MK Unpacked with Claire Pheneger

MKunpacked

Claire Pheneger grew up as a missionary kid. Between the work, the worship, the life-changing experiences, and the chance to experience other cultures... it's a lot to unpack. So, Claire is making it her mission to connect with current and former Missionary Kids to unpack their experiences in this brand new podcast! We share moments of faith, fear, and finding courage to do the Lord's work far from home. Tune in Thursdays for this limited series!

Episodes

  1. Jun 4

    Missionary Kid Unpacked - Trailer

    Claire Pheneger grew up as a missionary kid. Between the work, the worship, the life-changing experiences, and the chance to experience other cultures... it's a lot to unpack. So, Claire is making it her mission to connect with current and former Missionary Kids to unpack their experiences in this brand new podcast! We share moments of faith, fear, and finding courage to do the Lord's work far from home. Tune in Thursdays for this limited series!

  2. May 14

    Ep. 8 Unpacking Season 1 with Claire!

    Welcome back! This week, Claire flies solo to reflect on her first season (and semester) of MKU! She shares her thoughts on interviews, her plans for the future, and much more. Thank you for joining us on this journey, we cannot wait to share more with you soon!

  3. May 7

    Ep. 7 Catching Lizards with Jude Boggs

    The Boggs are back! This week, Claire interviews Josiah's brother Jude, who shares his time in Haiti, from catching lizards to soccer ministry. Thanks for watching!

  4. May 1

    Ep. 6 He Takes Away Nightmares w/Gwen Hersha

    Welcome back! In this episode, Claire sits down with Spring Arbor Professor and Missionary Kid Gwen Hersha. Gwen talks about finding the Lord during a time of isolation in Thailand, the experiences of growing up overseas, and how it all informs her passion for teaching at SAU. Thanks for listening!

  5. Apr 23

    Ep. 5 "This Isn't Normal?!" with Tasha Solano

    Tasha's father had to explain to her that his job as a missionary meant more than selling coffee. To a young Tasha Solano, growing up as a missionary in Nicaragua seemed like the most normal thing in the world. This week, Claire unpacks Tasha's journey as a Christian, an anthropology student, and a Missionary Kid in our last interview of the semester. Thank you so much for joining us, we cannot wait to unpack more in September! Be well, friends!

  6. Apr 16

    Ep. 4 "Where does the toilet paper go" with Rachelle Faber

    Rachelle Faber was in Nicaragua during the 2018 protests against social security reforms. In the chaos, the Rachelle's family caught the last flight out of the country during the political turmoil... and then returned in time for Nicaragua to lock down for Covid two years later. This week, Rachelle relates her four years as a Missionary Kid to Claire, from beginning in a new place, learning to live with bugs, and finding faith through crisis. Thanks for listening.

  7. Apr 9

    Ep. 3 Sister Act with Alyssa Pheneger

    In Claire's third episode, she introduces us to her sister and fellow Missionary Kid Alyssa Pheneger! Get to know the family lore behind the new generation of missionaries, from attending school in Peru to using soccer as ministry, in this week's episode!

  8. Apr 2

    Ep. 2 Fishing with Elephants with Brennan Davis

    Welcome back! Today, Claire unpacks the journey of Brennan Davis, a Kenyan Missionary Kid with a cool necklace and a story to tell. In this episode, Brennan shares his faith journey, which includes wild elephants, tea time, and protection from above. Thank you for listening!

  9. Mar 24

    Ep. 1 Exploding Jellyfish with Josiah Boggs

    In Episode 1, Claire interviews longtime friend and fellow Missionary Kid Josiah Boggs! Josiah spent several years of his childhood in Haiti as part of Ambassadors Football, a global mission that uses soccer as a way to connect children with Christ. Today, Josiah attends Cedarville University with the intent to continue his mission work after graduation. In this episode, Josiah describes the challenges, the quirks, and the unique realities of being a missionary kid. Thanks for listening! We will be back with a new episode next week! Boggs Bros YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JosiahJude-007

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Claire Pheneger grew up as a missionary kid. Between the work, the worship, the life-changing experiences, and the chance to experience other cultures... it's a lot to unpack. So, Claire is making it her mission to connect with current and former Missionary Kids to unpack their experiences in this brand new podcast! We share moments of faith, fear, and finding courage to do the Lord's work far from home. Tune in Thursdays for this limited series!

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