Mothers’ Day is both a day to celebrate and to grieve. Some are celebrating the mothers they still have. Other’s are grieving the moms they lost or never knew. Still others, find themselves doing both while also being celebrated as a mother. It’s a day that brings up any number of emotions. The last two or three years, my own grief has ambushed me on Mothers’ Day. I’ve felt blindsided by it, quite frankly. Strange still, my mothers are still alive.

We’ve all seen it right? The trope about why people die in horror movies? You hear a dangerous noise, so go outside to investigate, and boom, the killer got you. In that moment, I think to myself, you weren’t afraid enough. A little fear, will go a long way in keeping someone alive right? You should be afraid to touch a hot stove, or to drive drunk or to eat a poisonous berry. That’s good fear. But sometimes, our fears can go into overdrive. We can even become dependent upon them and they go from being a survival tool to a crutch. So how do you know the difference?

Stories arouse fear and drive harmful legislation.Stories can ignite hope and fuel a revolution. Stories can even solidify beliefs which we use to make life-altering decisions about marriage and divorce, building a family or changing careers. Stories allow us to interpret life and make sense of the world around us.

The assault on transgender people is very real and it’s here. It’s been here for a while. It feels like a solution in search of a problem, and that is not the right way to govern.

In this episode we will talk about black history but not the way you are used to talking about it. Let's talk about riots.

Last week we spent some time asking the question what would it take to make our relationships work? This week, I want to dive into some more practical examples of why this work is important for us as individuals, but also as a society. If you haven’t listened to the previous episode, pause this, go back and check it out.

Welcome back! We're kicking off season 3 with relationships. They're foundational to the human experience, yet they're also anything but simple. In this episode, we explore some of the ideas about relationships that I grew up with while exploring biblical examples of romantic connections. In the end, we identify some of the fundamental principles for healthy relationships.

In early May 2022, a draft of a supreme court opinion was leaked which highlighted the Supreme Court’s intention to overturn Roe v Wade. This news has sent shockwaves through the country which are still rippling today. In this episode we will unpack why this matters and what the ramifications could be for women and families all across the country and examine the roots of the conservative obsession with abortion rights. While some see a religious obsession with when life begins or ideological convictions that equate abortion with murder...I see political games and outright racism. Listen in. Tell us what you think about What Would it Take? Link to podcast survey: https://forms.gle/1ZrtEwB8gjkRXB3w7

Since the war in Ukraine began in February, we’ve heard reports of terrible atrocities. Mass graves uncovered, the entire port city of Mariupal besieged for months which has led to a humanitarian crisis. Women and children injured or killed during strikes on residential areas. As I listened to reports in late February, I heard several prominent reporters openly noting their horror and surprise that we were witnessing such tragedies in a “civilized”country. Lets dig into this idea of "civilized" and "uncivilized" countries and how its roots in White supremacy influence our reactions to current world conflicts. Tell us what you think about What Would it Take? Link to podcast survey: https://forms.gle/1ZrtEwB8gjkRXB3w7