Shop Talk With Brandi and James

James Covey
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Brandi and James explore the "shop talk" of those engaging in cross cultural living and work. Having lived and worked cross culturally they will draw from their own experiences and interview others along the way.

  1. 19/12/2025

    Season 5 Episode 14: Season Wrap up and Christmas Special

    Join Brandi and James as they highlight some of their favorite episodes from this year and explore the themes that connect them. In the second half, they’re joined by colleagues who share what their cross-cultural Christmases have been like in Northern Asia, North Macedonia, and all the way to Papua New Guinea. Thank you so […]

    25 min

  2. 19/11/2025

    Season 5 Episode 13: Predicting Worker Burnout through Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, and Leadership with Dr. Tasha Mitchell

    Join Brandi and James as they sit down with Dr. Tasha Mitchell to discuss her research on missionary burnout, exploring how leadership, emotional intelligence, and resilience play a role in preventing and predicting burnout among missionaries. Dr. Tasha Mitchell currently serves as the Clinical Director at Willow Creek Counseling Center. She received an M.A. in […]

    47 min

  3. 29/10/2025

    Season 5 Episode 12: Safety Stories with Ulrika Ernvik

    Join Brandi and James as they meet with Ulrika Ernvik to discuss helping people navigate traumatic experiences using Safety Stories. With extensive experience working with children and adults in Sweden and Thailand, Ulrika has dedicated her career to helping people process trauma and rebuild safety. Her curiosity about how ordinary people can support healing led […]

    38 min

  4. 10/10/2025

    Season 5 Episode 11: Navigating Organizational Change and Transition with Kimberly Drage.

    Join Brandi and James as they sit down with Kimberly Drage to explore the complexities of organizational change. Kimberly highlights the crucial distinction between change and transition, noting that every transition inevitably involves some form of loss. She emphasizes that, while organizations often devote substantial energy and resources to managing change, the process of navigating […]

    44 min

  5. 26/09/2025

    Season 5 Episode 10: Prepping for Re-Entry, home assignments or furloughs with Kristen Cagwin

    Join Brandi and James as they sit down with Kristen Cagwin to discuss both the external and internal preparations necessary for a smooth transition back to home cultures.

    46 min

  6. 02/07/2025

    Season 5 Episode 9: Hollistic Care with Dr. Alex Galloway

    Join Brandi and James as they talk to Alex Galloway about the different types of care that are needed and available for cross-cultural workers. This includes ways sending organizations can be resourced and equipped and how to find outside or external help when needed. This type of help can be cousneling, spiritual direction, coaching and […]

    46 min

  7. 04/06/2025

    Season 5 Episode 8: Socially Acceptable Addictions with Bethany Dearborn Hiser

    Join Brandi and James as they talk with Bethany Hiser about the socially acceptable addiction to work. There can be an unhealthy attachment or co-dependency on work that shapes our identity and sense of acceptance. Work often becomes the socially acceptable addiction, particularly for those in full-time ministry and cross-cultural work. A significant part of […]

    40 min

  8. 30/04/2025

    Season 5 Episode 7: Bouncing Foward: a fresh look at Resilience and Stress with John Fawcett

    Join Brandi and James as they interview John Fawcett and discuss resilience and stress for cross-cultural workers. John defines resilience as the capacity or ability to manage, cope, and thrive amid change. Change is a constant in life, and the stress it brings can lead to distress. The ability to navigate these changes and distress […]

    44 min
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Brandi and James explore the "shop talk" of those engaging in cross cultural living and work. Having lived and worked cross culturally they will draw from their own experiences and interview others along the way.

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