The Talking Circle

In today's episode, the hosts start off with personal updates. Bobby has been working on becoming a better relative, especially when it comes to reconnecting with people from his former church. Donnie has been busy trying to write more while keeping up with his family.

Donnie recently wrote a chapter for a book titled Resonance Between Creation Narratives: Comparison of Christian and Indigenous Traditions Around the World. He is also reading a helpful book on writing: Welcome to the Writer's Life by Paulette Perhach.

For the rest of the show, they discuss A.I., the game of politics, and share some wise words from the late, great Richard Twiss. The book mentioned about Richard is called Dreamcatching: Following In The Footsteps of Richard Twiss.

The topic for today's episode is The Spaces We Occupy. The places where we choose to spend our time are often shaped by our past experiences. Donnie and Bobby have devoted much of their careers to ministry, filling those years with great times, wild moments, and deep reflection.

The centerpiece of today's conversation is relationships. Together, the hosts unpack what it means to shift away from rigid institutions that try to direct your life, anchoring instead on authentic relationships.

From the Super Bowl halftime show to what is Your Burning Desire. Today, we’re unpacking the halftime show friction, the news stories you can't (but try to) ignore, and where faith and our cultural critique fits into a polarized world. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s on our minds. Tune in and hang out.

This week, we’re keeping the conversation open as we dive back into our "What’s on Your Mind?" series. No scripts, no agendas—just honest reflections on what is going on in our world, community, and life.

A "burning desire" is an intense and all-consuming longing or passion. Or something that has just been in your mind and you have to share it with someone.

Today, our hosts are sharing what has been on their mind. Join in on the conversation as we discuss junk journaling, the wisdom of parents, and discovery of "New Worlds."

The Holidays are finally over! Our hosts reflect on their Holiday Season and how they are coming into the New Year.

Join in on the conversation and laughs around why we enjoy the holidays and are glad it's finally over.

At one point in my life I (Donnie) had to fly at least once a month. I flew to conferences, summer projects, and meetings. When I saw my family they would often ask me when my next trip was happening.

But now I stay on the ground. The only travel I do is by car and once in a great while by plane. My family and I recently took a road trip to California for a conference hosted by NAIITS at Fuller Theological Seminary.

The drive was long, but it gave us plenty of time to talk, listen to music, and see new landscapes. As much fun as it was to be in Pasadena, coming home was my favorite part. Listen to us as we discuss travel and give our best tips for traveling well.

Join us for a personal and insightful episode where we tackle the complex topic of Native American cultural appropriation.

We begin by sharing personal stories and experiences, highlighting the difference between appreciation and appropriation. But rather than simply finding fault or demonizing the other, our goal is foster an open dialogue and create a discussions around why certain actions constitute appropriation and the impact they have.

These conversations and discussions could create a bridge towards understanding, and moving towards a more positive and respectful interaction between people, communities, and cultures.

At one time or another we have all been asked the question: what do you do?

For most it's an simple answer: I work in Finance, Education, Construction, or I am a Freelancer. But, for many of us it is difficult to explain exactly what we do.

On today's episode, the host try to explain what it is they actually do. A lot of our work is not easily defined or fits in a typical work genre, but we mostly enjoy what we do.

Today our host are talking about their summers. Most summers are about relaxing, taking trips, and enjoying the sunshine. But for our host, it was about getting things done and suffering some injuries.