In the church today, we may find the older generations crying "disrespect" while the youth feels misunderstood and not fed. Whether it is the clothing we wear or the music we listen to, there are countless topics that can become hot button issues sewing division and discord. So who has the correct perspective? Who is right?

In our discussion with special guest George Davidiuk, we talk about how people from various walks of life can learn to be gracious towards those with different perspectives - whether coming from Soviet Russia or the streets of Manhattan. George shows how Christians can be shaped by 4 different lenses - scripture, family, society, and church and he goes on to advise that our different experiences should not become stumbling blocks to those whom we should love and cherish.

George outlines practical advice for the growth of unity within the church and between the older and younger generations. If we heed the voice of God and learn to walk in His wisdom, we will surely turn the hearts of the fathers to the sons and the hearts of the sons to the fathers.

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If at first you don't succeed, try, try again. Mark & Vily dive into the topic of consistency and what it takes to reach a level of true mastery - whether in art, music, or a different pursuit of choice.

The hosts discuss the 10,000 hour rule popularized by Malcolm Gladwell in his book, Outliers and discuss how the perception of failure as well as the perception of talent can hinder execution.

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Cultures around the globe recount wisdom in their mythologies, stories, and parables - from Athena to Odin. History remembers wise rulers who brought prosperity and peace through applied wisdom. But what exactly is wisdom and how does one acquire it? Mark and Vily discuss this question of wisdom with giveaway winner, Liya Semenenko and dive into Biblical texts to uncover wisdom in a spiritual context, contrasting with modern-day definitions of the word.

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All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. Mark and Vily bring some toys to the table as they discuss the importance of play as well as the importance of continuing "play" into adulthood. The cure for restlessness is discussed as the hosts explore the benefits of keeping work and play within their respective boundaries.

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Mark and Vily open Pandora's box as they dive into the topic of excellence. Their good friend Victor joins them in the studio for moral support (and camera work). Mark brings his math test to the table to copy off of Vily.

Vily reveals major news.

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Mark and Vily discuss virtue and what makes a person virtuous. Mark brings some bread to the table and Vily plays some psychology tricks. Unfortunately, we broke Nicomachean Ethics while playing rock paper scissors and had to throw Aristotle out the window.

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Referenced During Show:

https://www.amazon.com/Travels-Charley-Search-America-Steinbeck/dp/0140053204

https://www.amazon.com/Winter-Our-Discontent-Penguin-Classics/dp/0143039482

https://www.amazon.com/Nicomachean-Ethics-Oxford-Worlds-Classics/dp/0199213615

Mark and Vily discuss journaling and how they got into the practice. Vily talks about his high school chocolate empire and why his Spanish grades suffered. Mark hides things in his sleeves. A link is made between decision making and journaling and the two uncover the hidden benefits of writing things down!

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Referenced During Show:

https://www.artofmanliness.com/articles/why-i-stopped-journaling/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/markmurphy/2018/04/15/neuroscience-explains-why-you-need-to-write-down-your-goals-if-you-actually-want-to-achieve-them/#7a4c68887905