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What does it mean to parent with integrity within a digital environment? In this episode, Jenn Supple discusses issues that parents should reflect on before posting about their children on social media, including concerns about disclosure, bo
Suspending our disbelief in reading scripture puts us in touch with the Author God. In this episode, Rev. Dr. Timothy Matthew Slemmons suggests that reading the Bible with an open mind and heart can be a transformative experience, revealing b
Today’s guest is Rev. Gregory Drumwright, public theologian, civil rights activist, and minister to George Floyd’s family during the Chauvin trial. Rev. Drumwright shares about his journey and purpose, and challenges us to cling to hope and G
Today’s guests discuss the roles that the church and individuals play in bridging political divides. Featuring Rev. Dr. Allen Hilton, Founder and Executive Director of House United, with Rev. Dr. Beth McCaw, Associate Professor of Ministry at
Playfulness can be serious business, Brian Hallstoos asserts in this episode, pointing to century-old publications from the University of Dubuque. By engaging in “playful play,” Black student Sol Butler made friends in the early 1900s and hel
Contemporary scientific culture has evolved to focus on productivity, which often disincentivizes play. Yet, as Adam J. Kleinschmit discusses in this episode, play is a central element of curiosity-driven discovery science because it stimulat
Flourishing as communities and individuals requires well-being in a variety of areas so that we thrive and grow toward our human potential. In this episode, Mary K. Bryant discusses how, if we engage with games in responsible and thoughtful w
Performance, at its best, is a gift of play and hospitality. In this episode, Prof. Kristen Eby discusses the various responsibilities of both performer and audience to ensure a hospitable space that encourages an optimal, communal artistic e
Does your capacity to “pay attention” have anything to do with your moral character? What does studying for exams have to do with becoming a good person? In this episode, Dr. Adam Smith argues that these things are connected: paying attention
When we serve the community, it is important to identify what is motivating us. Is it that we are trying to feel good about ourselves? Or to actually accomplish something good? In this episode, Rev. Dr. Beth McCaw considers society’s pursuit
The move to living more of our lives on our screens presents us with charitable opportunities online. Helping others through microfinance may make a positive impact, but sometimes aspects of online lending programs that are invisible to us ne
American’s daily interactions increasingly happen online. Many of the services we use are available for free, but the convenience of using them often comes with a cost we don’t fully appreciate. In this episode, Sarah Slaughter examines conce
One of the first augmented reality apps to take off with the general public in 2016, Pokémon Go continues to entertain its loyal fans—and both the benefits and concerns over health and safety remain relevant. In this episode, Rafic Sinno cons
Humans enjoy stories, so it is not surprising that binge-watching shows has grown into a common pastime. Media marathoners breeze through entire seasons in under a week, use stories to work through issues vicariously, and often form communiti
Through the power of story, we can come to know those who are remote to us in ways that engage our compassion. Drawing from the novel, The Outsiders, Jonathan Barz provides a working definition of “courageous compassion” and argues that this
When we are confronted with suffering, both locally and globally, we often experience a desire to do something. To determine a way forward, we should consider how we can channel that desire into a habit of responding to suffering in ways that
Disagreements among people are a natural part of the human experience. But when we lose sight of what we are arguing for or who we are arguing with, disagreements can have larger, longer-lasting effects. Media, leadership, and bias all influe
No workplace is perfect, but anyone with co-workers knows that office culture is the difference between a job that you love and a place that you dread! Toxic workplaces can make the most dedicated employee lose productivity, disengage from th
Interfaith friendship is key to breaking down barriers of hostility and distrust between Jews, Muslims, and Christians. Bonnie Sue Lewis calls for courageous compassion and creation of “sacred spaces” to welcome others into our lives. Practic
In the months and years following the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, suspicion and fear reigned in the U.S. Roger Ebertz shares the story of two Americans: Herbert Inouye, a young Japanese-American man, and Ralph L. Carr, Governor of Colora
The desire to share our lives with the world to avoid the feeling of missing out has led to a growing crisis of identity as people look to social influencers as models to imitate; this allows the normalization of following the influencer, rat
Science practiced with integrity can illuminate a pathway through the crisis of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Several important questions have arisen about how best to manage, treat, and live with COVID-19. Ken Turner examines responses by scientist
Does the truth matter anymore? Mary Emily Briehl Duba argues, not only does the truth matter, but telling the truth is the first necessary step toward facing well the numerous crises of our day, from a global pandemic to climate change. Featu
What changes if the author of a text is a model of bad character? Today’s guests pondered separating authors’ personal lives from their work, considered whether the culture and age an author lived in matter, and discussed how to respond with
The transition to A.I. decision-making raises ethical issues. Ann Mauss argues for including virtue and transparency in the development of algorithms. Featuring Ann Mauss, Associate Professor of Computer Studies at the University of DubuqueIn
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