Transformed & Transformational

Katherine Haschig shares about student teaching abroad, choosing to stay at that school as a classroom teacher, and seeing the Lord at work through Gospel-centered transformational education all across Africa.  "I've definitely always wanted to be a teacher. That's been in my heart for forever, but living overseas was not really something I envisioned or planned on doing." "I was at this pivotal t...

Our guest this week shares from his personal experience with and research about the Indian church specifically, as well as the global Church as a whole. To learn more about the International Day for the Unreached, listen to Episode 109: The Alliance for the Unreached . "The Church is influenced by society [...] and yet, we are also different because of the human-Divine meeting in the church. It is...

As the end of the school year approaches, listen in for tips from some of our Season 4 guests! Linda Kardamis: Step back and consider what you want to accomplish before the end of the year. Christy Biscocho: End the year with a dance party! Jessica Moulding: Pay attention to student needs, stay focused on year-end goals, and give yourself grace. Savana Duke: Create space for all students to proces...

What are the potential benefits and dangers of Artificial Intelligence? How can we approach AI through a Biblical worldview? Perhaps you've been asking these questions, too. Thorsten Marbach shares helpful insight in navigating the world of AI as humans created in the image of God. "The further into the future we look, the more divergent the possible scenarios and predictions are." "What does it a...

What does it look like to honor God and others while living in community? Brian Delamont returns to the podcast to share about the foundation of prayer, the path through problems, and the power of the Holy Spirit. "Doing life together will connect you with prayer, with problems, and with power." Philippians 1:3-7, 9-11 "When we do life together, that's when God gives us this wonderful, awkward, un...

How has God gifted you to serve? Hear from a TeachBeyond member about his experience leaving Canada to teach English in Asia. "[Teaching] a wide range of things means a lot of really great opportunities to hang out with the kids and give them the best of what I know, best of what I have and share with them as best I can what it means to know God and be a part of what He's doing in the world." "The...

What's your story, and why does that matter? Long-time educator Tosca Nathan shares about the significance of knowing your story and connecting to God's bigger story, especially as teachers. "Like any story, our life stories have a path, they have a trajectory, and it's full of meaningful events, defining moments, key relationships, trials and disappointments, dreams and aspirations, passions and...

Do you have a big life transition looming ahead? Is someone you know planning to move away? Lindsay Nimmon provides a Biblical framework for saying goodbye well, then gets practical, walking through the RAFT acronym and five tips for applying these transition principles. "When you're living overseas, you're bound to say more goodbyes and experience more grief as a result of those goodbyes than any...

Pastor and author David Platt joins us for this Good Friday episode, where we focus on the Gospel and its centrality to missions. What makes the Gospel the good news, and how can we be part of sharing it with others? Listen in for an inspiring story about Gospel impact on a community and be challenged to take up our cross and follow Jesus.  "We are made for life in relationship with God." "He rose...

Brian Delamont returns to the podcast to explore the Merriam-Webster Dictionary word of the year – "authentic" – through a Biblical lens. Heather draws a connection to her word of the year from 2023, and Keane shares a profound quote from C.S. Lewis. Holiness in Everyday Life by Raphael Haeuser The Truest Thing about You by David Lomas "It's crucial to ground identity in something proven and depen...

How does an Internet search lead to missions work? What is it like to provide literacy training amongst nomadic communities? Hear from Wangūi Maina about her experiences following the Lord to multiple different countries and what it's like to serve now in Northern Kenya. "I felt the Lord say, 'Forget all of the things you're trying to figure out. Just trust Me and go.'" "Northern Kenya in 2024, st...

Who says that learning can't be fun? Hear from seasoned educator Bastiaen Norel, along with several other TeachBeyond teachers, about what it can look like to make learning fun, encourage exploration, provide opportunities for creativity, and celebrate achievements. Cultivating a Culture of Love for Learning by Bastiaen Norel "We all have a bit of intrinsic motivation for things we love." Drive by...

Dr. Allen Yeh shares about generational distinctives and provides perspective on how this impacts views on faith, values, church, and global missions. "When we talk about culture, it's not just ethnicity and nationality or even gender, it's also age. So the different generations are different cultures, even if they come from the same country." "With Gen Zers, it's harder to reach them with the ins...

What does it mean for us to co-labor with God? How can we partner well with others? This episode concludes a four-part series unpacking TeachBeyond's four core values – humility, excellence, love, and partnership – with Brian Delamont, TeachBeyond Executive Vice President.  TeachBeyond's Core Value of Partnership: Understanding our role as co-laborers with God, we intentionally seek to partner wit...

From single young adults to parents of teenagers, Clarence and Anna share about their journey of serving with TeachBeyond in Germany in different seasons of life. "God brings a new opportunity; I just said yes." -Clarence "I've taken all of these spiritual gifts tests, and pastoring or shepherding has always been an underlying theme. My heart is for people. My heart is for people to love each othe...

This episode is for teachers, parents, and any caregivers of children! Hear from Kelly Crandall, TeachBeyond educator in the Philippines, about how to create environments, establish routines, and integrate strategies that foster emotional regulation. Equipping Students to Manage Strong Emotions article by Kelly Crandall "If kids are anxious or upset or angry, there's not a lot of learning that is...

Be aware and play it safe! Listen in for cybersecurity tips from Matt Johnson, who works in IT with TeachBeyond. "The best response to phishing is to be aware that it's out there." "It's better to be wrong and not send the information than to be wrong and send the information." "Hang up - you don't need to continue to engage with somebody if you feel like it's a voice phishing attack." "You always...

What does it look like for us to love out of the overflow of God's love for us? Brian Delamont, Executive Vice President of TeachBeyond, walks through Scripture passages and practical examples of what it means to live out TeachBeyond's core value of love. TeachBeyond's Core Value of Love: "Embracing our identity as a people who are loved by our Creator, we seek to love the Lord with all our heart,...

God often uses our past experiences to shape the opportunities we have to serve others. Cesar Valdez shares his personal story of being raised to value education, choosing to follow the Lord, and having an impact through Christian education across his home country of the Dominican Republic. "Education is the perfect tool to share the Gospel, to communicate God's words, to impact the lives of other...

Looking for fresh ways to cultivate critical thinking and reflection in your classroom? Tune in to hear Heather talk with three TeachBeyond educators about the value of critical thinking, examples from their classrooms, and practical steps to get started. Cultivating a Culture of Critical Thinking by Diane Peneycad Cultivating a Culture of Reflection by Leighton Helwig "Simply put, critical thinki...

Author Marci Renée shares about the adventures of Pierre in her latest children's book, My Tower Is Tumbling, and her family's experiences after many years of living overseas. Listen in for stories and practical tips for unstacking the accumulated griefs of Third Culture Kids. Marci's website, The Cultural Story-weaver Coloring book for My Tower Is Tumbling - complete this to be entered into a giv...

As we come to the end of the year, how can we intentionally look back and look ahead? Consider these five questions for reflection from TeachBeyond's Brian Delamont, Heather Brown, and Keane Fine. Happy New Year! 5 Reflection Questions: What are you proud of? What do you want to celebrate? What do you want to carry with you from 2023? What are you hoping to leave behind? What matters this year? Wh...

This week we're sharing Advent episodes from past seasons! You can find show notes for this episode and other past episodes here . Merry Christmas! We'd love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https://teachbeyond.org/podcast Learn about TeachBeyond: https://teachbeyond.org/  

This week we're sharing Advent episodes from past seasons! You can find show notes for this episode and other past episodes here . Merry Christmas! We'd love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https://teachbeyond.org/podcast Learn about TeachBeyond: https://teachbeyond.org/