Podcast appearances and mentions of melissa dalton bradford

Melissa Dalton-Bradford gives a beautiful sermon on Easter that complicates narratives but encourages growth and community building. Melissa Dalton-Bradford is a founding member of the non-profit Mormon Women for Ethical Government, (MWEG), a founding member… The post Easter, Atonement, and the Healing of All Divisions: Dialogue Gospel Study with Melissa Dalton-Bradford appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Melissa Dalton-Bradford gives a beautiful sermon on Easter that complicates narratives but encourages growth and community building. Melissa Dalton-Bradford is a founding member of the non-profit Mormon Women for Ethical Government, (MWEG), a founding member… The post Easter, Atonement, and the Healing of All Divisions: Dialogue Gospel Study with Melissa Dalton-Bradford appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

In this episode of Nomadic Diaries, the Re-Entry Series, Linda Mueller reads from Arriving Well: Stories About Identity, Belonging, and Rediscovering Home After Living Abroad.Arriving Well is a compilation of five raw, compelling, autobiographical stories about re-entry. Each of the authors experienced the roller-coaster ride of re-entry to their passport country in totally different and yet totally valid ways after a differing number of years abroad.Linda is reading from the chapter called Homeland authored by Melissa Dalton-Bradford.This book highlights the variety of ways in which people experience re-entry and offers resources - including mini-coaching, reflection questions, and helpful resources - to help you on your re-entry (repatriation) journey.Arriving Well is a must-read for anyone thinking about or in the midst of returning home.Want to dive deeper into the repatriation journey?Don't miss our next episode for more insights on navigating the return homeShare your thoughts by leaving a review - we'd love to hear what resonates with youConnect with us directly by sending your questions and commentshttps://www.nomadicdiariespodcast.com/ or in the Re-Entry Rockstars Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/583801251785819Download the complete series Episode and Resource Guide here:https://www.theexpatpartnercoach.com/repatriationSupport the showWhere stories might wander but purpose finds a home!!!

Come Follow Up | February 19-25 | 2 Nephi 6-10 | Guests Josh Matson and Melissa Dalton Bradford

My friend Melissa Dalton-Bradford (married mother of four raised over 30 years across nine countries; author of books, articles and poetry; public speaker; MA in Comparative Literature from BYU; co-founder of two non-profits—TSOSrefugees and Mormon Women for Ethical Government), joins us during her trip from her home in Germany to Utah to talk about loss, grief, and living onward. That's actually the title of one of her books: On Loss and Living Onward: Collected Voices for the Grieving and Those Who Would Mourn With Them. She spoke freely about her family's experience with traumatic loss, and took us through some vital points from her writing. The book takes readers through the death of her son Parker in a drowning accident in 2007 at age 18 and her family's efforts at finding hope, healing, and peace. The book in organized in five sections: Life at Death; Love at Death; Living After Death; Learning From Death; and Life, Love and Light Over Death. Melissa is open, raw, honest, vulnerable, and courageous as she shares her immense pain and truths she and her family have learned on this 16-year journey she willingly shares with others. With phrases like “The land of grief”, “death is the great educator”, and “we bond on our broken edges,” Melissa gets at the core of why suffering is also the mortar of true community. She also suggests things we should do and should not do to help someone grieving—powerful lists I hope we discuss openly across our faith community to grow into individuals and a people who can fulfill the core covenant of bearing burdens, mourning, comforting, and being witnesses of God's presence. I was so deeply moved listening to Melissa. This is a powerful podcast that I encourage all of us to listen to and share with others. It will help you if you are in any sort of grief right now, and it will help all of us who will be walking this road in the future—either in your own grief or walking alongside someone else's grief. Thank you, Melissa, for your great work in our community. Your voice is so needed. It is an honor to have you in our home and on the podcast. Links: On Loss and Living Onward: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1938301927 Global Mom: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07ZK9S4F3 Let Me Tell You My Story: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1641700491 Parker's Obituary: https://www.deseret.com/2007/7/27/19758849/obituary-parker-fairbourne-bradford More on Parker's Legacy: https://www.thechurchnews.com/2007/12/15/23232276/young-mans-death-impacts-many-lives

As a Valentine's Day bonus for our Dialogue listeners, find more lovely scriptural sermonizing by Melissa Dalton-Bradford as she teaches us ways to make the world a more loving place for all. Dialogue: A Journal… The post Valentine's Day Bonus: Gospel Study Afterchat with Melissa Dalton-Bradord appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Melissa Dalton-Bradford is an author, public speaker, and co-founder of two non-profits: Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG), a nonpartisan organization focused on watchdogging political leadership and engaging women in the same; and Their Story is Our Story (TSOS),… The post Dialogue Gospel Study #82 w/Melissa Dalton-Bradford appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

Melissa Dalton-Bradford presents the 82nd Dialogue Gospel Study. Melissa Dalton-Bradford is an author, public speaker, and co-founder of two non-profits: Mormon Women for Ethical Government (MWEG), a nonpartisan organization focused on watchdogging political leadership and engaging women… The post Comfort through Christ: Dialogue New Testament Gospel Study with Melissa Dalton-Bradford appeared first on Dialogue Journal.

  How you can help shape the world by teaching your children not to fear what is different, the power of the family dinner table, anchoring points in our life of change, and the strength of community during times of loss are topics for today's podcast episode. Today my friends I am so honored to […]

Feeling thrown into the virus unknown? Answers can be ours if we choose. Hands down, this was one of the most powerful and emotional interviews I've done. Learn vital life lessons from crisis survivors, ones you wouldn't expect but have lived our fears, difficulties, and stress on an even larger scale. Because Their Story is Our Story.

Jessica spoke to the incomparable Melissa Dalton-Bradford in this episode. Melissa resides with her husband Randall near Frankfurt, Germany, where she and her family arrived on the eve of a turning point in world history, when hundreds of thousands of people displaced by war, terrorism, and mortal peril trekked westward, seeking safety. A global nomad of 30 years, an author, (Global Mom: A Memoir; On Loss & Living Onward; essays and poetry in several anthologies), and an intercultural integration consultant, Melissa immediately volunteered teaching refugees German in an emergency shelter set up in her local high school gym. Those people and their stories rerouted her life. Within months, she’d helped found, with a handful of creative friends, Their Story is Our Story, a rapidly-growing nonprofit dedicated to gathering and sharing first-hand refugee stories in an effort to reveal the individual behind the ‘refugee’ label, cultivate meaningful relationships with those seeking refuge locally, and build strong and inclusive communities worldwide. With the global humanitarian crisis on the rise, Melissa volunteers full time leading TSOS as its Executive Director. She is the wife of Randall, and mother of four adult children. The following articles are mentioned in this episode... 1 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/07/opinion/trump-immigration.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share and 2 https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/refugee-stories-could-do-more-harm-good/?fbclid=IwAR06DY1hUajpW71IausTAzO7Cy0HK2fSGNHqorqnLgdw9l2f_5PVen8qHMU --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I talk about what I’ve learned about education from living in three countries. Check out, “Global Mom” by Melissa Dalton-Bradford and https://youtu.be/WVCTqgrFIPs (Michael Moore’s Finland clip).

"..If we want true friendship with God, we can't run away from the requirement that God--in kindness, in an effort to become our friend, to become our confidant, so we can have trust in Him--allows us to be pushed by the vicissitudes of mortality to the extremities of experience."In a life that includes moving twenty-plus times, most of them internationally, author and activist Melissa Dalton-Bradford has learned that home is a concept more than a place, and that we connect to each other--whatever our religion or nationality or languages--in the deepest places; our sorrows and our faith.(See the fruits of some of Melissa's efforts with refugees at: https://tsosrefugees.org/ )

"..If we want true friendship with God, we can't run away from the requirement that God--in kindness, in an effort to become our friend...allows us to be pushed by the vicissitudes of mortality to the extremities of experience." After twenty-plus moves, most of them international, author and activist Melissa Dalton-Bradford says that home is a concept more than a place, and that we connect to each other--whatever our religion--in the deepest places; our sorrows and our faith.

Samira Harnish, founder of the Women of the World Refugee non-profit organization, discusses her mission to educate and employ women refugees to achieve the goal of self-reliance. Second guest, Melissa Dalton-Bradford spokesperson and co-founder of This Is Our Story non-profit organization shares her experiences as she helps refugees to share their stories in authentic ways and ultimately find their voice.

   How you can help shape the world by teaching your children not to fear what is different, the power of the family dinner table, anchoring points in our life of change, and the strength of community during times of loss are topics for today's podcast episode. Melissa Dalton-Bradford also known as the Global Mom […]

Dan interviews Sharlee Glenn and Melissa Dalton-Bradford, founders of "Mormon Women for Ethical Government." 

This is the second part of Melissa Dalton-Bradford’s interview on Tandem Nomads. In the first episode, (https://tandemnomads.com/tn65-grow-career-global-transition-melissa-dalton-bradford) she tells us about her journey as a global mom and how she build a strong identity and portable career while moving 20 times from one continent to another. In this second part, Melissa gives us the precious gift of sharing one of the most intimate and sacred events of her and her family’s life: the sad loss of her son Parker in a water accident.  In this episode, she shares with us some insights to help each other deal with loss and mourning, especially when living so far away from “home.” In fact, over the years she turned this tragedy and transformative event of her life into an admirable source of strength to help other people around the world who have to deal with the heavy experience of loss.  She wrote the book “ On Loss and Living Onward (https://www.amazon.com/Loss-Living-Onward-Collected-Grieving/dp/1938301927/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8) ”, where she compiled the best resources and stories that helped her through the process of grief. With such humility, she also came to the belief that there are people who have gone through even more tragedy in their lives.  The terrible feeling of loss does not only relate to death, but also for example the loss of identity, security and the feeling of “home” that global nomads, displaced people and refugees can experience. This is how, on top of her busy career and business as a soprano soloist, speaker, and author, she dedicates a considerable amount of her time helping refugees, providing them with German lessons to help them embrace the city where she currently lives, in Frankfurt, Germany. Melissa is also the author of “ Global Mom: A Memoire (https://www.amazon.com/Global-Mom-Countries-Addresses-Languages/dp/193830134X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482885619&sr=8-1&keywords=global+mom+a+memoir) ” where she tells the story of her family moving around the world and her reinvention journey. I am very humbled to have Melissa share her story so generously and with such positive energies. I would also like to dedicate this episode to Parker Bradford, “may his soul rest in peace”. In honor of Parker Bradford         Glimpse on Melissa’s insights in this episode: The three pillars that helped her and her family deal with the pain of their tragic loss, and go through the mourning process. “We will never be the same people after a great loss but every loss also gives us a great opportunity to change.” How to help someone we care about who has lost a beloved one. “The best thing you can do to help is show up and shut up. You can also use your gift to do something meaningful.” When being in mourning, how to give the right signals and indications of what we need, and how the family and community can help. “Grief and forgiveness are inseparable to give each other the space to be human and do mistakes.” How Melissa and her family managed to cope with this loss while arriving in a new country and talk about it/or not with people they just met. “Loss is what life is about, you can’t stretch your arms without touching some iteration of loss.” Check out Melissa’s books! Global Mom, a Memoire (https://www.amazon.com/Global-Mom-Countries-Addresses-Languages/dp/193830134X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482885619&sr=8-1&keywords=global+mom+a+memoir) On Loss and Living Onward (https://www.amazon.com/Loss-Living-Onward-Collected-Grieving/dp/1938301927/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8) She also recommends: A year of Magical Thinking (https://www.amazon.com/Year-Magical-Thinking-Joan-Didion/dp/1400078431/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1482967140&sr=1-1&keywords=year+of+magical+thinking) , by Joan Didion Find Melissa Dalton Bradford: Web: Melissa Writes of Passage...

In this episode, Melissa shares her inspiring story of how she turned her doubts into confidence to grow a career in global transition and reinvent herself while moving across the world twenty times with her husband and kids! Melissa Dalton-Bradford was raised in Utah before becoming a true global citizen and a mother of 4 children.  She is a writer, holds a Bachelor in German and a Master in Literature.  Melissa has taught writing, humanities and language to university students.  She speaks, reads and writes fluent German, French, Norwegian and can also convert in Mandarin.  Melissa has performed professionally as a soprano soloist and actress in the US, Scandinavia, Central Europe and South East Asia.  She and her husband have raised their family in Vienna, Hong Kong, New York, Oslo, Paris, Munich, Singapore, Geneva and Frankfurt. “To be successful, you need to believe in yourself” Melissa is the author of the book “ Melissa Writes of Passage. (http://melissadaltonbradford.wordpress.com) Melissa’s insights on how to grow a career in global transition How to deal with having to start all over again in each country “When you move around the world, everything becomes disposable, except your relationships.” What has helped her be respected as a professional and build confidence “You define and portray yourself differently if you can say, here is my invoice.” What helps her stay centered and grounded despite the stress of transitions and tough times “Define your family routines, values and stabilizing axes”. How to deal with being publicly vulnerable. “Human beings connect on their broken edges, not on their shiny polished surfaces.” Check out Melissa’s books! Global Mom, a Memoire (https://www.amazon.com/Global-Mom-Countries-Addresses-Languages/dp/193830134X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1482885619&sr=8-1&keywords=global+mom+a+memoir) On Loss and Living Onward (https://www.amazon.com/Loss-Living-Onward-Collected-Grieving/dp/1938301927/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8)   Find Melissa Dalton-Bradford: Web: Melissa Writes of Passage (https://melissadaltonbradford.wordpress.com)   Did you find this episode useful?  Please share it! 

The Bradfords were an active and energetic family of 6 who traveled the world, living in numerous locations and happily adjusting to each new environment. Then, just as they were embarking on a move from France to Germany, something unimaginable happened. Their oldest son Parker, a fine young man just heading off to college, died. It was not at first comforting to know that he died trying to help someone else; that in his death he had shown his character. And their deep faith could not save them from the staggering grief. The family was plunged into an unfamiliar world of agony and alienation. Throughout their long road to come to terms with the loss, Melissa Dalton-Bradford, Parker's mother, read every word she could find to attempt to touch any comfort available. She collected the words that touched her aching heart and wove them into a book about her family and about grief. Join us for a deep look at the loss of a child and what soothes, and doesn't sooth, such a loss.

The Bradfords were an active and energetic family of 6 who traveled the world, living in numerous locations and happily adjusting to each new environment. Then, just as they were embarking on a move from France to Germany, something unimaginable happened. Their oldest son Parker, a fine young man just heading off to college, died. It was not at first comforting to know that he died trying to help someone else; that in his death he had shown his character. And their deep faith could not save them from the staggering grief. The family was plunged into an unfamiliar world of agony and alienation. Throughout their long road to come to terms with the loss, Melissa Dalton-Bradford, Parker's mother, read every word she could find to attempt to touch any comfort available. She collected the words that touched her aching heart and wove them into a book about her family and about grief. Join us for a deep look at the loss of a child and what soothes, and doesn't sooth, such a loss.