Show notes
In this episode, the dogs discuss the power of good stories (15:40) and how they can help us make sense of our own lives (36:00). Mike reflects on what can be both consoling and frustrating about belonging to large institutions (18:30).Quotes:"Culture is what is celebrated, tolerated, and presumed." (Connor quoting Dr. Henry Cloud, 28:00)"It's way easier to destroy things than build them." (Connor, 32:30)"The power of narrative helps me see how deeply meaningful this life is." (Rob, 36:10)Media Mentions:Shadow Force (2025)AvengersWilla Cather's Death Comes for the ArchbishopJ.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings: The Return of the KingMaster and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)References: Toulouse, FranceChicago, IL2012 SEC Championship GameT.J. YeldonTrent RichardsonDerrick HenryAlec OgletreeGeorgia BulldogsAlabama Crimson TideThe Big TenWhite ClawBishop Robert BarronBishop Louis William Valnetine DuBourg (1766- 1833)Louisiana PurchaseBishop John Carroll (1735- 1815)Boston, MAPhiladelphia, PANew York, NYBardstown, KentuckyNapoleonSt. Louis, MOSir Ernest ShackletonSt. John Neumann (1811- 1860)St. DominicSt. FrancisTom CruiseThe Dominican OrderSociety of Jesus (Jesuits)St. John Paul II Newman CenterMichelle DuppongFOCUSBlessed Chiara BadanoNASAThe Apollo ProgramShout-Outs:Pat MetzRebecca BerryBenBrother FranciscoEmilie Ann Poletti Kevin MetzFollow us on instagram @threedogsnorthContact us at [email protected]