Faith Improvised

In this episode, Steve and I talk about our identities in relation to our jobs and careers.

In this episode, Steve and I talk about a bunch of stuff, but especially about the notion of chosen family.

In this episode, I give some updates about the last month or so, and Steve and I talk about the football playoffs and about our experiences in public education.

In this episode, Steve and I talk about a bunch of different topics, but especially some recent lessons in perspective.

The hosts discuss their perspective on suffering, reminisce about making mixtapes, explore the connection between wealth, expectations, and happiness, analyze the influence of advertising on desire and discontentment, explore the impact of tech companies on our desires, discuss their experience at a progressive school, and share their perspective on meaningful encounters and Thanksgiving.

Johnny Marr, a musician who stayed focused on playing guitar and remained committed to those around him. The podcast explores the influence of fame on musicianship, the rise of Manchester's music scene, the connection between adversity and creativity, a comparison between Bono and Johnny Marr, and the challenges of maintaining perspective in the face of fame and societal pressures.

The podcast explores the healing dynamics of long walks and the power of laughter. They discuss the transformative power of walking, its impact on mental and physical health. They also reflect on the importance of fiction in conveying important truths and share funny anecdotes about parenting frustrations and the role of laughter in authoritarian settings.

In this episode, Steve and I reflect on our personal transformations over the last 25 years, and the emotional, relational, and intellectual dynamics involved in those.

The podcast explores how painful situations can be catalysts for growth and happiness. They discuss their lunch experience, encounters with Indiana drivers, and their recent interest in The Smiths. They reflect on the relationship between pain, suffering, and pursuing happiness. The speakers share personal anecdotes and discuss the concept of finding beauty in pain and suffering. They also delve into the idea that pain and suffering can lead to personal growth and happiness, emphasizing the importance of confronting pain with courage and fearlessness.

In this episode, Steve and I talk about certainty and uncertainty, reflecting on Mark C. Taylor's comment, in his book, After God, that "Certainty is the symptom of death; uncertainty, the pulse of life."