Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast

In this episode of the Velvet Ashes Legacy Podcast, we welcome Dr. Kendal P. Mobley to explore the life and legacy of Helen Barrett Montgomery — a pioneering educator, preacher, translator, and leader in the early women's missionary movement. Dr. Mobley shares stories from Helen's childhood, her passion for social reform in Rochester, and her deep commitment to missions as a form of Kingdom work. We also take a thoughtful look at the complexities of her legacy, including the racial and cultural blind spots of her era. Tune in to be inspired by a woman who believed deeply in the power of the gospel to transform not just souls, but society — and whose influence still echoes today.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!We are grateful to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Get in touch with Dr. Laura Chevalier Beer at laura.chevalierbeer@velvetashes.com to share thoughts on Legacy stories or suggest a woman to highlight.Find the first edition of Dr. Mobley's book on Amazon and watch for the revised edition coming soon! BU School of Theology Bio on HelenArchived versions of Helen's books

In this episode, Cindy Wu shares her journey of faith and service, exploring the intersection of cross-cultural work, hospitality, and justice. With a heart for the marginalized and a deep understanding of cross-cultural ministry, Cindy unpacks what it means to welcome the stranger and embody the love of Christ in tangible ways. Join us as we discuss her experiences, the lessons she's learned, and how we can all cultivate a spirit of hospitality and compassion in our daily lives.Cindy is also one of the retreat leaders for the 2025 Velvet Ashes Online Retreat! It isn't too late to register and access the amazing teaching and resources in this year's retreat. Learn more about the retreat here. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by EineBlume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!We are grateful to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Rev. Cindy M. Wu is co-founder and Director of Diaspora Ministries of Mosaic Formation, a Christian non-profit she co-directs with her husband, David. Additionally, she mobilizes Christians to welcome refugees, a true passion of hers. As a “pastor to pastors,” her ministry focuses on serving the city and church at-large through community organizing, spiritual direction, leading workshops and retreats, and cross-cultural training.Cindy is author or co-author of books and articles on global Christian identity, religious demography, and refugee welcome (browse publications here). She also delves some into poetry.Cindy is based in Houston, TX, and is ordained to word and service with the Evangelical Covenant Church. She enjoys global cuisine, historical fiction, (short) triathlons, and thunderstorms.Connect with Cindy at cindymwu.com.

This month on the Legacy Podcast, we explore the extraordinary life of Volahavana Germaine, known as “Nenilava.” Her bold faith and unwavering spirit carried herthrough immense challenges as she ministered in Madagascar and beyond.Guiding us through her story is Reverend Dimbiniaina H. Randrianasulu—Reverend Andry—an ordained clergy in the Lutheran Church of Madagascar and Nenilava's godson. His personal connection and deep insights offer a unique perspective on her impact.Join us as we uncover the historical and spiritual significance of Nenilava's legacy, a story that continues to inspire and encourage today.Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!We are grateful to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Get in touch with Dr. Laura Chevalier Beer at laura.chevalierbeer@velvetashes.com to share thoughts on Legacy stories or suggest a woman to highlight.Since 2005, Rev. Andry has been an ordained clergy in theLutheran Church of Madagascar. Previously, in 1996  after two years of training he was certified and commissioned as a mpiandry (shepherd), a Malagasy Lutheran ministry concept whereby a person is certified and commissioned to function in three main ways: 1) as an evangelist, 2) as a= mission-doer, and 3) as an exorcist. The duties and functions of mpiandry include evangelism, spiritual counseling, mission work, exorcism, and healing ministry. Rev. Andry spent two years serving in a remote part of the island nation. He has also served as parish pastor and the Deputy Director of theMalagasy Lutheran Regional Seminary in southeastern Madagascar. He was a professor and taught courses on Lutheran Practical Theology and Church Ministryat the same school. Rev. Andry is currently a PhD candidate in the Intercultural Studies program at Asbury Theological Seminary, with a concentration in evangelism and discipleship.

Have you ever found yourself thinking, “I'm just not cut out for this cross-cultural life. I'm not like [insert the name of a global worker from the past or someone on your team].” On this month's podcast we get to hear from Sue Eenigenburg, author and long-time global worker. She shares honestly about how she didn't feel like she fit the cross-cultural worker mold, yet she consistently said yes to the Lord through the years. Sue tells us some sweet stories of God's faithfulness to her and through her. Sue is the author of several books specifically for women serving cross-culturally including Screams in the Desert and her most recent book Bags Packed, Hearts Ready. We hope you are encouraged as you listen to Sue's living legacy story! Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music! We are grateful to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Sue Eenigenburg has been in cross-cultural ministry since 1986. She has lived on four different continents seeking to love and serve God. In August 2025, she and her husband will celebrate 47 years of marriage. Their clan includes four kids, their spouses, and twelve grandkids. She is the author of Screams in the Desert and More Screams, Different Deserts. Sue co-authored Expectations and Burnout, Sacred Siblings, and Grit to Stay Grace to Go. Her latest book, Bags Packed, Hearts Ready is filled with stories about God's faithfulness. Each year she grows more and more thankful for God's grace and kindness. Sue's books Sue's blog  Follow Sue on Facebook or Instagram

We have a powerful legacy story to share with you this month! When our special guest, Rev. Dr. Grace Rajan, first learned the story of Ada Jones Lee, she was sad that more people didn't know about this family that ministered in her home country of India. Ada's story includes the tragic loss of six of her children. Dr. Rajan shares beautifully about the faith of Ada and her family, and we hope you will be impacted by their story. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music! Get in touch with Dr. Laura Chevalier Beer at laura.chevalierbeer@velvetashes.com to share thoughts on Legacy stories or suggest a woman to highlight. The Diarjeeling Disaster, It's Bright Side: The Triumph of the Six Lee Children by Ada Lee Blog Post written by Rev. Dr. Grace Rajan about Ada Lee We are grateful to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

What does it take to stay when just the calling to global work isn't enough? This month Jody opens up about her winter season of the soul. She shares vulnerably about the weight of the cost of this cross-cultural life, the gift of obscurity, and how Jesus met her beautifully in the wilderness. Don't miss hearing Jody's story on this month's Legacy podcast! Learn more about ⁠Velvet Ashes We are grateful to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Invited Retreat - God's invitations in different seasons of the soul Velvet Ashes Spiritual Directors Velvet Ashes Olive Retreat

Mary Lane Clarke (1872-1970) was a teacher, linguist, Bible translator, author, and global worker to the very end of her long life. She and her husband served in Sierra Leone, where she was part of making Scripture available in the heart language of the people. Hear from our Velvet Ashes Resident Scholar, Dr. Laura Chevalier Beer, as she shares more of Mary's story this month. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music! Get in touch with Dr. Laura Chevalier Beer at laura.chevalierbeer@velvetashes.com to share thoughts on Legacy stories or suggest a woman to highlight. Article about the legacy of Mary and her husband George Clarke We are grateful to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This month, Denise is joined by Stephanie Gutierrez, host of the Modern Day Missionaries podcast. In this episode, they discuss Stephanie's work in equipping global workers, her recent favorite guests, and the impact of her family's transition off the field. Stephanie also shares about the new roles she and her husband have embraced in this next season of life. Learn more about Stephanie Modern Day Missionaries Podcast Learn more about Velvet Ashes Check out the Equip Conference MDM podcast with Russell Moore MDM podcast with Rob Hoskins Footrock All Terrain Marriage We are grateful to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Cross-cultural life can be challenging, but laughter has a way of lightening the load and keeping hope alive. In this episode, Denise and Sarah chat with Katelyn Comer from the Velvet Ashes Instagram team, the creative mind behind our beloved Friday Funnies. Katelyn shares some fun behind-the-scenes stories and reflects on the importance of humor in her life. Plus, Denise and Sarah give us a sneak peek into the next exciting Velvet Ashes book project. Don't miss out on the joy and inspiration in this episode! Katelyn, along with her husband Aaron, and kids Addie (15) and Dean (12), serve in the island country of St Kitts and Nevis. They have been working in recovery and prison ministry, as well as pastoring an international church full of mostly medical and veterinary students. Katelyn loves beach days, any kind of time with friends, and laughing as much as possible. She has been volunteering for Velvet Ashes for nearly 7 years, and is honored to be a part of the team in such a unique way - Instagram Friday Funnies. Follow Katelyn on Instagram Follow Velvet Ashes on Instagram or Facebook and look for more information about book submissions opening soon, or email book@velvetashes.com. Yet We Still Hope book

This was such a fun conversation with Karli - composting toilets, the beauty of Florence, when you don't love where you live, and so much more. Karli Von Herbulis is a joyful wife, blessed mama, and resident of Kigali, Rwanda. You can find her zipping through books, cooking a fun meal, or podcasting at Third Culture Thriving. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Third Culture Thriving Summer Live Featuring Karli EMDR therapy definition Taking Route Thrive Retreats VA Spiritual Directors Valeo TCT episodes on hiring house help - 7 & 9 Karli's blog posts

Streams in the Desert was published in 1924 and has never gone out of print. This devotional was written by Lettie Burd Cowman (1870-1960), an incredible woman who helped found OMS and eventually served as its president. Learn more about Lettie's story this month from our special guest, Michelle Ule! Michelle Ule is the author of two biographies: Overflowing Faith: Lettie Cowman and Streams in the Desert and Mrs. Oswald Chambers: The Woman Behind the World's Bestselling Devotional. She is also an essayist, a long-time blogger, and a bestselling author of inspirational historical novellas. A 40-year Bible study teacher in various Christian settings and denominations, she studied English Literature at UCLA and trained as a reporter. Michelle is also an amateur genealogist. She lives with her family in Northern California. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music! Get in touch with Dr. Laura Chevalier Beer at laura.chevalierbeer@velvetashes.com to share thoughts on Legacy stories or suggest a woman to highlight. Michelle's website includes more information and links to learn more about Lettie Cowman. We are grateful to ⁠⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠.

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. At the end of June, we will be ending our audio blogs so that we can focus on the stories of women past and present that we bring you each month on the Legacy podcast. This week's post is called The Power of Hope by Theresa. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. At the end of June, we will be ending our audio blogs so that we can focus on the stories of women past and present that we bring you each month on the Legacy podcast. This week's post is called Much More Valuable Than They by Stephanie. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! Stephanie is a servant of God, ministry wife, mom to two, and an avid sports fan. In addition to serving alongside her Bajan husband for almost two decades in the Caribbean and South America, she works in accounting locally, loves to write, is passionate about worship leading, and feels privileged to see God's story unfolding for her children. As a public school mom, she finds it refreshing that the Bible is on the book list and morning prayers are a part of daily assembly. And while she doesn't speak the local dialect fluently, she has become well-versed in the game of cricket. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠. At the end of June, we will be ending our audio blogs so that we can focus on the stories of women past and present that we bring you each month on the Legacy podcast. This week's post is called Coming Alongside in the Face of Injustice by Monica. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! In 2015, Monica was introduced to the Velvet Ashes community, where she experienced nourishment and meaningful soul care during a sabbatical. After serving in Africa and Asia for 17 years, Monica and her family are now in the US. Monica is passionate about promoting transparency and acceptance within the community of women serving overseas. Monica loves to hike, swim, teach nursing students, and write about her life in far off places. She considers doing life with her husband of 23 years and three awesome children the greatest adventure of all! Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠. This week's post is called Just as He Sees It by Jenny. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠here⁠⁠!  Jenny is an author dwelling in Iceland with her Viking husband and four feisty children. After years of working with youth and women in a church setting, she is learning how to embrace what God unfolds in the land of fire & ice.  Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

When Amy Young sent out an anonymous survey in January 2024, over 350 global workers responded. She asked this question, "Is there something you feel might jeopardize you staying on the field, if your senders or organization knew about it?" Amy joined Denise this month to talk about the results of the survey, and the importance of both senders and goers talking about the hard things we often don't tackle. Amy Young, MA, LPC loves a good story. She served in China for nearly 20 years (plenty of stories there!), cofounded Velvet Ashes, and founded Global Trellis. As the founder Global Trellis, her current story involves helping Great Commission workers have tended souls and growing skill sets. Amy is a sought-after speaker and has spoken hundreds of times around the globe. Amy's written six books for Great Commission workers including Looming Transitions and Becoming More Fruitful in Cross-Cultural Work. She loves all things Denver Broncos, Kansas Jayhawks, and Diet Coke. We are grateful to ⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music! Global Trellis Senders Webinar and Discussion Guide Global Trellis Goers Webinar Taking Down the Ministry Pedestal We recommend Barnabas or Valeo for counseling options specifically for global workers.

We are excited to bring you the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called An Ode to Sunrises by Alyssa. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! Alyssa has been working and serving abroad in Turkey for the past 4 years at an international school with her husband. She teaches music and serves at her local church on the worship team. When she's not teaching, you can find her traveling, writing, reading, or enjoying a cup of coffee with a friend. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

We are excited to bring you the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called Travel Thoughts and Tips by Beth. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! Beth is a cross-cultural worker, wife, and mother to 4 young children. In 2016, she and her family moved to South Africa to be involved in theological education and discipling future Christian leaders. You can find her at ⁠⁠⁠https://bethbarthelemy.com/⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called The Day We Ran to Every Gate by Ashley. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! Make sure you also check out the recipe that Ashley included in her post.  Ashley comes from a small town in Missouri and now lives in a city of millions in East Asia. She first fell in love with other cultures while spending time in Nigeria. She never dreamed of coming to the Far East, but has now fallen in love with those around her, finally beginning to see through the Father's eyes that all people are beautiful and need His love. She has two boys and a girl that keep her laughing and an innovative, encouraging husband that keeps her going. In her dubious amounts of free time, she enjoys reading a good novel (with a cup of chai in hand, of course), connecting with others, making lattes, trying new recipes, crafty projects, and perusing for more recipes and crafts. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠. This week's post is called Travel, Sketching and an Extraordinary Life by Janessa. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Janessa is a mom of three and serves alongside her husband with Cultivate Discipleship in Northern Uganda. She has a passion to write of the beauty found in brokenness and loves to create using whatever materials she can find. However, she is more often found sipping an iced coffee while homeschooling, creating art with her kiddos or enjoying the nature surrounding their home in the African bush. Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

We are so grateful for Betsy's honesty and courage as she shares her story of her husband's porn addiction. We trust this episode will leave you filled with hope, whether you are married or single, on the field or off. While not graphic, this episode isn't suitable for little ears. We also know Betsy's story and this topic might be triggering, so all the grace to you to listen when you are ready. Please see the notes below for resources. We are grateful to ⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music! Betsy's Recommended Resources - books, podcasts, and counseling options

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called Invited to Heal by Meghann. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Meghann and her family have lived in Eswatini (Southern Africa) since 2018. She runs a small clinic in a rural and unreached area, while her husband focuses on sustainability projects. Together they pursue living out the Word of God through relationship building and mentorship. They have 3 children, 2 of whom still live at home. She loves spending time with her family, walking her 3 dogs, and drinking coffee on her veranda. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called And a Bruised Ankle Shall Teach Thee by Maria. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Maria served as an English teacher in the south of Thailand and is now in the US. She loves good stories, deep conversations, wild adventures, old and new friends, lots of coffee, and Indians baseball. She's learning a lot about this good, good God who has been her unfailing companion during seasons of great change. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called Look for the Marks of Healing by Karli. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠!⁠ Karli is a joyful wife, blessed mama, and resident of Kigali, Rwanda for the last 5.5 years. When she's not homeschooling her two children, you can find her zipping through books, cooking a fun meal, or podcasting at ⁠⁠⁠Third Culture Thriving⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music! Register HERE for the free Live Retreat Experience on Friday, April 19th, from 9:00-10:30 am US Eastern/1:00-2:30 pm UTC.

We are excited to bring you an audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called He Binds Up Our Heart Wounds by Ruth. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Ruth is the author of Permission to Mourn: Engaging with Culture, Story and Scripture in a Quest for Healing with Hope. She works alongside her husband and four children in Papua New Guinea where they seek to minister to the vulnerable, especially widows and their children. She loves a good cup of chai, connecting with friends and writing whenever she can carve out the time. You can follow her on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠or at her blog ⁠⁠⁠Simply Contemplating.⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

The story of the spread of the gospel in China can't be told without the women who were really the driving force behind the movement. But all too often, their legacies are lost to the pages of history. We are so grateful to our guest this month, Dr. Daryl Ireland, for honoring these special women and helping us understand the history and context for their stories. This episode is special because Daryl is our first male guest on the podcast! Don't miss our bonus episode for this month, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the Velvet Ashes Retreat. Learn more about the retreat HERE. Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ or wherever you get music! Get in touch with Dr. Laura Chevalier Beer at laura.chevalierbeer@velvetashes.com to share thoughts on Legacy stories or suggest a woman to highlight. Learn more about the Chinese Bible Women Dora Yu (Yu Cidu) Mary Stone (Shi Meiyu , 石美玉) Biographical Dictionary of Chinese Christianity Article about the Chinese Bible Women in Christianity Today Pioneer Chinese Christian Women We are grateful to ⁠⁠Barnabas International⁠⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

The Velvet Ashes Online Retreat creates sacred space for you and Jesus. This month we are bringing you a special bonus episode of the podcast where Denise sits down with Danielle Wheeler, Velvet Ashes Director of Spiritual Development. Danielle gives you a peek behind the curtain as she shares the intentional way these retreats are curated. April is retreat month and we can't wait to see what God has in store. It's not too late to join! Learn more at velvetashes.com. Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music! Polyvagal Chart From Broken to Beloved: A Journey of Awakening by Terry Wardle

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠. This week's post is called Just in Case You Didn't Get the Memo by Stephanie. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Stephanie is a servant of God, ministry wife, mom to two, and an avid sports fan. In addition to serving alongside her Bajan husband for almost two decades in the Caribbean and South America, she works in accounting locally, loves to write, is passionate about worship leading, and feels privileged to see God's story unfolding for her children. As a public school mom, she finds it refreshing that the Bible is on the book list and morning prayers are a part of daily assembly. And while she doesn't speak the local dialect fluently, she has become well-versed in the game of cricket. Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠. This week's post is called Will I Ever Stop Missing Something? by Karli. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Karli is a joyful wife, blessed mama, and resident of Kigali, Rwanda for the last 5.5 years. When she's not homeschooling her two children, you can find her zipping through books, cooking a fun meal, or podcasting at ⁠⁠Third Culture Thriving⁠⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠. This week's post is called Raising TCKs in Light of Eternity by Ashley. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Make sure you also check out the recipe that Ashley included in her post.  Ashley comes from a small town in Missouri and now lives in a city of millions in East Asia. She first fell in love with other cultures while spending time in Nigeria. She never dreamed of coming to the Far East, but has now fallen in love with those around her, finally beginning to see through the Father's eyes that all people are beautiful and need His love. She has two boys and a girl that keep her laughing and an innovative, encouraging husband that keeps her going. In her dubious amounts of free time, she enjoys reading a good novel (with a cup of chai in hand, of course), connecting with others, making lattes, trying new recipes, crafty projects, and perusing for more recipes and crafts. Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠velvetashes.com⁠. This week's post is called Jesus in the Corner by Jenny. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠here⁠!  Jenny is an author dwelling in Iceland with her Viking husband and four feisty children. After years of working with youth and women in a church setting, she is learning how to embrace what God unfolds in the land of fire & ice.  Learn more about ⁠Velvet Ashes⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram ⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠iTunes⁠ or wherever you get music!

This is one of those "we're going there" conversations. Denise and Sarah invite you in as they cover topics like spiritual abuse, wilderness seasons, harm caused in missions, and whether the good news is still good. We want to create safe space for you if you have also wrestled with questions and haven't felt like you have someone to share them with. Join us at our virtual coffee shop for this conversation. We are grateful to ⁠Barnabas International⁠ for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them ⁠here⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ or wherever you get music! Savior Complex The Mission Through Gates of Splendor Spiritual Abuse webinar Gen Z webinar Story of Paul and Silas in Prison - Acts 16 Dr. Lauren Pinkston - Kindred Exchange Wilderness conversations on Velvet Ashes Episode 20 Conversation with Jen Mobilizing Gen Z book Velvet Ashes Olive Retreat

We are here to bring you the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠. This week's post is called Wobbly by Rachel. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Rachel has been working with Campus Outreach International for the past six years, serving in her passport country of Australia and in SE Asia. She has a heart for people to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ and especially for those who have never heard of Him before. Outside of work and studying a diploma in counselling, Rachel enjoys stories, reading, writing, exploring new places and has just discovered painting. You can follow her at ⁠⁠https://thisgloriousadventure.wordpress.com/⁠⁠ Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called On Rooting in the Wilderness by Maria. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Maria served as an English teacher in the south of Thailand and is now in the US. She loves good stories, deep conversations, wild adventures, old and new friends, lots of coffee, and Indians baseball. She's learning a lot about this good, good God who has been her unfailing companion during seasons of great change. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

We are excited to bring you the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠. This week's post is called Sing for Joy in the Wilderness by Beth. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Beth is a cross-cultural worker, wife, and mother to 4 young children. In 2016, she and her family moved to South Africa to be involved in theological education and discipling future Christian leaders. You can find her at ⁠⁠https://bethbarthelemy.com/⁠⁠. Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠velvetashes.com⁠. This week's post is called The Wilderness Way by Janessa. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠here⁠! Janessa is a mom of three and serves alongside her husband with Cultivate Discipleship in Northern Uganda. She has a passion to write of the beauty found in brokenness and loves to create using whatever materials she can find. However, she is more often found sipping an iced coffee while homeschooling, creating art with her kiddos or enjoying the nature surrounding their home in the African bush. Learn more about ⁠Velvet Ashes⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram ⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠iTunes⁠ or wherever you get music!

It is the type of phone call you hope you never have to make. "Mom, I've been arrested." In this month's Living Legacy episode, Jen takes us through her experiences of being on trial in her host country. She shares honestly about the ripple effects our own surrender can have on those around us and brings encouragement for anyone who is walking through a wilderness season. This episode is a rich treasure! We are grateful to Barnabas International for sponsoring this podcast! Barnabas is a member care organization that shepherds global workers and trains global shepherds. Learn more about them here. Learn more about ⁠Velvet Ashes⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram ⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠iTunes⁠ or wherever you get music! If you are a global worker in need of counseling while on the field, also check out the organization Valeo.

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called Sabbath Boundaries by Rachael. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Rachael is a French and history teacher at Rift Valley Academy in Kijabe, Kenya. A born-and-raised American with Ugandan roots, she loves living in a cross-cultural context and discipling missionary kids. She enjoys reading, working out, sunshine, and baking cookies. You can connect with her on Instagram at @lifewithrach_k Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called Let Joy Be Your Guide by Rebecca. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! A wife. A mother. Wordsmith. Coffee enthusiast. Simultaneously a world traveler and a homebody. Both an Adult TCK and International Worker. Rebecca has a heart for the nations and to see the global community thrive wherever God has planted them. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠. This week's post is called Boundaries Will Save Your Life by Sarita. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Sarita Hartz is an author, life coach, and former missionary who writes about healthy missions, faith, and motherhood on her blog at www.saritahartz.com. Her eBook, "A Global Worker's Guide to Resilience in Re-Entry" can be downloaded for free on her site, and her first book, Healing Her, a memoir of her life in Uganda and the lessons she learned will be released in June 2024. She lives in Puerto Rico with her husband and son Atlas, and enjoys deep conversation over wine and kitchen dancing.  Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

We are excited to bring you an audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠. This week's post is called Boundary Lines by Ruth. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠here⁠. Ruth is the author of Permission to Mourn: Engaging with Culture, Story and Scripture in a Quest for Healing with Hope. She works alongside her husband and three children in Papua New Guinea where they seek to minister to the vulnerable, especially widows and their children. She loves a good cup of chai, connecting with friends and writing whenever she can carve out the time. You can follow her on ⁠⁠Facebook ⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠or at her blog ⁠⁠Simply Contemplating.⁠⁠ Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Happy New Year! Denise is starting us off this month and this year to give you an introduction to our theme of Boundaries, and she shares the ways she has wrestled with this topic. You can check out her post on the website ⁠here⁠. Learn more about ⁠Velvet Ashes⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram ⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠iTunes⁠ or wherever you get music!

This month we had the special privilege of hearing from Miriam Rockness, biographer of missionary Lilias Trotter (1853-1928). Lilias was a beautiful artist who studied under John Ruskin, the foremost art critic of the day and a monumental and influential figure. She surrendered fame to follow Jesus to Algeria, where she served until her death. Miriam brings Lilias to life and it was a treat to hear from her. We hope you enjoy learning more about Lilias Trotter! Learn more about ⁠Velvet Ashes⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram ⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠iTunes⁠ or wherever you get music! Get in touch with Dr. Laura Chevalier Beer at laura.chevalierbeer@velvetashes.com to share thoughts on Legacy stories or suggest a woman to highlight. Learn more about Lilias Trotter - Lilias Trotter website with many different resources - Lilias Trotter documentary called Many Beautiful Things - A Passion for the Impossible by Miriam Rockness - Lilias' writing inspired the hymn "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" - Lilias Trotter writing and art

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠velvetashes.com⁠. This week's post is called Preparing the Way for Joy by Stephanie. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠here⁠! Stephanie is a servant of God, ministry wife, mom to two, and an avid sports fan. In addition to serving alongside her Bajan husband for almost two decades in the Caribbean and South America, she works in accounting locally, loves to write, is passionate about worship leading, and feels privileged to see God's story unfolding for her children. As a public school mom, she finds it refreshing that the Bible is on the book list and morning prayers are a part of daily assembly. And while she doesn't speak the local dialect fluently, she has become well-versed in the game of cricket. Learn more about ⁠Velvet Ashes⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram ⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠iTunes⁠ or wherever you get music!

We are here to bring you the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠velvetashes.com⁠. This week's post is called Finding Comfort on Unsteady Feet by Rachel. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠here⁠! Rachel has been working with Campus Outreach International for the past six years, serving in her passport country of Australia and in SE Asia. She has a heart for people to hear the Good News of Jesus Christ and especially for those who have never heard of Him before. Outside of work and studying a diploma in counselling, Rachel enjoys stories, reading, writing, exploring new places and has just discovered painting. You can follow her at ⁠https://thisgloriousadventure.wordpress.com/⁠ Learn more about ⁠Velvet Ashes⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram ⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠iTunes⁠ or wherever you get music!

We are excited to bring you an audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠velvetashes.com⁠. This week's post is called Can You Find the Gifts? by Ruth. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post here. Ruth is the author of Permission to Mourn: Engaging with Culture, Story and Scripture in a Quest for Healing with Hope. She works alongside her husband and three children in Papua New Guinea where they seek to minister to the vulnerable, especially widows and their children. She loves a good cup of chai, connecting with friends and writing whenever she can carve out the time. You can follow her on ⁠Facebook ⁠, ⁠Instagram ⁠or at her blog ⁠Simply Contemplating.⁠ Learn more about ⁠Velvet Ashes⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram ⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠iTunes⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called Opposite World by Maria. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠! Maria served as an English teacher in the south of Thailand and is now in the US. She loves good stories, deep conversations, wild adventures, old and new friends, lots of coffee, and Indians baseball. She's learning a lot about this good, good God who has been her unfailing companion during seasons of great change. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

This is probably the longest title we've ever had! We wanted to capture the depths of this conversation, but a title really doesn't cut it. Take our word for it, this episode is so good! Denise sat down with Jenny Erlingsson, an author and global worker in Iceland, to talk about her writing journey and the ways she has wrestled with her income-generating giftings while raising support. She talks about how God affirmed her calling to write and confirmed it through others around her. Do you ever wrestle with the complicated and beautiful layers of raising support? Do you wonder if it is okay to take time to do fun and life-giving things that don't count as "ministry"? This conversation is for you! Jenny's first novel is coming out in June 2024! You can pre-order Her Part to Play on Amazon. Learn more about Jenny on her website or on Instagram. Learn more about ⁠Velvet Ashes⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram ⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠iTunes⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠⁠. This week's post is called Unchanging by Rebecca. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! A wife. A mother. Wordsmith. Coffee enthusiast. Simultaneously a world traveler and a homebody. Both an Adult TCK and International Worker. Rebecca has a heart for the nations and to see the global community thrive wherever God has planted them. Learn more about ⁠⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠⁠velvetashes.com⁠⁠. This week's post is called The Constant of Change by Monica. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! In 2015, Monica was introduced to the Velvet Ashes community, where she experienced nourishment and meaningful soul care during a sabbatical. After serving in Africa and Asia for 17 years, Monica and her family are now in the US. Monica is passionate about promoting transparency and acceptance within the community of women serving overseas. Monica loves to hike, swim, teach nursing students, and write about her life in far off places. She considers doing life with her husband of 23 years and three awesome children the greatest adventure of all! Learn more about ⁠⁠Velvet Ashes⁠⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠Instagram ⁠⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠ or wherever you get music!

Thank you for listening to the audio version of the blog posts you can find at ⁠velvetashes.com⁠. This week's post is called Searching for Rehoboth by Ashley. Add your thoughts and comments on the blog post ⁠here⁠! Make sure you also check out the recipe that Ashley included in her post.  Ashley comes from a small town in Missouri and now lives in a city of millions in East Asia. She first fell in love with other cultures while spending time in Nigeria. She never dreamed of coming to the Far East, but has now fallen in love with those around her, finally beginning to see through the Father's eyes that all people are beautiful and need His love. She has two boys and a girl that keep her laughing and an innovative, encouraging husband that keeps her going. In her dubious amounts of free time, she enjoys reading a good novel (with a cup of chai in hand, of course), connecting with others, making lattes, trying new recipes, crafty projects, and perusing for more recipes and crafts. Learn more about ⁠Velvet Ashes⁠ Follow Velvet Ashes on ⁠Facebook⁠ or ⁠Instagram ⁠ Featured music is "Daughters and Sons" by Eine Blume. Check out more from them on ⁠iTunes⁠ or wherever you get music!