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Life Unwasted

Caleb/Kyumin
Missionary Kids
Trauma
Mental Health
Faith Academy
Cultural Identity
Philippines
Identity
Family Dynamics
Grief
Papua
Christianity
Community
Resilience
Zambia
Third Culture Kids
Faith
Childhood Memories
Self-Discovery
Papua New Guinea
Parenting

A place to be seen. A place to be heard. A place to be yourself. A place to belong. Home.

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Alicia grew up in Mexico inside a family that knew how to look composed in public while doors slammed at home. A fall from a backyard swing set, a scorpion filled hotel room, white pants in third grade, two cats left behind when the family did not re... more

She did everything right—faith, marriage, obedience—and still ended up in an abusive home. That’s when she realized: no one was coming to save her. Not even God.

Jonathan was seven when his family moved to Madrid and settled in a neighborhood overwhelmed by heroin use. What began as his parents’ calling turned into a growing rehab community, and his childhood unfolded inside it. He built real relationships wi... more

This live conversation returns to Holly several years after her original Life Unwasted interview. In the time since, her book, The Missionary Kids: Unmasking the Myths of White Evangelicalism, has entered the world, and she has a different kind of cl... more

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Recent Guests

Jonathan Tepper
Fund manager and memoir author
Self-employed / financier
Episode: Jonathan
Holly Berkley Fletcher
Author and former Missionary Kid
Episode: LIVE SHOW with Holly
Adam Cobb
A thoughtful person with interesting ideas and a classmate from 2001
Episode: 0: Beginnings
Mary Crutchfield
Missionary Kid and mental health advocate
Episode: Mary
Dan Stringer
Former missionary kid at Faith Academy and author
Author of 'Struggling With Evangelicalism'
Episode: Dan
Clare Shepherd
Former missionary kid, priest, and mental health advocate
Episode: Clare
Ari Ali
Documentary filmmaker exploring her family's missionary past and the impact on MKs.
Ben Between Africa
Episode: What We Pass On: An Interview with Ben Between Africa’s Ari Ali
Claire Collins Frizen
Author of 'Becoming Claire', a memoir reflecting on her life as a missionary kid
Episode: Claire 2.0
Tiffera Charbox
Missionary Kid sharing her story of growing up in a strict religious environment
Episode: Tiffera

Hosts

Cuman
Co-host focusing on MK experiences and storytelling
Caleb Adams
Host and co-host, central to episode discussions and guest interviews

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Great but…

    Cumin is so awkward and sometimes creepy . So much so it’s entertaining. Cumin work on not being icky but everything else…. Doing great

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Not Keenan
    United States6 months ago
  • Crushing out!

    I’m 100% crushing out on this podcast. As a 55-year-old MK, one who no longer would consider herself a “believer,” my formative years are still just so… unique? weird? un-relatable by your average American or westerner?—or at least so I think—by most of my now-peers. It feels like a kind of massage for my heart to listen to these episodes. i think I’m a little bit in love with the hosts and their guests and maybe, also then, with my odd and quirky self… Keep at it, please! I’m especially loving ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Babayaguita
    United States3 years ago
  • 😍😍😍

    Love it! Don’t know some of these people, but even the strangers don’t feel like strangers. Keep going 🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A.Dewing
    United States3 years ago
  • So good!

    I never miss an episode. Listen to many of them twice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TheCobb13
    United States4 years ago
  • Fantastic show

    Great stories about growing up between cultures, and learning to embrace all the parts of yourself as you move into adulthood.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zonrox
    United States4 years ago

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Mental health focus is a strong draw for listeners seeking healing narratives.
Shows depth and vulnerability in MK stories, with thoughtful handling of trauma.
Nostalgia and cross-cultural perspectives resonate with long-time listeners and newcomers alike.
The casual, candid style makes difficult topics feel approachable and relatable.

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LIVE SHOW with Holly
Q: What changed inside you after writing the book?
The process helped me reconnect with my identity as a historian and understand the necessity of truthful representation in writing, allowing me to process my experiences more deeply.
LIVE SHOW with Holly
Q: Holly, what has your experience been like as a professional writer navigating the complexities of your past as a missionary kid?
It's been an enlightening journey connecting past experiences with the process of writing; I cherish the positive feedback from others, but it can be nerve-wracking not knowing the impact of my work.
Mary
Q: What would you say would be another major theme that came up as you reflected of your NK life?
A lot of people had some very deep indoctrination, like purity culture, and I realized my struggle was more about needing emotional support and the ability to express myself.
Josh
Q: What insights have you gained from listening to other MKs' stories?
Listening to other MK voices helped Josh understand shared experiences and the unique challenges faced by those in similar circumstances.
Josh
Q: What was your experience like growing up as a missionary kid?
Josh reflects on the complexities of being an MK, sharing both the joys and struggles, including feelings of isolation and seeking acceptance.

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A thoughtful series centered on missionary kids and cross-cultural upbringings, often exploring trauma, identity, and healing. Episodes pair intimate personal histories with discussions on faith, mental health, and resilience, frequently featuring authors, educators, and professionals who lived abroad or grew up in high-control communities. A standout is the consistent emphasis on authentic storytelling, vulnerable conversations, and practical paths toward self-understanding and recovery. The format often blends memoir-style reflection with insights that resonate with listeners who grew up in similar environments or who are interested in trauma, culture, and family dynamics.

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Recent guests on Life Unwasted include:

1. Jonathan Tepper
2. Holly Berkley Fletcher
3. Adam Cobb
4. Mary Crutchfield
5. Dan Stringer
6. Clare Shepherd
7. Ari Ali
8. Claire Collins Frizen

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