4.5. Growth Through Challenges (with Brianne Smythia)

On this episode, we talk with Brianne Smythia, TCK to Uruguay.

Join our conversation as we talk about growth that comes from different types of challenges: transition, loneliness, identity, spiritual warfare, and emotional scars. You’ll hear Bri share from her own personal experiences and some encouraging words to TCKs and parents alike. You might even hear a story or two about our very own, John Michael Caldwell.

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HOST: John Michael & Nicole Caldwell, Michelle Ellis

SONG: Sunscreen by Vic Davi

SHOW NOTES:
31:37 | 2 Corinthians 10:5 - “…take every thought captive…”
32:37 | Psalm 54:4, Psalm 55:22, Isaiah 46:4, Colossians 1:17 - God is our sustainer

KEY QUOTES:
28:22 | “The good and the bad can live together. “
29:12 | “ I decided that was terrible. What can I do with it? I'm gonna do something good with it.”
30:49 | “I really started reading the Bible to be like, okay, show me what's true.”
32:32 | “The reality of right now isn't always gonna be the reality, and the Lord will carry you through.”
37:00 | “Really go all in in the community that you have. God has placed those people in your life for a reason.”

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COMMON TERMS:
TCK - third culture kid
MK - missionary kid
LAC - Latin America Caribbean