A conversation with Pastor Eric Thomas of St Peter Missionary Baptist Church.

An interview with Gregory S. Berns Professor of Psychology at Emory University.

An interview with Willie and Megan Huston.

In seminary, I studied big ideas like ontology and ethics, but it wasn’t until studying Kierkegaard’s philosophy that I grasped life’s urgency: we’re finite—what will you do with your time?

J. Aaron Simmons is a Professor of Philosophy, a widely published author, a popular speaker, and also a trout fisherman and mountain biker. Specializing in philosophy of religion and political philosophy, Simmons is the former President of the Søren Kierkegaard Society (USA). Simmons is an active public philosopher and hosts the YouTube channel, "Philosophy for Where We Find Ourselves." Please connect with him at jaaronsimmons.com

In this episode Jarrod and Alan discuss the way the calendar can be used as a spiritual tool.

Jennifer Allen Craft (PhD, University of St. Andrews) is associate professor of humanities and theology at Point University in West Point, Georgia, where she teaches courses in theology, philosophy, and the arts. Her work has been featured on Transpositions and in Contemporary Art and the Church: A Conversation Between Two Worlds.

Today Jarrod and Alan discuss Tara Brach's ideas about taking a moment to reflect.

Have you ever had financial counseling? At 21, I met with a financial advisor who had me track every penny I spent for a month. This taught me what I valued and shaped my future goals. Similarly, analyzing your time can reveal what truly matters to you and how to align your life with virtues or spiritual goals. Today, Rabbi Peter Berg, a thought leader on Jewish identity and social justice, joins us to discuss spirituality and tikkun olam—repairing the world—a value central to his work and faith.

Peter Berg became the fifth senior rabbi of The Temple, A Jewish Synagogue in Atlanta, GA. He is thrilled to serve this diverse and multi-generational congregation as a spiritual leader. Rabbi Berg is passionate about Jewish learning and meaningful worship, and he is an advocate for social change.

Peter references this book in the episode:

Everyday Holiness: The Jewish Spiritual Path to Mussar, by Alan Morinis

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1590306090/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=1590306090&linkCode=as2&tag=mussarinstitu-20&linkId=e384f6991160a0dc8e5dad5767bbf2de

This week Jarrod discusses the concept of a Digital Sabbath. What can it mean to take a break from technology?

In this episode Alan completes his interview with Jarrod about his experience of receiving a liver transplant.