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  • Episode 12: Convictions, Conversations, and Economics with Justin Tapp

    Lucas talks to Justin Tapp about lessons we have learned living in other countries, assumptions we bring to dialogue, and the line between having convictions and keeping an open mind!

    Show Notes:

    • God The Economist by M. Douglas Meeks - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/601496.God_the_Economist
    • Strengths Finder - https://www.gallupstrengthscenter.com/home/en-us/strengthsfinder
    • Reddit Change My View - https://www.reddit.com/r/changemyview/
    • Lincoln-Douglas Debates - https://www.britannica.com/event/Lincoln-Douglas-debates
    • 2003 California governor recall election -https://www.voanews.com/archive/almost-200-candidates-file-california-governors-race-2003-08-11
    • Why Nations Fail by Daron Acemoğlu and James A. Robinson - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/12158480-why-nations-fail
    • Debt: The First 5,000 Years by David Graeber - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6617037-debt
    • New Ideas From Dead Economists by Todd G. Buchholz - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/569464.New_Ideas_from_Dead_Economists
    • Good Intentions: Nine Hot-Button Issues Viewed Through the Eyes of Faith by Charles M. North - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2496381.Good_Intentions
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      Special Guest: Justin Tapp.

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      46 min
    • Episode 11: Community Engagement with Ashley Bean Thornton

      Lucas talks with Ashley Bean Thornton about working with the community, the role of experts, and how to invite mean people to breakfast.

      Show Notes

      • Hurricane Katrina Recovery and History – https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/natural-disasters/reference/hurricane-katrina/
      • How to Be Everything by Emilie Wapnick – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31307672-how-to-be-everything
      • The Powers That Be by Walter Wink – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62029.The_Powers_That_Be
      • Big Green Egg (Not a sponsor…yet!) – http://biggreenegg.com
      • Act Locally Waco – https://www.actlocallywaco.org/
      • Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36072.The_7_Habits_of_Highly_Effective_People
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        1 hr 8 min
      • Episode 10: Old Friends, New Religions, and Referees with Gary Goodson

        Lucas talks to long-time friend Gary Goodson about the hard conversations they've had over the years and doctrines for their new religion. Gary is the first person to have to be censored on the show to keep it family-friendly!

        Show Notes

        • The New Atheists – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Atheism
        • The Believing Brain by Michael Shermer – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9754534-the-believing-brain
        • Phil Plait – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Plait
        • Skeptics Guide to the Universe Podcast – https://www.theskepticsguide.org/
        • Cognitive Biases – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biases
        • Against the Rules with Michael Lewis – https://atrpodcast.com/
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          Special Guest: Gary Goodson.

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          1 hr 2 min
        • Episode 9: Praise Sandwiches, Curiosity, and Conflict with Elise Willer

          Lucas talks to international conflict mediator and consultant Elise Willer about her work, tips and tricks for dealing with conflict, and the little man that lives inside me.

          Show Notes

          • Border Immersion Experience – http://iglesiacristorey.wixsite.com/borderimmersion
          • Annunciation House – https://annunciationhouse.org/
          • Praise Sandwich – https://www.rightattitudes.com/2008/02/20/sandwich-feedback-technique/
          • The Inner Observer – https://ieaninepoints.com/2018/10/22/inner-observer-practice
          • Difficult Conversations by Doug Stone – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/774088.Difficult_Conversations
          • The Ladder of Inference by Chris Argyris – https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_91.htm
          • Interspace Negotiation or Bargaining – https://healthtrustpg.com/professional-development/resolving-conflict-and-negotiating-for-change/
          • Getting to Yes! by Roger Fisher – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/313605.Getting_to_Yes
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            58 min
          • Episode 8: Growing Up Zapotec with Luis Matias Cruz

            Luis Matias Cruz talks about growing up Zapotec, moving to the city, falling in love, and moving to the US.

            Show Notes

            • Zapotec – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zapotec_peoples
            • Monte Alban – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Alb%C3%A1n
            • Ethnocide – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethnocide
            • Tribal Nations Maps - http://www.tribalnationsmaps.com/
            • Native Lands App - https://native-land.ca/
            • Even the Rain (También La Lluvia) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1422032/
            • México Profundo: Reclaiming a Civilization by Guillermo Bonfil Batalla - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/525381.M_xico_Profundo
            • Repression and Rebellions in Southern Mexico – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13221911-repression-and-rebellions-in-southern-mexico
            • Cambas – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camba
            • Collas – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qulla
            • Arthur Gish – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_Gish
            • People’s History of the United States by Howard Zinn - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2767.A_People_s_History_of_the_United_States
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              42 min
            • Episode 7: Chronic Illness, Community Life, and Inspiration Porn with Amanda Moore

              Amanda Moore shares her journey with chronic illness, helps us with what to say and what NOT to say, and educates us on inspiration porn. Asking questions is a kindness!

              Guest Plugs

              • Email Amanda Moore [email protected]
              • The Mighty https://themighty.com/
              • Show Notes

                • Briars in the Cotton Patch https://www.briarsdocumentary.com/
                • Koinonia Farm http://koinoniafarm.org or https://youtu.be/GXjL5J3toHY
                • Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/what-is-eds/
                • Everything Happens with Kate Bowler https://katebowler.com/podcasts/
                • Jameela Jamil https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3553139/
                • Inspiration Porn with Stella Young at TEDxSydney 2014 https://youtu.be/SxrS7-I_sMQ
                • Zebras – https://www.ehlers-danlos.com/why-the-zebra/
                • For Memes and such – Amanda Moore Facebook page https://m.facebook.com/amanda.moore.336
                • How to avoid using ableist language http://deareverybody.hollandbloorview.ca/resources/tips-and-tools/how-to-avoid-using-ableist-language/
                • Ableism – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ableism
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                  56 min
                • Episode 6: Growing Up Two-Spirit, Cherokee, and Lutheran with Vance Blackfox

                  Lucas gets corrected by Vance Blackfox for not listening close enough. We learn about the history of the Two-Spirit movement and what it’s like to grow up Cherokee, Lutheran, and Two-Spirit!

                  Guest Plugs

                  • Other+Wise http://otherwise.red
                  • Native Americans in Philanthropy https://nativephilanthropy.org/
                  • List of Resources from Vance Blackfox https://nativephilanthropy.org/truthandhealing/toolkit-2/
                  • Show Notes

                    • Two Spirits, One Heart, Five Genders https://newsmaven.io/indiancountrytoday/archive/two-spirits-one-heart-five-genders-9UH_xnbfVEWQHWkjNn0rQQ/
                    • Two-Spirit Wikipedia entry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-spirit
                    • Tales of the City https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0106148/
                    • Tales of the City 2019 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7087260/
                    • This Land Podcast https://crooked.com/podcast-series/this-land/
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                      1 hr
                    • Episode 5: Abortion in Argentina with Lucy D'Cruz

                      Lucas talks to filmmaker Lucy D’Cruz about her film My Body, Their Choice about the abortion debate in Argentina. We discuss Argentina’s “La Loca del Bebito” or Crazy Baby Lady and ways we can try to have better dialogue and understanding about abortion, the sacredness of life, and women’s health.

                      Guest Plugs for the Documentary Abortion: My Body, Their Choice

                      • Campaign: https://igg.me/at/mybodytheirchoice
                      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybodytheirchoice/
                      • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybodytheirchoice/ @mybodytheirchoice
                      • Twitter: https://twitter.com/My_Body_Film @My_Body_Film
                      • Show Notes

                        • The World’s Abortion Laws – https://reproductiverights.org/worldabortionlaws
                        • Just Facts article on Abortion – https://www.justfacts.com/abortion.asp
                        • Hesperian Health Guides – https://www.ipas.org/news/2019/March/hesperian-health-guides-launches-multilingual-safe-abortion-app
                        • Abortion in Argentina – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Argentina
                        • Abortion in Bolivia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abortion_in_Bolivia
                        • Ni Una Menos (Not One Less) Campaign – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ni_una_menos
                        • 2016 Reuters article about My Body, My Choice Ireland campaign – https://www.reuters.com/article/us-ireland-abortion/thousands-march-in-dublin-abroad-for-irish-abortion-rights-idUSKCN11U0J2
                        • YouTube: The Bubbles' W.T.F. 01: "The Crazy Baby Lady" – https://youtu.be/pw0XquW9Kaw
                        • The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust – https://ectopic.org.uk/
                        • Family Planning Association – https://www.fpa.org.uk/
                        • Planned Parenthood – https://www.plannedparenthood.org/
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                          47 min
                        • Episode 4: Parenting After Significant Loss with Dr. Renee Turner

                          In this episode Lucas talks to Dr. Renee Turner about parenting after significant loss, debunking myths about dealing with grief, how to be a "good enough" parent, and whether he will be billed for this super helpful episode!

                          Guest Plugs

                          • Dr. Renee Turner’s website – http://drreneeturner.com
                          • Dr. Renee Turner email – [email protected]
                          • Show Notes

                            • Brene Brown Empathy vs Sympathy – https://youtu.be/1Evwgu369Jw
                            • Brene Brown The Power of Vulnerability – https://youtu.be/iCvmsMzlF7o
                            • The Dougy Center: The National Center for Grieving Children and Families – https://www.dougy.org/
                            • National Alliance for Grieving Children – http://childrengrieve.org
                            • Good Grief – https://www.goodgrief.org.au/
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                              50 min
                            • Episode 3: Growing Up in Kenya, Cultural Exchange, and Black Panther with Joy Anindo

                              Lucas talks to Joyfrida Anindo about what it was like growing up in Kenya and whether or not she had a pet giraffe. What it was like becoming a parent and inevitably becoming like your parents! Living and learning with volunteers from around the world, and navigating the cultural waters. We also discuss Black Panther and whether DC or Marvel is better.

                              Guest Plugs

                              • Joy Anindo on Twitter - https://twitter.com/JoyJoyancel
                              • Joy Anindo on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/joyjoyancel/
                              • Joy Anindo on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/joyjoyancel
                              • Joy Anindo Poetry and Short Stories - http://joywrite.wordpress.com
                              • Show Notes

                                • Black Panther - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1825683/
                                • Serve with Mennonite Central Committee - https://mcc.org/get-involved/serve
                                • Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - https://www.chimamanda.com/
                                • The Danger of a Single Story: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie - https://www.ted.com/talks/chimamanda_adichie_the_danger_of_a_single_story
                                • Chinua Achebe - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8051.Chinua_Achebe
                                • Binyavanga Wainaina - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/681372.Binyavanga_Wainaina
                                • How Not to Write About Africa by Binyavanga Wainaina - https://youtu.be/c-jSQD5FVxE
                                • Planet Binya has an incredible collection of writing, audio and video of Binyavanga Wainaina - https://planetbinya.org/
                                • Ngugi Wathiogo - https://ngugiwathiongo.com/
                                • Ken Saro-Wiwa - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Saro-Wiwa
                                • Meja Mwangi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meja_Mwangi
                                • Red Nile: A Biography of the World’s Greatest River by Robert Twigger - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20613764-red-nile
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                                  1 hr 3 min

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                                The podcast where we talk about things we're not supposed to, learn how to have difficult conversations, and talk to people about what makes them different.