
Episode 37 – Navigating Transitions with Carolyn Grant
From Far from Home with Mabel Ninan by Mabel Ninan
February 24, 2026
About this episode
Mabel Ninan interviews Carolyn Grant about her immigrant journey and the challenges and blessings of navigating transitions with faith.
Our guest, writer and transition coach, Carolyn Grant, is no stranger to change. Born and raised in South Africa, she moved to the U.K. and then to the U.S. In this episode, she and I discuss both the challenges and blessings we experience as immigrants. Carolyn reflects on how her immigrant journey strengthened her faith in God and what inspired her to become a transition coach. She shares tips on navigating seasons of change with purpose and hope. Takeaways Transition is ongoing for many immigrants, who’re constantly learning new things and living in between cultures. God is the same, yesterday, today, and forevermore. He can be our anchor during times of transition. Our identity and sense of belonging are rooted in Christ. Remembering that we are children of God who belong to Him can help us cope with difficult changes. Join our online community to share your thoughts on this episode. Links Learn more about Carolyn Connect with Mabel on Facebook Connect with Mabel on Instagram Check out Mabel’s book, Far from Home Watch & Subscribe on YouTube https://youtu.be/1pCcxvo4RXs Subscribe to Mabel’s Emails
People in this episode
Host: Mabel Ninan
Guest: Carolyn Grant
Topics covered
- immigration
- faith
- transition coaching
- identity
- cultural challenges
- personal growth
Keywords
- immigrants
- transition
- faith in God
- cultural identity
- coaching
- change
- belonging
Mentioned in this episode
Places: South Africa, U.K., U.S.
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- Episode 41 – Migration and Missiology (Part 1) with Dr. Sam George · April 22, 2026
- Episode 40 – Sharing Immigrant Stories with Heidy De La Cruz · April 13, 2026
- Episode 39 – Trusting God’s Plan on the Journey with Simon Ninan · March 24, 2026
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