How do we connect to the personal narratives our representatives share? This is a re-release of our MOST downloaded episode for 2020. Presidential election years are usually busy for those who are interested in politics. But most of us are actually more affected by our local legislators. Knowing the stories …
The Afterword on 2020
A look back at our year of podcasts and projections for the future! Amy Bowlin and Holland Webb started The Year of 2020 like most people, filled with hope and thoughts of fresh starts for the New Year. Little did they know when recording an episode on March 12 that this would be …
Moral Outrage, Social Disconnect and How Humans Coexist
What are constructive paths to passionate disagreement that allow us to share without destroying relationships? Dillon Smith, content manager for Carey Nieuwhof Communications, and Rob Henderson, PhD student at Cambridge University, explain the trend of social shaming and cancel culture connected to moral outrage. How can we balance our personal judgement of …
Incarceration and Reentry
How do the stories of restoration help heal and give hope to those who have been in prison? How do collateral consequences compound the cycle of punishment for those who have spent time in jail? What can our communities do to change hearts and minds regarding reentry after incarceration? Rather …
The Power of Humor
How do laughter and comedic stories help support a positive outlook? If you need some comic relief, we are re-releasing this episode from January 2020. What’s funny to one person isn’t always humorous to another. Sometimes jokes go wrong, but our guests share that often, that is where the best …