On this episode, we are happily joined once again by Chloe Jones, a TCK from Panama.

Join our conversation as we talk about signs to look for to identify healthy vs. unhealthy friendships. It’s not an all-encompassing list, but it may help you find blind spots even in yourself as a friend. Chloe helps us unpack what it looks like to have healthy friendships that lead you and others closer to Jesus. You’ll hear Biblical examples of friendships and practical tools and insights into becoming a better friend.

What questions do you have about friendships and becoming a better friend in your community? How can we help support you or your TCK? We’d love to hear from you!

It’s Mental Health Awareness Month! On this episode, we talk with Andrew Southerland, a TCK from Europe and a licensed professional counselor in Texas, Colorado and Wyoming. Andrew holds his PhD in Counselor Education and now trains other counselors to enter into the field.

For this mental health awareness month, join our conversation as we talk about transition, identity and community. Andrew helps us unpack what’s really happening when we transition from one place to the next. You’ll hear personal stories and practical tools to manage your mental health when making transitions.

What questions do you have about transition and adjusting successfully? How can we help support you or your TCK? We’d love to hear from you!

On this episode, we talk with Marco and Courtney Mahar. Marco grew up as a TCK in Africa. At the time of recording, Marco and Courtney were serving as youth pastors at their church in Florida. Since recording, they have been approved as missionaries to Hungary.

Join our conversation as we talk about discerning and understanding the call of God, or the direction He has for your life. The Mahars share their own journey of how they discovered God’s direction for life, and how sometimes He leads us to temporary seasons that He can use for what is planned next. You’ll hear lessons they had to walk through as well as advice they received from mentors and family members.

What questions do you have about understanding God’s direction for you life? How can we help support you or your TCK? We’d love to hear from you!

On this episode, we talk with Kylee Strange, a TCK from the Philippines and Chile.

Join our conversation as we talk about what it looks like to remain committed to your faith in seasons of uncertainty, and the role that community plays in that. Kylee shares from a place of transparency and authenticity as she sets out to do just that in a season of big life transitions. You’ll hear personal stories from both Kylee and Michelle, as well as some practical tools to help you as you discover how you can remain committed to your faith when the path forward looks unclear.

What questions do you have about staying committed when life is uncertain? How can we help support you or your TCK? We’d love to hear from you!

On this episode, we talk with Katrina Grasinger, TCK from Central Eurasia.

Join our conversation as we talk about identity, the versions of ourselves, and what that means for developing community. Katrina has a heart for discipleship and community and shares her journey of overcoming the challenge to develop deep, meaningful community as a TCK. You’ll hear personal stories, helpful insights and practical tools to help you discover God’s heart for friendship community, and how to develop life-giving community for yourself.

What questions do you have about building deep community? How can we help support you or your TCK? We’d love to hear from you!

On this episode, we talk with Jo, a TCK from Northern Asia.

Join our conversation as we talk about TCK identity vs. Christ identity and the lies that TCKs so often believe about themselves and God. Jo offers really valuable and authentic insight - you may even want to replay portions of this episode to really take in all that is said. You’ll hear transparent personal stories and practical tools to help you discover the truth of who God is and who He has made you to be.

What questions do you have about identity? How can we help support you or your TCK? We’d love to hear from you!

On this brief episode, Michelle makes two short announcements:

1. If you're a college-aged TCK, don't forget to sign up for Thanksgiving Retreat with the MK Office! Michelle will be attending and wants to see as many LAC MKs in college as she can.

2. The podcast will be taking a short pause as we work on new content and make some small changes. We will be coming back January 1, 2023 - so mark your calendars!

We are so excited for what God has ahead! In the meantime, feel free to reach out or connect with us on social media. The podcast may be taking a short break, but that doesn't mean we are!

How can we help support you or your TCK? We’d love to hear from you!

On this episode, we mostly want you to know how much we appreciate you joining us on this journey. Michelle shares a little background on how THE ROOTED TCK was a dream from God’s heart from the very beginning.

Be encouraged that God is purposeful in each of our lives and He has an intentional plan for each moment and season of our lives.

What questions do you have about God’s plans and purposes for your life? How can we help support you or your TCK?

On this episode, we talk with TCK Kattee Smith She shares about the many amazing things that a speech-language pathologist does. Kattee talks with us about several of her experiences as a TCK on the field and how God used those moments to put both the idea and passion in her heart to serve people in this impactful and unique way.

Join our conversation to hear about what a speech-language pathologist does. You’ll hear personal stories that point to a God who designed each of us on purpose and for a purpose. You’ll also be encouraged that no matter your age, you can make a difference in someone’s life for the better.

What questions do you have about becoming a speech-language pathologist? How can we help support you or your TCK? We’d love to hear from you!

On this episode, we talk with AJ Ramos, TCK from Guatemala. AJ is a youth pastor and shares what it’s like to be a woman in ministry, how being a TCK gave her advantages and disadvantages going into ministry, and some golden advice to remember as you follow God’s call on your life.

Join our conversation in this second installment on professional development as we talk about going into vocational ministry. You’ll hear personal stories and plenty of lessons learned.

What questions do you have about becoming a youth pastor or entering into vocational ministry? How can we help support you or your TCK? We’d love to hear from you!

On this episode, we talk with TCK from Jamaica, licensed professional counselor and professor, Leah Wilson. Leah has been a licensed counselor for 15 years and has so much experience and wisdom in the world of counseling and mental health.

Join our conversation as we talk about anxiety, what it’s really like to go to counseling, and the healing we find in community. You’ll hear personal stories and practical tools to manage your mental health.

What questions do you have about mental health? How can we help support you or your TCK? We’d love to hear from you!

On this episode, we listen in on a conversation with the Shrader siblings: Hannah, Colton, Will and Abby.

Join our conversation as we discuss the value in community and shared experiences - whether your community comes from the family you’re born into, or the family you develop on or off the mission field. There will be some laughs and fun memories along the way!

On this episode, we talk with the one and only Cristi Alexander - TCK from South Africa and is now working with the ISMK Office in Springfield, MO.

Join our conversation as we discuss the loneliness we often feel as TCKs and the beauty and comfort of the community God gives us. Tune in to the end to hear practical steps of dealing with emotions and the impact of practicing gratitude.

On this episode, we talk with Katie Hadinger, TCK from Mexico. We cover a lot on this episode. Join us as we discuss how to manage busy seasons, three key elements to set yourself up for success, and how we’re all trying to be intentional in prioritizing our faith when our schedules don’t always allow for it.

On this episode, we hear from TCK Austin Hines! Austin encourages us in discovering how God gifts us intentionally with experiences, skills, talents, and abilities so that He might use us for something bigger than ourselves and greater than what we can imagine. A coach by heart, you’ll feel him championing you on to be all that God created and designed you to be!

On this bonus episode, we’re joined by Stephen and Chris DiTrolio. From favorite Christmas foods to putting out fires, we know you’ll enjoy hearing from the DiTrolio brothers about their Southern Cone Christmas.

We hope you’re reminded this Christmas of how Jesus came on a 'silent night' to disrupt the norm and usher in a better way of communing with him.

Merry Christmas, TCKs!

On this bonus episode, we hear from Rebekah, Jonathan, and Joseph Godzwa, TCKs from Mexico. Whether they share about some of the common traditions, their favorite memories, or why they appreciate the best of both worlds, we know you’ll enjoy hearing from the Godzwa siblings!

We’re excited for you to join us as we learn how to celebrate a Mexican Christmas!

On this bonus episode, we are joined by TCK from Guatemala: AJ Marsiglio! She shares a story from her very first Christmas experience living as a TCK in Guatemala in 2001. AJ's Christmas story gives a little bit of insight into the excitement, joy, sense of community, and, as Colton puts it, chaos of celebrating Christmas in Latin America.

On this bonus episode, we hear from Adison and Abi Tvedt, TCKs to the Dominican Republic. You’ll not only hear them talk about the unique ways Dominicans celebrate Christmas, but how they adapted and created new traditions as a family that combined both winter and island customs.

This is such a fun conversation and we know you’ll enjoy getting a glimpse into a Caribbean Christmas!

On this bonus episode, Colton shares a Christmas experiences from Peru. Staring with feelings of frustration, disappointment, and being inconvenienced; it ends with a change in perspective on how sometimes personal sacrifice can be the greatest gift we can receive. His story is a timely reminder of the message of Jesus: leaving his heavenly throne to meet us in our need. What joy to the world!