Sometimes Serious

How do you navigate big life changes that are good? That are hard? That are "I'm not sure how this one's gonna go!"? My friend, Jenny, shares her experiences of moving to a foreign country, moving back to a surprisingly more foreign home, and seeking God's guidance through community when both the decisions and the situations we face aren't particularly easy.

I think you'll be blessed by listening in, and I encourage you to reflect on big moments in your own life--past or present--and consider what your purpose in the midst of those moments has been and might still be.

Have you ever been curious about the inner workings of non-profit organizations, the menagerie of Christian denominations, or the benefits of the ubiquitous Enneagram? Well you're in luck, my friend, because those are just the things that my friend, Jennifer, and I discuss on this definitely-on-time episode of Sometimes Serious!

As always, be sure to check out our companion blog: sometimeserious.com and/or reach out directly at [email protected].

Have you ever wondered if the educators who had such profound impact on us as kids were actually real people in real life with their own stories of growth? Well, turns out: yes! My friend, Vicky, shares some of those stories of teaching at Title 1 schools in Houston and growing as both a student and a teacher. You won't want to miss this one.

Interested in cybersecurity? Attachment theory? Want Barack Obama's actual phone number? Look no further than this week's episode of Sometimes Serious, where I am joined by my friend, Janice, who shares her thoughts on how to build better boundaries in different areas of life, as well as a whole heap of cultural references ranging from informational to simply sensational.

Links below if you're interested in digging deeper into what we discussed!

- Cyberchase - https://pbskids.org/cyberchase

- CyberCorps Scholarship for Service - https://www.sfs.opm.gov/

- Cyber hygiene - https://www.cisa.gov/be-cyber-smart/cyber-lessons

- Text Obama - https://twitter.com/BarackObama/status/1308769164190941187

- Social Credit in China - https://www.businessinsider.com/china-social-credit-system-punishments-and-rewards-explained-2018-4

- DHS Analytic Exchange Program - https://www.dhs.gov/publication/aep-overview-and-documents

- Defense in Depth - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defense_in_depth_(computing)

- Myers-Briggs Personality Page - https://www.personalitypage.com/ , http://typelogic.com/

- Assertiveness - When I say no, I feel guilty by Manuel Smith - https://g.co/kgs/thGYAR

- Attachment Theory - Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find--and Keep-- Love https://g.co/kgs/aXMmWY

- The Woman in the House Across the Street from the Girl in the Window https://g.co/kgs/FSo9fk

- Star Trek: Lower Decks - https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/star-trek-lower-decks/

Extreme sports, foreign countries, anti-anti missile design, and the soothing, mellifluous voice of my friend, Abe--all featured on today's episode and entirely free for your streaming pleasure!

After a brief summer hiatus, Sometimes Serious is back! On this episode, my friend, Abigail, shares her experience with being a creative, and we meander through topics of social media, missionary work, anime, and all of life's foibles in-between the cracks of our rapidly accelerating middle age. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll kiss an hour goodbye.

On this week's episode, I am joined by my friend Bobby, an engineer, father of three, Pixar and Disney enthusiast, and all around thoughtful human being. We discuss movies, parenthood, and the foibles of life as nearly-30s, as well as our first ever fan-submitted question.

Sports jokes, Marvel shows, grief, Easter, and chocolate are discussed with my good friend and technical director, Matt. We have no idea what we're doing, but we're glad you're here!