Fika for Life

We all bear childhood memories with us some good some bad but some people have right out trauma. In this time and age people are more aware of therapy and that going through your childhood is important. Sometimes this is an ongoing process and while you are maybe figuring out your trauma, family life might suffer. Listen in to when Linh and Ed share their thoughts on parenting when you are still p...

Linh tells Ed different stories about people and their experiences with jealousy. Either you are the jealous one or you have a partner who is jealous. Is it something good to experience jealousy or just a waste of energy and time. Stay tuned and listen in.

Halloween has a longstanding tradition in many countries and even in recent years in Sweden. As an American, Edward shares his experience growing up with Halloween and when he started to stop celebrating Halloween. Listen in to hear what you can do instead and why celebrating Halloween is not a suitable holiday for Christians.

Many people are searching for love, but have not been able to find it. Then, there are those who blame this difficulty on everything except the person they see when looking in the mirror.  They are pointing the finger at various topics, without realizing that they may be the problem. Linh and Edward take up this sensitive subject with humour and wisdom and concern for those who need a wake-up call...

Around the fika table, lots of subjects come up that never make it to the podcast. But one topic that stood out was the subject of washing feet around the time of the Resurrection of Jesus. Today's episode recaptures the best parts of that conversation, with, of course, the wisdom and wit you have all come to hate or appreciate from Linh and Edward. This episode was recorded in April 2025.

Today's episode began with Linh, Edward, and their guest Alice, who attempted to answer this existential question about an alternative to the life that they now have. It all started one day after church as they sat and had fika. Have a box of tissues on hand since you will probably laugh until you cry.

Along with their guest, Alice, Edward, and Linh sit around the fika table and discuss whether there really is such a thing as working too much. With their usual banter and unique perspective, they try to give insight into something that is relevant to our time.

The stories about Germany still go strong. Linh shares about some things that she misses from Germany. This gives an insider view from a true Cross Culture person as these friends compare Swedish friends to German friends. Hope you learn something new! This episode is from autumn 2024.

Edward and Linh started talking about many of the various people that Linh made friends with while in Germany. Of course the names are not revealed, as Linh shares about her experiences with her BFF. It seems that many people who have opened up to Linh have had a lot of tough things happening to them. This episode is from Autumn 2024.

This episode was recorded in Autumn 2024. It has been a while since Edward and Linh have been in the same city to so a new podcast episode. Now the two friends are back at the fika table after church where they talk about the things happening in their lives. Let us know if you feel that their comedic wisdom still has fire. Let us know about topics for new episodes.

Edward and Linh tackle a real-life problem from some of our listeners who have talked about them not finding their place in the family that they married into. This is in fact a very common problem but one which people shy away from. Linh and Edward share insights and their unique brand of witty truth to help you navigate this tricky situation.

As many of our long-term listeners know, Linh has moved from Sweden to Germany. Along with Edward's teaching schedule and the grind of life, it has not been possible to keep up with the planned recording schedule until after the New Year. In this very open conversation the dynamic duo of wisdom and comedy want to catch you up with what has been going on.

Linh has rehomed in Germany and in this episode Ed and Linh try out the new equipment for their continued work with the podcast as well as updating on Linh's new life in Germany.

Well friends, for over 100 episodes Fika for Life has been recorded in Uppsala, Sweden which is where Linh and Edward serve in their local congregation. Now that Linh has been in Germany for a while what do friends talk about? They talk about how different life in the new place is as compared to the old one. As always Edward and Linh speak from their heart about life and your questions.

One of the Ten Commandments is to honor your father and mother. This commandment entails more than treating them with respect. It also means taking care of them and providing for them if needed. Linh and Edward speak very openly about the upcoming move.

In today's episode Linh and Edward discuss our church's sermon series in Exodus about the journey to the promised land and all of the complaining. As usual, they cover several other small topics with their normal sense of humor and openness, as they are topics that lie close to their hearts. Let us know if you would like to be a part of our recording audience.

The gift of testosterone affects more than the size of a man's muscles. This insightful conversation about how difficult men have it, will give you a PhD in manology. As usual, Edward and Linh share their wisdom and deep knowledge of the world of men with a serious humor and irony that has catapulted them into fame with such areas as burning hair, pecking order and standing up for your bros.

There are hardly any Sundays Ed and Linh are not at their home church Cross Culture. In this episode they are counting down all the excuses people bring up why they cannot come to church. As Christians we are called to live in fellowship and worship continuously together so what can there be that would make people not come to church?

How much does the past influence you in the now? Can you escape your past? Listen in to Ed and Linh's conversation about a new friend's situation and what you could do to reflect at your past.

In Christianity and church culture finding a partner can feel like the most important thing in the world. It is hard to see everyone else getting married and having kids while maybe you yourself are the only single one left. The temptation to look beyond the church and within the faith can be big and maybe you have found somebody who ticks all the boxes except for one. Hear what Ed and Linh want t...

Sweden's National day is a rather recent occurrence and Swedes haven't gotten the hang of how to celebrate their own country. Listen in to Ed and Linh's experience around National day and what they think how you should celebrate it!

Does the show Greenleaf have anything to do with a real Black church in the states or is it all fabricated. Tune in to Ed and Linh's dialogue on white and black churches and what the Greenleaf's have to do with reality. Spoilers guaranteed!

The question on discipleship is a long standing one since Jesus went back to heaven. Is it like mentoring someone or does it go beyond? To find out, listen in to Ed's vast experience both mentoring and disciplining people.

Every April 30th is the Swedish Valborgsmässafton which originally came from Germany. With their usual mix of fact and comedy Edward and Linh will let you know about Valborg in Sweden and the unique relationship this festival has with the city of Uppsala. You don't want to miss this!

Commitment is one of the cornerstones of all cooperation. Usually in churches the majority of people are not employed or payed for helping out. How does today's decline in commitment affect today's society and churches?