We all bear childhood memories with us some good some bad but some people have right out trauma. In this time and age people are more aware of therapy and that going through your childhood is important. Sometimes this is an ongoing process and while you are maybe figuring out your trauma, family life might suffer. Listen in to when Linh and Ed share their thoughts on parenting when you are still processing childhood trauma.

Linh tells Ed different stories about people and their experiences with jealousy. Either you are the jealous one or you have a partner who is jealous. Is it something good to experience jealousy or just a waste of energy and time. Stay tuned and listen in.

Halloween has a longstanding tradition in many countries and even in recent years in Sweden. As an American, Edward shares his experience growing up with Halloween and when he started to stop celebrating Halloween. Listen in to hear what you can do instead and why celebrating Halloween is not a suitable holiday for Christians.

Many people are searching for love, but have not been able to find it. Then, there are those who blame this difficulty on everything except the person they see when looking in the mirror. They are pointing the finger at various topics, without realizing that they may be the problem. Linh and Edward take up this sensitive subject with humour and wisdom and concern for those who need a wake-up call. This episode was recorded in April 2025.

Around the fika table, lots of subjects come up that never make it to the podcast. But one topic that stood out was the subject of washing feet around the time of the Resurrection of Jesus. Today's episode recaptures the best parts of that conversation, with, of course, the wisdom and wit you have all come to hate or appreciate from Linh and Edward. This episode was recorded in April 2025.

Today's episode began with Linh, Edward, and their guest Alice, who attempted to answer this existential question about an alternative to the life that they now have. It all started one day after church as they sat and had fika. Have a box of tissues on hand since you will probably laugh until you cry.

Along with their guest, Alice, Edward, and Linh sit around the fika table and discuss whether there really is such a thing as working too much. With their usual banter and unique perspective, they try to give insight into something that is relevant to our time.

The stories about Germany still go strong. Linh shares about some things that she misses from Germany. This gives an insider view from a true Cross Culture person as these friends compare Swedish friends to German friends. Hope you learn something new! This episode is from autumn 2024.