Masks, Flags, Statues and Self-Differentiation

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The mask debate reaches all corners of society. The church is no exception. Some folks won’t go in a church without one. Others won’t go in if they are required. This goes to the heart of polarization these days. Our country has lined up on different sides of a variety of issues. Here’s a partial […]

Podcast Episode 33: Xenophobia and Self-Differentiation

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This episode is a bit personal. Two recent occurrences reminded me that I’m different. The rise of xenophobia is a global phenomenon. Responding in self-differentiated ways to those who emphasize differences in negative ways is the best chance we have to build a more civil and hope-filled world. Show Notes: Does Fear Motivate Workers — […]

Finding a Path without Anxiety or Blame

This is my take on where we are as country at the beginning of the Trump Administration. Here is the video transcript. Please remember that it will read like a conversation, not a term paper (maybe that’s a good thing). Hey there, Jack Shitama. Today is January 21st 2017, the day after inauguration day. That […]