How should people relate to the physical world? Should humans control the world and force it to conform to their expectations or should humans conform their expectations to the physical world? What does it mean to live in the world and use it resources?

In the secod of this two part episode we discuss the ethical paradigm of Fear and Power as way of navigating good and evil in the world. There are several methods cultures use to navigate the ethical problems in the world, Guilt Innocence, Honor and Shame, Fear and Power. In this second part we discuss child sacrifce and fear and power.

In this two part episode we discuss the ethical paradigm of Guilt and Innocence and Honor and Shame as way of navigating good and evil. There are several methods cultures use to navigate the ethical problems in the world, Guilt Innocence, Honor and Shame, Fear and Power. In this two part series we discuss Guilt and Innocence and Honor and Shame.

In this episode we discuss the Porous Self vs the Buffered Self. Building on ideas present in Charles Taylor's work on Secularism this episode discusses the different ways in which we find ourselves insulated from the problems of life and death by setting up buffers which prevent us from feeling the pain of life.

In this episode we uncover the roots of our desire to be authentic. Authenticity is a halmark of many cultures today and we explore the consequences of this emphasis for the American context.

In this Identity episode vwe discuss the topic of Individualism. How does individualism compare to other ways of bering in the world. Is Christianity only for individuals or can people with a more collective understanding serve God.

Starting our second season we begin with our Identity series. In this series we discuss what it means to be a person in the 21st century. We will begin with the concept of Plausibility Structures.

In this second part Monica and Mike finish up the conversation about Ukraine. You can find more information about Mission: Ukraine at www.wished1.net. Thank you all for a great season we look forward to season two.

In this episode Monica and Mike begin a conversation about Ukraine. You can find more information about Mission: Ukraine at www.wished1.net. Feel free to contact us at [email protected] .

In this final episode of Supernatural we close out the series talking with Pastor Brad Terhune. Mike Monica and Brad dance around the theme of Supernatural and close out the series with practical thoughts on what it all means.