What does it mean to give? For Russell and Melinda Kyzar, it meant decades of crossing borders, learning new languages, and embracing unfamiliar cultures to serve communities around the world. Today, their mission continues in Jackson, Tennessee, where they volunteer as ESL instructors – helping newcomers find their voice and their place in our community. In this episode of the Pocket Change Podcast, they share the profound lessons they've learned about faith, family, finances, and the transformative power of giving. 01:05 – What led you to missionary work? 02:32 – Where have you lived, and what were the highlights of those different countries? 04:46 – What was it like to learn so many different languages? 05:44 – What was it like to raise a family in so many different countries? 08:10 – How did you manage your finances amid so many international moves? 11:30 – What did community look like for you in these different countries? 13:27 – What does teaching English as a Second Language look like? 16:28 – How does teaching English impact our community? 19:05 - Out of all the countries you lived in, which had your favorite food? 20:06 – What do you feel giving is important? 21:41 – What advice would you give someone new to giving? 24:44 – What is the best financial advice you've ever been given? 26:26 – If you found some extra change in your pocket, what would you spend it on? The Pocket Change Podcast is presented by Leaders Credit Union. To learn more about Leaders, visit leaderscu.com. #Podcast #Money #LanguageLearning #Culture #GivingTuesday