In this December episode, Joshua invites you to slow the pace, reclaim the quiet wonder of the season, and rediscover the small beauties that make Christmas meaningful. Through reflections on Advent, the art of intentional giving, and a personal story from his first job at a Christmas tree lot, he explores how tradition, light, and presence shape the way we experience hope. Whether you’re wrapping gifts, driving to work, or catching a breath between the busyness, this gentle conversation is an invitation to root yourself again in what matters most — wonder, love, and the light we’re called to carry into the world.

Episode Title: Beyond Entertainment — The Transformative Power of Cinema
Host: Joshua Davis
Podcast: Timber & Ink

Episode Summary:
In this opening episode of the Cinema Series, Joshua Davis invites listeners to rediscover the magic of movies—not as mere entertainment, but as a universal language of empathy, emotion, and transformation. Through reflection and storytelling, Joshua explores how cinema connects us, heals us, and mirrors the deeper truths of our shared humanity.

Key Topics Discussed:

• How cinema transcends language and culture to create shared human experiences.
• The emotional and spiritual resonance of storytelling on screen.
• Movies as mirrors for moral imagination and catalysts for change.
• The artistry behind filmmaking and the devotion it demands.
• How film can teach us, heal us, and reveal who we are becoming.

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Mentioned in this Episode:

• Roger Ebert’s reflection on empathy and film
• Research from Stanford and Berkeley on cinema’s impact on compassion and character growth

Margin to My Life — Why Making Space Matters

Welcome back. Today I want to talk about something quietly radical: margin — the breathing room between our load and our limits. We were made for more than constant motion. Margin is the place where creativity, rest, and real connection grow. In this episode I blend practical research with a gentle invitation: protect small spaces in your day and watch life return to you.

What you’ll hear in this episode

• Why hurry steals the small, sacred moments that actually make life full.
• The science and soul reasons margin improves creativity, health, and relationships.
• Six simple, stubborn practices you can use immediately to create margin.
• A doable 7-day experiment (30–10 minutes a day) to help you build the habit.
• A short, practical plan you can start tonight — no perfection required.

Six Margin Practices (quick list)

1. Block it on the calendar — treat margin like an appointment.
2. Learn a graceful no — every yes is a trade.
3. Phone pause — delay notifications for 10 minutes.
4. Create sanctuary windows — short daily rituals with no screens.
5. Schedule a hobby hour — protect play and practice for joy.
6. Try one margin experiment for a week — small tests reveal big shifts.

The 7-Day Experiment (how to try it)

• Choose a daily window (30 minutes ideal; 10 or 5 is fine).
• Pick one single practice (a walk, reading, hobby time, or a screen-free morning).
• No multitasking — this is one thing, fully.
• Each night write one sentence: “Today I felt ___.” Do this for seven days and notice what changes in your attention, mood, and relationships.

In this episode, Joshua explores how creating a personal style and curating a collection of belongings — from your backpack and boots to your coffee mug and pen — can turn everyday objects into a reflection of who you are.

https://www.timber-ink.com/bloghome/creating-a-style-and-curating-a-collection-that-looks-like-you

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Inspiration and enjoyment are contagious — once you feel them, you practice more, learn more, and improve faster.

Preparedness lowers the volume on worry and raises the volume on enjoyment and adventure!