Third Culture Journey

After I placed 11th in the Atlanta Spartan Open a few years ago, I had lots of friends ask my how I trained for the race. It was pretty simple stuff: exercise, eat right, and be consistent. But I’m one of those believers in the journey being more important than the destination, so I dove into my lifestyle prior to the race. In this episode I discuss some training tactics but keep the information pretty general. Every situation is case-specific. The key point, though, is to get out and at...

This is a brief (and I mean BRIEF) episode about different tools, books, and podcasts that I personally use and find worthwhile to share. To phrase it differently: this is stuff I think is absolutely awesome and you should checkout. What I Recommend: Adblocker - Chrome extension Man’s Search For Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl Tribe of Mentors by Tim Ferriss Brute Strength podcast Big Questions podcast If you would like me to start leaving links to the stuff I talk about, please let me...

"It's not worth it to do anything you don't love." Changing your frame of reference is essential for developing a well-rounded worldview. Renee Ewald shares her story with us and how life overseas helped her to know this simple truth: there is more out there. She had a unique experience growing up because her parents strategically moved their family overseas specifically to broaden their kids' worldview. Some highlights from this talk: Donuts connect us."It's not worth it to do anything...

Ever feel like circumstances are set against you? While the Universe probably isn't out to get you, sometimes it can feel like life has an overwhelming amount of obstacles. As an OCR (Obstacle Course Racer) competitor, your host, Kasen Wysong, opens up about overcoming obstacles like anger, fear, self-pity, apathy, and loneliness. He talks about being an your own person yet learning to accept support and love. Listen in on this episode to glean insight on what it's like to make a comeback...

Ben Hobbes is our featured guest this week. We discuss the following topics: Among other things, Ben is one of the co-founders of the Third Culture Kids Facebook page, which has over 15,000 followers. He works as a video producer currently and is still very involved with the TCK community in Oklahoma City. *Note to the audience: there are minor issues with audio lag in the podcast episode. The questions and answers are still discernible.

The podcast is starting up again! After a long leave of absence to work on a Third Culture Journey book, your host (me) is returning to revamp the podcast. There will be a new format to episodes. We will still have interviews, but these will be every other episode. The "in-between" episodes will be myself, and maybe a close friend, delving into topics relevant to the podcast including transitioning, adapting, making friends, improving style, and staying fit. The purpose of the podcast...

Sami West and I continue our conversation about short-term ministry. She reveals her personal testimony involving a new-death experience and divulges how that influenced her perspective on life. If you are looking for a change in your frame of reference and perhaps better direction for your own life, be sure to tune in.

Sami West is featured for this week's TCJ podcast episode. She recently took a short-term mission trip to Southeast Asia in order to serve the people there and represent Christ. We delve into the different circumstances leading up to her trip, as well as the insights and takeaways she had from her experience. Sami has a heart for ministry and is already very active in the college she currently attends. Her big heart for people and willingness to serve is exemplary of Christ's Great...

Lilla Tramm has spent her years since graduating college in a somewhat unconventional route. She has worked overseas, dedicating her life to mission work and evangelism. She currently lives in Norway, continuing her work with Youth With A Mission (YWAM). Listen to her story and glean insights to living overseas, going with the flow of life, and trusting God for direction.

What's it like to leave a place you call "home" and move to a completely different culture and environment? Stephanie Sherman helps expound on this topic by drawing from her own life experiences. She tells us about her transition story and what struggles and obstacles she faced. Stephanie chose not to let those difficulties beat her and, instead, she focused on overcoming her fears.

This week's podcast is about the different gadgets, websites, apps, and podcasts that I have found very beneficial in my time as a college student. Everything I recommend I have used or still currently use, and has helped me maintain high grades while enjoying life. I am currently a junior at CSU and consider college a battlefield; learn how to win the fight.

Mallory Stemple grew up in Kiev, Ukraine. She talks about her experiences there and the difficulty of moving to the States. Furthermore, she expounds on the joy of making new friends and living in a new place. She is studying to be a nurse and believes that by aiding through physical adversity, she can also have an impact on their spiritual and mental health. Check out her story below.

Jeremy Jenkins was raised in Senegal and now attends college in Alaska. He has lots of insight on transitioning, whether it's within one country or to a completely new one. Jeremy shares about his experiences moving from a village in Senegal to Dakar (the capital), and then to the States, specifically, Alaska. Other than kickboxing and gymnastics, Jeremy enjoys hiking and spending time in the Word. Check out his story below!

David Murphy comments on his journey from missionary kid in Ukraine to collegiate basketball player in Michigan. Listen to his story of failure, victory, and faith.