Hot Topic – Who Draws the World We See?
An exploration of how maps, boundaries, and information shape perception—revealing that what we see of the world is often designed, framed, and influenced rather than neutral.

Veteran Experience
A reflection on how service members rely on maps and navigation not just to move through terrain, but to make life-or-death decisions.

250th Anniversary Context
Connects America’s founding to the drawing of borders and ideals, reminding listeners that the nation itself was shaped by lines, maps, and decisions that continue to echo today.

Special Session – Understanding District Lines
A focused discussion on modern district mapping, explaining how lines drawn on maps can influence representation, power, and democratic outcomes.

Creative Corner
An invitation to reimagine maps as stories—personal, cultural, and emotional—encouraging listeners to think creatively.

Listener’s LetterWe respond to a listener’s letter we received via jbelME.com/Podcast reflecting on a theme from Episode 2—The listener opens a meaningful question about faith.