Having just dropped Sam off at school for his first day back in 18 months (!), we decide to distract ourselves in the customary manner, by recording a podcast episode. In the first of an occasional series on the joys of travel in Bolivia, learn

Episode 21: Head First

Jul 14th, 2021 30m 13s

We take some time out of dog-sitting to update you on things here in Bolivia, including exciting news about Sam's schooling and a new UK-bound Bolivian missionary. We also have an extended conversation about mental wellbeing and mental illness

Episode 20: Your Honour

May 27th, 2021 30m 11s

We are back in Bolivia! Sam makes his long-awaited podcast return and we discuss the differences between shame-driven and guilt-driven cultures (and crucially, the difference between GMT and BST). Speaking of time-zones, make sure to join us li

Episode 19: A Little Respect

Apr 22nd, 2021 29m 15s

It's almost time to pack our bags here in Canada, but not before we recorded our latest episode. As well as some reflection on our two months' furlough, this time we consider differing cultural attitudes to hierarchies and status, which Amanda

Episode 18: London Calling

Mar 5th, 2021 24m 57s

After a whirlwind few weeks, we find ourselves locked down in London, Ontario. But you can’t keep a good pod down, and so we continue our series on cultural differences by offering some reflections on Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (or in

Episode 17: About Time

Feb 10th, 2021 21m 25s

In our first episode of 2021, we begin a new series on differences between 'cold climate cultures' (e.g., North America, Europe) and 'hot climate cultures' (everywhere else!). We kick off by looking at contrasting attitudes to time, before clos

Episode 16: 19, '20, '21

Dec 22nd, 2020 43m 36s

In our final episode of the year, we reflect on the joys and sorrows of 2020 and look forward to the year ahead. Stay tuned till the end for a Christmas message from our sponsor(ed child).If you love this show, please leave us a review. Go t

Episode 15: Samaipastors

Dec 2nd, 2020 34m 8s

Mark Hunt, AKA 'The Craig Cunningham of La Paz', joins us for a chat about international church ministry in Bolivia. In addition, we cover the big issues of our times, such as torture chairs and a leaders' thingy, while also launching the long-

Episode 14: Bad Backs and Comebacks

Nov 17th, 2020 24m 9s

Amanda waxes lyrical about her new laundry machine while Craig identifies the unnamed fruit of Genesis 3. You can't say the three-month wait hasn't been worth it! Blog: cramandaham.blogspot.com

Episode 13: Heidi! Hi!

Aug 12th, 2020 39m 29s

As lockdown enters week 1,374, we huddle around the bunker microphone to discuss dinners of the Krafty variety, the latest on Sam's marital prospects, and why a visit to the supermarket is just like appearing on Top of the Pops in the '80s. All

Episode 12: Zombieball

Jun 20th, 2020 35m 39s

While much of the western world begins to take its first faltering steps out of lockdown, we remain very much in the thick of it here in Bolivia. Find out more in our first update for...a while!

Episode 11: Diecinueve

Apr 1st, 2020 34m 37s

Bolivia, like much of the world, is in lockdown, and we give an update on life and ministry for ourselves and others here in Santa Cruz at this time.

Episode 10: Out of the Overflow

Mar 7th, 2020 32m 2s

In the latest episode, we pay someone to tell us how foolish we are. Stay tuned for more on this, networking, a pastoral first and serving with joy.

Episode 9: Colombia Records

Feb 14th, 2020 38m 36s

We have returned from the beautiful country of Colombia, without a phone, but with oh, so much more: great coffee, a small army's worth of medication and, best of all, fond memories (ah!). Not least of our time hanging out with musician Santiag

Episode 8: Mistaken Identities

Jan 14th, 2020 33m 37s

On a hot summer's day in Santa Cruz (hence the fan in the background!), we open 2020 with some closing reflections on this missionary life, news on the next feather in our 'countries visited' cap, and tidings of comfort and joy for all those wh

Episode 7: From Tollcross to Trinidad

Dec 21st, 2019 35m 22s

After a considerable delay, we find the spare thirty minutes in our end-of-year schedules to share a little more about our journey to the mission field, while also giving thanks for the year just past. A happy Christmas to all our listeners and

Episode 6: When You Were Young

Nov 22nd, 2019 37m 6s

"How did we get here?" is one of life's big questions, and in this episode, we provide the answer ('here' meaning Bolivia). We also reflect on the momentous events of the past couple of weeks, in particular the former president's resignation af

Episode 5: Canny? Believe it!

Nov 8th, 2019 17m 43s

We are joined by special guests and good friends Bryan & Molly Canny as we reflect on continuing developments in the country.

Episode 4: A Letter from Bolivia

Oct 25th, 2019 16m 15s

A short update on the state of play here in Bolivia after the election and how it is affecting our day-to-day existence. Sorry about the shorter episode this week; hoping normal service will soon be resumed!

Episode 3: The Zombie Apodcalypse

Oct 11th, 2019 27m 31s

What happens when you stick a microphone in front of two exhausted Christian overseas workers? This episode, that's what! Tune in for an update on our week in lofty La Paz and an interview with a very special guest.

Episode 2: Igor to Please

Sep 26th, 2019 30m 50s

In our second-ever episode, Langham Preaching's Igor Améstegui is our first-ever interviewee! We also chat about downloads, densities and diseases of the evangelical variety. Listeners who can pay attention for the full 30 minutes may or may no