Think Global: Recent Episodes
Tim Davis
A podcast that explores ways we thoughtfully engage with new cultures and forge friendships in the most unlikely of places.
We're kicking off a new series where we will explore how we can go beyond expectations in our lives. Throughout this episode, we discuss what generosity looks like around the world and how we can exceed our own culture's expectations as we become people who are generous with our time, money, energy, and knowledge.
Join us as we talk about becoming people who intentionally invest in others more than we focus on ourselves. How can we have a "there you are" outlook in our relationships instead of a "here I am" mentality?
As the holiday season approaches, we reflect on what we have been thankful for lately and discuss a few surprising benefits of gratitude.
In this episode, we share some of our favorite takeaways from The Comfort Crisis by Michael Easter and how we have seen the benefits of embracing discomfort in our own lives and in the lives of our friends around the world.
A group of young people we recently spent time with reminded us that you can make a significant impact in a short amount of time if you chose to be courageous. In this episode, we discuss the importance of living your life as a "heroic deed."
Gratitude, Resilience, Aspiration, Courage, and Empathy make up The 5 Graces of Life and Leadership. In this episode, we discuss how we have seen these 5 attributes displayed throughout our years of traveling and forming relationships across diverse cultures.
Check out The 5 Graces by Gary Burnison.
Mongolia is sometimes referred to as "the end of the earth" because of its vast, untouched wilderness. On this episode, we talk to a friend who has lived in Mongolia for 5 years about how the locals live in community.
In this episode, we talk to a friend living in Iraq about what local community looks like in this ancient, tribal country.
We're starting a new series about how building relationships look different in every culture! In this episode, we talk with our guest about what local community looks like in China.
In this episode of the "Things We Didn't Know" series, we explore the country of Morocco.
Moroccan Mint Tea Recipe: Moroccan Mint Tea Recipe & Ceremony – Moroccanzest
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In this episode of the "Things We Didn't Know" series, we explore the country of Laos.
Where to buy specialty coffee from Laos:
Jing Jhai Coffee
Saffron Coffee
In this episode of the "Things We Didn't Know" series, we explore the country of Tunisia.
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In this episode, we review the topics we've covered in season 1 and how they relate to a recent international trip.
In this episode, we invite three special guests to join us for a conversation on adapting to life in America, things missed from home, and the importance of hospitality.
In this episode, Tim and Jonathan share their perspective on the current crisis in Afghanistan and discuss why, as a society, our passion for these types of world crises should last far beyond media coverage.
This month, Tim and Jonathan host their first guests for a conversation about what it's like to live cross-culturally.
Tim and Jonathan unpack the theme of the Think Global podcast: "The world is our home, where strangers become friends and friends become family."
Rushing through life isn't the best way to enjoy the journey. In this episode, we balance out last month's discussion on "walking with intention" with a different perspective - taking the long road home.
The way we walk can be indicative of how we actually live life! In this episode we talk about what it means to walk through life with intention. How can we live a life of purpose with the end in mind?
Through traveling the world together, Tim and Jonathan have learned a lot from different cultures. A notable difference from our American culture is the way that people around the world dine. In countries like China, England, etc. eating a meal together is slow and honorable. In this episode of Think Global we learn what it means to honor those around us, not only while dining together, but in everyday life.
A very familiar text for many of us illustrates this basic principle. “Don’t worry about tomorrow. Today has enough trouble of its own.” Often our minds and hearts are consumed with what's happening tomorrow, next week, next month, or even next year. But all we are asked to do is just tackle today. The small things. Today. Lived well.