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 website⁠. ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read...

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. ... The Michele Phoenix mentioned in this episode is: Exploring Home and Six Forms of...

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 for Parenting MKs ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following...

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 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠.  2. My ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ of video "nuggets" on Youtube. 3. My novel about 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: ⁠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 article on spiritual abuse is here. Schedule a Zoom chat on my Calendly link. You can also...

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 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: How Churches & Missions Can Love MKs Better. ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles listed on my⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠.  2. My ⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠ of video "nuggets" on Youtube. 3. My novel about 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: MKs, Christ, and Core Identity. ... The video of Stephen LeBlanc's compilation of who we are in Christ is here. The shorter, printable version I used is here. ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read...

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: Exploring "Home" and Six Forms of Belonging. ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles listed on my⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠.  2. My ⁠⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠⁠ of video "nuggets" on Youtube. 3. My novel about 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: ⁠⁠FIMO - Fear of Insufficient Ministry Output⁠. ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles listed on my⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠.  2. My ⁠⁠⁠playlist⁠⁠⁠ of video "nuggets" on Youtube. 3. My novel about 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: ⁠Leaving the Field for the Sake of a Child. ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles listed on my⁠ ⁠⁠website⁠.  2. My ⁠playlist⁠ of video "nuggets" on Youtube. 3. My novel about a missionary family,...

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 Immeasurable Gifts of Growing up MK Read more about and order about Michèle's new book, Flecks of Gold ... Other resources: Phoenix Survey of Adult MKs Belonging The Tyranny of Shoulds Trauma ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at...

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: Preventing, Recognizing, and Responding to Abuse My previous article addressing victims of abuse is available in written or audio format. ... 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: Demons In Their Suitcases - MKs and the Occult ... Resources: There are fifteen books, articles, and podcast episodes listed and linked at the bottom of the article on which this podcast is based. You can find it HERE. ... More of my MK-related resources...

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, Missionaries and Disordered Work Ethics Resources: Sabbath by Wayne Muller The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest by Ruth Haley Barton ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following...

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: Understanding Trauma in the Lives of MKs Resources: The rest of the resources mentioned in the podcast might be most easily accessed by clicking on the links embedded in the article above. If you prefer to see them individually, they are here: Aundi...

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. ··· To view the graphics/pictures associated with this talk, visit its page on my website: Hearing Jesus' Voice ... More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles listed on my website. 2. My playlist of video "nuggets" on Youtube. 3. My novel about a missionary...

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 Tyranny of Shoulds. More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles listed on my website.  2. My playlist of video "nuggets" on Youtube. 3. My novel about a missionary family, Of Stillness and...

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: Seven Lessons on Loving Well ··· More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles listed on my website. 2. My playlist of video "nuggets" on Youtube. 3. My novel about a missionary family, Of Stillness and...

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 can also be found on my website: www.michelephoenix.com ··· Amplify is produced by Friendship Church: https://friendshipcrc.org/ And the podcast's other episodes are here: https://amplify.castos.com ··· More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. 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: DECONSTRUCTION – The Crucial Questioning of People Raised in Christian Environments ··· Two related articles: MKs & Faith Distortions  /  Five Ways to Protect Your MKs' Faith Related novels: The Space Between Words Of Stillness and...

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: How Imprecise Language About Pain Harms Faith ··· Related articles: The Semantics of Grief For the Hurting – Lessons from a Wall Related novels: The Space Between Words Of Stillness and Storm ··· More of my MK-related resources can be found at the...

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: Ten Helpful Practices for Parenting MKs ··· More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles listed on my website. 2. My playlist of video "nuggets" on Youtube. 3. My novel about a missionary family, Of...

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: Common Faith Distortions Among MKs The book by Skye Jethani is here: With. ··· More of my MK-related resources can be found at the following links: 1. My most-read articles listed on my website. 2. My playlist of video "nuggets" on Youtube. 3. My novel...