Remaining Sane: Finding Peace in our Chaos

In this episode, Will talks with Dr Hans Boersma, an accomplished academic who currently serves as a professor at Nashotah House Theological Seminary and as an ordained minister in the Anglican Church of North America. Will and Dr Boersma discuss two main topics: what is a sacramental tapestry and how do we encounter evil through a theological lens. Dr Boersma empathizes with the amount of evil this profession deals with each day. I hope you enjoy this episode!Hans' website: https://www.hansboersma.org/Ask a question: https://forms.gle/d2Bb8SH76v5c2rXY9Be a guest: https://forms.gle/TyuSkSH4hLDz3ZfJ8Special thanks to Chad from King's Kaleidoscope for the exit music ("Joy" Instrumental).

In this unique bonus episode, Will discusses with a physics professor how the wave-particle duality, discovered in multiple quantum experiments in the late 19th and early 20th century, parallel Christ's existence as one being with two natures. The professor, Dr Guilaran, also emphasizes that without a christological understanding of the universe, some scientific concepts are forced to be "left in the lurch." Dr Guilaran also discusses how being a christian is a benefit to his profession, despite many loud voices saying that "science" and "God" contradict one another. I hope you enjoy this episode.Ask a question: https://forms.gle/QDuSxMHt1DSjwB8n6Be a guest: https://forms.gle/i7VwtHEE4SN7goDD6Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC

In this episode, Will and Adam Whitescarver from the Chattanooga House of Prayer have a chat. Adam and Will discuss how we are humans are psycho-somatic beings and how that has ramifications for both our bodies and our souls. Adam talks about how to pray effectively and how that can lead to action. I hope you enjoy this episode!Chattanooga House of Prayer: https://www.chatthop.org/Ask a question: https://forms.gle/DE3M7CpnXT1Yf4c26Be a guest: https://forms.gle/ScUB7cBPT436GChg8

Hey guys! This is a quick update about the short term future of the podcast for Advent 2023. Feel free to reach out for further questions to remainingsanepodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Will talks with Dr Michael McClymond, an accomplished professor of theology at St Louis University. Dr Michael McClymond is a leading scholar on Christian Universalism (and its flaws) and he has written a multitude of books. Will and Dr McClymond discuss how to cultivate manhood in 21st century America and how the West's perspective of an ideal hero has changed overtime. Will and Dr McClymond also discuss how Christian Universalism leads to a widespread disillusionment of people who interact with the victims of heinous sin. I hope you enjoy this episode!Dr McClymond: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/profile/michael-mcclymond/Ask a question: https://forms.gle/2FTCn6Eh6NiRi1fVABe a guest: https://forms.gle/vieiM6mBaxTVD5nm8Twitter: https://twitter.com/home

In this episode, Will and "Father Sean," a priest and exorcist inside of the Anglican Church of North America discuss a topic which is no stranger to police officers: demons. Fr Sean explains what demon possession can look like and Will tells a few stories from his experience on the street. Fr Sean also explains how demons get ahold of a person and what that can look like on each level of possession. Fr Sean also talks about inroads that demons can use to enter someone's life, either via sin or trauma. Be careful, however I hope you enjoy this episode!Ask a question: https://forms.gle/Paa3GPoE2PGmq9VMABe a guest: https://forms.gle/b2fRqacuowUFNNGo8Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC

In this week's episode, Will interviews Ralston Hartness and Jonathan Ingraham, directors at the Faith Co-op in Chattanooga, TN. Both guests specialize in helping people in all kinds of professions with both approaching their work through a christological lens and glorifying God both inside and outside of their work. Will, Ralston, and Jonathan discuss many topics, from humility to imposter syndrome. Ralston and Jonathan also talk about the great work they are doing inside their city's growing workforce. I hope you enjoy this episode!Faith Co-op: https://faithcoop.org/Ask a question: https://forms.gle/sTqkMZGNNGzqdB5b6Be a guest: https://forms.gle/YjNwpiHFW1bj5fYE7Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC

In this episode, Will interviews one of his good friends, Alex Rhody. Alex is an orthodox Christian who really takes to heart leading a sacramental lifestyle, which he argues is based on 3 practices: fasting, prayer, and alms-giving. Alex also talks about his personal struggle with cynicism/practical nihilism, which has many parallels to police work. Alex also makes a strong argument as to why police officers should find a tradition in which the Eucharist is presented as the body and blood of Christ. I hope you don't miss what Alex has to say!Ask a question: https://forms.gle/8ZwtFdT3RbTcQnBk8Be a guest: https://forms.gle/HAeXWeM2M8eauVdY6Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC

In this episode, Will discusses sacramentology with fellow Anglican and podcaster: Jonah Saller. Jonah is a current postulant with the Anglican Church in North America as he plants a church in the American southwest. Will and Jonah talk about the Eucharist and how understanding that God's redemption of the world helps us stare evil in the face. In addition, Jonah expresses the importance of venerating saints. You won't want to miss this episode with Jonah.Jonah's website: http://jonahsaller.com/Jonah's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/sg/podcast/the-mere-catholicity-podcast/id1517093121Ask a question: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdChdSkrHRv05x7eO2Ioe9UuZLrndB0Rx-tKtN5JWwI2ygiiw/viewform?usp=sf_linkBe a guest: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDialCCUdyJf_vNtUskKunOFvvNIX-HELdp_6fIjJBBJZebA/viewform?usp=sf_link

In this episode, Will interviews a local Orthodox Christian priest, Father David. Father David is not only a priest, but he also holds a leadership role in the Russian Orthodox Church outside of Russia. Father David discusses both the orthodox view on the sacraments and they are the medicine for sin itself. Father David also gives advice to both orthodox and non-orthodox christians as to how one should approach confession itself. I hope you enjoy this episode!Ask a question: https://forms.gle/bYfpiR3uqxJB6zTC6Be a guest: https://forms.gle/uM6iQBD1NCSMHdtn8Twitter: https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC

In this week's episode, Will interviews famed detective, author, professor, and pastor J Warner Wallace. Det Wallace was an LAPD detective for 25+ years who initially started his career as an atheist who viewed Christians as ignorant and uninformed, however once Det Wallace started to analyze the claims in the Bible from a forensic point of view, he found them to be true, which changed his life. Will and Det Wallace discuss a wide variety of topics, from police being the foundation of American societies to the role of masculinity in the 21st century.J Warner Wallace's websites:thinbluelife.com coldcasechristianity.comAsk a question: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdChdSkrHRv05x7eO2Ioe9UuZLrndB0Rx-tKtN5JWwI2ygiiw/viewform?usp=sf_linkBe a guest: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDialCCUdyJf_vNtUskKunOFvvNIX-HELdp_6fIjJBBJZebA/viewform?usp=sf_linkTwitter: https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC

This episode concludes a two-part series with philosopher, veteran, professor, and apologist: Mark Coppenger. Will and Mark discuss Christ's resurrection on the cross and compare the analysis of the event to a criminal trial. Mark and Will also continue a previous guest's discussion on the "spiritual gift of plodding."Mark's website: https://www.markcoppenger.com/Ask a question: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdChdSkrHRv05x7eO2Ioe9UuZLrndB0Rx-tKtN5JWwI2ygiiw/viewform?usp=sf_linkBe a guest: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdDialCCUdyJf_vNtUskKunOFvvNIX-HELdp_6fIjJBBJZebA/viewform?usp=sf_linkTwitter: https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC

In this episode, Will interviews Mark Coppenger, a man who has worn many hats; Mark started his career as a philosopher who discerned a calling to ministry later in life, all while serving 28 years in the US National Guard and writing a litany of books. Mark currently is retired, however he tries to stay busier than when he was formally employed by continuing to write as his assists with his denominations church plants. Will and Mark discuss the existence of God and how many folks are able to deny his existence while wrestling with the "problem of evil" in the world. More of Mark: https://www.markcoppenger.com/

Welcome to the ninth installment of "Remaining Sane: Finding Peace in our Chaos." In this episode, the host, Will, interviews a priest in the Anglican Church of North America, an offshoot from the Episcopalian Church in the USA: Phil Hanner. Phil's dad was an NCIS agent, which gives Phil some unique insight into the challenges that law enforcement officers and their families face on a day-to-day basis. Will and Phil also discuss the role of vocation and how both our vocations form us and how we should form ourselves to face the ongoing struggles of bearing the yoke of others' pain. Phil discusses some habits that one can build to combat the pulls toward sin that otherwise "good" jobs can introduce.For inquiries or scheduling to be on the show: remainingsanepodcast@gmail.comAnglican Church of North America: https://anglicanchurch.net/

In this episode, Will interviews a retired pastor who has recently started serving as a missionary: Grady Davidson. Grady and Will discuss one of Grady's recent interests since COVID-19: the idea of locality, what it means to live in a small community, and how police departments have changed since the large annexations of cities since the 1960s. Grady and Will also discuss liberation of sin through Jesus Christ and what that practically looks like. You won't want to miss this episode!For inquiries: remainingsanepodcast@gmail.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC

In this episode, Will interviews "Stacy," a police officer and military veteran's wife. Stacey and Will discuss what marriage is, why marriage is especially contentious when one is a police officer, and what steps police officers' families can take to foster a healthy marriage. Stacey gives plenty of tangible, practical advice around marriage for both husbands and wives. Stacey also speaks with experience about deployments, longs shifts, and a husband that has a frequent on-call status. For inquiries, contact remainingsanepodcast@gmail.com Twitter https://twitter.com/RemainingSanePC

In this episode, Will interviews Steve Gould, host of the successful podcast "Things Police See: Firsthand Accounts." Steve is a confessional Lutheran who walked away from his faith in God as an adult, delved into agnosticism and modern-day spiritualism, and returned to Christianity. Steve is also a patrol sergeant in western Massachusetts with a combined 16 years in law enforcement. Will and Steve dive into a variety of topics, from storytelling as a ritual to glorify God to how Steve got his podcast started. Check out links to Steve's podcast below.Website:https://thingspolicesee.com/Podcast:https://open.spotify.com/show/6di9G9Z7Pf1hdcBq37g7DXAlso, if you have a question or comment for the host or a guest, email remainingsanepodcast@gmail.com

On this week's episode, Will interviews a philosophy professor who specializes in nihilism: Dr. Justin Barnard. Dr. Barnard is able to define nihilism and how people easily fall into it (especially those that work in highly stressful professions); Will and Dr Barnard also explore how to start getting away from it. Dr. Barnard makes many thought-provoking connections between a philosopher's outlook of the world and how that compares with that of a police officer. Dr. Barnard is also able to articulate many philosophical concepts that many people officers may not realize they experience. Dr. Justin Barnard is an interview that you do not want to miss!

The next 3 episodes are going to be weekly. I am going to try to make this a weekly podcast. The next 3 episodes are a trial run for a weekly podcast.On this episode, Will interviews his friend and long-time police officer: Ken Palmer. Ken was a police officer in DeKalb county Georgia in the 1960s and 70s, until he left for what he called a safer job: "the fire department." Ken later went to college and seminary before going back into police work for 33 more years. Ken discusses his personal experience with police work both before and after having found Christ, along with how a sacramental lifestyle has kept him focused on the truly important things in life. Ken also has a few wild stories along the way.

Police officers fill many shoes: be it counselor, roadside assistance mechanic, or professional chauffer; however one role that all police officers must successfully fill is that of a leader. In this episode, Will interviews one of his co-workers, Ed Buckman. Ed fashions himself a "perpetual student of leadership," a title exemplifying both his humility and his capacity to effectively lead. Will and Ed discuss a wide array of topics, from personal sacrifice and worship to holding leadership accountable for their mistakes, especially inside of the church. Ed's perspective of both being a student and a leader makes for some unique ideas which balance both leadership at the highest ranks to being able to make effective change in a small magnitude. You won't want to miss the conversation with Ed.

Check out the trailer for the third episode, which launches August 11. The upcoming episode features a combat veteran and long-time police officer: Ed Buckman. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss it.

In this episode, Will sits down with an actual cop for the first time: Danny Jones; a veteran law enforcement officer and marine. Danny discusses daily practices, mantras, and an acrostic that he uses each day to keep himself centered on Christ while dealing with the stresses of police work. Danny also discusses police work as a vocation, explaining that many kinds of people are needed to do police work, but each must exemplify definitive characteristics to "Remain Sane."

Greetings! This is the trailer for the second episode in the podcast "Remaining Sane: Finding Peace in our Chaos." Check out a brief clip of the second guest, Danny Jones, discussing law enforcement as a vocation.Remember to check in on July 28 for the full episode!

Episode 1: Dr Ben Mitchell is an astute ethicist, retired professor, and all-around curious personality. Ben's specialisation is in medical-based ethics, however Ben has much to say surrounding the importance of ordinary liturgy. In this episode, Ben and the host, Will, discuss the importance of everyday liturgy, especially for those who have highly-stressful careers. Ben and Will also dive into the importance of physical actions and their spiritual implications.PS: Please excuse the poor recording quality, the microphones are drastically improved in the next episodes.

Welcome to the Remaining Sane: Finding Peace in Our Chaos Podcast. This is the trailer for the first episode, which drops July 14 at noon EST. Enjoy this clip of our conversation, and make sure to come back on July 14. I apologize for the lower-quality microphones in this first episode, those have since been fixed.