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 Time

Global Trellis: Narcissism Week

Episode 054: When your marriage is struggling on the field with Jenilee Goodwin

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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.

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—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.

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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.

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