Global Trellis: The Podcast
Amy Young & Bernie Anderson · Amy Young
Show overview
Global Trellis: The Podcast has been publishing since 2024, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 93 episodes. That works out to roughly 40 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 23 min and 34 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 58 episodes published. Published by Amy Young.
From the publisher
Where we explore all that goes into being a person with a tended soul and an expanding skill set serving the Great Commission.
Latest Episodes
View all 93 episodesThe Invisible Story Running Your Life (And Your Ministry)
When Your Global Calling Doesn’t Translate Back Home
Plan a Trip To Your Passport Country With Karli Von Herbulis
The Challenges of Cross-Cultural Ministry in Your Passport Culture
Defining the Terms: What’s the Difference Between Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault?
When the Story Changes: Grief, Abuse, and the Courage to Keep Going with Sarah Labriel
In this episode, Sarah Labriel shares her powerful journey as a cross-cultural worker through joy, sudden loss, widowhood with two young children, and eventually a second marriage marked by hidden emotional and spiritual abuse. She describes how she came to recognize covert narcissism, set healthy boundaries, and pursue truth and healing. Along the way, we explore how global workers can discern unhealthy patterns, bring hidden pain into the light, and honor the image-bearers in their homes and communities.Azmera Ministries: Retreats for Women on the Field Sarah’s Book: My Once Upon a TimeGlobal Trellis: Narcissism WeekEpisode 054: When your marriage is struggling on the field with Jenilee GoodwinGlobal Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
Don’t Just Tell Your Birth Story: Why Cross-Cultural Workers Need to Process It
In this episode, Amy and Bernie welcome Chandler Gilow and Christine Rollings to explore why birth stories are vital—they are identity-shaping, deeply spiritual, and often complex experiences, especially for cross-cultural workers. Today we unpack the difference between telling and processing a birth story, the often-overlooked needs of fathers, and how intentional debriefing can prevent unprocessed grief from becoming another “stone” in the cross-cultural grief tower.✨ Sign up for the Webinar for Member Care and Birth Story Listening on April 9th✨ Take the birth stress on the field survey or read about why this survey.—Website for Chandler Gilow: The Global Birth Coach—Connect with Christine Rollings on Instagram—Insiders have access to the Birth Story Processing Packet by Chandler Gilow join Global Trellis Insiders. —Read Global Trellis articles related to giving birth on the field here.Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
Let’s Talk About It: Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault on the Field with Stacey Covell
In this episode, Stacey Covell joins Amy and Bernie to unpack Global Trellis’ new research paper, Let’s Talk About It: Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault on the Field. They share what it was like to sit with months of heavy data, the surprising patterns that emerged, and why policies alone are not enough—especially in cross-cultural contexts. Workers, leaders, and organizations are invited into honest conversations that foster dignity and safety, and reflects the Kingdom of God on earth.—Download Let’s Talk About It: Sexual Harassment, Abuse, and Assault on the Field here—You can download infographics, graphics for you to use in newsletter & presentations, and a discussion guide to help you discuss the paper: https://globaltrellis.com/lets-talk-about-sexual-harassment—Have you read the Let’s Talk About It: Eleven Areas of Concern for Cross-Cultural Workers? Read it here. Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
Vices and Virtues: How to Tend Your Soul With David Wu and Beth Forshee
Today, Amy and Bernie sit down with spiritual directors Beth Forshee and David Wu to explore how vices and virtues shape the “garden of the soul,” especially for cross-cultural workers. You’ll discover a fresh, grace-filled way to understand your struggles—not as failures to fix, but as invitations from Jesus to deeper trust—along with practical tools like prayers of detachment, meditation, and everyday practices to cultivate Christlike character in the midst of the real pressures of life and ministry.How to build a rule of life for cross-cultural worker course with Beth ForsheeThe (many 😀) resource at globaltrellis.com from Beth Forshee.David and Cindy Wu’s Mosaic FormationSpiritual Direction with Beth ForsheeGlobal Trellis Insiders (Rule of Life is included)Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
Inside Global Trellis Insiders: Working On Your Ministry with Karli Von Herbulis
Cross-cultural workers often spend most of their energy working in ministry, but what about working on it? Africa Regional Director and Director of Wellness for her organization, Karli Von Herbulis shares how Global Trellis Insiders has helped her develop both personally and professionally through curated growth tracks, trauma-informed workshops, and practical resources accessible from anywhere in the world. Amy, Bernie, and Karli discuss why spaces like Insiders are so important for sustaining healthy, skillful ministry over time.Karli’s podcast episode on How to Handle All You are Carrying on the Field Her article How to Picture All You’re Carrying on the FieldWorking In vs. Working On Your Ministry podcast episode. (Listen here)Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
Working In vs. Working On Your Ministry
Cross-cultural workers are trained to work in their ministry—rarely on it. Like any vehicle, you use it to go somewhere, not to maintain it. But if 100% of the time is spent driving or riding and 0% maintaining, breakdown is inevitable. In this episode, Amy and Bernie unpack what it means to work "in" your ministry and "on" it and why investing in the “maintenance” side of ministry is essential for long-term sustainability.Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
When to Remove Someone From the Field
In a brand new feature, Amy and Bernie tackle a listener’s question about the balance of accountability for workers on the field. Drawing on Amy’s years as a member care director, they discuss criteria for intervention, the role of counseling and documentation, and how to build a culture of honest, loving accountability in cross-cultural teams. Podcast Episode (listen here) Struggles, Sins, and Stances: Another Look at “What is your ‘this’?” Survey Results with Janeen DavisRadical Candor by Kim ScottGlobal Trellis Workshop: Sin and Resilience in Your First Term Global Trellis Workshop: Sin and Resilience in It for the Long Haul Or get the Sin and Resilience Bundle here!Global Trellis: Narcissism Week (Especially Member Care / Leaders Day) Do you have a question you’d like answered on the show? Email [email protected] Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
Called and Disabled: Rethinking Global Work and Disability with Jenny Smith
Today Jenny Smith shares her journey as a quadriplegic cross-cultural worker and member-care provider, exploring the unique challenges and gifts that people with disabilities bring to global ministry. Amy, Bernie, and Jenny unpack stigma, theology, practical accommodations, and how sending agencies can more intentionally empower disabled workers to thrive on the field.Website: https://JennySmithRollsOn.com/The Journey 8-week online course infoDisability in Mission: The Church's Hidden TreasureDavid Deuel and Nathan JohnArticles by Jenny:The Church’s Role in Supporting the Disability Community, Christian StandardRoom at the Table: Welcoming People with Disabilities in the Church andMissions (chapter Global Member Care Volume 3: Stories and Strategies for Staying the Course) Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
The True Nature of Partnerships with Bryan and Stefanie Nicholson
What happens when churches and global workers really work together in partnership? Turns out, some pretty amazing things! This week Amy and Bernie have a fascinating (and fun!) conversation with Bryan and Stefanie Nicholson, founders of Here2There, an organization that exists to close the gap between local churches and global workers. Website: https://here2there.org/Here2There Network: https://www.h2tnetwork.org/Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
Gen Z is Coming to the Field: What You Should Know with Katy White
Gen Z is beginning to step into cross-cultural work, and their formation is markedly different from generations before them. In this episode, Amy and Bernie talk with Katy White about who Gen Z is, how a post-Christian, digital-native upbringing shapes them, and the unique strengths and challenges they bring to the field. Together, they explore what current leaders and organizations need to understand—and how mentoring, funding, leadership, and discipleship models may need to shift for this emerging generation.Book: Mobilizing Gen Z by Jolene Erlacher and Katy White Get on the Gospel Mobilization launch survey update list: https://gospelmobilization.org/launchsurveyLeading Tomorrow Website and Podcast from Dr. Jolene Erlacher: https://www.leadingtomorrow.org/Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
Understanding Justice and the Missio Dei with Joash Thomas
Amy and Bernie are joined today by author and public theologian, Joash Thomas to discuss his most recent book The Justice of Jesus. This is a life-giving conversation about the relationship between justice and our jobs as cross-cultural workers in a gentle, Jesus-focussed, and hope-filled way. Joash Thomas on Substack: https://joashpthomas.substack.com/ and his website https://www.joashpthomas.com/Purchase the book on Amazon: The Justice of Jesus Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
Understanding Play Therapy for Third Culture Kids with David Floge
In today’s episode, play therapist David Floge of Valeo Counseling joins Amy and Bernie to share what play therapy entails and why it's transformative for Third Culture Kids (TCKs). Our conversation explores practical approaches, parental involvement, and the importance of patience, creativity, and attunement when supporting cross-cultural children.Valeo CounselingHelp your TCKs express themselves with art and play (article by Lauren Wells)Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
Women in Leadership and Cross-Cultural Work with Amy Farley
In this episode, we are back with Amy Farley. She shares her journey to becoming the lead pastor of an international church and discusses the unique challenges and rewards women face in leadership, both in Western and cross-cultural contexts. In this candid conversation, Amy offers encouragement and practical insights for women pursuing leadership roles in ministry, highlighting the importance of embracing gifts, strengths, and staying true to calling.Rachel Pieh Jones and Gendered Culture Shock: https://globaltrellis.com/episode/44/River Church Vietnam Website: https://riverchurchvietnam.com/Global Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
Calling Without the Weight: Truth, Goodness, and Beauty with Karen Swallow Prior
Amy and Bernie chat with author Karen Swallow Prior about the complexities of calling in cross-cultural and ministry contexts. They explore how calling evolves, break down false divides between sacred and secular work, and present a liberating framework centered on truth, goodness, and beauty – all drawn from Karen's book, You Have a Calling.Karen’s Substack: The PrioryOrder the book You Have a CallingBulk Orders for the Book “You Have a Calling”Taking Down the Ministry Pedestal: Article on Global TrellisGlobal Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders
Reflect on 2025 and Prepare for 2026! (Encore with Michele Zintz)
In a replay of the conversation from last year, Amy and Bernie discuss the importance of reflection and preparation for cross-cultural workers with guest Michele Zintz. Michele is a long-time user of the annual Reflect and Prepare Packet, and she shares her experiences using the Global Trellis this resource and the help it provides for honoring the past year and setting goals for the year ahead.Global Trellis Reflect on 2025 || Prepare for 2026 Packet and VideosGlobal Trellis: The Podcast Join Insiders