On this episode, I talk about Fatherlessness. I explore this epidemic through the Fresh Prince of Bel Air, sociology, and the incredible photography of Zun Lee. And, I end with my poem “the burden that buries men.” Isn’t that a great title for a poem? This is podcast 5 of 17 for the On Wounds…
On this episode, I interview my friend Lewis Brown, known to many through his hip/hop artist name of Proxy. We will talk about race, reconciliation, and how any form of racial bigotry is incompatible with Christian faith. This interview was deep and rich and I can’t wait for you to give it a listen. We…
On this episode, we’re going to get controversial. I talk about the work of Tyrone Formann a sociologist who specializes in intergroup prejudice and discrimination. He defines apathy as: “indifference toward societal racial and ethnic inequality and lack of engagement with race-related social issues.” Apathy is a form of not caring and not knowing. We…
On this episode, I talk about pain, anxiety, failure, and therapy. This is the most personal I’ve ever gotten. I talk about the illusion of control and how surrender leads to freedom. And, I end with my poem “My chest is a forest fire.” This is podcast 2 of 17 for the On Wounds &…
On this podcast episode, I talk about some common experiences of human life especially wounds and wonder. I explore these two themes with the help of Dumbledore, St. Augustine, and Family Systems theory. I ask the question: How do we find healing from the wounds that often sabotage us so we can experience the wonder…