The Mustard Seed
The Mustard Seed
Gregory W. Sammis
We all die, all of us. There is beauty, depth, and insight in this reality. Join us for a biweekly discussion with... everyone! We all have something to say about this universal experience that influences all of our lives.
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Here's a little bonus content to get you through to the next interview...
Sep 11, 2021
11 min
What The Hell is Terror Management Theory?
We have, this week, on the show Professor, Doctor, Sheldon Solomon.  He, among others, was one of the founders of Terror Management Theory, the psychological exploration and study of Ernest Becker's work.  If ever there was an episode to help each of us understand why we do the stuff we do, this is the one.
Aug 27, 2021
57 min
Legacy!
Here's our interview with Ian Jackson!  Taking a little trip back, partying like it's 1999 (shout out to Prince)!  Talking about the impact we have on the people and communities we are all a part of.
Aug 13, 2021
1 hr 11 min
Death from the 12-year-old mind
This week we are highlighting the conversation with my nephew Max.  He's twelve-years-old and is not shy sharing his thoughts and ideas about death and all things death-related.
Jul 30, 2021
56 min
Our Mid-Season (book) Review!!
It's just me this week!  A little story, some book recommendations, hopefully a little insight.  Get your Amazon Wish List warmed up!
Jul 16, 2021
54 min
It's not a fear of death, it's a fear of life without meaning
In this episode we highlight the conversation with Deborah Jacobs, the Volunteer Executive Director of the Ernest Becker Foundation.  We explore social justice and sociological issues and how death relates to all of it.
Jul 2, 2021
1 hr 2 min
The 83rd problem
Listen in on my interview with my friend and brother Ken Price.  This one is more than just an interview, it's really just a recording of one of the conversations that Ken and I have all the time.
Jun 18, 2021
1 hr 31 min
Suffering With Purpose
What an interview this week!!!  We get the perspective of a medical professional in Dr. Eric Adler.  It's not just theoretical this week!
Jun 4, 2021
57 min
Step of Faith
I'm so incredibly grateful for this week's guest: Ken Naranja.  Ken is my coach, my guide, my Obi-Wan Kenobi, but most of all, my friend.  In this episode Ken speaks candidly about his experience with his father.  I hope you get a lot from this inspirational, moving, and beautiful story.
May 21, 2021
1 hr 3 min
I'm sorry you're feeling some death anxiety
In this week's episode, we interview Lyla Rothschild of the Ernest Becker Foundation.  We talk Ernest Becker, Terror Managment Theory, and how choosing the wrong flavor of ice cream can trigger death anxiety! Check out The Ernest Becker Foundation at https://ernestbecker.org/
May 7, 2021
1 hr 16 min
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