Category: Practical
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A Conversation About Aging
Summary What do you think? Is the statement belowTrue or False? “Grow old along with me,The best is yet to be.” Recently, Christa was confronted with the hilarious side of this statement, considering that, you know, the “best” (physically speaking) is certainly not in the future. That discovery inspired this conversation. Everyone is aging, but…
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Confronting Lies About Pornography
Summary About 69% of American men and 40% of American women view online pornography each year. With so many people regularly visiting these sites, it raises an important question: is viewing porn really a big deal? In a culture that celebrates individual freedom and autonomy, many see pornography as just another personal choice—as long as…
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The Anxious Generation
Summary In his book, The Anxious Generation, social psychologist Jonathan Haidt has an urgent message for parents: don’t let your kids have a social media account. Social media, smartphones, and the tech industry, he argues, have been complicit in the massive uptick in mental health issues especially for Generation Z. In this episode, Jonathan and…
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How to Talk to People You Disagree With
Summary In this episode, Jonathan & Christa unpack the art of how to talk with people you disagree with, a skill that’s increasingly vital in today’s diverse and interconnected world. Hint: It involves listening. They also talk about why it’s important to have conversations with people who hold opposing viewpoints. Second hint: You probably need…
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5 Things We Do When We’re Discouraged
Summary First of all, let’s address this question:Do we ever get discouraged? The answer is yes. It’s easy to look at other people and assume they never face discouragement, but everyone faces it, so the question is what do we do when we get discouraged? In this episode, Jonathan and Christa share several habits they…