MK Unpacked with Claire Pheneger

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 fro...

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!

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!

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!

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 wa...

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 liv...

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!

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!  

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 chall...