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In this episode of #DefenceDeconstructed, David Perry sit down with the Founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data, David Coletto. The pair discuss key features of the Canadian elections campaign, the impact of the international issues and Donald Trump on the campaign, and a recent Abacus survey focused on international issues. // Guest bios: David Coletto is the Founder, Chair and CEO of Abacus Data. He is one of Canada's best known and most respected public opinion analysts, pollsters, and social researchers. He's a member of the Board of Directors of the Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Riverkeeper and on the policy committee of Imagine Canada. // Host bio: David Perry is President and CEO of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Recommended Readings: - "Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community" by Robert Putnam. // Defence Deconstructed was brought to you by Irving Shipbuilding. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll Release date: 11 April 2025

This year's keynote speaker is world-renowned political scientist Robert D. Putnam, author of the groundbreaking work Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, which has shaped global conversations on the importance of communal ties and social capital.Robert Putnam will be speaking to us about the vital role of social connections in combating the deepening crises of social isolation, political polarization, and economic inequality, drawing on insights from his latest work The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again.Divisions can be healed, he argues. Our fraying social fabric rewoven. By focusing on rebuilding society's relational foundations, we can create a future where everyone has the connections they need to thrive.Following his keynote address, Professor Putnam will be joined in conversation by RSA CEO Andy Haldane, and partners from the first-of-its-kind Revealing Social Capital research programme, which is exploring how connectedness impacts life outcomes and opportunities across the UK, from social mobility to health and education.Chair:Andy Haldane, RSA CEOSpeakers:Sir Nick Clegg, President of Global Affairs, MetaRobert D. Putnam, Malkin Research Professor of Public Policy, Harvard UniversityMarnie Freeman, co-founder and director, Neighbourly LabSarah Hemminger, co-founder and CEO, ThreadBecome an RSA Events sponsor: https://utm.guru/ueembFollow RSA Events on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thersaorg/Follow the RSA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theRSAorgDonate to the RSA: https://thersa.co/3XPiI1kLike RSA Events on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theRSAorg/Listen to RSA Events podcasts: https://bit.ly/35EyQYUJoin our Fellowship: https://www.thersa.org/fellowship/join

If Republican senators had any shred of dignity left, they'd demand that Kash Patel answer why he brazenly lied under oath to them about the purge of agents at the FBI. Credible sources have come forward to say he was directing the whole thing. Meanwhile, Trump has leveled the playing field so companies doing business overseas can do all the bribing they want. Plus, our modern "boy problem," our genetic wiring to not be loners, and finding a way out of our polarization by seeing we have an obligation to respect and care for other people.  Carol Leonnig and Bob Putnam join Tim Miller  show notes Bob's "Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community" The documentary about Bob, "Join or Die" Bob's co-written book, "The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again"

In this episode, I continue my series on various college majors students may choose. To discuss business, and the professions more generally, I've invited Dr. John Terrill to join me. John has a unique background to help us consider majoring in the professions. He has a degree in business from Indiana University, an MBA. from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University), master's degrees in theology and religion from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D.  in industrial and organizational psychology from Seattle Pacific University. After working in banking and with a business consulting firm, John ministered to students at Harvard Business School with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. He then served as InterVarsity's National Director of InterVarsity's MBA ministry, and then as Director of InterVarsity's Professional School Ministries. He is currently the Executive Director of Upper House, the Christian Study Center at the University of Wisconsin. In this podcast we discuss: How John got interested in a career in business How he now applies leadership and management principles in the non-profit sector How positive and negative experiences in various organizations have shaped his understanding of business The inadequacies of seeing the purpose of business as only to maximize shareholder value A better understanding of the purpose of business--fostering human flourishing Developing a proper theology of vocation for all professions--why all work matters to God A wrong theology of vocation: “Finding God's one specific job for me!” How a proper understanding frees us to flourish in our careers and serve others well The reality of a “calling” to the professions, and why this is not emphasized in our churches The professions as professional “guilds”  How our work can be a positive influence on culture by helping build healthy companies  How professional schools in universities are similar and different from other schools or departments Temptations of interviewing for jobs with business school recruiters The value of classes outside your professional school The type of person who generally flourishes in a professional school Other tips to help students do well in professional school programs Some ways to live out Kingdom values while in a professional school program Challenges for the Christian studying in professional schools The importance of finding a mentor How to find fellowship with other believers in the professions on campus Joining a professional society as a student Some mainstream ideas in business that are congruent with a Christian worldview and some that are not God's faithfulness in the process of earning a degree in the professions Resources mentioned during our conversation: Lausanne Movement's Workplace Ministry Issue Network Robert D. Putnam, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community Yuval Levin, American Enterprise Institute Curtis Chang Consortium of Christian Study Centers Everycampus.com Christian Legal Society Christian Medical and Dental Association Professional Christian Veterinary Fellowship The Theology of Work Project jterrill@slbrownfoundation.org Upper House, the Christian Study Center at U. Wisconsin-Madison

How do we balance community and independence?This question is posed by today's guest, Donna Fields, who, twenty years ago, moved to Spain, and experienced culture shock, going from the United States – an individualistic society – to one that was collectivist and communal. Donna is an author, professor, teacher, trainer, and host of the podcast Doorways to Learning with Donna. Here, she asks: what do we look for when we leave one place and go to another? For her, it was family and community. But is it possible to be TOO communal? Spaniards are often extremely family oriented, but is it possible family ties literally tie them down when they could have more experiences if allowed to cut loose? When you move somewhere so different, it makes you wonder: where's the balance? What feels right to me?I love episodes like today's. It feels like we could just be sitting around the kitchen table with a cup of coffee, trying to explore life's deeper meanings. We don't answer all the questions, but it sure is an interesting conversation.In this episode you'll hear about:All about Donna – her background in New York and New Mexico and how she ended up in Spain for the last 20 yearsWhat do we look for when we leave one place and go to another? And why do we leave the house in general – to do something, or to be with other people?Spanish vs. American culture: how each views family, community, reciprocity, trust, etc., and the pros and cons of eachThe hyper-vigilance required in individualistic societies where you're doing everything by yourselfThe ripple effects we can have on others and the power of letting go Resources & Links:Donna has compiled some material that will generate fascinating conversations about cultural differences and the natural unions of communities. Check out Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert D. Putnam, and if you haven't yet, listen to Episode 41 about the Liking Gap.Like what you hear? Visit my website, leave me a voicemail, and follow me on Instagram and TikTok!Want to take this conversation a step further? Send this episode to a friend. Tell them you found it interesting and use what we just talked about as a conversation starter the next time you and your friend hang out!

The epidemic of loneliness isn't just a product of technology or even capitalism -- it has its roots in the same fertile ground as the founding of the United States. And it may just be the most important "ism" of all to escape as we enter the Great Unraveling of social and environmental systems.Warning: This podcast occasionally uses spicy language.Sources/Links/Notes:Definition of individualism from the American Psychological AssociationArticle in Opumo magazine - "Super singles: 10 coolest one seater cars"U.S. Surgeon General's 2023 report: Our Epidemic of Loneliness and IsolationBBC Loneliness ExperimentRobert Putnam's classic book - Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American CommunityCountry comparison tool for exploring Hofstede's Individualism IndexPart 1 of Post Carbon Institute's webinar on mutual aid; Part 2Donna M. Butts and Shannon E. Jarrott, "The Power of Proximity: Co-Locating Childcare and Eldercare Programs," Stanford Social Innovation Review, April 2021Pets for the ElderlyDean Spade's book - Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During This Crisis (and the Next)History of the free breakfast movement of the Black Panther PartyTeju Ravilochan, "The Blackfoot Wisdom that Inspired Maslow's Hierarchy"City of Knoxville program guide: Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness PlanSupport the Show.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2130: Discover how Ryan Frederick's insights from Here.life enlighten us on the pivotal role of social fitness in our well-being. Social fitness goes beyond simple friendships, embodying the art of successful interaction and relationship building across various social contexts. As society shifts towards isolation, Frederick highlights environmental influences on social fitness and proposes life stage-specific antidotes to foster stronger community ties, urging us to value the place we live in as a tool for enhancing our social connections. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.here.life/blog/how-does-your-environment-impacting-social-fitness Quotes to ponder: "Social fitness is the ability to interact successfully with others, build and maintain positive relationships, and adapt to different social contexts." "Good relationships keep us healthier and happier. Period." Episode references: Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert Putnam: https://www.amazon.com/Bowling-Alone-Collapse-American-Community/dp/0743203046 The Good Life: Lessons from the World's Longest Scientific Study of Happiness by Robert Waldinger: https://www.harvard.com/book/the_good_life/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do we build communities of collaboration and care? Are our communities in the West in crisis? What are the “common objects of love” that we share, and how do we—average Christians who care—seek those out and build on them?We were delighted to talk with Jake Meador on some of these questions, which he touches on in his first book, In Search of the Common Good. Join us as we consider different angles on the practices we engage with that can change the imagination of our time.Jake Meador (jakemeador.com) is a writer, speaker, and editor from Lincoln, Nebraska. He writes about place, politics, culture, and the ways that Christian faith speaks to all of the various questions that those topics raise. He also wrote a thesis on Kwame Nkrumah, a mid-20th century Ghanaian politician. He's the author of two books, In Search of the Common Good: Christian Fidelity in a Fractured World and What Are Christians For?: Life Together at the End of the World. He serves as the editor-in-chief at Mere Orthodoxy (mereorthodoxy.com), a contributing editor with Plough magazine, and a board member with the Davenant Institute.Timestamps(02:23) A crisis of common life(10:21) Example: Declining birth rates as a social problem(19:07) Practical recs: asking for help, offering home(29:04) The historical church on property rights(34:16) Practices for communities: caught, not taught(38:22) Roots we don't choose(44:23) Identity is particular; Christianity is still bigger(47:31) Who's on the land, who's good for the land?(01:03:48) OK but we gotta talk about Kwame Nkrumah. Wild.Links and References in This EpisodeYa'll. Jake is a well-read man. We got a long list of books for your perusing pleasure (and easier searching).* Strangers in a Strange Land: Living the Catholic Faith in a Post-Christian World, Archbishop Charles J. Chaput (2017)* The Benedict Option: A Strategy for Christians in a Post-Christian Nation, Rod Dreher (2017)* Resurrecting the Idea of Christian Society, R. R. Reno (2016)* The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America, George Packer (2014)* Out of the Ashes: Rebuilding American Culture, Anthony Esolen (2017)* Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, Robert Putnam (2000)* Nancy Pearcey (author)* Kirkpatrick Sale (author)* Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West, Andrew Wilson (2023)* Wendell Berry (author)—I don't even know what to tell you, he's written a lot.* Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution, Carl Trueman (2020)* Why Marx Was Right, Terry Eagleton (2018)* An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States, Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (2015)* Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants, Robin Wall Kimmerer (2015* Pope Francis on a “throwaway” society (article link)* John Paul II on a “culture of death” (Evangelium Vitae (1995))* The Cold War and the Color Line: American Race Relations in the Global Arena, Thomas Borstelmann (2003)—And here are some additional resources or terms mentioned in this episode, not a resource, exactly, but it might make this conversation searchable/accessible to global listeners:L'Abri is a “Christian residential study center ministry”Several theologians, church fathers, and theorists talked about property rights: John Calvin, St. Basil of Caesarea in Cappadocia, John Locke, and Emil Brunner on “the inner infinity of God's law”.If you like this podcast, please consider…→ Sharing feedback or questions! www.podpage.com/communion-shalom/contact→ Supporting us on Patreon! patreon.com/communionandshalom→ Following us on Instagram! @communionandshalom—CreditsCreators and Hosts: David Frank, TJ EspinozaAudio Engineer: Carl Swenson (www.carlswensonmusic.com)Podcast Manager: Elena This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communionshalom.substack.com

Connecting with your community, being strategic with your time when blogging, and hiring the right people with David Crowley from Cooking Chat. ----- Welcome to episode 440 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, we're rewinding back to our episode with David Crowley from Cooking Chat, which was part of our Blogging with a Full-Time Job series. Blogging with a Full-Time Job For today's FBP Rewind episode, we're bringing back our February 2022 interview with David Crowley from Cooking Chat! In addition to sharing hundreds of recipes with wine pairings on his blog Cooking Chat, David also runs Social Capital Inc., a non-profit organization that strengthens communities by connecting diverse individuals through civic engagement initiatives. In this episode, you'll hear how David has found balance with his work over time, why he's been focusing so much on republishing old content recently, and what he's looking forward to next with his blog. In this episode, you'll learn: What David does for his full-time job How he got into food blogging How he's found balance with his work over time Why he's been focusing on republishing old content recently What specifically he updates when republishing content What he's currently struggling with when it comes to blogging Why it's so important to document your processes How to find the right people to hire Resources: Social Capital Inc. Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community Cooking Chat 261: Managing Sponsored Content – How to Work With Brands with Bruno Bornsztein 159: Different Ways to Create an Income Online with Mark Daoust Gentleman's Gazette Wayback Machine Tasty Food Photography eBook Curbly Clariti NerdPress Foodie Pro Theme Mediavine Your World-Class Assistant Loom Google Drive Delegate and Elevate Exercise Updating Blog Posts and Other Food Blog Strategies Follow David on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group ----- This episode is sponsored by Clariti and Raptive. Learn more about our sponsors at foodbloggerpro.com/sponsors. Interested in working with us too? Learn more about our sponsorship opportunities and how to get started at foodbloggerpro.com/work-with-us. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership.   If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership

We continue our Best of 2023 episodes with an  episode from the Village SquareCast podcast, hosted by the Village Square.This is when you meet a living legend and get the benefit of his thinking on the topic he's been brilliantly, prophetically right about for more than three decades: the deterioration of our connectedness with each other across almost every demographic and every aspect of our lives—our loss of social capital.  And yet here we are, painfully and tragically paying the price for our failure to put our shoulders to this wheel when it was (almost eerily) knowable when Dr. Robert Putnam first articulated the societal trend in his iconic book “Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of America Community” (we've just re-read it, and we're still not sure he's not secretly a time-traveler).  Joined by Shaylyn Romney Garrett, his co-author on “The Upswing: How America Came Together A Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again,” they're beseeching us to do it now (and we're doing just that, until the end of 2024). Bonus: they're showing us that what we need to do is actually fun, fills our souls—and might just save our country.Learn more about Dr. Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett in the full program description online here. Pick up a copy of The Upswing and Bowling Alone (you'll thank us) at our partner bookseller Midtown (wherever you live).Please also take a moment to watch the trailer of "Join or Die: A film about why you should join a club - and why the fate of America depends on it," produced and directed by Rebecca Davis and Pete Davis. Note that in the discussion Dr. Putnam references a chart in the discussion - you can find the two-slide chart here (the first is the imaginary picture we have in our minds about how race in America changed and is not correct; the second is correct).Additional InformationThe Village SquareCast PodcastMore shows from The Democracy Group

How do friendships change as we get older? Should you join a bowling league? And also: how does a cook become a chef? RESOURCES:“Social Support From Weak Ties: Insight From the Literature on Minimal Social Interactions,” by Joshua Moreton, Caitlin S. Kelly, and Gillian Sandstrom (Social and Personality Psychology Compass, 2023).Join or Die, documentary (2023).“I Tried Bumble BFF for 30 Days — Here's What Happened,” by Beth Gillette (The Everygirl, 2022).Platonic: How the Science of Attachment Can Help You Make — and Keep — Friends, by Marisa Franco (2022).“Grocery Store Opens ‘Chat Registers' for Lonely Customers,” by Gabriel Geiger (Vice, 2021).“The State of American Friendship: Change, Challenges, and Loss,” by Daniel A. Cox (Survey Center on American Life, 2021).“Number of Close Friends Had by Adults in the United States in 1990 and 2021,” by Michele Majidi (Survey Center on American Life, 2021).“You're Not Uncool. Making Friends as an Adult Is Just Hard,” by Peter O'Dowd and Kalyani Saxena (WBUR, 2021)."My Restaurant Was My Life for 20 Years. Does the World Need It Anymore?" by Gabrielle Hamilton (The New York Times Magazine, 2020).“Why You Miss Those Casual Friends So Much,” by Gillian Sandstrom and Ashley Whillans (Harvard Business Review, 2020).“The Bros Who Met Their BFFs on Bumble,” by Rebecca Nelson (GQ, 2016).“Sex Differences in Social Focus Across the Life Cycle in Humans,” by Kunal Bhattacharya, Asim Ghosh, Daniel Monsivais, Robin I. M. Dunbar, and Kimmo Kaski (Royal Society Open Science, 2016).Blood, Bones & Butter: The Inadvertent Education of a Reluctant Chef, by Gabrielle Hamilton (2011).“Social Relationships and Mortality Risk: A Meta-analytic Review,” by Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Timothy B. Smith, and J. Bradley Layton (PLoS Medicine, 2010).Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, by Robert Putnam (2000).The Great Good Place: Cafes, Coffee Shops, Bookstores, Bars, Hair Salons, and Other Hangouts at the Heart of a Community, by Ray Oldenburg (1999).Character Lab.EXTRAS:“How Much Are the Right Friends Worth?” by People I (Mostly) Admire (2022).“Is It Weird for Adults to Have Imaginary Friends?” by No Stupid Questions (2022).“How Much Do Your Friends Affect Your Future?” by No Stupid Questions (2020).“Is There Really a ‘Loneliness Epidemic'?” by Freakonomics Radio (2020).Tell Me Something I Don't Know (2017).

Cheers was a sitcom hit in the 80s thanks to a theme tune promising that the fictional bar was a place "where everybody knows you name". Venues like pubs - away from our homes and workplaces - are vital for building our social networks and making our lives richer, easier and more fun.   But these so-called "Third Places" are in danger. Neighborhood hangouts are closing and membership of clubs, associations and unions is falling. Harvard political scientist Robert Putnam has been watching this worrying decline across a lifetime and warns that we need to act before it's too late.   Robert is author of Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community and The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again. He also inspired the 2023 film Join or Die. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Our national myths often exaggerate the role of the individual heroes and understate the importance of collective effort. —Robert Putnam This is when you meet a living legend and get the benefit of his thinking on the topic he's been brilliantly, prophetically right about for more than three decades: the deterioration of our connectedness with each other across almost every demographic and every aspect of our lives—our loss of social capital.  And yet here we are, painfully and tragically paying the price for our failure to put our shoulders to this wheel when it was (almost eerily) knowable when Dr. Robert Putnam first articulated the societal trend in his iconic book “Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of America Community” (we've just re-read it, and we're still not sure he's not secretly a time-traveler).  Joined by Shaylyn Romney Garrett, his co-author on “The Upswing: How America Came Together A Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again,” they're beseeching us to do it now (and we're doing just that, until the end of 2024). Bonus: they're showing us that what we need to do is actually fun, fills our souls—and might just save our country. Learn more about Dr. Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett in the full program description online here. Pick up a copy of The Upswing and Bowling Alone (you'll thank us) at our partner bookseller Midtown (wherever you live). Please also take a moment to watch the trailer of "Join or Die: A film about why you should join a club - and why the fate of America depends on it," produced and directed by Rebecca Davis and Pete Davis.  Note that in the discussion Dr. Putnam references a chart in the discussion - you can find the two-slide chart here (the first is the imaginary picture we have in our minds about how race in America changed and is not correct; the second is correct).   — The Village Square is a proud member of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it. Funding for this podcast was provided through a grant from Florida Humanities with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of Florida Humanities or the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Follow On The Margin On Spotify: https://spoti.fi/46WWQ6T Follow On The Margin On Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3UsnTiM Follow Blockworks Macro On YouTube: https://bit.ly/3NKpujX -- On todays episode Neil Howe, Author of The Fourth Turning & his latest book The Fourth Turning Is Here joins the show for a wide ranging discussion on the current generational cycle America finds itself in amidst the crisis phase of the fourth turning. We dive deep into understanding the origins of a fourth turning, the economic & societal cycles throughout history rebuilding institutions. To hear all this & more, you'll have to tune in! -- Referenced In The Show: The Fourth Turning Is Here: What the Seasons of History Tell Us about How and When This Crisis Will End: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1982173734/ The Fourth Turning: An American Prophecy - What the Cycles of History Tell Us About America's Next Rendezvous with Destiny: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0767900464/ https://www.fourthturning.com/ Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bowling-Alone-Collapse-American-Community/dp/0743203046 The Moral Equivalent of War: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbNFKgNoWc0 -- Follow On The Margin: https://twitter.com/OnTheMarginPod Follow Neil: https://twitter.com/howegeneration Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Follow Blockworks: https://twitter.com/blockworks_ -- Research, news, data, governance and models – now, all in one place. As a listener of On The Margin, you can use code "MARGIN10" for a 10% discount when signing up to Blockworks Research https://www.blockworksresearch.com/ -- Use code MARGIN30 to get 30% off Permissionless 2023 in Austin: https://blockworks.co/event/permissionless-2023 -- Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (01:27) Origins Of The Fourth Turning (12:38) Research Ad (13:28) The Economic & Societal Cycles Throughout History (21:38) Rebuilding Institution's During A Fourth Turning (33:28) Permissionless II Ad (34:40) Internal vs External Conflict During A Fourth Turning -- Disclaimer: Nothing discussed on On The Margin should be considered as investment advice. Please always do your own research & speak to a financial advisor before thinking about, thinking about putting your money into these crazy markets.

In this episode, we delve into the intricate balance between individual freedom and collective virtues, channeling the wisdom of John Dewey and his philosophies. Through the orchestral metaphor, we unveil the subtleties of this relationship, presenting society as a "symphony" and individuals as "musicians." We discuss Dewey's perspective on the pivotal role of the "conductor" (government) in guiding these diverse performances, not to limit personal virtuosity, but to facilitate its integration into a harmonious collective narrative.Drawing from Dewey's work, we delve into the significance of virtues, moral narratives, and shared values. We discuss how individual skill and commitment to the community contribute to the overall wellness of society, touching upon Dewey's emphasis on the interaction of personal growth and societal health. Lastly, we grapple with Dewey's concept of the "Great Society," contemplating the ramifications of technology and mechanization on our interconnected world. Engaging with his critiques, we explore how we can preserve a sense of belonging and shared purpose amid rapid societal transformation, and how we can utilize technology not as a tool for mere efficiency but as a means to foster deeper connections and nurture our shared humanity.Some Topics Discussed: John Dewey Pragmatism Charles Taylor Individual Freedom Collective Virtues Moral Narratives Shared Values (corporate social responsibility) Great Society Impact of Technology on Society Shared HumanityFurther Info: The Book: The Public and its Problems Twitter: https://twitter.com/Reviving_Virtue Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/RevivingVirtue Contact: revivingvirtue@gmail.com Music by Jeffrey Anthony: https://open.spotify.com/album/1Q9wJCeuUa3wrHrKKtsTFW?si=NeyPJ-dzRBeWfHhYDPgvvw Substack: https://revivingvirtue.substack.com/Book Recommendations based on the themes in this episode: The Righteous Mind: Why Good People are Divided by Politics and Religion" by Jonathan Haidt: This book explores moral psychology, the foundation of our beliefs, and how they shape our society. "The Third Wave: An Entrepreneur's Vision of the Future" by Steve Case: Case explores how technology and societal norms are evolving and how they could shape our future. "Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community" by Robert D. Putnam: This book analyzes the decrease in civic engagement over the last few decades, highlighting the importance of rebuilding our sense of community.

“Join or Die.” It's the urgent title of a new documentary about “America's civic unraveling,” as the filmmakers describe it, arguing that the country's long decline in community connections is undermining America's democracy. The film centers around the research of Robert Putnam, the retired Harvard social scientist, whose book “Bowling Alone: the Collapse and Revival of American Communities,” arguably changed America's understanding of the importance of community. "There are two different kinds of consequences of our social connections, or of the absence of social connections. One set has to do with how being a loner affects us personally," said Robert Putnam. "The title of the film 'Join or Die,' refers to that set of consequences, because it's quite clear. And I made this [point] originally in Bowling Alone while I was writing it 25 years ago. But it's now become even clearer. Your chances of dying over the next year are cut in half by joining one group, cut in three quarters by joining two groups. In other words, there are major physical and many other effects on you personally, if you become isolated." Now, decades since "Bowling Alone" was published filmmakers take another look at the decline in social connections and how a loneliness epidemic has contributed to the decline. "It was an opportunity to zoom out a little bit, and not just cover the symptoms, but really look at what are these root causes," said Rebecca Davis, co-director and co-producer of Join or Die."I also felt in the news we were doing a lot of stories about 'this is bad, this is bad,' but not nearly enough about what can we do and where we can look for hope." GUESTS Robert D. Putnam, former Malkin Research Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University, author of 15 books including Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, and The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again Rebecca Davis, co-director and co-producer of Join or Die

Grabbing into a bag full of community-building opps, a fantastic celeb memoir, unhinged TikTok content, a hair-removal tool we're into, tulip hacks, and….juice marketing?    Our adventure at Peoplehood—more on that here—has us adding Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert D. Putnam to our reading list and thinking long and hard (too long, too hard?) about Amanda Mull's piece for The Atlantic on Bed Bath & Beyond's closing.    File Tell Me Everything: A Memoir by Minka Kelly alongside Demi Moore's Inside Out.    Check out the hashtag #Unhinged7thheaven on TikTok for a wild ride.    We endorse: Tweezerman's Smooth Finish Facial Hair Remover, this trick that makes tulips stand tall, and the copywriting going on over at Eager.   Thoughts on sharing contacts…or anything at all? Hit us up at 833-632-5463, podcast@athingortwohq.com, or @athingortwohq—or join our Geneva! For more recommendations, try out a Secret Menu membership.   This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode. Get professional counseling with BetterHelp and take 10% off your first month with our link. Slip into SKIMS Fits Everybody and get free shipping on orders over $75. Give Bad on Paper a listen—if you like this podcast, you'll like that one. YAY. Produced by Dear Media

On this edition of Parallax Views, Jared Yates Sexton, host of The Muckrake Podcast and author of American Rule: How A Nation Conquered The World But Failed Its People, joins us to discuss his latest book The Midnight Kingdom: A History of Power, Paranoia, and the Coming Crisis. In The Midnight Kingdom Jared delves into the lies, paranoia, mythologies, and pursuit of power the undergirds the far-right movements that have become a worldwide concern in recent years due incident to the Jan 6th insurrection in Washington, D.C. and the similar uprisings/riots that happened in Brazil after Lula de Silva defeated Jair Bolsonaro to once again become that country's President. Among the topics discussed in this conversation: - Conspiracies, real and imagined; the far-right wing, conspiracy theories, and the conspiratorial view of history - What does the title The Midnight Kingdom refer to and how does it relate to the apocalyptic vision of the world presented by controversial Russian thinker Aleksander Dugin? - The crisis of institutional power in America today that elements of both the right and left are recognizing; neoliberalism, the neoliberal consensus, hyper-capitalism, and inequality - Jared's examination of cycles of history in The Midnight Kingdom and how it differs from, for example, right-wing operative Steve Bannon's preferred cycles of history theory known as "The Fourth Turning" - How power protects itself in a society - Paranoia as the basis for modern American society and conspiracy theories in modern American history - Real conspiracies, journalist Sarah Kendzior's They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent, and the World Economic Forum in Davos - The destabilization of the middle class, the need for explanations for that destabilization, and how the right-wing offers that explanation through Grand Conspiracy Narratives - The targeting of vulnerable communities by the right-wing's brand of conspiratorial thinking - How ancient Rome ties into Jared's analysis in The Midnight Kingdom; imperial cults, social mythologies, and the fall of civilizations - How the history of Christianity, apocalypticism, and narratives of power figures into Jared's analysis; how bastardized religion is utilized to promote war, imperialism, patriarchy, racism, wealth inequality and more; Christian nationalism and white nationalism; Jared's evangelical Christian upbringing - People's desperation for meaning; the rise of evangelical Christianity as a political force in American life; atomization in neoliberal society and the rise of the far-right - The Republican Party is not a homogenous movement; the emergence of an anti-neoliberal, reactionary right-wing; the left and the right have different criticisms of the neoliberal society and prescriptions for dealing with the problems of neoliberal society - Operation Gladio and Operation Condor and the lack of a strong left in the U.S. - The idea of homo economicus, the hollow existence neoliberalism provides, the dog-eat-dog world mentality of neoliberal society, and the reality TV series Survivor - Christian nationalism, feudalistic ideas, hierarchical power, and theocratic control - The individual, the atomized society, Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher as the PR front for neoliberalism in the 1980s, the book Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, and the destruction of labor unions and class solidarity - Academia, specialized knowledge, and the working class's lack of access to that knowledge - Marjorie Taylor Greene's rhetoric about "woke" corporations; the lack of understanding about what communism is, what Karl Marx wrote, and what neoliberalism is; the right's ideas about the natural right and natural order; feudalism and the concept of the "Great Chain of Being"; eugenics and social Darwinism - Argument about "wokeism" and the problem of woke-washing by major corporations - Tucker Carlson and illiberalism, neoliberalism and authoritarianism, Friedrich Hayek and neoliberalism; and how the right-wing protects the powerful - The New Cold War between U.S. and China, American protectionism, the unraveling of globalization, and the end of "The End of History" - Tackling the criticism that Jared's book is anti-religion; why he disagrees with that assessment; the weaponization and bastardization of religion by systems of power for purposes of control ;Catholic converts and the TradCath phenomena; the value of spirituality; Traditionalism and right-wing mythologies; Ancient Aliens, Erich Von Daniken's Chariots of the Gods, and racialism - Explaining the rise of QAnon - A discussion of the Brazilian uprisings and the Jan 6th riots after Donald Trump lost the 2020 election to Joe Biden; the funding of these uprisings/riots by right-wing billionaires; the Proud Boys, the Oathkeepers, and right-wing paramilitary groups; the QAnon shaman, MAGA, and the belief of the rioters that they were saving the government from a "deep state" coup; how people are primed into QAnon, MAGA, and similar movements; how people are animated by mythologies that make them the heroes of their own story - Discussing the concept and idea of the deep state; technocracy and the administrative state; why Trump resonated with a portion of the American populace; authoritarianism and the desire to be part of something bigger than oneself - The problem with blaming "hillbillies" for the rise of the far-right - Pro wrestling, kayfabe, how WWE's "Montreal Screwjob" helps us understand the modern political moment, Hulk Hogan and the power of mythological storytelling, the pro wrestling-ification of television news and political media like Tucker Carlson, and political grifting - The culture war over M&M's and the illusion of ideology and rebellion in consumerism - Briefly discussing the movie Judas and the Black Messiah about Fred Hampton and the Black Panthers and its relevance - The concept of freedom on the left and the right; the left's pro-freedom, liberatory narrative - And more!

हम अक़्सर कहते है कि समाज, सरकार, और बाज़ार के बीच तालमेल बढ़ाने की ज़रूरत है। इस संतुलन को कैसे समझा जाए? समाज को किस तरह से बदलाव का भागीदार बनाया जाए? आप और हम क्या भूमिका अदा कर सकते हैं? इन्हीं कुछ सवालों पर चर्चा लेखिका और philanthropist रोहिणी निलेकणी के साथ। उनकी नई किताब Samaaj, Sarkaar, Bazaar - A Citizen-First Approach इस विषय पर गहन चिंतन करती है। आप ये किताब क्रीएटिव कॉमन्स लाइसेन्स के तहत मुफ़्त में इस वेबसाइट पर पढ़ सकते हैं।Links:Website for the Book 'Samaaj, Sarkaar, Bazaar'Rohini Nilekani PhilanthropiesRohini Nilekani's 2011 book Uncommon Ground: Dialogues with Business and Social LeadersRaghuram Rajan's book The Third Pillar: How Markets and the State Leave the Community BehindRobert Putnam's Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American CommunityPranay's essay A Case for SocietismPranay's Manthan talk on Indian Society as a ChangemakerPuliyabaazi is on these platforms:Twitter: https://twitter.com/puliyabaaziInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/puliyabaazi/Subscribe & listen to the podcast on iTunes, Google Podcasts, Castbox, AudioBoom, Youtube, Spotify or any other podcast app.You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/

In this episode, Rusha interviews Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Natalia is a burst of energy, both professional, personal and physical. She is a historian of contemporary American politics and culture, an activist, as well as one of the most sought after fitness trainers in the country. She explains that the underlying ideology behind wellness is broadly appealing but can be claimed by conservatives and liberals alike, which makes it easy to sell. Listen as Natalia talks about how wellness is more than just the absence of illness, it encompasses a holistic approach to physical, emotional, and mental health. Key Highlights:[00:01 - 04:09] - Opening segmentRush introduces Natalia Mehlman Petrzela![04:10 - 13:44] – Seeking Out Social Interaction and Human Connection with ExerciseNatalia discusses how wellness has become commercializedCommercialization has led to wellness becoming inaccessible for many people Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert PutnamPeople seek out social interaction and human connection over digital alternatives[13:45 - 34:44] – The Obsession in Modern CultureBe deliberate about thinking about what's going to get people out the doorFitness culture has become a way to discipline the body[34:45 - 50:54] – The Politicizing of the Public-School SectorShe explains how equity and social justice are not being upheld when strict regulations are put in placePublic schools are essential and should be one of the first things to prioritize when it comes to keeping children healthy[50:55 – 58:21] - Closing SegmentThe challenges that America is facing with regards to wellness, and how structural changes are necessary in order to move forwardConnect with Natalia at her website, get her book: Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession, Welcome To Your Fantasy Podcast, and Past Present Podcast! CRAVING MORE?What are you waiting for? Head to Alchemy of Politics; join the conversation and start a change reaction! Follow us on Instagram and Tik Tok.You can connect with Dr. Rusha on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe!Share it with your friends, and family, and spark a conversation. Contribute, comment, and disagree.Remember: Solutions, not shouting.Tweetable Quotes: Natalia Mehlman Petrzela - "People are realizing that, home fitness is great, it's convenient, there are so many great things about it. I don't think it's going away; it is almost impossible to replicate what you get from being with other humans in space and moving together.”Natalia Mehlman Petrzela - "People are finding community through fitness, and it's not this purely individualistic project of self-improvement or physical improvement."Rusha Modi - “Access, opportunity, and inclusion. Those are the ways to move forward.”

Urban economist Dr. Matthew Kahn in his latest book, “GOING REMOTE: How the Flexible Work Economy Can Improve Our Lives and our Cities,” shows us how the urban landscape is shifting in our favor. Whether we're working from home, in person, or in a hybrid fashion, Kahn explains how the pandemic has created opportunities for everyone to have more freedom. In fact, according to Kahn, the rise of remote work presents especially valuable chances for flexibility and equity in the lives of women, minorities, and young people. Working from home can significantly improve the standard of living for millions of people by changing the arc of how we live, work, and play. For more, see the Nonfiction4Life website. BUY Going Remote: How the Flexible Work Economy Can Improve Our Lives and our Cities by Matthew E. Kahn. RECOMMENDATION Compare Robert Putnam's revised and updated book, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community.

Connecting with your community, being strategic with your time when blogging, and hiring the right people with David Crowley from Cooking Chat. ----- Welcome to episode 342 of The Food Blogger Pro Podcast! This week on the podcast, Bjork interviews David Crowley from Cooking Chat in Part One of our Blogging with a Full-Time Job series. Blogging with a Full-Time Job We're excited to officially launch our Blogging with a Full-Time Job series! In this three-part series, we're interviewing a few Food Blogger Pro members about what's working (and what's not) when it comes to balancing a full-time job with blogging. And up first, we're chatting with David Crowley! In addition to sharing hundreds of recipes with wine pairings on his blog Cooking Chat, David also runs Social Capital Inc., a non-profit organization that strengthens communities by connecting diverse individuals through civic engagement initiatives. In this episode, you'll hear how David has found balance with his work over time, why he's been focusing so much on republishing old content recently, and what he's looking forward to next with his blog. In this episode, you'll learn: What David does for his full-time job How he got into food blogging How he's found balance with his work over time Why he's been focusing on republishing old content recently What specifically he updates when republishing content What he's currently struggling with when it comes to blogging Why it's so important to document your processes How to find the right people to hire Resources: Social Capital Inc. Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community Cooking Chat 261: Managing Sponsored Content – How to Work With Brands with Bruno Bornsztein 159: Different Ways to Create an Income Online with Mark Daoust Gentleman's Gazette Wayback Machine Tasty Food Photography eBook Curbly Clariti NerdPress Foodie Pro Theme Mediavine Your World-Class Assistant Loom Google Drive Delegate and Elevate Exercise Updating Blog Posts and Other Food Blog Strategies Follow David on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter Join the Food Blogger Pro Podcast Facebook Group Check out the Food Blogger Pro YouTube channel (and subscribe while you're there!) If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions for interviews, be sure to email them to podcast@foodbloggerpro.com. Learn more about joining the Food Blogger Pro community at foodbloggerpro.com/membership

In this week's episode April and Tracie continue to explore their thoughts around Thanksgiving and the tension between a holiday about gratitude and family and its racist, genocidal origins. Check out our discussion/reflection questions for this episode:  https://joyousjustice.com/blog/jews-talk-racial-justice-ep-64Find April and Tracie's full bios and submit topic suggestions for the show at www.JewsTalkRacialJustice.comLearn more about Joyous Justice where April is the founding and fabulous (!) director, and Tracie is a senior partner.: https://joyousjustice.com/Read more of Tracie's thoughts at her blog: https://www.bmoreincremental.com/Support the work our Jewish Black & Cherokee woman-led vision for collective liberation here: https://joyousjustice.com/support-our-workGet on our waitlist for Racial Justice Launch Pad: https://joyous-justice.mykajabi.com/rjlp-waitlistListen to last year's episode on Thanksgiving here: Part 1: https://joyousjustice.com/blog/jews-talk-racial-justice-ep-12-jews-talk-thanksgiving-part-1 and Part 2: https://joyousjustice.com/blog/jews-talk-racial-justice-ep-12-jews-talk-thanksgiving-part-2Learn more about Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community here: http://bowlingalone.com/Read more about Turtle Island, the Indigenous name of this land: http://www.native-languages.org/legends-turtle.htmRead Thich Nhat Hanh's mealtime blessing here: https://view-pacific.com/2008/10/06/a-mealtime-blessing-from-thich-nhat-hanh/The Talmudic story Tracie referenced can be found in Talmud Chagiga 15b, where there is discussion around how to think about teachings of Acher, the rabbi turned apostate. Here it says “Rabbi Meir [Acher's friend and former student] found a pomegranate; he ate the inside and threw away the peel!” You can read the whole passage here. Or read more about the man who became known as "the other one" here.

We continue the examination of the post-materialist shift, and the emergence of increasingly niche subcultures, that we began in The World Is a Lot Like the Internet. In this episode, we examine its implications for projects of political transformation. Relying heavily on Robert Putnam's Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, we examine how traditional organizing strategies assume a level of social cohesion that has largely vanished, based as they are on mobilizing people who are already organized into structures like community churches and labor unions--entities that have experienced decades of declining participation. We search for political projects that have taken a psychographically targeted, participatory approach--an approach characteristic of the post-materialist shift--and find only very depressing cases. Arnold, therefore, proposes a collaborative effort to take what marketers know and apply it to revolution.   

The “Utah Advantage” is a mix of rugged individualism and compassionate communitarianism according to ‘Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community’ author Robert Putnam’s conversation with Boyd on his Therefore, What? Podcast. Boyd expands on the conversation adding some wisdom from Elder D. Todd Christofferson, an apostle in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, October 2020 conference address ‘Sustainable Societies” and Boyd’s own insights. Because our future depends on setting cynicism, scorn, and contempt aside and deeply connecting with our fellow travelers here on planet earth.  ‘Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson,’ Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen live Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the app. Listen on-demand as a podcast on your favorite platform or web browser. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Want more Boyd? Don’t forget to listen to his Deseret News podcast ‘Therefore, What?,’ sign up for his weekly newsletter, and follow him on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Putnam and Shaylyn Romney Garrett, recently joined Boyd on his “Therefore, What? podcast” to discuss how America is more technologically connected than at any point in history, yet social capital seems to be in decline, political divisions run deep, communities are crumbling, and the country appears to be more narcissistic and fragmented than ever before. Robert Putnam, the Malkin Research Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University and author of Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, and Shaylyn Romney Garrett, writer and founding contributor to Weave: The Social Fabric Project, are co-authors of The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again. Boyd shares highlights from the podcast and how it can help us spark an “upswing” now.  ‘Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson,’ Opinion Editor at Deseret News, takes you inside the latest political news and current events, providing higher ground for today's discussions. Listen live Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the app. Listen on-demand as a podcast on your favorite platform or web browser. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.  Want more Boyd? Don’t forget to listen to his Deseret News podcast ‘Therefore, What?,’ sign up for his weekly newsletter, and follow him on Twitter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America is more technologically connected than at any point in history. Yet, social capital seems to be in decline, political divisions run deep, communities are crumbling, and the country appears to be more narcissistic and fragmented than ever before. Robert Putnam, the Malkin Research Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University and author of Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community, and Shaylyn Romney Garrett, writer and founding contributor to Weave: The Social Fabric Project are co-authors of The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again. Today with Boyd  they discuss if the answer to what ails society is found in the “We” of “We the people,” on this episode of "Therefore, What?” Want more Boyd? Listen to KSL Newsradio's "Inside Sources with Boyd Matheson," Monday through Thursday from 11 am to noon at 1160 AM and 102.7 FM, online at KSLNewsradio.com, or on the KSL Newsradio App, or on-demand as a podcast. Sign up for his weekly newsletter and follow him on Twitter. Produced by KellieAnn Halvorsen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jen kicks off 2021 with a thoughtful and timely discussion of the reading life, and the connections between one's sense of place and mental wellness. The poet Tania Runyan joins Jen and Chris for this conversation.Tania Runyan is the author of many poetry collections: What Will Soon Take Place, Second Sky, A Thousand Vessels, Simple Weight and Delicious Air, which was awarded Book of the Year by the Conference on Christianity and Literature in 2007.  She's also written the guides, How to Read a Poem, How to Write a Poem, and How to Write a College Application Essay. When she is not writing, Tania plays fiddle and mandolin, drives her kids to appointments, and gets lost in her Midwestern garden.C. Christopher Smith is the Founding Editor of The Englewood Review of Books and the author of a number of books, including most recently How the Body of Christ Talks, published by Brazos in 2019.Books discussed in this episode:What Will Soon Take Place: Poems by Tania RunyanSecond Sky: Poems by Tania RunyanA Thousand Vessels by Tania RunyanSimple Weight by Tania RunyanHow to Write a Poem: Based on the Billy Collins Poem "Introduction to Poetry" by Tania RunyanHow to Read a Poem: Based on the Billy Collins Poem "Introduction to Poetry" by Tania RunyanHow to Write a College Application Essay: Expert Advice to Help You Get Into the College of Your Dreams by Tania RunyanA Plum Tree in Leatherstocking Country by Daniel Bowman Jr.Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert PutnamBecoming Friends of Time: Disability, Timefullness and Gentle Discipleship by John SwintonAll the Young Men by Ruth Coker BurksBecoming Wild: How Animal Cultures Raise Families, Create Beauty and Achieve Peace by Carl SafinaThe Library Book by Susan OrleanDarkness Visible: A Memoir of Madness by William StyronThe Hilarious World of Depression by John MoeLost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope by Johann HariFinding Jesus in the Storm: The Spiritual Lives of Christians with Mental Health Challenges by John SwintonThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

Technology has significantly altered our lives. When the very creators of smart-phones and social media platforms severely limit how much time their children spend on devices, it should raise a red flag. Studies show that too much screen time can be damaging, yet the average kid has a smart-phone starting at age 10. As parents, we should be asking questions that will help us use these tools wisely and not allow them to become a distraction from more important things. What are the effects of too much exposure to devices and social media? How much time is too much time? What can we do for ourselves and our children to combat smart-phone dependency? God calls us to love our neighbors. This means we are to live in community and be in relationship with the people around us. When smart-phones distract us from forming and cultivating relationships, they not only hinder us from fulfilling God's call on our lives but also encourage inward, self-focus. When we expose our children to this technology, we may think we're giving them access to information and entertainment, but we also set them up to be distracted from the beautiful world that God created for us to enjoy. Scripture mentioned in this episode: Psalm 14:1 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=psalm+14%3A1&version=ESV) The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, they do abominable deeds; there is none who does good. Luke 10:27 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+10%3A27&version=ESV) And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself." Deuteronomy 8:3 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Deuteronomy+8%3A3&version=ESV) And he humbled you and let you hunger and fed you with manna, which you did not know, nor did your fathers know, that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord. Resources mentioned in this episode: Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert D. Putnam https://amzn.to/2IA2BB2 Remember, there are two kinds of fire in the world: One that burns and consumes and one that burns and empowers. May God's word and God's love burn brightly in you, giving you the strength to face any fire. Until next time, little embers! Thru the Fire is a production of Family Vision Media, a non-profit ministry committed to helping Christian parents discern the truth in a culture of lies. Contact the Seltzes: Candescent Counseling and Coaching: https://cccc-usa.com/ By phone: (657) 325-8635 Connect with Family Vision Media: www.FamilyVisionMedia.org www.Facebook.com/FamilyVisionMedia www.Twitter.com/FamVisionMedia Find more encouragement and information on our blog: https://familyvisionmedia.org/category/fvm/ Questions? E-mail us! hello@familyvisionmedia.org (mailto:hello@familyvisionmedia.org) This post may contain affiliate links. We appreciate your support!

Despite all of today's conveniences, most parents report struggling with their role. Why is this? Today we explore why this may be so, and what we can each do about it. Show Notes: PEW Reseach Study https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2007/05/02/motherhood-today-tougher-challenges-less-success/ Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community Book by Robert D. Putnam Family Focused Interventions are Key to Social Change by Kindra Heilpern https://ifstudies.org/blog/author/kindra-heilpern Joyful Mother of Children: The Magic and Mayhem of Motherhood by Linda Eyre NPR Interviews (specific interview links are yet to be found, but from them we discussed how adapting to change is the skill of the future and children struggle with anxiety now more than ever. If you find the interviews tell us and we will be so excited) Washington Post “There's Never Been A Safer Time to Be A Child in America.” https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2015/04/14/theres-never-been-a-safer-time-to-be-a-kid-in-america/ Babies (2010) Annette Lareau coined the phrase “intensive parenting” in her 2003 book, “Unequal Childhoods, Sharon Hays, “The Cultural Contradictions of Motherhood” 1998 ⅔ of mothers feel shamed about their parenting practices (http://mottnpch.org/reports-surveys/mom-shaming-or-constructive-criticism-perspectives-mothers) PEW Research Study "Parenting in America" (https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2015/12/17/parenting-in-america/)

Twenty years ago, eminent Harvard political scientist Robert Putnam wrote the nonfiction book Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. In it, he lamented the decline of in-person social discourse, which Americans used to enrich the fabric of our lives. He further went on to say that this decline undermined the civic engagement required in a strong democracy. Professor Putnam's new book, The Upswing: How America Came Together a Century Ago and How We Can Do It Again, coauthored by social entrepreneur Shaylyn Romney Garrett, comes at a time of deep and accelerating inequality, unprecedented political polarization, vitriolic public discourse and a fraying social fabric. In a sweeping overview of more than a century of history, drawing on a combination of statistical analysis and storytelling, Putnam and Garrett analyze a remarkable confluence of trends that brought us from an “I” society to a “we” society and then back again. They draw inspiring lessons for our time from an earlier era, when a dedicated group of reformers righted the ship, putting us on a path to becoming a society once again based on community. Come for an important conversation that provides optimism in these challenging times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we interview Chris Steinocher, President of the St. Petersburg, FL Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Chris talks about the unmet residential needs of the St. Petersburg community and what makes a community unique and lovable. Chris was one of the earlier supporters of Thrive Co-Living Communities. He shares why he thinks why the concept is so important and attractive. During the interview, Chris recommends these resources: - Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert D. Putman, which can be found at http://bowlingalone.com/ - The World Cafe - http://www.theworldcafe.com/ To connect with Chris and learn more about the St. Petersburg community, visit https://www.stpete.com/. ABOUT THE HOSTS Mark Stein is the founder of Thrive Co-Living Communities. He's also the principal at Outmarket.Pro, a digital marketing agency that helps clients grow their businesses using lean startup principles. Learn more at http://outmarket.pro/. Jennifer Hooper is an Intuitive Life Coach who helps women learn to trust themselves, grow their confidence, and enjoy their lives even more. For more information, visit https://jenniferhoopercoaching.com/. She's as passionate about Thrive Co-Living Communities as she is about helping women grow their confidence and self-trust! ABOUT THRIVE CO-LIVING COMMUNITIES Thrive Co-Living Communities are cooperative residential living communities in re-purposed big box stores for people of all ages. Thrive Co-Living Communities provide a concrete solution to the growing sense of isolation and despair that is leading to depression, addiction, and suicide among many sectors of the U.S. population. Serving young people, millennials, baby boomers, artists, young families and any other progressives in search of a harmonious community life, the organization promotes and supports the development of abandoned big-box stores into sustainable co-living communities, offering the exact balance of independent living and co-living experience that each resident member desires.

Father Len explains how religion helps us recognize who we are meant to be and helps us become our best selves. Highlights, Ideas, and Wisdom Religion is to spirituality what tea is to water. Religion adds flavor and extracts the essence of spirituality. Practicing religion makes people happier, healthier, and live longer. It reduces depression, lowers blood pressure, crime, and the divorce rate. “Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community” by Robert Putnam Religion brings people together and helps them recognize who they’re meant to be. We all need a community that cares about values and way of life to bring out our full and best selves. Working together with a common purpose, we begin to share each other’s story and become more concerned about other people’s stories than our own. Human beings have always searched for the divine. The common translation of the word shalom is peace, but it really means unity. This unity has four parts. Unity between us and God. Unity between each other. Unity within ourselves. Unity with creation. When you have all four, you have shalom and a great analogy for religion. We all need connection with a goal and purpose in life that is greater than us. Father Len reveals what he believes is missing in our Facebook “connections” and why he believes the “Facebook life” is likely contributing to rampant depression and the rise in suicide, cynicism, and mocking in our society. Research has shown that worship produces a Spike in the love hormone oxytocin that helps bind us together. Worship helps us discover our personal worth, other people’s worth, and the worth of God. Father Len shares a little fun “family trash” to illustrate the relationships, values, and commitments that flow from religion and help us improve ourselves and our lives. Religion is about a sacrifice and an offering of that part of us that thinks only of ourselves in hopes that part of us will eventually die.

In this episode I talk to Erin Payseur Oeth about how to get beyond the binary in our discussions, being co-creators of the communities where we live, and we reveal the hidden truth that... the government is us! Guest Plugs * What is Public Deliberation? By Erin Payseur Oeth - https://www.naspa.org/blog/what-is-public-deliberation-an-introduction * Baylor Public Deliberation Initiative: With a section on faith and deliberation for those in faith communities interested in this work - https://sites.baylor.edu/baylorpdi/ Show Notes * National Issues Forum: Valuable resource and issue guides to start conversations within your sphere of influence – https://www.nifi.org/ * Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert Putnam - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/478.Bowling_Alone * League of Women Voters - https://www.vote411.org/ * I Think You’re Wrong But I’m Listening by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth A Silvers: “Two friends on opposite sides of the aisle provide a practical guide to grace-filled political conversation while challenging readers to put relationship before policy and understanding before argument.” - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/40591258 * Pantsuit Politics Podcast - http://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com/ * Why Can't We Talk?: Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart by John Backman: valuable guide on dialogue as a spiritual practice - https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/15893996 * Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in a Digital Age by Sherry Turkel: great read on reclaiming empathy and skills to connect with each other and our humanity - http://www.reclaimingconversationbook.com Support the Podcast –https://www.patreon.com/wdtatpodcast Leave us a voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/wdtatpodcast Email your feedback to wdtatpodcast@gmail.com Follow us: Facebook –https://www.facebook.com/wdtatpodcast Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/wdtatpodcast/ Twitter – https://twitter.com/wdtatpodcast

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This podcast episode presents a discussion of the book “Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community” by Robert Putnam. The author centers the book on the term social capital, which is defined as the connectedness between people in a community. Join us as we delve into our discussion about social capital in the American community. We identify key factors that affect social capital and connectedness both positively and negatively. Some of these factors include age/generational differences, television, religion, urbanization and social media. Enjoy listening!

In the spirit of the Octobermonth season, Jaye discusses urban legends, particularly three stories voted on by listeners, and provides historical and social context for their spread. What are some common themes in these urban myths? Why do these stories persist, even in the information age? And - are these often frightful tales real? Featured Podcast: Divisive Issues Website: http://frondsradio.com/divisiveissues Twitter: @potstirrercast IG: @potstirrerpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/potstirrerpodcast/ Website: PotstirrerPodcast.com Flying Machine Network: http://flyingmachine.network Patreon: http://flyingmachine.network/support Source Texts and Links: Best, Joel, and Gerald T. Horiuchi. 1985. “The Razor Blade in the Apple: The Social Construction of Urban Legends.” Social Problems. 32:5, pp. 488-499. https://www.jstor.org/stable/800777 Brunvand, Jan Harold. 1999. Too Good to Be True: The Colossal Book of Urban Legends. New York: W. W. Norton & Company. Brunvand, Jan Harold. 2001. The Truth Never Stands in Way of a Good Story. University of Illinois Press. Putnam, Robert. 2000. Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. New York: Simon & Schuster. Soltero, Gonzalo. 2016. “The Mexican Transmission of ‘Lights Out!'” Journal of Folklore Research. 53:3, pp. 115-135. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/pins-and-needles/ https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/halloween-non-poisonings/ https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/lights-out/ https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/the-killer-in-the-backseat/ https://www.snopes.com/what-are-urban-legends/ https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/verify/verify-no-the-flashing-headlights-gang-initiation-warning-is-not-legit/65-622982337 https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2014/11/30/detroit-police-fight-carjacking-crime/19671313/ https://www.thoughtco.com/flash-your-headlights-and-die-3299113 https://www.nbcchicago.com/entertainment/celebrity/Do_Strangers_Really_Tamper_with_Halloween_Candy.html Music: Potstirrer Podcast Theme composed by Jon Biegen from Stranger Still http://strangerstillshow.com/ Rescuer composed by Dan Mason https://danmason.bandcamp.com/album/infinite-failure Something's Here composed by The Whole Other Heaven and Hell composed by Jeremy Blake Tragic Story composed by Myuu Schizo composed by Anno Domini Beats

Tom Snyder, educational software   Tom Snyder was the founder of Computer Learning Connection, which was later renamed to Tom Snyder Productions, a company that created many educational software titles for the school and home computer markets.   The company's home software included Agent USA and Bannercatch (published by Scholastic,) Halley Project (published by Mindscape,) Run For the Money (published by Scarborough Systems,) and In Search of the Most Amazing Thing (published by Spinnaker.) Snooper Troops I and II, both published by Spinnaker, were the first educational software to make the industry's bestseller list. The company made many more software products that it sold directly to schools, including Decisions Decisions and The Other Side.   This interview took place on July 2, 2018.   "I think my favorite memories of all the programs I designed was sitting in bars with a legal pad writing the design out, you know, long before you write code. It was all on paper ... And the longer you can wait before you start programming, the better off you are."   Celebrating the Third Place: Inspiring Stories About the "Great Good Places" at the Heart of Our Communities   Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community   Dr. Katz Professional Therapist   ANTIC magazine: Profile of a Snooper Trooper   AtariMania's list of Tom's games   ANTIC Interview 278 - Bill Bowman, CEO of Spinnaker Software   Woody Allen vodka Ad clip   Polygon article about Tom

Pastor David Hansen, sermon from May 6, 2018. Talking about how being part of a community transforms our lives. From the series "This Changes Everything," Easter season, 2018.The idea of "bowling alone" comes from Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert D. Putnam More information on the affects of loneliness on our health at https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-squeaky-wheel/201708/loneliness-poses-greater-public-health-threat-obesity

Recently someone posted this question in the introvert subreddit on reddit: "How to deal with half wanting new friends and half wanting to be a hermit?"   I hear and read questions like this all the time from introverts and introverted HSPs. We cherish being alone, and then sometimes wonder if we can get along without worrying about having relationships. After all, relationships are time consuming, difficult, and can be painful.   But then we often realize that we cannot exist alone. It might seem easier to avoid relationships, but it is bad for our mental and physical health. Humans were built to need and thrive on connection with others.   A Vice.com interview with Amy Banks, PhD, titled, "An Expert Explains Why You Feel So Lonely All the Time" really piqued my interest in this topic. I loved Dr. Banks' scientific explanation of why having quality relationships is so important.   Dr. Banks was an instructor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and is now the Director of Advanced Training at Jean Baker Miller Training Institute at the Wellesley Centers for Women. Her newest book is called Wired to Connect: The Surprising Link Between Brain Science and Strong, Healthy Relationships. On this episode, we talk about: The health impact of loneliness and disconnection Why American society values the "do-it-alone" mindset so strongly The dopamine reward system and relationships Online bullying How a boss or manager can use good relationships to improve the workplace Connections with animals And....communism?!? (Note: communism is discussed simply for the concept of community vs. individualism. We are not saying we want to live in a communist society!) Amy recommends that those looking to improve their relationships first take her free Relational Assessment. You can get in touch with Amy on Twitter, Facebook, and check out her column on Psychology Today: Wired to Love Other books recommended by Dr. Banks in this episode: Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert Putnam Love and Survival: 8 Pathways to Intimacy and Health by Dean Ornish   Want to support the podcast? If you enjoy my podcast and blog, if you find it helpful, uplifting, or entertaining, that's awesome! Would you consider giving just $1 per episode? Check out my Patreon page to see how it works. A special thank you to Gloria, the newest supporter! Podcast music attribution: Bust This Bust That (Professor Kliq) / CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 

Robert Putnam is the author of Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis (Simon and Schuster, 2015). Putnam is the Peter and Isabel Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. He has written fourteen books including the best-seller, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. Few political scientists command attention like Robert Putnam. For that reason, scholars and the wider public are eager for his take on our current state of affairs. His latest book, Our Kids, paints a grim picture of US life in the twentieth century. The social mobility that Putnam associates with his childhood growing up in Ohio is largely gone, replaced by deep income inequality and increasingly rigid class boundaries. Putnam demonstrates this with a combination of individual stories and supporting social science evidence all that point to education (or inadequate education) as the key determining factor. But in the end Putnam is not a pessimist, instead he sees opportunities for social change. The book ends with a series of recommendations, most non-political, but all aimed to address the country’s mobility problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Putnam is the author of Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis (Simon and Schuster, 2015). Putnam is the Peter and Isabel Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. He has written fourteen books including the best-seller, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. Few political scientists command attention like Robert Putnam. For that reason, scholars and the wider public are eager for his take on our current state of affairs. His latest book, Our Kids, paints a grim picture of US life in the twentieth century. The social mobility that Putnam associates with his childhood growing up in Ohio is largely gone, replaced by deep income inequality and increasingly rigid class boundaries. Putnam demonstrates this with a combination of individual stories and supporting social science evidence all that point to education (or inadequate education) as the key determining factor. But in the end Putnam is not a pessimist, instead he sees opportunities for social change. The book ends with a series of recommendations, most non-political, but all aimed to address the country’s mobility problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Putnam is the author of Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis (Simon and Schuster, 2015). Putnam is the Peter and Isabel Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. He has written fourteen books including the best-seller, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. Few political scientists command attention like Robert Putnam. For that reason, scholars and the wider public are eager for his take on our current state of affairs. His latest book, Our Kids, paints a grim picture of US life in the twentieth century. The social mobility that Putnam associates with his childhood growing up in Ohio is largely gone, replaced by deep income inequality and increasingly rigid class boundaries. Putnam demonstrates this with a combination of individual stories and supporting social science evidence all that point to education (or inadequate education) as the key determining factor. But in the end Putnam is not a pessimist, instead he sees opportunities for social change. The book ends with a series of recommendations, most non-political, but all aimed to address the country’s mobility problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Robert Putnam is the author of Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis (Simon and Schuster, 2015). Putnam is the Peter and Isabel Malkin Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. He has written fourteen books including the best-seller, Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community. Few political scientists command attention like Robert Putnam. For that reason, scholars and the wider public are eager for his take on our current state of affairs. His latest book, Our Kids, paints a grim picture of US life in the twentieth century. The social mobility that Putnam associates with his childhood growing up in Ohio is largely gone, replaced by deep income inequality and increasingly rigid class boundaries. Putnam demonstrates this with a combination of individual stories and supporting social science evidence all that point to education (or inadequate education) as the key determining factor. But in the end Putnam is not a pessimist, instead he sees opportunities for social change. The book ends with a series of recommendations, most non-political, but all aimed to address the country’s mobility problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his groundbreaking book, published more than a decade ago, sociologist Robert Putnam warned against the unintended consequences of our modern technological advances. "Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community," argued that radio and television were increasing our disconnection from family, friends, neighbors, as well as our democratic structures. On today's broadcast, Cathy talks with Putnam about his seminal work and social media's impact on today's society.