Faith Improvised

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Exploring what it means to be faithfully Christian in our always-changing world with its challenges and opportunities. I like to think out loud and talk with friends about biblical texts, books, politics, sports, music, films, and basically anything that interests me. This is all an attempt to be fully alive in God’s good world and to enjoy the liberating reality of the Christian gospel.

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Reason, Passion, Ignorance, and Expertise in Politics

Feb 26 2024 72 mins

Steve and I talk about passion and reason in the populace, and the place of expertise in politics.

What We've Learned About Teaching

Feb 19 2024 54 mins

Steve and I talk about a bunch of stuff, but especially about what we've learned about teaching.

You Are Not Your Job, Pt. 2

Feb 12 2024 54 mins

In this episode, Steve and I continue our conversation about who we are and what we do, along with a bunch of other stuff.

You Are Not Your Job

Feb 05 2024 49 mins

In this episode, Steve and I talk about our identities in relation to our jobs and careers.

Chosen Family

Jan 22 2024 47 mins

In this episode, Steve and I talk about a bunch of stuff, but especially about the notion of chosen family.

Adventures in Public Education

Jan 15 2024 54 mins

In this episode, I give some updates about the last month or so, and Steve and I talk about the football playoffs and about our experiences in public education.

Tim Gets Some Perspective

Dec 11 2023 53 mins

In this episode, Steve and I talk about a bunch of different topics, but especially some recent lessons in perspective.

Gaining Perspective on Our Suffering

Nov 27 2023 54 mins

In this episode, Steve and I talk about how holding onto a right perspective helps us deal with our suffering.

Doing What You Love & Maintaining Perspective

Nov 20 2023 44 mins

In this episode, we ended up talking quite a bit about Johnny Marr's autobiography, Set the Boy Free, and the sort of person Marr embodies. He stayed focused on what he loved--playing guitar--and remained committed to those around him, which kept him from losing his perspective on life. I also mentioned a few books: Underland, by Robert Macfarlane; Empire of Pain, by Patrick Ra

Long Walks & Laughter

Nov 13 2023 46 mins

In this episode, Steve and I talk about some of the healing dynamics associated with our practice of taking long walks and the healing power of laughter.