Staring Into The Sun

Chimps & Chumps! What do they have to do with the head and the heart? Click the episode and find out! Relationships are varied and impacted by so many elements and often it can be a challenge to find our way to relationships that lead to our flourishing.  What if we could learn something that could change our relationships for the better from an unexpected place? This is the episode for you! We would love for you to join the growing community that is engaged with Staring into the Sun! Click subscribe today to stay up to date on all our postings! Also, make sure to give us a nice review and rating if you enjoyed the show. New content is on the way and we are excited to continue helping you navigate the beautiful collision of head and heart.   Reference from the episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jordan-b-peterson-podcast/id1184022695?i=1000569574694   Socials: Facebook: @staringintothesun Instagram: dr.robertgibson  Twitter: @drrobertgibson

Assumptions can cause all kinds of issues in relationships and make... well, you know what out of all of us! In this episode of Staring into the Sun, Rob and Jon navigate the assumptions and triangles, not squares but triangles, of conflict in hopes of uncovering some principles that will lead to a healthier experience of relationship. We would love for you to join the growing community that is engaged with Staring into the Sun! Click subscribe today to stay up to date on all our postings! Also, make sure to give us a nice review and rating if you enjoyed the show. New content is on the way and we are excited to continue helping you navigate the beautiful collision of head and heart.

Conflict is a part of every relationship and unfortunately plays a central role in whether or not our relationships will last. In this episode of Staring into the Sun Rob and Jon navigate the complexities of conflict in hopes of uncovering some principles that will lead to a healthier experience of relationship. We would love for you to join the growing community that is engaged with Staring into the Sun! Click subscribe today to stay up to date on all our postings! Also, make sure to give us a nice review and rating if you enjoyed the show. New content is on the way and we are excited to continue helping you navigate the beautiful collision of head and heart.

Why do relationships matter? How do we make the ones we have better? The brothers introduce a summer conversation series on this episode of Staring into the Sun!  We were made for connection, we know this much to be true, but how do we find our way back from broken relationships? How do we find healing from toxic connections? How do we make our good relationships even better? It's going to be a fun conversation! We would love for you to join the growing community that is engaged with Staring into the Sun! Click subscribe today to stay up to date on all our postings! Also, make sure to give us a nice review and rating if you enjoyed the show. New content is on the way and we are excited to continue helping you navigate the beautiful collision of head and heart.

Despair is a dangerous and destructive reality that so many of us face. In this episode of Staring into the Sun the brothers dive deep into the darkness in hopes of revealing some light! Hope is just around the corner! We would love for you to join the growing community that is engaged with Staring into the Sun! Click subscribe today to stay up to date on all our postings! Also, make sure to give us a nice review and rating if you enjoyed the show. New content is on the way and we are excited to continue helping you navigate the beautiful collision of head and heart.

We have all been there, defined by the experiences and circumstances of our past.  So, who are you? What makes up your sense of self, your identity? In this latest episode of Staring into the Sun, the brothers navigate the complex topic of self. What shapes us? How do we move into something new when it comes to our self-identity? We talked about a book that has helped Pastor Jon on his own identity journey, it's called "Life of the Beloved" by Henri Nouwen. Check it out on amazon. We would love for you to join the growing community that is engaged with Staring into the Sun! Click subscribe today to stay up to date on all our postings! Also make sure to give us a nice review and rating if you enjoyed the show. New content is on the way and we are excited to continue helping you navigate the beautiful collision of head and heart.

The dust weed rolls by, the wind ripples in your hair, you hear an eerie wistle (weeooh weeooh waa waa waa)... It's a scene straight out of the wild west, well not really. Who's good? Who's bad? Who's right? Who's wrong? On this episode of Staring into the Sun, the brothers talk about oppositional culture and how deciding someone or something is wrong does not automatically mean that you are right. We would love for you to join the growing community that is engaged with Staring into the Sun! Click subscribe today to stay up to date on all our postings! New content is on the way and we are excited to continue helping you navigate the beautiful collision of head and heart.

You asked for it! Episode 3 of our little jaunt into the land of listener ponderings and questions!  "How do we get out of the rut of tribalism if we are only motivated by being right?" The brothers dive deep into the weeds with this one, from the nature of humanity to the impacts of global information sharing. Check it out and find your way off the island of opposition! We would love for you to join the growing community that is engaged with Staring into the Sun! Click subscribe today to stay up to date on all our postings! New content is on the way and we are excited to continue helping you navigate the beautiful collision of head and heart. We also talked about a book in this episode! Check it out! Unclean by Richard Beck

Listener questions answered! "When should I go to therapy?" For many, therapy holds a stigma of disfunction. One must be really sick and in the woods to need "therapy". The Staring into the Sun duo comes at this misnomer in order to shed some light and truth on the topic of therapy. Who should need it? When should one go? Is it really just for "sick" people?  The brothers hope to bring to light the benefits and value of therapy and how it can help any and all who pursue it! You can help us spread the fantastic word of Staring into the Sun but following, liking, sharing and all that stuff!  Keep your eyes open for new and exciting ways to connect with Rob & Jon!

The people have spoken! The people being you, listener! Rob & Jon tackle some follow-up questions from Staring into the Sun listeners.  The beginning starts here with the topic of forgiveness. Struggle to forgive? Hate forgiving? Ascribe to forgive and never forget? Want to find a way to really forgive and heal? You're not alone!  Join in and engage by subscribing or following Staring into the Sun on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!   

It's a new year and a new episode of Staring into the Sun! The brothers are back with a conversation about all things new in 2022.  Dreams, targets, books, change, goals. Grab some coffee and settle in as we begin what looks to be a great year of Staring into the Sun!   We would love to hear from you! Shoot us a message on social medial or send us an email at staringintothesunpodcast@gmail.com  We would also love it if you gave us a subscribe and share! Do both, you will thank us later! Lastly, we mentioned a goal-setting list in the episode! Check out Emily P. Freeman and her 10 Questions for Reflection and Discernment.

The brothers chat about something we think is relevant to all, change! Have you ever struggled to change, been afraid of change, fought change, love change? This ones for you! The quote provided today as the centerpiece of the conversation is from "The Book of Koli" by Mike Carey Subscribe today to get connected to the growing community of Staring into the Sun! 

The brothers are back at it with this second installment of Villainous! All things villainy and empathy as we find a path forward through conflict towards humanity.  We think you will find some helpful tools for your own encounters with villainy and maybe new eyes with which to see those you're in conflict or opposition. As always make sure to like and subscribe away, share with your friends, acquaintances, and complete strangers at Kroger! Join the movement and star into the sun with us!  

Rob & Jon navigate the complexities of culture and relationships in the episode of Staring into the Sun.  Who's a friend and who's foe? It's the age-old question and a vital one to answer if we are to move towards flourishing as individuals and as a society. Hold on to your seats and join in for part 1 of Villains & Empathy.

Join the brothers Jon & Rob as they navigate the whys and hows and whens of medication.  Ever wondered if or when medication should play a role in your mental wellbeing? Well you're not alone!  Listen for some helpful dialogue in this latest episode of Staring Into the Sun! We would love to hear from you! You can email us at staringintothesunpodcast@gmail.com Make sure you share and subscribe!

Rob & Jon talk about the value of the journey over the destination in this latest episode of Staring into the Sun. So enter the present moment and look to what is learned in the everyday moments of life and discover a way to flourishing and wholeness.

The duo is back in action as Jon returns from Sabbatical. The brothers talk about something we all need more of, rest. Ever been weary, tired, or worn out? Notice how that exhaustion affects your life? In this episode, Dr. Rob and Pastor Jon have some conversation about the value of rest for the mind and the soul.

Dr. Rob goes solo one more time and gets all emotional, well, talks about emotional response anyhow. Dive into all the feels and learn how to navigate them in this latest episode of Staring into the Sun.

Dr. Rob goes solo while Pastor Jon is on Sabbatical and talked about the complex topic of mistakes and failures and offers a new way to see them!   Topic ideas? Questions? Reach out to us at staringintothesunpodcast@gmail.com

Rob & Jon get practical in this episode of Staring into the Sun.  Ever wondered how to even start when looking for a therapist or someone to talk with about your journey of life? Then this is the episode for you! We would love to hear from you! Comment below or email us at staringintothesunpodcast@gmail.com

Jon & Rob dive into the mire of self worth and esteem.  A topic we are all sure to connect with, discovering the truth about who we are!

Jon & Rob dance on the edge of terror in a discussion that is sure to make you scream... well they hope not!  Is fear a good motivator?  Does it make for sound relationships and human flourishing?  Yep, that's the stuff of legendary conversations! Join us!

Join Rob & Jon as they have a not-so-perfect conversation about perfection.  Ever struggled with OCD tendencies or feelings of failure due to a lack of perfection in your life?  Then this is the conversation for you... or for everybody for that matter!

Jon & Rob enter the trenches as they tackle the age old questions of good and evil.  How do we find our way?  Is there a way back for anyone in the clutches of evil?  For that matter, what is good and evil anyhow?

Rob & Jon discuss our propensity for mask wearing and it's impact on relationships and flourishing in this first episode of Staring Into the Sun.  

We are two brothers approaching the turbulent issues of life and culture from two different perspectives, hoping to capture the deeper truths that explode from the beautiful collision of head and heart.  Join us on this first foray of conversation.