Best Xn Podcasts (2024)

Exploring the triumphs, tribulations and trivialities that make life worth living. Get cozy, get real, and get ready to connect with the raw and unscripted stories of naayo-xn. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naayo/message

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Michael Jordan Saved My Ass. 13:09

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7M ago13:09

13:09

Traveling through Turkey 🇹🇷 during the time of ISIS. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naayo/message

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Sticker Shock 12:51

7M ago12:51

12:51

The Secretary of Hate Office - AKA-DMV. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naayo/message

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I See Farts! 8:29

7M ago8:29

8:29

Hanging With My 5 Year Old. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naayo/message

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Purity Test – Discover Your Level of Innocence 1:15

9M ago1:15

1:15

Welcome to our site dedicated to the Test de Pureté, a fun tool allowing you to evaluate and compare your life experiences. Originating from Rice University in the United States, the Purity Test has grown in popularity over the years, becoming an entertaining way to explore your level of innocence. Bienvenue sur notre site dédié au Test de Pureté, …

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A Whole Lotta Shit. 6:11

2+ y ago6:11

6:11

What's on my mind this week. A quick rant. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naayo/message

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This Could Be Harassment 22:50

2+ y ago22:50

22:50

Delivering Flowers To My Boss--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naayo/message

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Get Us a Room 17:04

2+ y ago17:04

17:04

She gave me a test on our date to see if I was the one. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naayo/message

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Waiting for Snow 17:44

2+ y ago17:44

17:44

I purchased an electric snow blower. Electricity and snow? Yeah, I know what you're thinking. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naayo/message

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Blame it on COVID (Why People are Stressed) 14:36

2+ y ago14:36

14:36

Stress in the workplace due to COVID. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/naayo/message

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Enduring Quarantine - An Interview with an American Friend Living in Wuhan, China During COVID-19 51:11

4+ y ago51:11

51:11

This episode is a very informal interview with my friend Marissa living in Wuhan, China. I hope it provides you with some further understanding of what people around the globe are experiencing during this pandemic as well as give you some hope. Marissa has been in quarantine for 9 weeks. It was a pleasure for me to meet and talk with her over Zoom,…

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033 A TCK in TCK Care 30:16

5y ago30:16

30:16

Rachel Bear, who was in episode 9 of this podcast comes back to talk about the new position that she has accepted working for MTI (Mission Training International) She talks about how her TCK experience has lead her to this position, and the way that being a TCK has both qualified her and disqualified her for this new role. Rachel is actively raisin…

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032 A Look At Korean Missions 38:05

5y ago38:05

38:05

This week, Jon talks with Joo Eon Ko about his experience as a South Korean Missionary Kid growing up in Cambodia. Then they move in to a conversation about the origins of the church in Korea and how it sends Missionaries, the way that missions works in Korea and the difference between American and Korean Missions. --- Send in a voice message: http…

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Starting an Anti-trafficking College Major & Confronting Compassion Fatigue with Dr. MacRae 1:17:31

5y ago1:17:31

1:17:31

Listen to Dr. Pamela MacRae and I discuss how she started the Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation bachelor's degree at Moody Bible Institute. Then we talk about her doctorate work on compassion fatigue. If you are in any social services type field, this episode could be a great one for you! Let's learn more about how to be mindful of what we…

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031 A Conversation with an MK 23:45

5y ago23:45

23:45

This week, Jon has an open and honest interview with Lydia Bendele about what it was like to grow up jumping between three different countries. Starting out in Australia, then moving to the US, then Argentina, then back to the US, and then back to Argentina, until finally ending up in the US. She talks through how all of these moves have changed an…

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030 When You Feel Alone 22:45

5y ago22:45

22:45

Samuel Bowen shares a deeply personal story of transition and his battles with depression. He talks about the affects that growing up as a TCK in the Middle East affected his battle with depression and is isolationism. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.sp…

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029 The Importance of Being Called as a Family 21:14

5+ y ago21:14

21:14

Jon talks this week with Gavin Chase and about how both his parents and Josiah Venture were very particular about making sure that not just the parents were called to mission work, but that they were called as a family. Feeling called did not minimize the struggle of changing cultures at 12 years old, but it helped with life got hard for Gavin. ---…

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028 Wisdom From Someone Who Knows Something 28:30

5+ y ago28:30

28:30

This week, Jon sits down with Stephen Black, the host of TCK Care. Another podcast about being a TCK hosted by a TCK from Nigeria. Stephen talks about why he went into TCK Care as a career and ministry, the importance of living in tension, and what he would tell himself and others about his TCK experience. Check out Steven's Podcast here: https://t…

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027 Introducing Missional Student 22:26

5+ y ago22:26

22:26

Because I didn't have enough to do, I have a second super cool podcast to tell you guys about! The Missional Student Podcast is an extension of Missional Student.com. They have weekly blogs, free e-books and tools to help you learn how to live more and more on mission every day in your everyday life, plus a fun podcast with great conversation and c…

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026 The Aftermath of Cultural Rejection 28:28

5+ y ago28:28

28:28

This week I sit down with the President of the International Student Fellowship, Tim Gabuna. He talks about what it was like growing up Filipino in Canada and how he reconciled the two cultures growing up, and then as he has been preparing for ministry. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport …

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TBI-115 The Most Normal Story You Ever Heard About Mack Beggs And Muscles 1:06:56

5+ y ago1:06:56

1:06:56

What is the most important meal of the day? The Big Inside’s show host Christian Matyi, a/k/a “XN,” is betting he knows what you’re gonna say. What you’re probably not expecting is how what we think we know about breakfast may not be quite what we assumed. XN dives into the background of this nostalgic meal armed with a pack of nutrition-savvy athl…

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025 The Realities of Being Gray 34:15

5+ y ago34:15

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Jon sits down with Patrick Nelson who is a person of mixed racial decent. Jon and Patrick have an open and honest conversation about what it is like to grow up ethnically ambiguous and what the world could look like in the future. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://p…

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024 Interview with an International Student 25:29

5+ y ago25:29

25:29

Today I sit down and talk with Veronica, who though is not a traditional TCK has spent quite some time in the US. She talks about adjusting to American culture, adjusting to Moody culture, and being in an interracial, and intercultural relationship. If you want to look into the ministry that Veronica was saved though check them out here http://www.…

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023 How Not To Raise Your International Student 23:22

5+ y ago23:22

23:22

Lisa Guilbride speaks very openly and honestly about her first experience coming to the US. All the good, the bad and what helped her adjust to the culture and what made the cultural adjustment hard. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

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022 Life After Conversion 26:35

5+ y ago26:35

26:35

Today's story is told by someone who grew up in a Muslim country and has since become a follower of Jesus. She talks about the hardship and the loneliness that comes from changing cultures, religious, and being alienated from one's family. A profoundly honest look at life after conversion for a Muslim Background Believer. --- Send in a voice messag…

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021 Racism in Africa 16:32

5+ y ago16:32

16:32

Ayanda Khumalo comes back on to talk about the race issue that has hit Zimbabwe, South Africa, and various other countries in southern Africa. He talks about what has been done to make change and puts forth his ideas on how to make lasting change in racial reconciliation. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-ta…

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020 This is America; As Seen by an African 25:20

5+ y ago25:20

25:20

Ayanda Khumalo talks very openly, honestly and intelligently about what it is like to be an African Immigrant, living traveling and working in the US. He speaks about racism and why in all the talk about immigrants in the news recently, Africans are not really brought up that much. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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TBI-114 Arguing With the Breakfast Sheep Over What Is Really Important 57:17

5+ y ago57:17

57:17

What is the most important meal of the day? The Big Inside’s show host Christian Matyi, a/k/a “XN,” is betting he knows what you’re gonna say. What you’re probably not expecting is how what we think we know about breakfast may not be quite what we assumed. XN dives into the background of this nostalgic meal armed with a pack of nutrition-savvy athl…

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TBI-113 Doing the same thing over and over and over with violas and Drew Ricciardi 1:00:21

5+ y ago1:00:21

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Host Christian Matyi, aka "XN," chats with professional viola player Drew Ricciardi and uncovers some interesting theories about how we move. You’re gonna start looking at what you do every day a little differently after this episode of The Big Inside. Show host Christian Matyi, a/k/a “XN,” is joined by professional viols player Drew Ricciardi, who…

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TBI-113 Doing the same thing over and over and over with violas and Drew Ricciardi 1:00:00

5+ y ago1:00:00

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You’re gonna start looking at what you do every day a little differently after this episode of The Big Inside. Show host Christian Matyi, a/k/a “XN,” is joined by professional viols player Drew Ricciardi, who discusses a very different approach to crating music that also suggests we might want to reconsider how we move. Are you sure that you’re get…

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TBI-112 The Dog's Name is Crom; the director is Liam O'Donnell - Part 2of 2 44:58

6y ago44:58

44:58

It’s the second part of our two-part episode with very special guest Liam O’Donnell, movie director, producer and writer who’s most known for his 2017 sci fi action flick, “Beyond Skyline.”On the previous show, host Christian Matyi (a/k/a “XN”) have us some fascinating insight into he backstory and narrative of O’Donnell, which might have a bit of …

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TBI-111 Keeping Our Good Eye On The Alien Invasion with Liam ODonnell, Part 1 of 2 58:19

6y ago58:19

58:19

We’re back for our tenth (we think) season! And we are opening this run of episodes with a very special guest: Liam O’Donnell, movie director, producer and writer most known for the 2017 sci fi action flick, “Beyond Skyline.” Aliens turn on their high beams and a bunch of stuff explodes. WORTH IT. Aliens turn on their high beams and a bunch of stuf…

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TBI-112 The Dog's Name Is Crom. The Director's name is Liam O'Donnell, Part 2 of 2 44:58

6y ago44:58

44:58

It’s the second part of our two-part episode with very special guest Liam O’Donnell, movie director, producer and writer who’s most known for his 2017 sci fi action flick, “Beyond Skyline.” On the previous show, host Christian Matyi (a/k/a “XN”) have us some fascinating insight into he backstory and narrative of O’Donnell, which might have a bit of…

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019 An Ever Growing Theology of Home 20:35

6y ago20:35

20:35

As Season 2 draws to a close, Jonathan Walthour tells his story, the inspiration for this podcast and how his concept of home has changed throughout his life and through this podcast. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/supp…

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TBI-111 Keeping Our Good Eye On The Alien Invasion with Liam O'Donnell – Part 1 of 2 58:19

6y ago58:19

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We’re back for our tenth (we think) season! And we are opening this run of episodes with averyspecial guest: Liam O’Donnell, movie director, producer and writer most known for the 2017 sci fi action flick, “Beyond Skyline.” Liam gave show host Christian Matyi (a/k/a “XN”) a whole lot of interview. So much, in fact, that we are going to present our …

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018 Place, Family, and Stability 12:28

6y ago12:28

12:28

Katya Green reflects on three specific instances where she has seen good in her cross cultural experience.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/support

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017 Serving God Without Passion 30:24

6y ago30:24

30:24

Grace Choi talks about her experience moving back from Africa to South Korea and the way that God showed her that anybody can do ministry wherever they are, not just in a cross cultural context.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-…

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016 Home is Not Where your Family Is 14:59

6y ago14:59

14:59

Tim Pablo, talks about what it was like moving from the Philippines, to Canada to work in a Chinese church and the major identity issues that he and his family had to overcome and are still working on overcoming.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.c…

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015 The Wall Between Us 21:22

6y ago21:22

21:22

James Hasdak talks about what it was like growing up in Bangladesh as a Bangladesh native in a missions compound. The child of national missionaries. He speaks of the separation that he felt from people who looked like him but lived a very different life then he did. He also discusses the importance of not assuming someone's cultural background bef…

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014 Similar but Different 23:33

6y ago23:33

23:33

Caleb Hartwig talks about what it was like growing up as an American in Canada where his parents were missionaries to the First Nations people in British Columbia. He talks about how different, but similar his experience was to many of the TCK's he has met at Moody.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/mes…

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013 The Identity Crisis of History 23:57

6y ago23:57

23:57

Tirzah Walker talks about what it is like to be Jewish walking through, not just America but also in the world in general. She speaks of some of the similarities between growing up Jewish and growing up in a different culture or country.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: htt…

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012: My Identity is...? 20:21

6y ago20:21

20:21

John C Hughes talks about the realities of living out what "This is Us" tries to portray. Being an African American man adopted into a Euro-American family. How he struggled, and still does struggle, with his identity but ultimately finding that identity in Christ.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/mess…

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011 Am I an MK? 28:05

6y ago28:05

28:05

Katie Walthour shares a Creative Nonfiction piece that she wrote in processing her answer to the question Am I an MK? Katie talks about her doubt in her identity and feeling like a MK poser. Katie and Jon then discuss how the parts of their story have played into the development of their identity.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spot…

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010 For the Sake of the Gospel 24:09

6y ago24:09

24:09

Abigail Newport tells of all the many losses that she experienced as a result of her parents calling to cross-cultural ministry. How she dealt with them and what happened when she was finally able to talk about them to her peers.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://pod…

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009 The Fence Protects Me 20:28

6y ago20:28

20:28

Rachel Bear talks about the toll that internalizing a message that boundaries do not matter has taken on her life and relationships, the importance of setting binderies and what that looks like in her life.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

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008 Where is God in Silence 24:03

6y ago24:03

24:03

Lizzy Sullivan shares a fiction short story that she wrote about how to deal with times of silence from God.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/support

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007 Facing Your Demons 30:34

6y ago30:34

30:34

Joabe Sena Anrade tells his story and what helped him face his demons and become fully whole.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/support

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006 I Don't Miss You 19:50

6y ago19:50

19:50

Dawn and David Sagar talk about the idea of detachment and the effects that multiple transitions have on personal and family relationships.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/support…

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005 Where Do We Belong? 17:02

6y ago17:02

17:02

Jonathan (Jonyo) Hall goes tells his life story, chronicling the search for belonging he is still on. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/t-c-k-tales/support

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