On this episode, I talk about the importance of laments. What’s a lament? Laments are complaints, shouts, and protests against injustice. I focus on the book of poems at the heart of the Bible called Psalms. There are 150 Psalms in the Bible and 50 of those are laments. I talk about how when wars,…

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On this episode, I ask the question: how do we let go of the pain of the past so that our presents and futures aren’t paralyzed by pain? I’ve found some hope in answering this question from Langston Hughes, Carl Jung, and the subversive wisdom teacher Jesus. This episode will probably raise more question and…

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On this episode, I talk about what our tears teach us about being human. We look at the research of Michael Trimble who argues that human teardrops are made in the crucible of pain and beauty. And I end with the poem “teardrops of the earth.” This is podcast 6 of 17 for the On…

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On this episode, I talk about Fatherlessness. I explore this epidemic through the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, sociology, and the incredible photography of Zun Lee. And, I end with my poem “the burden that buries men.” Isn’t that a great title for a poem? This is podcast 5 of 17 for the On Wounds…

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On this episode, I interview my friend Lewis Brown, known to many through his hip/hop artist name of Proxy. We will talk about race, reconciliation, and how any form of racial bigotry is incompatible with Christian faith. This interview was deep and rich and I can’t wait for you to give it a listen. We…

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On this episode, we’re going to get controversial. I talk about the work of Tyrone Formann a sociologist who specializes in intergroup prejudice and discrimination. He defines apathy as: “indifference toward societal racial and ethnic inequality and lack of engagement with race-related social issues.” Apathy is a form of not caring and not knowing. We…

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On this episode, I talk about pain, anxiety, failure, and therapy. This is the most personal I’ve ever gotten. I talk about the illusion of control and how surrender leads to freedom. And, I end with my poem “My chest is a forest fire.” This is podcast 2 of 17 for the On Wounds &…

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On this podcast episode, I talk about some common experiences of human life especially wounds and wonder. I explore these two themes with the help of Dumbledore, St. Augustine, and Family Systems theory. I ask the question: How do we find healing from the wounds that often sabotage us so we can experience the wonder…

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