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Think Global: Life Overseas

Think Global: Life Overseas

Hosted by Jonathan Smyth

Episodes

55

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN

About the show

A podcast that explores ways we thoughtfully engage with new cultures and forge friendships in the most unlikely of places.

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55 recent
June 9, 2026Episode 5529 min

Season 6, Episode 6 | Living Slow, Present, and Connected in Thailand

Listen in for a story about a young couple who packed up their lives and moved to Thailand — where they discovered that the smallest moments matter most. In this episode, we explore what it means to slow down, show up, and let unlikely friendships find you.

May 12, 2026Episode 5433 min

Season 6, Episode 5 | Nine Years in Jordan

In this episode, my friend shares about nine years of life in Jordan — the country's rich history, its remarkable hospitality, and how living there has reshaped how he thinks about patience and efficiency.

April 14, 2026Episode 5332 min

Season 6, Episode 4 | Discovering Home in North Africa

This month, I sat down with friends living in Tunisia, an often overlooked country in North Africa, for a conversation about its beauty, the misconceptions surrounding it, its rich history, and how it has become a place they now call home.

March 10, 2026Episode 5228 min

Season 6, Episode 3 | Lessons on Hospitality, Belonging, and Letting Go

I loved sitting down with my friend, who has lived cross-culturally for nearly 20 years. We dive into life lessons on hospitality, creating belonging, and learning not to take offense in new cultures.

February 10, 2026Episode 5124 min

Season 6, Episode 2 | Exploring Life and Friendships in China

This month, I sat down with a friend living in China to reflect on her experiences navigating friendships, embracing adventure, and discovering rhythms of rest in a new culture.

January 13, 2026Episode 503 min

Season 6, Episode 1 | Where We're Headed This Year

Welcome to Think Global: Life Overseas! This season, we’re taking a new approach—sharing honest, funny, and meaningful conversations with friends around the world about life, friendship, and everyday experiences of living cross-culturally.

July 8, 2025Episode 4929 min

Season 5, Episode 6 | Family Life Overseas

What’s it like to raise a family in a different culture? Tune in for a conversation with a friend who shares the joys, challenges, and unexpected gifts of raising children overseas.

June 10, 2025Episode 4828 min

Season 5, Episode 5 | Embracing Life as Nomads

At Think Global, we often say, “The world is our home.” Yet in many ways, we’re all nomads journeying through a world that is ultimately temporary. In this episode, we explore what it means to live well with a nomadic mindset, finding purpose, connection, and joy along the way.

May 13, 2025Episode 4724 min

Season 5, Episode 4 | Rethinking Free Time

In this episode, we invite you to take a fresh look at how you view and use your free time—whether it’s a weekend, summer break, or even retirement. What if your free time could be more than just a break? What if it could be a way to serve others and invest in something that lasts?

April 8, 2025Episode 4620 min

Season 5, Episode 3 | Thriving in Uncertainty

Traveling and living overseas requires a high tolerance for uncertainty. In this episode, we explore how uncertainty is a constant part of life—and how we can learn not just to tolerate ambiguity, but to thrive in the midst of it.

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