Jessica is one of the most beautiful people I know. A poet, writer, theologian, and speaker, this is her story of survival and forgiveness.

Over a noisy breakfast in Florida, my friend and I talk about our early days in Iraq: that time we came across an anti-personnel mine while hiking and our attempt to introduce Persian Zumba to the ladies of Arbat. Then Hannah explains the work she is doing...

On the podcast: Jen Vitela, a true professional who requires no editing! Seriously, this woman is the best storyteller. In this episode, Jen shares about two broken relationships and how they led her to a life of service she loves. She also tells about her...

In this episode, my friends and I discuss some of the tensions between the humanitarian and missionary communities. We touch on topics of colonialism, religious doubt, leaving the expat life, and finally moving into their church where they now live in an...

My brother is telling his story and I am so proud of him. Of course, there is plenty of brother-sister banter/memories to wade through, but then we talk about his very real struggle with bipolar mania. He tells in vivid detail what it was like to have his...

I recorded this podcast while enjoying Happy Hour in Vancouver with my friend Shirin, whom I worked with in Iraq. We talk about what it's like to take a break from humanitarian work and trying to decide whether to settle down for longer than a few months....

How do you portray yourself on social media? From wiping out wrinkles to marital bliss, Jessica and I talk about what’s real and what’s not.

Connecting via Skype, my friend and colleague shares his heart-wrenching story of leaving Syria to delay his military service, only to find out days later of the loss of his younger brother in the nascent civil war.