<p>In their first episode after the summer hiatus, Dave, RJ and Sarah talk misbehaving consumers, trapped perfectionists, and controversial forgiveness before taking a detour to a little church in Mississippi. Also, Sarah dons a babooshka while Dave drums up some tips. </p>

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<li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/08/pandemic-american-shoppers-nightmare/619650/" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to read Amanda Mull&#39;s article on how American Shoppers Are a Nightmare</li>
<li><a href="https://www.economist.com/1843/2021/08/10/the-perfectionism-trap" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to read Josh Cohen&#39;s essay on The Perfectionism Trap</li>
<li><a href="https://thecorners.substack.com/p/if-you-cant-take-in-anymore-theres" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to read Nadia Bolz Weber&#39;s newsletter on what to do If You Can&#39;t Take In Anymore</li>
<li><a href="https://www.vox.com/vox-conversations-podcast/2021/7/12/22379647/vox-conversations-elizabeth-bruenig-forgiveness-social-media" rel="nofollow">Click here</a> to read the Vox interview with Elizabeth Bruenig about forgiveness</li>
<li>Finally, <a href="https://mbird.com/grace-in-practice/a-vision-for-the-broken-hearted/" rel="nofollow">click here</a> to read Sarah&#39;s account of what happened with the stained-glass window</li>
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Episode 216: No One Is Enjoying Their Life

The Mockingcast is a bi-weekly podcast hosted by RJ Heijmen, Sarah Condon and David Zahl, and brought to you by Mockingbird Ministries, an organization which seeks to connect the Christian faith with the realities of everyday life in fresh and down-to-earth ways. You can find out more about Mockingbird at www.mbird.com. Audio production provided by TJ Hester.