Best Justin Wise Podcasts (2024)

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The Fame Game — Is Fame Worth the Cost of Entry? (RIP Liam Payne) 45:26

2h ago45:26

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Send us a text Today we ask a tough question — is fame worth the price? We discuss this in the context of Liam Payne's death and Chappell Roan's recent difficulties with the press. And after seeing an interview with Jon Bernthal about his friendship with Shia LaBeouf we also ask whether any friendship should be truly unconditional. But before you t…

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369: Uncovering the Wisdom Within Us 33:27

41m ago33:27

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What if life isn't calling us to reach for something outside ourselves, but instead to uncover and nurture the intelligence that's already within us? We examine how genuine maturity means moving beyond our childhood instincts of self-protection, discussing what it means to be truly "grown up" – a state where we can feel at home in our world regardl…

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Bonus Episode: An Important Story from a Listener 14:46

3h ago14:46

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In this short bonus episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett talk to one of our amazing listeners, Kim! Kim shares an important personal story and a correction to our previous statement about IQ testing. Where to find Kim: Blog: www.kimrankin.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HoldMyWords Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holdmywords/…

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Dead To Your Old Self - Episode 34 31:18

4h ago31:18

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Today, we celebrate the dead. Not a physical death, but a spiritual one. We are no longer plagued by our pasts and stuck living by the stories that once defined us. We are a NEW creation. In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer discuss the theme of 'Dead to Your Old Self'. They explore biblical teachings on the transition from a…

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To Test or Not to Test w/ Dr. Julia Collier and Sandra Amoroso 1:00:41

6h ago1:00:41

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In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett are joined by Dr. Julia Collier and Sandra Amoroso from the Well-Trained Mind Academy to talk all things standardized testing. Show Notes: Resources for end-of-year testing: Seton Testing Susan’s book: Rethinking School: How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Education Yearly Testing: How to Do It b…

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DLG347 Reasons why Guillaume Mourere values his friendship with Max Randall, fellow host of Metro Artcast 59:30

1d ago59:30

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Max and Guillaume are two musicians from Massachusetts who work for Metro Art Collective, an organization hosting a variety of artistic events dedicated to showcasing underground local talent. As well as making their own music, they revel in the opportunity to meet and build relationships with the local artistic community. Gulliame is a fellow RFB …

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DLG346 Comedian Elijah Meshnick is a twin, Interesting! 59:30

1d ago59:30

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I met Elija Meshnick briefly at an open mic. We vibed instantly so I invited them on the show. They're a comedian, also pretty well-adjusted but still has some issues around popularity from being compared to her gregarious fraternal twin. They have ADHD issues—do they have it or not? Does a diagnosis matter? We were able to drill down and get a lot…

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DLG345 Tim Seeberger's band, Pop Music Fever Dream is getting a lot done—music-wise, psychologically and otherwise. 59:30

3d ago59:30

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Tim Seeberger s his music. As founder/frontman of PopMusic his band is gatherering heat and opportunities. As he has transitioned from a devoted Christian to a devoted queer musician who is also Christian, Tim has experienced a lot of identity adjustments, starting in a new way when he went away to college. He has a good relationship with his famil…

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368: One Word Spoken Slowly by the Stars 36:12

3d ago36:12

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We might see ourselves, as Ursula Le Guin writes, as ‘one syllable of a word spoken slowly by the stars’. In this episode we wonder together what is made possible when we reclaim and retell sacred narratives about being human, as an alternative to the mechanistic views of existence which tells us life is meaning-free and humans are accidents in a c…

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Questions We Wish You'd Stop Asking Us w/ Chief Editor Justin Moore 47:44

7d ago47:44

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In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett are joined by Well-Trained Mind Press editor Justin Moore to talk through the quirkier questions we receive at Well-Trained Mind Press. Justin’s movie recommendation: The Magnificent Seven (the 1960 version!) Resources for Planning your own Homeschool Plan: Well-Trained Mind Recommendations Port…

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An Interview with '9 to 5' Screenwriter Patricia Resnick 47:31

8d ago47:31

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Send us a text Patricia Resnick has has an incredibly prolific career in Hollywood, and her story as a writer begins with not only talent — but tenacity. Listen as we dive into the behind-the-scenes process of writing the iconic film '9 to 5;' her chance meeting with director, producer, and screenwriter Robert Altman; and her incredible ability to …

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367: The Gift of Our Attention 33:42

15d ago33:42

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Our attention is one of the most valuable gifts we can give to another. As radically social beings, we feel strongly when attention is genuinely brought our way with sufficient care and genuineness, and we long for it. And in the same way we are dignified and deepened when we bring our sincere attention to the world around us, to our experience, an…

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Transforming Your Mind - Episode 33 30:06

17d ago30:06

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Transformation. When does it start? If not now, when? In this episode, hosts Justin Olbrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer discuss the profound impact of transforming one's mind by embracing faith in Jesus Christ. They highlight the biblical concept of renewing the mind, referencing Paul's teachings, and the necessity of not being conformed to the world, bu…

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Reflections on the Homeschool Movement w/ Julie Bogart 58:10

14d ago58:10

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Julie Bogart’s Books: The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning and Life Raising Critical Thinkers: A Parent’s Guide to Growing Wise Kids in the Digital Age Becoming a Critical Thinker: A Workbook to Help Students Think Well in the Age of Disinformation Julie’s Secular Devotionals: A Gracious Space Julie’s Other Reading Reco…

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117: Ministers of Propaganda: Scott M. Coley 1:10:49

15d ago1:10:49

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Scott Coley joins the show to talk about his book Ministers of Propaganda: Truth, Power, and the Ideology of the Religious Right. We discuss the weaponization of the term "biblical", common sensism, the remarkable pivot of George Wallace, young earth creationism and more. Buy Scott's book: https://www.eerdmans.com/9781467466004/ministers-of-propaga…

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366: What Grief Wants 34:06

22d ago34:06

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Some words about grief, and about grief's intelligence, and what it might be here to teach us both when it arrives in full force and when we 'catch a glimpse of it' in the moments with those we most cherish and love. How might grief - and its inevitability - open us to receive the life we are in the midst of right now, and how might it move us to t…

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Dave Grohl Convo Continued; A New “Am I the A$$hole Series;” and Katy Perry Works with Dr. Luke (Pt. 2) 45:05

18d ago45:05

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Send us a text Mark joins me for part two of my podcast, where we discuss whether Dave Grohl's affair leads to larger questions about his character. We also discuss how I'm cleaning out my friendship closet, which leads to a very important question — am I the A$$hole, or is my friendship picker broken? Lastly, why did Katy Perry decide to work with…

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Diddy's in Jail; JLO Speaks; Dave Grohl's a Cad; and a NOBODY WANTS THIS Review (Pt. 1) 36:53

20d ago36:53

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Send us a text We're back, and we're solo today. On this week's episode we discuss: The backlash surrounding NOBODY WANTS THIS on Netflix Jennifer Lopez's first interview since her divorce from Ben Affleck Dave Grohl's affair and the attack on his character Sean Combs/Puff Daddy's arrest timeline, and why no one spoke up note: This was recorded fro…

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DLG343 Justin Linville is opaque and also an open book. 59:30

23d ago59:30

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Justin Linville is a talented actor and improviser. He’s on a star improv team at the Brooklyn Comedy Collective where he works as the director of the BCC Dog House location. Justin seems to really enjoy growing up in his family and was encouraged to do what he chose to, so in fact, he’s actually pretty well adjusted. I think his being an “air forc…

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DLG344 This is a radical episode as comedian Lana Siebel does psychodrama with Dr. Lisa as her mother—it's CRA-ZY 59:30

21d ago59:30

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This is the 3rd time I've had Lana on my show and we rocked it. Lana is a brilliant rapidly rising comedian whose doing the hard work it takes to get to where she is—performing at The Comedy Cellar and having her own special (shot—coming out soon) on DryBar comedy . We start talking about Lana's relationship with her mother and I suggest doing a "r…

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Getting Over Resentment - Episode 32 30:17

25d ago30:17

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Have you ever dealt with resentment? Our hosts Justin Obrantz and Dr. Don Schaefer discuss the complex emotion of resentment, its causes, and its impacts on individuals. They define resentment as a mix of anger, bitterness, and disappointment often resulting from being wronged. The hosts emphasize the need to understand the root causes of resentmen…

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Homeschool Fails 40:15

27d ago40:15

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Be encouraged! Nobody gets it right all the time. In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett share hilarious homeschool "fails" from our wonderful listeners. Click here for a link to our Facebook Post with more homeschool fails (some have pictures)! On this episode of the podcast we briefly discuss Hurricane Helene. If you are able and w…

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116: Justin Gentry Has a Scidentity Crisis, Goes Home, and REVcovers 1:25:14

23d ago1:25:14

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Justin Gentry joins the show to talk about his work as a former pastor and current co-podcaster (REVcovery Room, Scidentity Crisis, and Go Home Bible, You're Drunk), as well as helping organize the annual Content Warning event, coming to Atlanta next February. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/vcwpod Dave's second podcast- "Does …

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365: What the Journey is For 37:36

1M ago37:36

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Today we mark the completion of seven years of Turning Towards Life with a conversation about how we might find a way to participate in our lives, whatever life brings us. In many ways, this has been the recurring theme of our last seven years - how to be active participants in a life which will always be a mystery and in which so much is beyond ou…

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Defeating Your Ego - Episode 31 34:29

1M ago34:29

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Edging God Out The hosts discuss the concept of the ego as a barrier to spiritual growth and fulfillment, described as 'edging God out.' They explore how an egocentric perspective can prevent deeper relationships with God and others, and the importance of moving beyond self-centric thinking to embrace a spiritual relationship rooted in love, humili…

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Screens, Technology, and Education -- What's the Right Balance? 47:32

1M ago47:32

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Technology Reading List: Marshall McLuhan The Medium is the Message The Global Village The Gutenberg Galaxy Understanding Media Neil Postman Amusing Ourselves to Death Technopoly: The Surrender of Culture to Technology Ray Kurzwell The Age of Spirtual Machines: When Computers Exceed Human Intelligence Kirkpatrick Sale Rebels Against The Future: The…

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115: Blake Chastain Goes Beyond #Exvangelical 1:13:33

29d ago1:13:33

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Podcaster and originator of the exvangelical hashtag Blake Chastain returns to the VCW hall to talk about his new book Exvangelical and Beyond: How American Christianity Went Radical and the Movement That's Fighting Back. Buy Blake's Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747796/exvangelical-and-beyond-by-blake-chastain/ Katelyn Beaty artic…

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364: Learning to See What We See But Do Not Know That We See 31:49

1M ago31:49

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As we unfold into life one of the risks is that we become more rigid rather than more fluid, more automatic rather than taking up our freedom. And one place we might look for, and work with, our rigidity and freedom is in seeing the judgments and assumptions we make about other people. When other people become fixed, predictable or boring to us, it…

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DLG342 Comedian Shawn WIckens takes a deep dive with Dr. Lisa into why he doesn't like to talk on the phone. 59:30

1M ago59:30

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Why doesn't Shawn Wickens like to talk on the phone? Is it a reaction to his mother's phone behavior, an avoidance issue, or is it that he just doesn't like talking on the phone? He knows he's not good at it and he feels that some folks wish he was better at staying in touch. We have a deep dive exploration and by the end of the show we have come u…

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DLG341 Keenan Steiner, charismatic, talented comedian talks about his challenges with long-term relationships. 59:30

1M ago59:30

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I met Keenan Steiner after seeing him perform at a comedy show. I can enthusiastically attest to his talents—he is HILARIOUS. Keenan is a super high energy, driven, professional comedian who is charming, out-going, social and dating. He’s always busy, but maybe he needs to slow down and settle in when he is ready. Time marches on, he’s in his 30’s …

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A Conversation with a Secular Homeschooler (w/ Jean Lee) 42:21

1M ago42:21

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Jean Lee’s website and Instagram Midwest Homeshool Expo Tell us about your funniest homeschool fail: https://www.speakpipe.com/MoreHomeschoolFails. We may feature it in an upcoming episode! Or email your homeschool fail to us at podcast@welltrainedmind.com. (00:00) - Intro with Jean Lee (01:52) - Faith-based vs. secular homeschool education (12:02)…

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363: Some People Will Ask 24:43

1M ago24:43

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On the profound, life-saving and deeply dignifying possibilities that come from sharing our personal stories and experiences. The cultural narratives that often discourage openness, contrasted with the healing power of vulnerability and the importance of creating welcome for one another to speak and be listened to. Hosted, as always, by Lizzie Winn…

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Living From Your Heart - Episode 30 33:52

2M ago33:52

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Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes. ~ Carl Jung It's time to operate from a place of Love. Wouldn't you want to live in a place where you are speaking and acting FROM love instead of always NEEDING love? Justin and Don explore the importance of the heart as t…

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Should Homeschooling Be Regulated w/ Terrence Massey 45:43

2M ago45:43

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Interview with WaPo Journalist Peter Jamison: NPR Fresh Air: Homeschooling is surging, but lax regulation can leave kids vulnerable to abuse, January 18th, 2024 The Report Susanna Mentioned: Report on Mathew Tirado Learn about becoming a Guardian Ad Litem or Child Appointed Special Advocate in Your State Tell us about your funniest homeschool fail!…

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362: The Wildness in Our Hearts 32:31

2M ago32:31

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On the tensions between our inner worlds and the external identities we often adopt to fit in. How societal expectations and personal fears can lead us to suppress what’s most true about us, and the importance of reconnecting with the "wild energies" within our souls. This week we explore how creative practices, changes in routine, and mindful enga…

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Winning Your Spiritual Battles - Episode 29 33:34

2M ago33:34

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"We are natural beings living in a spiritual world." Do you want to learn how to be guided by the Spirit when times get tough? Justin and Don discuss the importance of being prepared for spiritual battles. They explain the distinction between the soul and the spirit and emphasize the need to recognize the spiritual dimensions of life that affect ou…

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DLG340 Dave Zackin is a hilariously brilliant artist – so why is the art world gallery system sleeping on him? 56:05

2M ago56:05

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I’ve admired Dave Zackin’s work on Instagram for years, so when I opened a very small gallery at the Bushwick Comedy Collective to bring funny art to comedians, I was THRILLED when Zackin said yes. His show opens at The Dog House Gallery at The Brooklyn Comedy Collective, Friday,137 Montrose Ave., Friday, Sept.13, 6-9pm. It will be up through Oct. …

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DLG339 Ben Louis has made it—now he’s under pressure. We know he’s got this. 54:47

2M ago54:47

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This is my 7th episode with radio show host, Ben Louis—one every year, since 2018. For listeners who don’t know about Ben Louis, he started his career in radio right here at Radio Free Brooklyn in 2018 and found his calling. It was exciting for me, Dr. Lisa, to see someone like Ben with all the talent, hard work, drive and ambition to pursue his dr…

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Debunking Learning Myths 36:27

2M ago36:27

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In this episode, Susan Wise Bauer and Susanna Jarrett debunk some of the most popular myths about how the brain works. If you take a sip of coffee every time Susanna says “pigeon-hole” throughout this episode, you will end up well caffeinated for the day! We encourage you to look up these neuromyths on your own! Below are just a few articles (and a…

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361: This Relationship is Ours 33:55

2M ago33:55

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We ‘privatise’ so much about our lives that is actually shared, as if we were separate entities - like objects that bump into one another only occasionally. But it’s an impoverished story that robs us of so much contact, depth and support. It might be much more accurate to say that instead of being like objects we are more like whirlpools in a rive…

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Knowing Your True Value - Episode 28 30:20

2M ago30:20

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"God doesn't make junk." In this episode, Justin and Don discuss the concept of knowing one's true value. They emphasize that every person is inherently valuable, a truth often obscured by societal pressures and distorted perceptions of worth. They explore how understanding this intrinsic value can completely transform lives, reduce the prevalence …

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DLG319 Former RFB Host now SirusXM Host, Ben Louis's. Ben's life in a creative career is inspiring. 59:29

2M ago59:29

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This is the sixth year in a row that Ben Louis has been my first guest of the year. I absolutely love starting the year this way. Ben is a beacon of positivity. Five years ago, when I first met Ben, he was an intern at Radio Free Brooklyn. We all knew he was on his way to big things. I think it's taken more patience and hard work than he could have…

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Teaching Controversial Topics 54:26

2M ago54:26

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Guiding Principles: Gretchen Ronnevik Quote We LOVE: “When I taught classical writing to teens, there's an element to formal rhetoric called "refutation" where you address the arguments opposed to your thesis. In refutation, it's important to present the arguments of your opponents in a way that they would feel well represented, so that you can tal…

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DLG1612_Artist Genevieve Gaignard's background is complicated. 59:30

2M ago59:30

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I tried to get #GenevieveGagnard to admit that she is driven by her anger and resentment from being brought up in a mized race family, but I was way off base. It turns out that it just made her curious and inspired to find out more about different sides of her personity which is what inspires the wide range of characters she creates in her work. Al…

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Jonathan Scott Lee 36:50

2M ago36:50

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This is a special edition of Desperately Seeking Wisdom. Just after we completed the third season a few months ago, Craig began began talking to Jonathan Scott Lee. In 2023, Jonathan's daughter, Caitlyn, took her own life at the exclusive Wickham Abbey School. Her tragic death was covered widely in the media and forced him to confront some hard que…

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360: Don't Lighten the Burden 36:07

2M ago36:07

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Sometimes, instead of trying to make life's challenges easier, it's more beneficial to fully acknowledge the weight of our burdens until we're compelled to put them down. How we often carry impossibly heavy expectations, work ethics, or people-pleasing behaviours, thinking these will lead to success or belonging, when instead they multiply our diff…

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359: When the Neglected Comes Forward for Recognition 25:54

2M ago25:54

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How might we engage with our inner world and find meaning in our experiences? In this episode we explore how we might embrace even the difficult parts of life as potential sources of wisdom and growth. And how this perspective can transform our relationship with challenging emotions and experiences, inviting us all to approach life's complexities w…

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114: Dr. Matthew Taylor - The Violent Take it By Force 1:16:31

3M ago1:16:31

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Dr. Matthew Taylor returns to the VCW hall to discuss his forthcoming book (out October 1, 2024) "The Violent Take it By Force: The Christian Movement That is Threatening Our Democracy". Dr. Taylor talks about some of the major figures within the independent Charismatic movement, what he sees as 4 quadrants of Evangelicalism, how independent Charis…

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358: Myths That Keep Us From Our Lives 34:45

3M ago34:45

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Exploring three common protective myths people use to cope with life's uncertainties. How these myths, while intended to provide comfort, often amplify the very isolation and fear we want to avoid, and rarely help us as much as we think they will. How we might come to examine our own protective stories, opening the possibility of softening them so …

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DLG211 RFB Host Eryn Levine gets SO real about her people pleasing proclivities with Dr. Lisa. 59:30

3M ago59:30

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I have to say, Eryn Levine, host of RFB's Game Play Radio on Thursday's 2-3pm does not hold back on diving into her exploration of doing more than she needs to so other people will be happy. Eryn is an impressive young woman who is intelligent, responsible, initiative taking... all those things that will make her a huge success. She sees how her pe…

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