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Which zone are you in? Scott Brennan along with Amy and Bernie explore the comfort zone, stretch zone, and panic zone—a simple framework for understanding spiritual formation. Many cross-cultural workers stay in the stretch and panic zones, burning out in the process. Drawing on the Desert Fathers, Celtic spirituality, and real field experience, Scott unpacks why genuine rest matters, when stretch is healthy, and how to recognize (and exit) panic—for the sake of both your soul and your ministry. You're going to love this conversation!

📚Scott’s Substack (https://scottbrennan12.substack.com/, you’ll find the Stretch Zone article behind the paywall)

🌿 Rule of Life Podcast episode: https://globaltrellis.com/episode/26/

🪏 How To Build a Rule of Life (article): https://globaltrellis.com/how-to-build-a-rule-of-life-for-cross-cultural-workers/

🪴12 Week Build a Rule of Life for Cross Cultural Workers (included in Insiders): ​​https://globaltrellis.com/shop/build-a-rule-of-life/

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Lori Ferrell joins Amy and Bernie to explore play as a spiritual practice, drawing on her own burnout and the sabbatical that helped her rediscover joy. They talk through why adults lose the habit of play, and how small things — baking bread, nature exploration, or a simple 15 minutes of fun a day — can reconnect us to a playful God.

🔖 Read Lori's article: Let's Play! (Global Trellis)

👀 Watch the workshop: You Need to Laugh (included in Insiders)

💚 Visit Lori's website: sanctuaryvero.com

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Amy and Bernie go through the High Five of Celebration as they review the first 100 episodes. High-five to you, our guests, listeners, and stream members who have one hundred episodes of Global Trellis: the Podcast possible. We also share from you and the listeners survey. Find out where around the world this podcast is listened to, favorite episodes, and more. Join us today as we celebrate 100 episodes and look to what is next. Thank you, thank you! We are so grateful for you.

✋Get the High-Five of Celebration (PDF and short video) https://globaltrellis.com/how-to-be-better-at-celebrating/

🎉 Listen to the episode about the High-Five of Celebration: https://globaltrellis.com/episode/27/

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Amy and Bernie talk to author Heather Fallis about her newest book, For Those Who Send: Prayers for Those With Loved Ones Serving Abroad. Heather shares how launching her daughter to college exposed the deep, unseen cost borne by parents, families, churches, and supporters as senders—and how liturgy gives them language for both grief and joy for their loved ones. Looking for a supporter gift? This episode, and book, could be just what you’re looking for!

🌐Heather’s Website: https://www.liturgiesforalifeabroad.com/

☝️Heather’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liturgiesforalifeabroad/

🙏Interested in liturgies? Read this article interview with Heather and listen to this podcast with Heather where she explains them https://globaltrellis.com/episode/43/

🎁 Looking for a supporter gift? Or a way to pray as a sender yourself? Get your copy of For Those Who Send: Prayers for Those With Loved Ones Serving Abroad today!

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When a global move is on the horizon—be it planned or abrupt—how do you handle the logistics, as well as the soul work of leaving well? In this episode, Amy and Bernie talk again with Karli VonHerbulis about a transition workbook, created especially for cross-cultural workers. This valuable resource is packed with practical tools, reflective prompts, and debrief-style questions to help cross-cultural workers transition with intention instead of regret.

✈️ Transitions Workbook: https://globaltrellis.com/shop/transition-workbook-the-spaces-between-nations/

🌿 Transition Workbook included in Global Trellis Insiders: https://globaltrellis.com/insiders/

✅ Kari VonHerbulis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karlivonherbulis/

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