on spiritual development. “Sin causes us to push against God’s wise and loving boundaries. Sin causes us to deny our susceptibilities and to assign more power to ourselves than we have. Sin tempts us to think that we know better and that we do not need what God knew we would need.” - Paul David Tripp “Our limitations aren’t just temporal but emotional...2023-02-2427 minTransformed & Transformational98: Trusting God with the Next Step - A Calling Story (with Ruth Jansen)Ruth Jansen shares the story of how she has followed God’s leading step by step - at first, waiting on God’s timing, and later saying yes without complete clarity, but knowing God would be with her. Ruth shares how her interests in math, music, and social media have come together to serve the students and whole community at Dakar Academy in Senegal. Where is God asking you to take one step of obedience today? “It was hard to think about leaving family behind [...] and just feeling like I was going to miss out on a lot of the...2023-02-1727 minTransformed & Transformational97: What Is Transformational Education? (with Helen Vaughan)Dr. Helen Vaughan, author and long-time educator, shares a definition for transformational education and fleshes out what this can look like in different educational environments. This conversation is foundational to understanding how we can live out our faith in the classroom in an authentic, impactful way! The Handbook for Transformational Education “The Holy Spirit transforms; we’re there as co-laborers.” “Transformational education is an education that creates learning environments where a student is encouraged by every aspect of the environment to embrace wholeheartedly and in every dimension of life God’s amazing design for him or herself. It’s God’s empo...2023-02-1032 minTransformed & Transformational96: Bullying (with Bronwen Coe)We’re tackling a tough topic this week: bullying. TeachBeyond’s Safeguarding Lead, Bronwen Coe, shares strategies for preventing bullying in schools and responding to situations of bullying with care for the bully, the bullied, and the bystander. Read the article from TeachBeyond Safeguarding: “Dealing with Bullying in Your School” “It’s really hard to define bullying actually, and that’s why every organization should wrestle with their own definition to suit their context.” “The first thing you have to do is to start training and to have a conversation in your school to bring about awareness about why bullying [is...2023-02-0331 min
Christ Community Church - Arlington, TXTeachBeyond Update - Jessica WeaverGuest Speaker: Jessica Weaver. June 12, 2022. TeachBeyond https://www.teachbeyond.org. Christ Community Church: https://www.cccfamily.org. Watch online: https://www.youtube.com/user/CCCFamilyArlingtonTX2022-06-1729 min