About this podcast
A podcast that explores ways we thoughtfully engage with new cultures and forge friendships in the most unlikely of places.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 59 episodes
- Season 6, Episode 10 | Rooted in Laos · 23 min · Episode 59Laos has a way of changing people. My guest this month knows that firsthand. We talk about community, deep friendships, the warmth of Lao hospitality, and how living in Lao…
- Season 6, Episode 9 | A Journey from China to Uzbekistan · 24 min · Episode 58This month's guest is a friend who has called both China and Uzbekistan home. We talk about what it's like to be shaped by two very different places, what surprised him most, his…
- Season 6, Episode 8 | Mongolia Uncovered · 29 min · Episode 57Mongolia is a rural country many people know little about. Join me for a fascinating conversation with my friend, who calls Mongolia home, as she shares her love for its people…
- Season 6, Episode 7 | Reflections on Life in China · 23 min · Episode 56In this episode, hear from my friend who has years of experience living in and traveling to China. He shares his reflections on raising children overseas, adjusting to a new…
- Season 6, Episode 6 | Living Slow, Present, and Connected in Thailand · 29 min · Episode 55Listen in for a story about a young couple who packed up their lives and moved to Thailand — where they discovered that the smallest moments matter most. In this episode, we…
- Season 6, Episode 5 | Nine Years in Jordan · 33 min · Episode 54In this episode, my friend shares about nine years of life in Jordan — the country's rich history, its remarkable hospitality, and how living there has reshaped how he thinks…
- Season 6, Episode 4 | Discovering Home in North Africa · 33 min · Episode 53This month, I sat down with friends living in Tunisia, an often overlooked country in North Africa, for a conversation about its beauty, the misconceptions surrounding it, its…
- Season 6, Episode 3 | Lessons on Hospitality, Belonging, and Letting Go · 28 min · Episode 52I loved sitting down with my friend, who has lived cross-culturally for nearly 20 years. We dive into life lessons on hospitality, creating belonging, and learning not to take…
- Season 6, Episode 2 | Exploring Life and Friendships in China · 25 min · Episode 51This month, I sat down with a friend living in China to reflect on her experiences navigating friendships, embracing adventure, and discovering rhythms of rest in a new culture.
- Season 6, Episode 1 | Where We're Headed This Year · 3 min · Episode 50Welcome to Think Global: Life Overseas! This season, we’re taking a new approach—sharing honest, funny, and meaningful conversations with friends around the world about life…
- Season 5, Episode 6 | Family Life Overseas · 30 min · Episode 49What’s it like to raise a family in a different culture? Tune in for a conversation with a friend who shares the joys, challenges, and unexpected gifts of raising children…
- Season 5, Episode 5 | Embracing Life as Nomads · 29 min · Episode 48At Think Global, we often say, “The world is our home.” Yet in many ways, we’re all nomads journeying through a world that is ultimately temporary. In this episode, we explore…
- Season 5, Episode 4 | Rethinking Free Time · 25 min · Episode 47In this episode, we invite you to take a fresh look at how you view and use your free time—whether it’s a weekend, summer break, or even retirement. What if your free time could…
- Season 5, Episode 3 | Thriving in Uncertainty · 21 min · Episode 46Traveling and living overseas requires a high tolerance for uncertainty. In this episode, we explore how uncertainty is a constant part of life—and how we can learn not just to…
- Season 5, Episode 2 | Ruined for the Ordinary · 24 min · Episode 45Why is it important to step outside your comfort zone and embrace new cultures? Join us as we explore how meaningful connections and cultural experiences can ruin you for the…
- Season 5, Episode 1 | Beyond Words · 30 min · Episode 44Kicking off season five of Think Global, we explore how to overcome language barriers and build connections with people around the world that go beyond words.
- Season 4, Episode 12 | Living Beyond Fear: Navigating Risk with Wisdom · 32 min · Episode 43Join us as we explore common questions about the risks of traveling and living abroad, discussing how wisdom and courage can help us embrace new opportunities and overcome fears.
- Season 4, Episode 11 | Wild Wonder · 44 min · Episode 42In this episode, we’re joined by our friend Stephen Proctor, author of Wild Wonder, for an inspiring conversation about how nature teaches us about ourselves, our place in the…
- Season 4, Episode 10 | Two Virtues That Will Change You and the World · 24 min · Episode 41Join us as we dive deeper into two key virtues from Ryan Holiday’s book Right Thing, Right Now. With so much conflict and tragedy around the world, how can we develop…
- Season 4, Episode 9 | Two Virtues That Will Set You Apart · 22 min · Episode 40Inspired by Ryan Holiday's book Right Thing, Right Now, this episode explores the virtues of loyalty and decency – how they distinguish us, impact our relationships, and shape…
