PONDERING PURPLE

[Please consider viewing the YouTube video of these interviews instead of merely listening to them! Seeing the participant's faces will enhance the experience of hearing their stories!] In this third segment of the series on TCKs and Neurodiversity , we meet eleven adult TCKs and get the chance to learn directly from them about how their lives have been shaped by autism, OCD, ADHD, and other b...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. In this second segment of the series on TCKs and Neurodiversity , we go deeper into the topics, exploring what neurodiversity is, its strengths and challenges, and why it so often gets missed in cross-cultural contexts. You...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. In this first segment of the series on TCKs and Neurodiversity , we meet Jenilee Goodwin - mom to three neurodivergent young-adult children, former missionary, and Life Coach. She is a clear voice of knowledge and compassio...

Thank you for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight, and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· In this conversation, you'll meet Elisabeth, mom of MKs, creator of MK resources, and deep well of wisdom. We discuss topics related to Chapter Five of Pieces of Purple, which explores the "flipsides" of the TCK ex...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is the audio version of Chapter Five of Pieces of Purple: The Flipsides. To view all the episodes in this series, including the conversations with TCKs that drop two weeks after each chapter, follow this li...

Thank you for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight, and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· In this conversation, you'll meet Sophie—multi-cultural TCK and speaker of truth. This chapter explores the missionary culture, particularly the "Tyranny of Shoulds," and asks several questions. • Where do the Shou...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is the audio version of Chapter Four of Pieces of Purple: The Missionary Culture. To view all the episodes in this series, including the conversations with TCKs that drop two weeks after each chapter, follo...

Thank you for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight, and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is a conversation with Josh and Alissa Crooks, now serving in Thailand, covering themes in Chapter Three of Pieces of Purple , "The Passport Culture." To view episodes in this series as videos, follow this...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is the audio version of Chapter Three of Pieces of Purple: The Passport Culture . To view episodes in this series as videos, including the conversations with TCKs that drop two weeks after each chapter, fol...

Thank you for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight, and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is a conversation with Jon Mark Davis, covering themes in Chapter Two of Pieces of Purple , "The Adoptive Culture." To view episodes in this series as videos, follow this link to its Youtube channel: https...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is the audio version of Chapter Two of Pieces of Purple . To view episodes in this series as videos, including the conversations with TCKs that drop two weeks after each chapter, follow this link to the You...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is a conversation with Fiona Custer, covering themes in Chapter One of Pieces of Purple. To view episodes in this series as videos , follow this link to the Youtube channel: https://bit.ly/pieces_channel. ....

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is the audio version of Chapter One of Pieces of Purple. To view episodes in this series as videos, including the conversations with TCKs that drop two weeks after each chapter, follow this link to the Yout...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name, which is available HERE . ... The Amazon page for Piece of Purple is HERE . For bulk order pricing of ten copies or me, please CONTACT me. ... More of my MK-related...

A ripped-from-the-headlines real-life story about three MKs...and thirteen police officers. ••• Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ••• This episode is based on an excerpt from Pieces of Purple , my brand new book available from any Amazon platform. ••• More...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠⁠ ⁠Attachment Styles and the Faith of MKs ... Other resources you might want to explore--I don't necessarily endorse 100% of what they say (!): ⁠ ⁠ What It Is a...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠⁠ ⁠ Book Release Day ... Other resources mentioned in this episode are: ⁠⁠ The book's home page on my website , with more information and endorsements The Amazo...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠⁠ The Incredible Power of Positive Childhood Experiences ... Other resources mentioned in this episode are: ⁠ My previous article on TCKs, ACEs, and trauma⁠ ⁠ TCK T...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This is the first installment in our Guest Post Series (GPS). The original article, written by Lauren Wells of TCK Training, first appeared in ⁠⁠A Life Overseas ⁠, and is shared with permission. You can also read it ⁠⁠o...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This is the first installment in our Guest Post Series (GPS). The original article, written by ⁠ RachelAllord.com , first appeared in ⁠ A Life Overseas , and is shared with permission. You can also read it ⁠ on my own w...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This is the first installment in our Guest Post Series (GPS). The original article, written by Rachel Hicks , first appeared in A Life Overseas , and is shared with permission. You can also read it on my own website . ....

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠ A Loving Letter to Missionary Parents⁠ ... Other resources mentioned in this episode are: The Five Cs That Explain MKs MKs and Distorted Faith Top Ten Practices fo...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: MKs & Sarcasm: Wielding Our Wit Wisely ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles listed on my ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: ⁠Boarding Schools: Preparing and Parenting . The article on preparing for transition is here . The article on parents talking about sex is here . Scot McKnight's...

Thank you, friends, for clicking on this episode of the Pondering Purple podcast, a source of information, insight and inspiration for those who love MKs and those who are MKs. ··· This episode is based on an article by the same name: Boarding Schools: Making the Decision⁠ . The MK Safety Net organization, which I highly recommend, can be found here . ... More of my MK-related resources can be fou...