In this episode of UNCUT CONVERSATIONS, Maria Rita and I continue unpacking mental health and its dichotomies in churches and in society. We share our thoughts and our personal experiences. And we might even come back with a part 3. Here goes another episode of UNCUT CONVERSATIONS, spoken in English. 🎧Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple … Continue reading [UC0012] Mental Health and Its Dichotomies in Churches (Part 2) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS with Maria Rita
[UC0011] Four Girls And A Guy | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS with Dovilė, Eliana & Luciana
In this episode of UNCUT CONVERSATIONS, four girls talk about their relationship with one guy, what their singleness looks like, and what expectations they have of dating and marriage. Here goes another episode of UNCUT CONVERSATIONS, spoken in English. 🎧Available on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts & here, on the Tashmness blog. https://youtu.be/uu_ChE_mwYo
Marilean “Jentje” Rosario
Today is your day. And even though you are not here anymore, I would still love to celebrate it. Celebrate your life. Your light. Your love. Your example. "Tashmynesss!" I can still clearly hear how you call my name. Holding on a millisecond longer on those final ss'. With your slightly raspy, full of love, … Continue reading Marilean “Jentje” Rosario
[UC0010] My First Mission in Guinea-Bissau (Part 3) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
In this third part episode of UNCUT CONVERSATIONS, I share more about my experience during my first mission in Guinea-Bissau: the one time I felt fear, eyes that can see in the dark and a broken record of unwanted cuts. This is part 3 of a 3-part series, and all while I’m undoing my braids. … Continue reading [UC0010] My First Mission in Guinea-Bissau (Part 3) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
[UC0009] My First Mission in Guinea-Bissau (Part 2) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
In this second part episode of UNCUT CONVERSATIONS, I share more about my experience during my first mission in Guinea-Bissau. I explain how I make my own shea butter hair mixture, how Guinea Bissau welcomed me with my favourite fruit, and how our arrival in the village Tabanane went. This is part 2 of a … Continue reading [UC0009] My First Mission in Guinea-Bissau (Part 2) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
[UC0008] My First Mission in Guinea Bissau (Part 1) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
In this episode of UNCUT CONVERSATIONS, I share more about my experience during my first mission in Guinea-Bissau. I spoke about the duration, how my feelings were hurt when being called “white”, and about how Africa always had a place in my heart. This is part 1 of a 3-part series, and all while I’m … Continue reading [UC0008] My First Mission in Guinea Bissau (Part 1) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
[UC0007] What I Wrote 8 Years Ago, I Live Today | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
In this episode of UNCUT CONVERSATIONS, I read a couple of pages from my personal journal while being back in Guiné-Bissau on my second mission. It took me a little longer to post this episode than I wanted, due to the file being too big for the internet I have here to handle. Also, this … Continue reading [UC0007] What I Wrote 8 Years Ago, I Live Today | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS
Mission 2.0 – A Post-Note
See what I did there? Not a side note, as I said last time was the last time. So, this time, a post-note. And it actually is. The title fits better. I guess we will be going back and forth a bit. Back to the weeks I spent in Guiné-Bissau and then back to the … Continue reading Mission 2.0 – A Post-Note
[UC0006] Mental Health and Its Dichotomies in Churches (Part 1) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS with Maria Rita
In this UNCUT CONVERSATIONS episode, Maria Rita and I, on a few hours of sleep, start unpacking mental health and its dichotomies in churches. Also, a bit in society. We share our thoughts, a bit about our experiences, and people who have blessed us, like Luciano Subirá and Debra Fileta. Here goes another episode of … Continue reading [UC0006] Mental Health and Its Dichotomies in Churches (Part 1) | UNCUT CONVERSATIONS with Maria Rita
Mission 2.0 – Week 3: “The Walk of Faith is A Balanced Blend of Prayer and Action”
Tuesday 25 November It’s 15:56h, and I want to take a shower, go to bed and cry. I guess that means I have to write. The day is not over yet, but it’s been a challenge so far. We are still in the phase of explaining to people that the consultation days are Monday, Wednesday … Continue reading Mission 2.0 – Week 3: “The Walk of Faith is A Balanced Blend of Prayer and Action”