Between Iraq and a Hard Place

Between Iraq and a Hard Place

Life as an American Teacher in Iraq

On the Road? Again?

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And we're back!
Hannah and Colleen share a bit about travel back and forth to Iraq. It's hotels, airports, and lots of hours on the airplane. But if you are wondering how to get there, we know how!

Please send comments and questions to hannah@servantgroup.org and check out our website at www.ServantGroup.org!

You can also find us on Instagram and Facebook under Servant Group International.

We Don't Actually Hate Animals... Probably.

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Hannah and Colleen talk about their many encounters with animals in Northern Iraq, from pets to wild animals, zoos and circuses to flocks in the mountains. Hannah really does hate birds as pets, and neither mind the cats and dogs owned by their friends. Really! It's just that the animal situation in Iraq is very different than in the U.S.

For more information: www.ServantGroup.org/Iraq
Send questions and comments to Hannah@servantgroup.org.

It's Electric!

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One of our favorite topics about Iraq is all the ELECTRICITY! Also, the lack of it. It's one of those things that we in the U.S. definitely take for granted and see as our right. Not so in Iraq! Power outages are common and wiring is... creative. =)

(Also, there is conversation about the electric slide, which has nothing to do with the actual electricity.)

For questions, comments, or suggestions email us at hannah@servantgroup.org.
To learn more, check out www.ServantGroup.org/Iraq

Mystery and Minority Religions in North Iraq

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Many people think that everyone in Iraq is Muslim. And it's true that the majority are. Some people know of some of the Christians even. But there's a long history and heritage of minority religions in Iraq. Hannah and Colleen ran into a few themselves traveling around the area and Hannah actually did some pretty thorough research on the ones they talk about here: Yezidi, Yarsani, and Zoroastrians. 

Learn more in the blog posts Hannah wrote about Mystery religions over on the Servant Group Blogs! https://servantgroup.org/?s=mystery+religion

Is it Secret? Is it Safe?

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Hannah and Colleen finally dive into the question you have all really been wondering about. Is it safe? What they really wanted to do was give you the statistics about how likely you are to be killed by car accidents, falling pianos, or even your own clothing... but they didn't. Instead, they chat about guards, guns, blast walls, and how they didn't wear bullet proof vests while living in Northern Iraq. Also, what to do when your school principal hands you an AK47 to move to a different office.

VERY IMPORTANT Note: This does not apply to all of Iraq, nor is this in any way a recommendation that you go run willy-nilly into Iraq all by yourself. There are cautions and precautions and they talk about those too. Don't get carried away.

To learn more or ask questions you can find us on social media as Servant Group International, our website: www.ServantGroup.org, or you can email us at Hannah@servantgroup.org.

Keep Your Shirt On (and Tucked!)

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Hannah and Colleen address one of the most commonly asked questions about living in Iraq: "Do you have to cover your head?" And they give a rough overview of women's clothing in the Middle East with a focus on what they saw and wore in Northern Iraq. Then also a brief chat about men's clothing.

For traditional Kurdish clothing head to Episode 5! https://between-iraq-and-a-hard-place.podigee.io/5-beacons-have-been-lit

Learn more about life in Iraq and how you could join our team at www.ServantGroup.org/Iraq.

Help us serve in Nashville, Greece, and Iraq by giving at www.ServantGroup.org/donate.

About this podcast

Hannah and Colleen take you on a tour of what life looks like as an American and teacher in Northern Iraq.

by Servant Group International

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