traxcultures

Originally Recorded: October 13, 2021   Notes   In this episode, host Mike Picconatto is joined by guests Jennie Jones and Stephen W. Jones as they discuss culture shock and transition. Together, they talk about the emotional highs, disenchantment, discouragement, and depression that mark the stages of culture shock.  With a focus on the book " Transitions across Cultures" by Dr. Stephen W. Jones,...

Originally Recorded: September 1, 2021   Notes This week’s episode concludes a 2 part-series recorded in Berlin, Germany. The Jones family moved to Berlin at the end of July 2021, and Stephen and Jennie sat down with host Mike Picconatto to discuss some of their early experiences in their massive family transition. In this series, Stephen and Jennie look back at the themes covered in earlier episo...

After arriving in Berlin, Germany, at the end of July 2021 - Stephen and Jennie Jones sit down with host Mike Picconatto to discuss their experiences as they go through the life-changing transition to Berlin. In this 2-part series, Stephen and Jennie look back at the themes covered in earlier episodes: Beginning with the Endings (Episodes 1-3), The Neutral Zone (Episodes 4-6), and What is Culture...

Originally Recorded: 08/04/2021   Notes Welcome to another episode of Trax Cultures, where we delve deep into the intricacies of cultural transitions. In today's episode, the final episode of a three part series on “What is Culture,” we continue our exploration of culture we are joined again by Stephen W. Jones and Jennie Jones, as we dive into the topic of cultural disorientation and its impact o...

Originally Recorded: July 28, 2021 Notes In this episode, part two of a three part series on “What is Culture?”  we continue our exploration of the concept of culture and its nuances.  Join host Mike Picconatto as he engages in enlightening conversations with author and cross-cultural expert Dr. Stephen W. Jones, and his wife, Jennie Jones.  In this installment, we delve into the concept of tacit...

Originally recorded:  07/22/2021 In today's episode, we dive into the fascinating topic of culture. What exactly is culture, and how does it shape our interactions with others?  Join host Mike Picconatto and his guests, Stephen W. Jones and Jennie Jones, as begin a three part series exploring the complexities of culture and its impact on our lives. In this conversation, they start by discussing th...

Originally Recorded:07/07/2021 Notes In today's episode, titled "The Neutral Zone - Part 3 of 3," we conclude our conversation with Stephen and Jennie Jones about the unique challenges and experiences of navigating the transition zone.  As we delve into the discussion, we'll explore how this time in the neutral zone impacts their faith journey. They discuss the importance of having certain aspects...

Originally Recorded:06/30/2021 Brief Description:  Welcome back to traxcultures, the podcast where we explore the experiences and challenges of transitioning across cultures. In today's episode, "The Neutral Zone - Part 2 of 3", we delve deeper into the tumultuous period of transition known as the neutral zone. Joining us once again are our guests, Jennie and Stephen W. Jones, as they share their...

Originally Recorded: 06/23/2021   Brief Description On this episode of traxcultures, we start a 3-part series about the neutral zone. The neutral zone, or the transition zone, is that unique and sometimes uncomfortable place between the endings of something old and the beginnings of something new.  Our guests are Jennie Jones and Stephen W. Jones, who share their personal experiences and perspecti...

Originally Recorded: 06/16/2021 Welcome back to another episode of traxcultures, the podcast that explores the challenges and experiences of transitioning across cultures. In this episode we continue our discussion with Stephen W. Jones and Jennie Jones as they delve into the anticipated endings they face as they prepare to move to Berlin. Stephen and Jennie follow an exercise from Stephen's book,...

Originally Recorded: 06/09/2021 Brief Description Welcome back to traxcultures,"the podcast where we explore the intersection of faith, art, and culture in the context of transitioning from one culture to another. I'm your host, Mike Picconatto, and today we continue our three-part series on "Beginning with the Endings." In our last episode, we delved into the importance of endings as we navigate...

In today's episode, we dive into a compelling conversation about the importance of "Beginning with the Endings." This episode is part one of a three-part series featuring guests Stephen and Jenny Jones, founders of Excegent Communication. Originally recorded on May 31st, 2021, this episode is a legacy from our previous podcast, "Unterwegs, the En Route podcast," which we're now reorganizing for yo...