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63 | Wendell Moss: Race, Masculinity, and Courage
This is one of those episodes that will leave you wanting more. And maybe there is a part 2 in store for the future. Wendell Moss is a counselor based in Seattle, WA, who specializes in trauma and narrative. The cultural narratives of masculinity and race and trauma are (perhaps not surprisingly) similar and require similar acts of courage and curiosity to enter into. The books Moss recommends at the end are: Just Mercy (Bryan Stevenson), White Awake (Daniel Hill), Roadmap to Reconciliation (Brenda Salter McNeil).
What's Going On? – Part 2
In this series conclusion, John, Morgan, and Allen discuss how and why God is accelerating the maturation process in the lives of his sons and daughters.
62 | Keys to Relating
If we could sit our younger selves down from five or 10 years ago, we would have a few suggestions to share about how to better navigate the realm of friendships and relationships. People are never a blank slate. Jesus is always up to something, and we can partner with him or try to figure it out by ourselves. Are we really after redemption, or do we just want gratification through our friends? There is always something deeper at play.
What's Going On? – Part 1
In hard seasons, it can feel like either we're blowing it or God is holding out on us. We long for relief but what we most need is God's interpretation of our situation.
61 | No Wasted Time
If And Sons had an FAQ, one question would top the list: What do I do with what feels like Wasted Time? In this episode, we try to reframe the issue, describing wasted time in terms of the desert, the Hebrew name of which just means “God Speaks.” And, because this is And Sons, there’s plenty of distinction-making between our ability to waste time and God’s ability to redeem time, the development of a calling vs the aggregation of achievement, and a comfortable job vs and apprenticeship. It’s all real time over here, so if you haven’t heard what Blaine actually did in Grad School, or how Sam structures his life in young kid years, buckle your seatbelt.
Unpacking the Daily Prayer
John and Allen discuss the origin of the Daily Prayer – as well as the purpose of each paragraph within it.
60 | The Meanings(s) of Life (and Time, Economy, Community)
It’s not a secret Blaine likes words. Maybe it’s the history with rhetoric. Maybe it’s the writing genes. But still, there it is: words are a repository of human experience. Words reveal the world. They are almost completely unique in their ability to transmit diverse experiences. In this episode, we let Blaine pick a few of his favorites, explain how language works, then explore key concepts relating to time, economy, and community. There’s enough in one word to change your worldview, but today, we’ve got six. Maybe seven. Or eight.
Union with God – Part 2
In the second half of the series, John Eldredge reveals what "total union of being" looks like and how it transforms every aspect of our lives.
59 | Mako Fujimura: Art, "Seeing," and the Creative Wastefulness of God
Makoto Fujimura is an internationally-renowned artist, writer, and visionary. His work addresses the tension between trauma and creativity, culture creation, and the extravagant wastefulness of God (among a whole host of other themes). We’ve waited a long time for this conversation, chomping at the bit to ask Mako how, exactly, an artist “sees,” what that vision does for the world, and how somebody goes about developing it. Plus, Mako has some pretty unique insights on the way creativity relates to trauma inside the story of God. It’s a mind-blowing episode, is what we’re saying, and although the audio we captured turned out a little shaky, Mako’s eloquence more than makes up for it.
Union with God – Part 1
The epicenter of the Christian life is oneness with God. In this two-part series, John Eldredge explores how to overcome what gets in the way as we cultivate a deep and growing union with God.
58 | The Danger of the Self-Arranging Life
What can look like, and feel like, soul care may sometimes not be that at all. Too many stories end in broken pieces when fueled by the phrase "No one is looking out for me, I am on my own in finding life". We need to care for our joy and our hearts, but the self-arranging life is a trap that doesn't offer what it seems.
The World – Part 6
John, Morgan, and Sam conclude the series with tangible ways to keep our hearts alive in this world of convenience, distractions, and self-focus.
31 – A Turning of the Heart – 5/23/2018
5/23/2018: A Turning of the Heart – John and Stasi Eldredge share that though when we become overwhelmed with our life, we sometimes want to "run away from home", our true Home is found in God. The invitation is to live a life present to and whole hearted with Him. Through a time of guided prayer, we discover what is in the way of that and invite Jesus in. Video clips from May 2018The Wizard of Oz - https://youtu.be/Y-Y9eQAFYdg Worship Set from May 2018My Home is You - (6:48) (Darrell Evans; Trading My Sorrows)Where You Are - (8:42) (Leeland; Christ Be All Around Me)Beautiful Jesus- (6:32) (Jonathan David & Melissa Helser; Beautiful Surrender)Beloved - (5:40) (Leeland; Invisible)Lean Back - (6:54) (Capital City Music; Kingdom Come)Lean Back (Spontaneous) - (3:33) (Capital City Music; Kingdom Come)Endless Alleluia - (4:25) (Cory Asbury; Reckless Love)With Everything - (7:55) (Hillsong Live; This is Our God)Glorious Day - (4:59) (Passion; Worthy of Your Name)
57 | Stress, Productivity, Connection - Media Rules With Blaine
The And Sons introductory playbook on using technology well. From tech calendars to channel-specific goals, it’s all about practical steps to mastering the technology you employ.
The World – Part 5
As the series nears its conclusion, John, Morgan, and Sam offer solutions for how to overcome "The World" with heart and hope.
56 | Summertime Tactical: Justin and JD on the Season, Schedules, and the Habits of Adventure
It’s summer. The question is, how do you actually get out more this season? We grabbed Justin and JD from the And Sons team, two men who have ridden motorcycles across the state, mountain biked all over the west, and mastered micro adventures, to answer that question. From asking God to frame your summer to scheduling to structure and rhythm, this is an episode to turn the warm summer days into real worthwhile adventure.