Cutting Deeper

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Dr Tony Robinson was involved in founding the year 9 "Learning 4 Life" program at Gilson College, which attempts to create a "rite of passage" type experience for the students. The non-traditional strategies used in the program have been shown to build resilience, responsibility and respect in the participants. We also discuss the "hard" truths we must come to terms with in life that help us overcome challenges. And the values of capitalism which hinder community and selflessness. Book referenced: Adam's Return - by Richard Rohr

Peter is a teacher at the school I work at. We often have deep philosophical conversations, and this is one of them. We discuss finding a purpose that is not focused on the self, and how he found that in his life. Additionally, dealing with anxiety in your life through meditative practices such as prayer and mindfulness; Allowing yourself to be guided by the moral compass within; and finally nutrition. Why it's important to watch what we consume.

During November the entire year 9 cohort at Gilson College was involved in an 8 day hiking expedition in the Bogong High Plains, Victoria, Australia. This episode contains reflections from the journey from a number of students who were eager to participate in the episode. They share memorable stories from the week, what they've learnt during the week about themselves, and how the experience has shaped them and helped develop their character. There are some profound insights in there!

The year 9 students at my work participate in a service camp for two weeks. This episode is a debrief on the bus trip on the way home. The students offer insight into their perspective on service; reflect on what they learnt about sustainability and production; discuss good memories of the camp; and just general banter.

Kris Fraunfelder discusses his work in the Outdoor Education industry and what being present in the outdoors can teach us about life. We discuss choosing risks and painful experiences and how this develops character. Apologies for the inferior sound quality this week.

Simon Gigliotti is the Associate Youth Director of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Victoria. We reflect on our years of studying together and discuss having a positive work ethic whilst living a balanced life with enough rest time. We also discuss his role, and how he sees his mission in the world. Finally, we look at how institutions can hinder vision and mission, and how its possible for organisations to stay true to their purpose. Home Word by Jim Burns: bit.ly/Homeword The Guardian article about shortening the work week in New Zealand: bit.ly/NZwork-week Les McKeown's website with resources and books about business/church growth and leadership: bit.ly/Predictable-Success Les McKeown's Podcast: bit.ly/PredictableSuccessPodcast

Josh Newbegin and I discuss awkdwardness. so yeah Also, shame, how to live life without shame and awkwardness, and his van. Book Referenced: Scary Close - Donald Miller

This episode is a discussion with Leathan Fitzpatrick and Josh Stothers, both of whom I studied a bachelor of theology/ministry with. We talk about what life looks like as a pastor, and have a general chat about faith and why it's beneficial to society. Reasons for choosing to be pastors - 2:50 / What does faith have to offer our world today? - 16:00 / Is faith a crutch? - 18:50 / Hillsong Conference reflections - 25:30

Kristen Olson discusses creativity and how she's able to overcome disruptions in the creative flow by crocheting. "Find your crocheting." The Done Manifesto - http://www.manifestoproject.it/bre-pettis-and-kio-stark/

Catherine Moala is a profound guest who talks to us about living with anxiety, travel experiences, systemic racism, humanity in everyone and macarons. If anything in this episode caused concern and you want assistance or to chat, reach out to the following numbers (In Australia): Lifeline - 13 11 14 beyondblue - 1300 22 4636

Jess encourages us to "smile without reason" through her blog and happy personality. Jess's blog - http://www.smilewithoutreason.com Black Mirror episode referenced - "Nosedive" S03E01 / Book Referenced - The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson Smile without reason - 6:00 / social media marketing - 9:07 / potential future of social media - 14:39 / social media anxiety - 18:45 / Stress less - 20:15

This episode is a discussion about art with Wes Hendricks who created the amazing podcast artwork you see above. Art is all around us and everyone has the ability to create something valuable, so pick up your pen and create! What are we seeking when we go to see an art exhibit? - 11:58 / Art exists in its own right - 15:03 / Wes's creative projects - 20:31 Intro/Outro music supplied by DJ Quads. Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2b9Dlzf

I talk to Bentley Fulcher about the direction of the pharmaceutical industry, the ethics of cell manipulation, robotic arms and the Football World Cup. Pharma progression - 5:47 / Cell manipulation - 17:19 / Robotic arms - 26:56 / World Cup - 36:34 Intro/Outro music supplied by DJ Quads. Soundcloud - https://bit.ly/2b9Dlzf