SSP 4: What Is and What Has Been

 

We've known Andrea for years. She grew up in the same small, rural town that we did. She's been good friends with Mary particularly, and together they have walked through many ups and downs together. In this episode, Mary interviews Andrea about her time in Kenya as a Peace Corps volunteer. We reflect on what its like to go through massive transition in the context of loss and change. 

Loss is universal. Sometimes our losses are small and quickly filled. Other times the loss leaves us reeling. How do we bravely face and learn from our losses? How can we look for beauty and seek understanding in the midst of pain? These are questions that keep returning to Me (Christa) as I move forward. With death, a big move, or changes in my relationships I keep asking, How? How do I do face this? How will I face this next time? Andrea issues a beautiful observation and invitation: we must first lead with openness and humility despite the possibility of loss. Keep learning, keep loving, keep growing. 

Sister Sister Podcast E. 3 Just Say Yes

 

This episode, we are continuing our series on moving abroad. We're centering the stories around the themes  change and adaptation. What does it take to adapt to new cultures and languages? Sometimes, the changes we face are obvious. We can clearly see how life in a new place is done differently than what we are used to. Other times, the changes are most subtle and come out slowly. We have four guests this episode: Thom and Dina, Mike, and Amy. They all have different stories and experiences, but one theme they agreed on was moving to a new places takes flexibility. How do we learn to change? 

Sister Sister Podcast Ep. 2 Hopefully This Was Lost in Translation...

 

Stories of communication, or lack there of, as people travel from one place to another...we hear about pretending to be mute in Russia, peeing blood in Laos and witch doctors in Mozambique.

Sister Sister Podcast Ep. 1 Stories of Future Past

 
 

Family narratives tell us about who we are and where we come from. Mary and Christa explore stories from their own family. The results lead to surprising conclusions.   

 Below you can find bonus content  relating to the stories in this episode. If you enjoyed the show, please rate and review in iTunes and let us know what you think! 

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