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Edible not Forgettable – Between Iraq and a Hard Place Episode 2

Hannah and Colleen wander through various food experiences ranging from chicken and chocolate to eggnog and mastau. Welcome to the world of Kurdish food. UPDATE: Our podcast is now on iTunes, Stitcher, and many other podcast hosts!   

2020-11-04T15:47:46-05:00January 30th, 2018|Categories: Audio, Iraq|Tags: , , , |

Iraqis Don’t Worry About Dragons Burning Down Houses – Podcast Episode 1

Two grown women talk about their time living and working in Northern Iraq. They laugh, they cry, there's drama, there are kittens. There are no dragons. Sorry about that.... We're disappointed too. UPDATE: Our podcast is now on iTunes, Stitcher, and many other podcast hosts!  Also, if you have any questions, we'd love to hear [...]

2020-11-04T15:52:08-05:00January 30th, 2018|Categories: Audio, Iraq|Tags: , , , , |

Can I Serve in Iraq as a Single Woman?

“Yes! Come! I do not at all feel in danger as a single woman. I don’t go out at nights very often and when I do it’s in groups with others, but taking taxis to get around has not been a problem. It is also not a problem to shop alone at the local grocery [...]

2020-10-27T11:14:36-05:00January 19th, 2018|Categories: Iraq|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

What’s it like to live in Iraq?

That awkward moment when you're walking down the street and spot a guy walking a cute fluffy puppy....except it's not a puppy, it's a baby sheep. (I have a picture of said sheep) Me: Diderot and d'Alembert were responsible for putting together one of the first encyclopedias (mid 1700s) Student: Did they put it on [...]

2018-02-13T15:58:49-05:00January 17th, 2018|Categories: Iraq|Tags: , , , , , , |

How Do You Even Get to Iraq?

Going to Iraq presents some challenges. But if you pray, ask for good counsel, and apply to teach with us, you might get to come! 1) Pray. A lot. Iraq is not an easy part of the world to serve in. It’s difficult to travel to, it’s hot, it’s spiritually challenging. Pray before you do [...]

2020-10-27T11:14:36-05:00January 9th, 2018|Categories: Home Office, Iraq|Tags: , , , |
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