by Stephen Jones | Jun 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
We present continuations of conversations we had with James (ep. 7) and Mike (ep. 9). James discusses developing discernment as we interact with news. Mike talks with Justin and Stephen about the strengths and limitations of social media. Resources from this episode:... by Stephen Jones | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
As the nation mourns George Floyd, Alicia Thoj joins Justin and Stephen to talk about race from a Hmong perspective. They talk about the protests and riots in the Twin Cities, where Alicia lives, and what she is processing as she stands for Black Lives. Alicia shares... by Stephen Jones | May 29, 2020 | Uncategorized
Justin and Stephen talk family successes, failed attempts, vehicles and remembering both the good and the hard things from childhood and earlier in life. Mike Picconatto joins them to discuss the lockdown in Germany, issues of solidarity, liberty, and how Jesus... by Stephen Jones | May 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Justin and Stephen talk with Dr. Victoria Reynolds Farmer about experiences of people with disabilities during COVID, including reasons for hope, frustration, and deep disappointment. They discuss the question of why society seems to be able to adapt now in ways that... by Stephen Jones | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Justin and Stephen talk with history prof. James Willetts about how Americans remember racial history and the creation of hero narratives. They also discuss graduation, role changes, distress in the Psalms, and the complex reality of responding to racialized... by Stephen Jones | May 12, 2020 | Uncategorized
In this follow-up to Episode 4, Dr. Karen Gustafson (Ph.D. in Psychology) shares more about the bio-psycho-spiritual-social approach as we consider mental health in the Coronavirus era.