Strangers of the Earth

Annika Trost
  • 5.0 (2)
  • Personal Journals
  • Updated Biweekly

Write a letter to someone you love today. Bake a pastry today. Buy a friend a coffee today. Listen to learn more about culture and passionate life stories. Come as you are but leave more inspired, uplifted and on fire for life. Don't be a stranger, xoxo!

  1. Apr 21

    The paradox of creativity

    Lainee Edwards is a student, poet, choreographer and multi-talented creative. Throughout her time in college she has maximized on opportunities to practice her craft and study all different forms of art. One dance she created to express the idea of paradoxes which are contradicting ideas that somehow make sense.

    50 min

  2. Apr 7

    Making goals and sticking to them

    Nate Pinto is living with the mindset that any dream or goal can be reached by tactical goal setting, the right mindset and a simple to-do list. He talks about the KATA goal setting strategy, what it is and why it worked for him and so many others. If you’re looking to be inspired or reach a goal, you don’t want to miss this episode.

    50 min

  3. Mar 24

    Resisting burnout and prioritizing rest

    Morgan Render gives insight on her life as a busy college student and how she has learned to prioritize rest in the midst of a busy season.

    1h 10m

  4. Mar 10

    When passion becomes reality

    From cooking meals with her family throughout childhood to living in a kitchen-less dorm, Kayton discovered that her passion for cuisine was more than a hobby. Follow along as Kayton tells her story taking the ultimate pivot to become a pastry student in Paris, France and what she learned along the way.

    1h 19m

  5. Feb 24

    Inside life on a submarine

    Southern hospitality, nuclear warfare and life under the sea—Josh Quackenbush spent last summer living on the USS Indiana. In this episode, he shares what it was like maximizing life in minimal space, cut off from sunlight and the outside world. Back at Iowa State University, Kentucky-born Josh finds himself in a very different environment, sometimes feeling like a fish out of water once again.

    1 hr

  6. Feb 10

    How to combat decision fatigue

    Decision making can be a long and exhausting process. Catherine Strauss reflects on her decision to study abroad in Athens, Greece and how it impacted her life for the better. She saw this opportunity as an open door for new friendships, some memorable moments (namely in Nice, France) life-changing experiences.

    1h 17m

  7. Jan 27

    Sowing seeds overseas

    From Hawaii to Germany, Levi Van Dusseldorp has experienced two drastically different cultures on a long term level. He shares about the contrast of culture as well what it looks like to share the gospel overseas and what challenges he overcame. Growing in international mindfulness, a generosity outlook and becoming more aware of spiritual darkness—just a few of the lessons Van Dusseldorp learned.

    1h 19m

  8. 12/30/2025

    A brit's take on the goodness of people

    All the way from Great Britain, Kenton shares about his experience coming to the U.S. and seeing the best in people regardless of their background or interaction.

    1 hr
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Write a letter to someone you love today. Bake a pastry today. Buy a friend a coffee today. Listen to learn more about culture and passionate life stories. Come as you are but leave more inspired, uplifted and on fire for life. Don't be a stranger, xoxo!

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  • Creator
    Annika Trost
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Annika Trost
  • Show Website
    Strangers of the Earth