There is a correlation between fear and the amount of power people seek. I gained some interesting insights from Robert Evans Wilson Jr. check out this article from Psychology Today to learn more! 

Questions to ponder as you leave this episode:

What are your motivators?

What is your relationship with fear and power?

With this new awareness, how will you readjust to become a better human being? 

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I am currently going through this study/training by the BibleProject that is breaking down the biblical pattern of exile. It discusses how exile is a part of the entire biblical storyline of how God provides a way back for humanity out of exile. This spoke to me as we are navigating through this session around the topic of perception and raises the question of how do we as Christians better live as cultural exiles? Enjoy! 

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References for your learning: 

BibleProject: Exile

Continuing our journey through the concepts of perspective and perception, I wanted to stop to talk about how we can challenge our assumptions. In today's episode, I pose the questions of what are assumptions and where they come from to better help us get the ultimate space of actually challenging them through the lens of curiosity. Enjoy!

References: 

The Way Things Are: How Our Assumptions Get in Our Way

The late Chris Argyris – management guru, ‘father of organizational learning’ and professor at Harvard Business School – illuminated the “invisible process” that formulates our thoughts and leads to decisions. He created a mind map illustrating how we think, known as the Ladder of Inference. 

How the Brain Saves Energy: The Neural Thermostat

I was recently listening to a podcast episode from A.R. Bernard titled Choices. In this episode, Dr. Bernard made a distinction between perception and perspective, and this stood out to me and I thought it would be great to dive deeper to learn. Together, perception and perspective determine which actions we will or will not take. Often, the two terms are used interchangeably, but these two terms differ from one another. This episode explains a few of my findings in an effort to help us learn how to pause and zoom out to see the bigger picture from a holistic point of view.

Remember to you our community I would love to hear more about your perception and perspectives. Enjoy! 

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To kick off Season 2 I wanted to share a bit from Romans 12:2 

“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭NIV‬‬ https://romans.bible/romans-12-2

Today's episode breaks down how perceptions and understanding are formed and from a biblical perspective, what can we do to align our mindset to that of Christ. 

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Hey Friends! So excited to be sharing more content with you all soon! Season 2 will break down different aspects of perception we will dive deeper into topics like challenging assumptions, constructive criticism, self-esteem, and so much more. I am also excited to share your new Brick by Brick Podcast Facebook Page where listeners can join the conversation, share ideas, and build community all at the same time! I hope your summer is going well and I look forward to chatting with you soon! 

Does being a Christian have any implications for how we show up at work? How do we navigate the tension of being in the world, but not of this world? What does living a life that is guided by the teaching, spirit, and leading of Jesus Christ really look like? Today's episode is one that reflects on my personal journey of how to view and live life better through a biblical lens while also being challenged by the differences in perspectives, ideologies, and frameworks that others choose to live their lives by. By the end of this episode, I hope you leave with a few questions to ponder to help you better understand what it means to follow Jesus at work, in your homes, and in your communities. 

Resources from this episode: 

Maylon Workplace 

Gospel in Life - Tim Keller and Redeemer Presbyterian Church of NYC.

Fruitfulness on the Frontline: Making A Difference Where You Are

6M People 

We all have different ways of managing and handling conflict. Transactional analysis is a psychoanalytic theory and method of therapy wherein social interactions are analyzed to determine the ego state of the communicator as a basis for understanding behavior. In transactional analysis, the communicator is taught to alter the ego state as a way to solve emotional problems. 

One model represents 3 common roles that we tend to take in an ineffective response to conflict. That model is the Karpman Drama Model first described by Stephen Karpman in the 1960s, a model of dysfunctional social interactions and illustrates a power game that involves three roles: Victim, Rescuer, and Persecutor. 

Today we will discuss that model and learn how to shift to a new model by David Emerald Womeldroff called The Empowerment Dynamic (TED) which helps us set up relationships or roles that are more passionate and empowering, and can lead to a positive approach to life's challenges.