No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp

Russell Moore, editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, and David French, New York Times opinion columnist, discuss the fierce tribalism shaping American politics. They share their personal sacrifices for critiquing the Right, especially regarding Donald Trump. The conversation offers insights into the challenges of faith and political discourse, advocating for kindness and humility. They explore the impact of polarization on relationships and the importance of fostering meaningful dialogue across divides, ultimately urging a responsible approach to institutional integrity.

In this conversation, Russell Moore, Editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, and David French, an Opinion writer for the New York Times, tackle the contentious intersection of Christianity and politics. They share personal struggles standing against the tribalism of their own side, especially regarding Trump's influence. The duo discusses the importance of character in political engagement, urging kindness and patience over traditional policy debates. They also address the rise of political violence and emphasize the need for constructive dialogue in a polarized society.

This is our unabridged interview with Musa al-Gharbi.  Society has never been more focused on equality and diversity… right? The last few decades have been marked by a drastic increase in what often gets labeled “social justice.” Companies and individuals perpetually take very public vows to defend progressive values and denounce all kinds of injustice. But somehow, in spite of all this, social and economic inequalities have only worsened. How is this possible? “The fundamental tension,” argues Musa al-Gharbi, “is that while a lot of us are committed to social justice, we also really want to be elites.” Musa makes the case that an excess of public symbolic gestures has created a backwards world where justice is preached but rarely done, offering a sharp critique of the ways many of us, on all sides of politics and culture, have used social justice as a subtle way to serve ourselves. Show Notes Resources: "We Have Never Been Woke" by Musa al-Gharbi Similar NSE episodes: Eboo Patel: Field Notes for Diverse Democracy Patrick Deneen: Why Liberalism Failed Ben Cohen and Jay Jakub: Ben and Jerry’s and a Better Capitalism Christian Miller: We’re Not as Good (or Bad) as We Think We Are PDF of Lee’s Interview Notes Transcript of Abridged Episode Want more NSE? JOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes designed specifically to help you live a good life, ad-free listening, and discounts on live shows Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTubeFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTubeFollow Lee: Instagram | TwitterJoin our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musa al-Gharbi, a sociologist and journalist, critiques the performative nature of modern social justice movements in his latest discussion. He argues that while many advocate for equality, a desire for elite status often undermines genuine progress. The conversation navigates the complexities of privilege narratives, emphasizing the shortcomings of symbolic allyship. Al-Gharbi also shares his personal journey, highlighting the challenges of being a black Muslim intellectual in today's polarized dialogue, and stresses the importance of prioritizing marginalized communities.

This is our unabridged interview with Carissa Carter & Scott Doorley.We live in an era of runaway design, where tech that seemed to solve our problems has gone on to cause unintended consequences. Think about social media’s effect on our collective mental health. Or the once miraculous material known as plastic becoming an environmental hazard. But we can’t predict the future, so what can we do?In this episode, designers from Stanford’s d.school, Carissa Carter & Scott Doorley, discuss their book “Assembling Tomorrow,” which thinks uniquely about design and offers ideas and practices for building and engaging with technology in a way that helps us flourish.Show NotesResources:"Assembling Tomorrow" by Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley"The Technological Society" by Jacques EllulSimilar NSE episodes:Anna Lembke and John Mark Comer: The Price of the Pursuit of PleasureMeghan O’Gieblyn: Will AI Destroy Humanity?David Brooks: Can We Save Society by Knowing Each Other?PDF of Lee’s Interview NotesTranscript of Abridged EpisodeWant more NSE? JOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes designed specifically to help you live a good life, ad-free listening, and discounts on live showsSubscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTubeFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTubeFollow Lee: Instagram | TwitterJoin our Email List: nosmallendeavor.comSee Privacy Policy: Privacy PolicyAmazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley, designers at Stanford's d.school, dive into the unintended consequences of modern technology in their insightful discussion. They advocate for a transformative approach to design that prioritizes unity and healing over mere innovation. The duo highlights the emotional landscape of tech design, emphasizing the need for compassion in leadership and community-driven creativity. They explore the metaphor of being a 'good jig,' encouraging individuals to engage thoughtfully with technology and shape a positive future.

This is our unabridged interview with Greg Boyle. How do you become truly loving? Father Greg Boyle teaches us to go to the margins. “You don't go to the margins to make a difference. You go so the folks at the margins make you different.” In the 80s and 90s, the city of Los Angeles was ravaged by what is now known as the "decade of death," a period of unprecedented gang violence, peaking at 1000 killings in 1992 alone. It was in the midst of this that Greg Boyle became pastor of the poorest Catholic parish in the city, in order to live and work amongst gang members. He started Homeboy Industries, now the largest gang-member rehabilitation program in the world. In this episode, he tells some breathtaking stories, offering wisdom from a life lived in community with those who society neglects. NotesResources:"Cherished Belonging" by Greg Boyle"Tattoos on the Heart" by Greg Boyle"Barking to the Choir" by Greg BoyleHomeboy Industries Similar NSE episodes: John Dear: Taking the Beatitudes Seriously Curt Thompson: The Power of Being Known Pádraig Ó Tuama: The Facts of Life TranscriptJOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and discounts on live showsSubscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTubeFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTubeFollow Lee: Instagram | TwitterJoin our Email List: nosmallendeavor.comSee Privacy Policy: Privacy PolicyAmazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do you become truly loving? Father Greg Boyle teaches us to go to the margins. “You don't go to the margins to make a difference. You go so the folks at the margins make you different.” In the 80s and 90s, the city of Los Angeles was ravaged by what is now known as the "decade of death," a period of unprecedented gang violence, peaking at 1000 killings in 1992 alone. It was in the midst of this that Greg Boyle became pastor of the poorest Catholic parish in the city, in order to live and work amongst gang members. He started Homeboy Industries, now the largest gang-member rehabilitation program in the world. In this episode, he tells some breathtaking stories, offering wisdom from a life lived in community with those who society neglects. Show Notes Resources mentioned this episode: "Cherished Belonging" by Greg Boyle "Tattoos on the Heart" by Greg Boyle "Barking to the Choir" by Greg Boyle Homeboy Industries Similar No Small Endeavor episodes: John Dear: Taking the Beatitudes Seriously Curt Thompson: The Power of Being Known Pádraig Ó Tuama: The Facts of Life Transcription Link JOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and discounts on live shows Subscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.com See Privacy Policy: Privacy Policy Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is our unabridged interview with Meghan O’Gieblyn.Will technology change what it means to be human?Thanks to the rise and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the common sci-fi trope of a machine-perpetuated apocalypse has taken on a new gravity in recent days. But is Chat GPT really going to rebel against humans, or even change things very much at all?“We're at the point where we do have technologies that are incredibly powerful,” says writer and commentator Meghan O’Gieblyn. “They're able to do things that they weren't programmed to do.”In this episode, Meghan discusses AI in great detail, and lays out what she believes to be the social, political, ethical, and even theological issues at stake as humanity learns to live with new technology.Show NotesResources:Meghan’s Website'God, Human, Animal, Machine' by Meghan O’GieblynSimilar NSE Episodes:The Price of the Pursuit of Pleasure: Anna LembkeThe Most Polarized Issue in the United States: Katharine HayhoeBeyond Fake News: Justin McBrayerPDF of Lee's Interview NotesTranscript of Abridged EpisodeJOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and discounts on live showsSubscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTube Follow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube Follow Lee: Instagram | Twitter Join our Email List: nosmallendeavor.comSee Privacy Policy: Privacy PolicyAmazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will technology change what it means to be human?Thanks to the rise and implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), the common sci-fi trope of a machine-perpetuated apocalypse has taken on a new gravity in recent days. But is Chat GPT really going to rebel against humans, or even change things very much at all?“We're at the point where we do have technologies that are incredibly powerful,” says writer and commentator Meghan O’Gieblyn. “They're able to do things that they weren't programmed to do.”In this episode, Meghan discusses AI in great detail, and lays out what she believes to be the social, political, ethical, and even theological issues at stake as humanity learns to live with new technology.Show NotesResources mentioned this episode:Meghan’s Website'God, Human, Animal, Machine' by Meghan O’GieblynSimilar No Small Endeavor episodes:The Price of the Pursuit of Pleasure: Anna LembkeThe Most Polarized Issue in the United States: Katharine HayhoeBeyond Fake News: Justin McBrayerPDF of Lee's Interview NotesTranscription LinkJOIN NSE+ Today! Our subscriber only community with bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and discounts on live showsSubscribe to episodes: Apple | Spotify | Amazon | Google | YouTubeFollow Us: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTubeFollow Lee: Instagram | TwitterJoin our Email List: nosmallendeavor.comSee Privacy Policy: Privacy PolicyAmazon Affiliate Disclosure: Tokens Media, LLC is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices