Podcast appearances and mentions of david lapp

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Sine Die, end of the 2025 session.  The latest on tariffs & the market reaction.  Gov. Moore says he is not running for President.  A recap of the interview TJ Smith had with Gov. Moore.  David Lapp of the MD Office of Peoples Council joined the show to discuss the nest generation energy act.  Reaction from listeners about sine die.   Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

I don't do this work in optimism. I do it in hope”, Braver Angels President David Blankenhorn tells our podcast. “If we're going to have any chance to fix this and save our country, this is what needs to be done.”Soon after the tumultuous 2016 election Braver Angels sprung to life— co-founded by David, Bill Doherty and David Lapp. Two years after its founding this nationwide volunteer-led citizen movement had its first convention attended by 72 conservative and 72 liberal delegates. Last summer, more than 750 reds and blues were at the Braver Angels national convention in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In the past few years Braver Angels workshops, debates, and other events have been held in all 50 states. The work continues every day all across America.We are releasing this repeat episode of our 2024 interview with David, recorded at Braver Angels offices in New York. This June he will transition from his role as Braver Angels President. Episode 416 includes more of our conversation and David's thoughts.This episode is the latest in our series of reports on the people, projects and ideas of Braver Angels. For the past ten years, How Do We Fix It? has featured lively and creative cross-partisan interviews with a broad range of authors, journalists and public thinkers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Segment one featured a discussion of the Catholic War Vets. The second segment is an interview with David Lapp, CEO of Blessing of Hope.

Join the conversation with C4 & Bryan Nehman.  Federal buyouts & a freeze.  White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt gives first press briefing of President Trump's 2nd term.  A 15-year-old has been arrested in connection with the murder at a local McDonalds.  David Lapp of the Office of the People's Councell joined the show discussing BGE bills being too high.  a recap of the SB - 92 traffic stop hearing.  Listen to C4 & Bryan Nehman live weekdays from 5:30 to 10am on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM 101.5 & the WBAL Radio App.

(one of our favorite interviews from 2024) - David Lapp, co-founder of the group Braver Angels (originally known as "Better Angels) - which seeks to help people from different sides of the political divide to find ways to communicate with each other and come to a more thoughtful understanding of each other's perspectives. He came to Southeastern Wisconsin for a national Braver Angels convention that occurred at Carthage. Also participating in the interview was Cameron Swallow, who has been an active part of the organization for several years.

Our Braver Angels segment for the Month of January was about managing strong emotions and important relationships at the start of a new presidential administration. David Lapp, Co-founder of Braver Angels and Director of Citizens Commission on Immigration, and Rhona Myers, Braver Angels member, spoke about separating feelings about political leaders and people in our lives. They also shared what happens when two opposing sides no longer interact with one another as they want to associate with those who agree with them also on the program; The holidays are usually a time for socializing, celebrations, and cocktails. However, some people decide to bring in the new year by not indulging in alcohol at all by participating in Dry January. Dry January is a month where one refrains from drinking any alcohol as a personal challenge. According to Dr. Melissa Brown, UPMC Clinical Psychologist, society has played a role in the challenge of becoming more popular.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Braver Angels segment for the Month of January was about managing strong emotions and important relationships at the start of a new presidential administration. David Lapp, Co-founder of Braver Angels and Director of Citizens Commission on Immigration, and Rhona Myers, Braver Angels member, spoke about separating feelings about political leaders and people in our lives. They also shared what happens when two opposing sides no longer interact with one another as they want to associate with those who agree with them.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we sit down with David, a dynamic leader with a remarkable journey from his roots in a large Amish family in New Holland, Pennsylvania, to his pivotal role at Blessings of Hope. David's story begins with his family's move to a dairy farm in Indiana when he was just 13, and his eventual return to Lancaster, PA, in 2006 to build his own growing family. As one of the founders and the current CEO of Blessings of Hope, David has been instrumental in its evolution, leveraging his expertise in business, accounting, and administration to drive its success. With a track record of dedicated service, including six years as treasurer, David's leadership has been a cornerstone of the organization's growth. Now residing in Ephrata, PA, with his wife Fannie and their 12 children, David shares insights into his journey, the impact of Blessings of Hope, and the values that guide his work and family life.

“I don't do this work in optimism. I do it in hope”, Braver Angels President David Blankenhorn tells us. “If we're going to have any chance to fix this and save our country, this is what needs to be done.”Soon after the tumultuous 2016 election Braver Angels sprung to life— co-founded by David, Bill Doherty and David Lapp. Two years after its founding this nationwide volunteer-led citizen movement had its first convention attended by 72 conservative and 72 liberal delegates. This year, more than 750 reds and blues were at the Braver Angels national convention in Kenosha, Wisconsin. In the past few years Braver Angels workshops, debates, and other events have been held in all 50 states. In this episode, we hear from David about the Braver Angels origin story and much more. We also feature a brief update from Jessie Mannisto, Braver Angels Director of Debates, about her experience as a Braver Angels volunteer outside the DNC Convention in Chicago.Before co-founding Braver Angels, David Blankenhorn led the Institute for American Values, a think tank on civil society. He founded the Mississippi Community Service Corps, the Virginia Community Service Corps, and the Committee for Economic Change at Harvard University. David co-founded the National Fatherhood Initiative, and is the author of five books including “In Search of Braver Angels: Getting Along Together in Troubled Times.”In our thoughtful and provocative interview we learn more about the urgent need to push against rigid partisan divides. “We do not any longer effectively communicate with one another as citizens. That's a big statement," says David. “But the more we think about it and the more you look at how we're working today, I really think it's true.”This episode is the fourth in a series of podcasts about work, ideas and people of Braver Angels. We're grateful to them for their inspiration and support. All our podcasts are available for free here.Note: Please Subscribe to “How Do We Fix It?" Rate us and review us wherever you get podcasts. This helps spread the word about these shows and the work of Braver Angels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We speak with two representatives of the national organization Braver Angels, which seeks to facilitate more meaningful dialogue between people on both sides of our country's political divide. We speak with David Lapp, who co-founded the organization in 2016, and Cameron Swallow, who is co-chair of the national Braver Angels convention that is taking place at Carthage College this coming weekend.

Have you ever craved a miracle moment in your business or career? It takes an unshakeable trust in God to open the doors to miracles and abundance beyond your wildest dreams.  On today's WealthBuilders Podcast episode, host and WealthBuilders Vice President Karen Conrad welcomes David Lapp, the CEO of Blessings of Hope, to share powerful insights about aligning your vision with faith and taking inspired action that yields miraculous results. www.wealthbuilders.org Register for The 2024 WealthBuilders Conference: https://billyepperhart.lpages.co/wealthbuilders-conference-2024/

Joe Robinson is in for Bryan Nehman today. Join him and C4 as they discuss a number of different government spending bills and the work being done to stop another impending government shutdown with U.S. Congressman and U.S. Senate candidate David Trone. A juvenile justice hearing was held in Annapolis yesterday and testimony was heard from Sergeant Clyde Boatwright about the changes that need to happen with the Department Of Juvenile Services. Also, David Lapp joins the show to discuss the upcoming rate changes that could be coming to your monthly BGE bill. C4 and Bryan Nehman live every weekday from 5:30-10:00 a.m. ET on WBAL News Radio 1090, FM101.5, and the WBAL Radio App.

Maryland's natural gas utilities are spending billions in building out and strengthening distribution networks at a time when the state has set ambitious goals to reduce fossil fuel use. When gas consumption falls, ratepayers and maybe taxpayers remain on the hook for these capital investments. Sunil Dasgupta talks with Maryland People's Counsel, David Lapp, about a petition his office made to the state Public Service Commission asking gas policy be rationalized with climate action goals: https://t.ly/eR4bS. Episode includes student book review #3 of MCPS LGBTQ+ books list: Ivy Aberdeen's Letter to the World by Ashley Herring Blake: https://a.co/d/2aHIlSk. Music from Baltimore clarinetist and composer Seth Kibel's new album, Clown with a Stick: https://t.ly/uR9hp.

In this episode, Ben and Jeff meet with David Lapp, a remarkable individual and an inspiring journey of faith and service. Growing up in a large Amish family in New Holland, PA, David and his family moved to a dairy farm in Indiana during his early teens and in 2006, he moved his own growing family back to Lancaster, PA. David is one of the founders of Blessings of Hope and served on the board for six years as treasurer. Then in 2018, David stepped into the role of CEO, allowing Aaron to focus on crucial management aspects like marketing, development, and fundraising.His exceptional skill set, encompassing IT knowledge, operational management, logistics expertise, and financial and administrative acumen, proved to be an invaluable asset to Blessings of Hope. Under David's guidance, the organization reached new heights in delivering aid and support to those in need.Tune in on the conversation with David as he reminds us all of the power of faith, compassion, and the transformative impact of serving others selflessly. 

In this episode of the WealthBuilders Podcast, guest David Lapp, founder of Blessings of Hope, shares his incredible journey of starting a non-profit organization that provides food assistance to those in need. He opens up about his challenges and the unwavering trust in God's divine provision that guided him every step of the way. Listen to this moment from the podcast when David talks about encouraging his employees to embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth and learn how his team experienced God's faithfulness in their work. Then, visit the link below to read the shownotes and listen to this inspiring podcast episode to discover the incredible impact of walking in the fullness of God's calling.  https://www.wealthbuilders.org/how-to-build-a-strong-business-on-biblical-foundations/

Our Guest this week is David Lapp of Pine Box Entertainment where we talk about his collectable card games 7th Sea: City of Five Sails & Doomtown: Weird West Edition (originally Deadlands: Doomtown). We also hit on the history of CCG's including AEG, Chaosium, Legend of the Five Rings, and Warlord: Saga of the Storm. Follow Pine Box at: Linktree - FB - IG - YouTube - Discord--Spudlings' Secret Garden: This old retired couple are root vegetable monsters with poisonous tendril whips. He's a potato in a speedo. She's a carrot in a bikini. They're cooking flayed skin underneath a huge heat lamp that deals UV damage to unprotected skin. They're lounging in Adirondack chairs, basting the skin until it's ready to eat. Around the chairs are the bodies of skinned adventurers. They feed their poison into beach umbrellas that occasionally spray the room with a poisonous mist.This beachy room is their dream retirement spot where they construct pre-packaged and branded Spudlings' Snack Traps for sale. Their workbench contains tools and a wide variety of deadly things like knives, spikes & acid.Each wall has a “torture” device that they love to use, but would damage you. One wall has flailing, poisoned whips. A shotgun wall fires salt and birdshot. One wall is a cheese grater, and they sleep on a bed of nails. There's a printing press in the corner where they make fliers advertising their traps. Art: Tiger Wizard  Words: Steve AlbertsonStory by: Andrew Bellury, Steve Albertson, David Lapp--Thanks for listening to season two of the Epic Levels Mad Dungeon podcast, where D&D hip hop group Epic Levels and a guest create a system-neutral, playable dungeon room using improv, comedy, and lifetimes wasted on roleplaying games.Let us know if you run this or any of our other adventures and use the hashtag: #maddungeonYou can support us via Patreon for early episode releases, bonus map content, extra art, access to our discord server, and lots of other exclusive goodies.Epiclevelsrapgods.compatreon.com/epiclevelsinstagram.com/epic_levelstwitter.com/epic_levelsfacebook.com/epiclevelsrapgodsSubscribe to us on your favorite podcast player, leave a comment and tell your friends.Get nerd merch and stay up to date at EpicLevelsRapGods.comThe Epic Levels Mad Dungeon podcast is hosted by Andrew Bellury, Rob Bellury & Steve Albertson, and produced by Zach Cowan.Theme song by Epic Levels and beat by Inner Resting AKA Mason Grant who also makes tabletop games that you can purchase at Gamma Wave Games.© 2023 Epic Levels. All characters in this adventure–even those based on real people–are entirely fictional.

Audio Only Version BelowThis is the first in a series recorded at GameHole Con 2022 in Madison, WI. Join the Gutter Geeks as they chat with David Lapp about 7th Sea: City of Five Sails Expandable Card Game by Pine Box Entertainment. City of Five Sails is an evolving tabletop card game set in the 7th Sea world of swashbuckling and intrigue, exploration and adventure, for 2-4 players Web: https://pineboxentertainment.com/ Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pineboxllc/7th-sea-city-of-five-sails #boardgames #gameholecon #indiegames

Something a bit different this time: Collin is joined by David Lapp and Tom Brown from Pinebox Games to discuss the upcoming City of Five Sails expandable card game debuting at Gencon! Come hear about the setting in the world of the 7th Sea roleplaying games, how the game plays, and the plans for organized play and story line events.

In the year that followed the first Braver Angels workshop in December 2016, Braver Angels went from an experiment with a handful of citizens in small-town Ohio to a growing national movement.  In this second part of “How Braver Angels Began,” the co-founders of Braver Angels (David Blankenhorn, Bill Doherty, and David Lapp) narrate how Braver Angels found itself on a three-week bus tour, navigating flag controversies, and following the lead of citizens everywhere in building what is now the nation's largest grassroots organization working for depolarization.  Watch part 1 of this conversation here: https://youtu.be/dzNDUowRedw  Learn more and support our mission: braverangels.org/support-us Twitter: @braverangels, @blankenhorn3, @davidlappoh

Annette Ritter is a school-of-hard-knocks grandma and community college student from rural Little Orleans, Maryland. Len Breslow is a retired cognitive psychologist from suburban Chevy Chase, Maryland. Annette used to couch-hop on the poor side of Berkeley, California; Len got a graduate degree there.  In this We the People's Forum, a Braver Angels event where everyday Americans get time at the podium, Annette and Len tackle the thorny issue of class. They address their experiences of social class and explore whether the class divide might be even more significant than the partisan divide.  Lear more about We the People's Project at Braver Angels: braverangels.org/wpp  Twitter: @braverangels, @davidlappoh

On the weekend of December 9, 2016, a small group of citizens—half Donald Trump voters, half Hillary Clinton voters—gathered in South Lebanon, Ohio, for an experiment. Could we talk with each other rather than at each other?  Five years later, the co-founders of Braver Angels (David Blankenhorn, Bill Doherty, and David Lapp) reflect on that inaugural event and how it led to the birth of Braver Angels as we now know it. Learn more and support our mission: braverangels.org/support-us Twitter: @braverangels, @blankenhorn3, @davidlappoh

In July, we shared a conversation with Beverly Horstman & David Lapp of Braver Angels - an organization formed shortly after the 2016 election to bring reds and blues together and heal the wounds between left and right. Today we welcome Chris and Kim Watson, two active members of Braver Angels who find themselves on different sides of the aisle, but within their marriage. One of the core functions of politics is to work towards figuring out our social contracts with each other… What are our rules as we work, play and all live together. Marriage is similar in that we're constantly working on how we live together in our homes - so very political, just on a much smaller scale. Mary and I were both very curious to learn from Chris and Kim what they have learned from each other while being on opposite sides of politics.They have been married for 33 years and live in Oregonia, OH, about 30 miles north of Cincinnati.*******Braver Angels was inspired by the words of Abraham Lincoln, who not only called on Americans to summon the “better angels” of our nature — but called on us to find the courage needed to pursue a more perfect union, “with malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right.”To meet the current moment, at this time of national crisis, we need more than civility. We need to challenge ourselves to work together when we disagree. We need bravery.braverangels.org*******The Third Place Podcast is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid.We “go there” on things such as…How anger is beautifulHow to find presence amidst chaosHow to have difficult conversationsHow to be an allyHow to live with griefThe Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue.We've forgotten how to talk to each other… Life has become polarized and dualistic - you're either with me or against me. To embrace the complex human experience is to see the world through other's eyes. The Third Place podcast helps with the disconnect. This looks like less conflict and tension and more like a peaceful existence with others. The Third Place podcast restores the art of dialogue.For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-third-place/donations

St. Louis County Councilman Mark Harder has a preview of tonight's county council meeting. Chinese parents pay for jump rope lessons. David Lapp is the co-founder and director of The Working People's Project. He says distrust is rising among the college educated. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After enduring significant childhood trauma, Morgan Brown spent much of his adult life homeless. Now an advocate for housing and mental health, Morgan shares his perspectives on trust, dignity, and how "going the extra gracious mile and beyond" can make all the difference—both on the streets and in politics.  Morgan resides in Montpelier, Vermont, where he previously served on the Montpelier Homelessness Task Force. We first met Morgan through The Working People's Project at Braver Angels. Learn more about WPP here: www.braverangels.org/wpp    Twitter: @braverangels, @davidlappoh

I've recently had the idea to start doing some shorter, often random more spur of the moment types of episodes in addition to the regular weekly episode. There are many things that come to me each week that I'd like to share in hopes of engaging more with the listeners. Some of these may just be audio from a YouTube, Tik Tok or other platform, or some may just be quick recordings I do when something strikes me. They may just be me responding to emails or messages on social media. Either way, they'll likely be random and of varying lengths and topics, so watch for them and share whenever possible.This week's episode was just based upon things I've seen, done or had on my mind over the course of this past week. Are you miserable with your life, job or maybe a relationship? Misery is a choice that only you can choose to change. I also spoke this past week to the national leadership team of Braver Angels about the We The Peoples' Forum which I'm honored to be a part of. If you have not heard of that, be sure to check out Episode 66 and my conversation with David Lapp of Braver Angels and the Working Peoples' Project.Other Mentioned or Notable DTH Episodes:Episode 8: Misery Loves CompanyEpisode 4: Smiles & Bad Moods are ContagiousEpisode 49: Battling Extremism with an Alternative NarrativeEpisode 48: Bridging the DivideWhat have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people, and that begins with each of us leading a better life. Be kind to one another, be grateful for everything you've got, and make each and every day the day that you want it to be!Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on Facebook, MeWe, Instagram, Twitter . Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio. Please leave us a rating and feedback. Send me a message on any media platform or subscribe directly from our sites. Let us know about someone you think should be on our podcast, and if we book them for a conversation, I'll send you a free gift! Not on social media? You can share your thoughts directly with me at wilk@wilksworld.comI look forward to hearing from you!Please check out our affiliates page by clicking HERE!

Do you ever feel like the average working class American has no voice in today's polarized political climate? Are you sick and tired, as I am, of those in big government, big tech and big media keeping the average working class American silent while giving those who wish to keep us divided the loudest voices? Why settle for being a prisoner of polarization? What if there were an organization that were to give the average working class American a chance to sound their voice at the podium? Let's talk about the "We The Peoples' Forum", part of the Working Peoples' Project within Braver Angels...Let me introduce David LappDavid Lapp is Co-Founder of Braver Angels and director of the working people's project. David leads the Working People's Project, an initiative within Braver Angels by a multiracial group of working class Americans of diverse backgrounds to take on polarization, build trust, and empower ordinary Americans to participate as citizen leaders in American political life. David spent several years interviewing working-class Ohioans about their life experiences and families before helping to start Braver Angels. David lives with his wife Amber and five children in South Lebanon, Ohio, the home of the first-ever Braver Angels workshop in December 2016.To get more information about the "We The Peoples' Forum", email David at dlapp@braverangels.org Other notable & mentioned DTH Episodes:Episode 18: Labels, Get Out of the BoxEpisode 26: Chaos & Degradation Through TribalismEpisode 48: Bridging the Divide... with Rick Hotchner and Barbara ThomasWhat have you done today to make your life a better life? What have you done today to make the world a better place? The world is a better place if we are better people, and that begins with each of us leading a better life. Be kind to one another, be grateful for everything you've got, and make each and every day the day that you want it to be!Please follow The Derate The Hate podcast on Facebook, MeWe, Instagram, Twitter . Subscribe to us wherever you enjoy your audio. Please leave us a rating and feedback. Send me a message on any media platform or subscribe directly from our sites. Let us know about someone you think should be on our podcast, and if we book them for a conversation, I'll send you a free gift! Not on social media? You can share your thoughts directly with me at wilk@wilksworld.comI look forward to hearing from you!Please check out our affiliates page by clicking HERE!

The vitriol in American politics was a problem long before Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and the 2020 election. Affective political polarization (not only disagreement on issues but personal contempt and distrust) has been growing between us for at least 25 years, and today there is evidence to suggest that we are now as polarized as we have been since the Civil War. Americans no longer see their political opponents as simply wrong or misguided. They see them as enemies who must be defeated at all costs. Braver Angels was formed shortly after the 2016 election because they do not accept this division. They reject the normalizing of this extreme polarization and our work is about building civic trust in the USA, healing the wounds between left and right. We welcome Beverly and David to The Third Place to learn how we can begin to see ourselves as fellow Americans once again. ******* Braver Angels was inspired by the words of Abraham Lincoln, who not only called on Americans to summon the “better angels” of our nature — but called on us to find the courage needed to pursue a more perfect union, “with malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right.” To meet the current moment, at this time of national crisis, we need more than civility. We need to challenge ourselves to work together when we disagree. We need bravery. braverangels.org ******* The Third Place Podcast ( https://thirdplacepodcast.com/ ) is a weekly podcast that invites listeners into the hard conversations that we have a tendency to avoid. We *“go there”* on things such as… * How anger is beautiful * How to find presence amidst chaos * How to have difficult conversations * How to be an ally * How to live with grief The Third Place is a safe place where curiosity is encouraged, differences are welcomed, and empathy is embraced through healthy dialogue. *We've forgotten how to talk to each other…* Life has become polarized and dualistic - you're either with me or against me. To embrace the complex human experience is to see the world through other's eyes. The Third Place podcast helps with the disconnect. This looks like less conflict and tension and more like a peaceful existence with others. The Third Place podcast restores the art of dialogue. For additional resources and if you're interested in supporting the work of The Third Place Podcast, check out our Patreon page ( https://www.patreon.com/thirdplacepodcast ).

Jason is a black stay-at-home father from South Lebanon, Ohio. Believing that Biden is too conservative, he voted for Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primaries. A few towns over, Lance is a white father and utility locator who enthusiastically voted for Trump. Though miles apart in their politics, they both believe working-class Americans like them are getting cheated and that most politicians are in the pockets of corporations. Is a multiracial working-class revolution in the future—and if so, would it serve to depolarize America or to exacerbate existing tensions? Join us for this raw and surprising conversation.  Twitter: @braverangels, @davidlappoh

Dave Lapp is Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer for PepsiCo Beverages North America.  PepsiCo's beverage business of iconic brands includes Pepsi, Gatorade, Tropicana, Mountain Dew, LIFEWTR, Starbucks ready-to-drink coffee, and Pure Leaf.  Dave is a 33-year veteran of PepsiCo. In his current role, Dave is accountable for leading the end-to-end supply chain operations and strategy for PBNA across the U.S. and Canada.  Dave earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California at Davis. . David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lapp-5104855a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lapp-5104855a/) WHAT YOU WILL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: David's path to the C-Suite. Advice David would give his younger self. The pro's and con's of staying with one company for 33 years “Bleeding Blue”. Why tracking the cost of turnover is one of the most important things you can do. David's legacy at PepsiCo and how he thinks of measuring it. How to build your team. How to conduct a job interview to assess if they're the right fit. 3 keys for getting to the C-Suite The career risk that David took led to his growth and success. His secret to managing a global team. The one trait he wishes you could instill in every employee. How employees can more effectively communicate their idea to the C-suite. How to help your teammates who face burnout…especially during the Pandemic. His leadership strategies to connect your team while they are remote.   What fuels David's motivation. How he took the team from last to first. How creating a friendly competition within a team creates focus and motivation. David's time as a collegiate athlete, and how it informed his leadership. Book recommendations for someone in the C-Suite or who is on a mission to get there. The simple tool that's helped Dave achieve success. HIGHLIGHTS: Questions Dave asks when hiring new people: What challenges will the company be facing in the future? What unique skills and capabilities are you going to need? How best can we attract those talents to our company? QUOTES: “Tap into what your employees are dealing with every day and eliminate the articles.” “We give our leaders both tremendous autonomy and big responsibility.” “We spend so much time attracting the best talent; when we lose them we take it as a personal setback.” “You lose high performance when you have high turnover.” “The biggest focus is to prevent turnover in the first place.” “Don't put so much pressure on yourself to have all the answers. It's powerful to ask others ‘how would you approach this.” “When you hire, start by thinking of the future.” “To be really productive, you must teach people to reflectively listen.” When it comes to helping with burnout…”It's our job as leaders to stay connected and address it early.” “We all (as leaders), have a role to coach, teach, and motivate our teams to help them reach their potential.” RESOURCES: The Game of Work, Charles Coonradt https://www.amazon.com/Game-Work-Charles-Coonradt/dp/1423630858 (https://www.amazon.com/Game-Work-Charles-Coonradt/dp/1423630858 ) The Wealthy Barber, David Chilton https://www.amazon.com/Wealthy-Barber-Updated-3rd-Commonsense/dp/0761513116 (https://www.amazon.com/Wealthy-Barber-Updated-3rd-Commonsense/dp/0761513116 )

Greg Smith, a blue-collar Ohioan and Trump voter, and Sage Snider, a Nashville musician and Biden voter, became friends through Braver Angels. Greg is deeply worried for America after President Biden's inauguration; Sage is hopeful. In this candid and heartfelt conversation, they join Braver Angels cofounder David Lapp to discuss their thoughts on unity and what it will take for reds and blues to save the Union. (Be sure to listen all the way to the end to find out how they really feel about each other!) About the guests: Greg is a former police chief and the founding co-chair of the first-ever Braver Angels Alliance. Sage is a fiddler (check out her music here) and the founding director of cultural engagement for Braver Angels.  Twitter: @sagesnider, @braverangels

Braver Angels members Chrissy Koach and Tom Cook are Trump voters who were at the January 6 protests on Capitol Hill. They join Braver Angels co-founder David Lapp to share their first-hand accounts of that day, and their thoughts on how we can move forward together. 

David Lapp, co-founder of Braver Angels, discusses the reaction to this past week's contentious “debate” between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden. Braver Angels' purpose is to help people of different beliefs communicate better and learn from differences of opinions. Lapp discusses why listening and discussing opposing viewpoints is important to our culture.

Bill Doherty – A House UNITED?Restoring Civic Trust in Polarizing TimesAired Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at 2:00 PM PST / 5:00 PM ESTInterview with Author and Family Therapist Bill Doherty, Co-Founder of Braver Angels“We need more visionaries, and fewer divisionaries.”— Swami BeyondanandaHere is an irony supplement to munch on.America is in the midst of the most politically polarizing times since the Civil War … and yet, a 2018 Pew Research Center poll found that nearly 80 percent of Americans in each party believe it’s important for Republicans and Democrats to work together on issues.Huh? How could that be?Are we that schizophrenic … or, is there a deep longing to find our sane and sacred center at the heart and soul of who we are?Our guest this week on Wiki Politiki is family therapist and author Bill Doherty, co-founder of Braver Angels, an organization dedicated to bringing the polarized sides together to find a new angle – where instead of dehumanizing the other side, we re-humanize the other.The problem is obvious. The political narrative and discourse on both sides is to paint the other as a dangerous enemy, and the less contact we have with the other side, the easier it is to demonize them. In December 2016, Braver Angels co-founders David Blankenhorn, Bill Doherty, and David Lapp brought together 10 Trump supporters and 11 Clinton supporters in South Lebanon, Ohio for their first Red/Blue Workshop. The goal was simple. They wanted to see if Americans could still disagree respectfully – and just maybe, find common ground. The results were surprising and heartening. And I quote:“Republican and Democrat, native born and immigrant: these Americans liked each other. But first they had to hear one another’s stories. Black and white, Christian and Muslim: these Americans could appreciate each others opinions. But first they needed to see where these opinions came from. They could listen to each other’s points of view once they saw one another, not as stereotypes, but as neighbors in a country they shared.”We will be talking with Bill Doherty this week to hear more about this ongoing dialogue and project, and the implications for “political climate change” in the near future. Bill Doherty is a co-founder of Braver Angels and the creator of the Braver Angels workshop approach. Bill is a Professor and Director of the Minnesota Couples on the Brink Project in the Department of Family Social Science at the University of Minnesota. Bill combines a background in family therapy and community engagement.Keep in mind that the intention of Braver Angels is not to change minds, but to change hearts so that the two sides disagree more constructively and dueling dualities can evolve into dynamic duo dance partners.If you’re ready for a true American EVOLUTION, please join us this Tuesday, August 25th, 2-3 pm PT / 5-6 pm ET.To find out more about Braver Angels, please go here. https://braverangels.org/Support Wiki Politiki — A Clear Voice In the “Bewilderness”If you LOVE what you hear, and appreciate the mission of Wiki Politiki, “put your money where your mouse is” … Join the “upwising” — join the conversation, and become a Wiki Politiki supporter: http://wikipolitiki.com/join-the-upwising/Make a contribution in any amount via PayPal (https://tinyurl.com/y8fe9dks) Go ahead, PATRONIZE me! Support Wiki Politiki monthly through Patreon!Visit the Wiki Politiki Show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/wiki-politiki-radio-show/Connect with Steve Bhaerman at https://wakeuplaughing.com/#BillDoherty #BraverAngels #SteveBhaerman #WikiPolitiki

Languages of Faith

Languages of Faith

This week we have a recap episode!  Every eight or nine episodes we pause to think about what we've learned from our guests.  This week it's just Colleen behind the mic sharing what she's learned from this set of conversations.  We'll be looking at episodes 52-60.  This includes Pornography Addiction with Mark Macdonald, Depolarizing Politics with David Lapp, Sexual Orientation in the Church (part 2) with B.T. Harman, Mass Incarceration and Prison Reform with Dominique Gilliard, Trans Identity and the Church with Ellie Dote, The Reality of the American Dream and Upward Mobility with Lindsy Wallace, Non-Binary Gender Identity with Mason Aid, Sexual Orientation and the Church (part 3) with David Bennett and Reframing the Singular Narrative with Jonathan Brooks.  

This week's guest will give you hope for the state of politics in this country.  David Lapp is the co-founder of Better Angles, an organization determined to depolarize politics in our country.  Better Angels hosts Red and Blue workshops around the country with the goal of promoting respectful dialogue and better understanding between the two political parties.  David and Colleen talked about what is needed to depolarize politics today, surprising things that have happened in his workshops and why it's worth it to stay in these conversations even when they are messy.   To learn more about David and Better Angels head to his website Better Angels USA and follow the organization on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.     Year of Action Charge:  Find someone who is on the other side of the aisle politically from you and have a conversation.  Work towards respect and connection and stay in it as best you can.  Don't try to change each other's mind, just try to hear each other well.    Also mentioned in this episode: Pantsuit Politics podcast and I Think You're Wrong But I'm Listening by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers Video of BLM leader speaking at Trump rally Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis

Host Brad Kearns ups the ante and records this podcast as a Facebook Live event! You can find the video to the show archived on the Primal Endurance Facebook page. Frequent contributor David Lapp weighs in on the do's and don'ts of cold water therapy (use away from the training stimulus). An interesting question is posed about whether high ketone levels might enable magnificent endurance feats at a fast pace (sorry, no can do; the natural laws of the universe apply to fitness, and you will get tired if you aren't prepared to go long...ask Brad when he tried to run 15 miles with Dr. Steven and made it only 7 before tying up). Another interesting question about an adverse telomere length test, and can one improve their longevity profile? Yes, including improving your time in the one-mile run to deliver a strong longevity benefit. Sebastian Bach of Skid Row gets a cameo, trip out on that. David Lapp has asked if cold therapy is best right after workouts. [00:00:56]  There shouldn't be a big need to stretch unless you are overtraining!  [00:07:09]  What about rolling out the IT band? [00:08:23]  Should one push up to a higher heart rate? [00:10:10]  Is fat adaptation the reason for my improvement or the MAF way of training? [00:12:35]  Be cognizant that you may be ingesting food outside the recommended 12-hour window. [00:15:58]  How does Brad make Kombucha? [00:21:02]  Charles age 42 asks: "If I'm in ketosis, could I run a marathon and just keep going if I run slow enough?" [00:24:36]  Paul age 53 says:  "My telomeres tests show that my body is 13 years older than my chronological age! YIKES!!! What can I do?" [00:30:54]  Aerobics Institute in Texas predicts longevity with a test of a one-mile run. [00:40:57]  QUOTES: “There shouldn’t be a need to stretch unless you are overtraining.” “Keep your caloric ingesting within a 12-hour window.”   SHOW NOTES: Aerobic Institute Ageless Body, Timeless Mind The Maybe Not So Definitive Guide to Cold Therapy Brad Kearns Chest Freezer Cold Plunge Brad Kearns Morning Green Smoothie IT Band Eating Academy Sami Inkinen Telomeres Ben Greenfield 21-Day Primal Reset  

Brad fields many interesting and unusual questions in today's podcast. Question from Charles: What entails maximum sustained power training? How often should a person do this?  [00:01:27] Brad warns about the danger of road cycling. [00:12:11]  Brad explains workouts done properly. [00:18:08]  David Lapp asks: How do you get rid of the bad habit of chronic training patterns?  [00:23:13]  What is the argument against consistency? [00:29:04]  Brad gives the secret password for a discount on the Primal Endurance course. [00:34:01]  Todd asks: If one takes a long walk or a hike at a brisk pace,  is it possible to still trigger the flight or fight response in the body? [00:35:36]  Travis asks about his frustration of trying to adjust to the MAF training. [00:41:15]  The cutoff point for 50-50 (50 percent aerobic and 50 percent anaerobic) is a race that lasts 1 minute and 25 seconds.   QUOTES: “A little goes a long way. Make sure you get rest.”   “Of all the dangerous things you may do in your life remember that road cycling is the number one most dangerous thing you can do.  Be careful out there!!”   “The cutoff point for 50-50 (50 percent aerobic contribution and 50 percent anaerobic contribution) is a race that lasts 1 minute and 25 seconds.”   LINKS: Jacques Devore Sirens and Titans VersaClimber Dave Zabriski The Forward (Lance Armstrong) Hex Bar Whole Doods Spiderman Push Ups Brad Kearns Morning Routine Brave Athlete: Calm the F*** Down Nourish Balance Thrive Kelly Starrett Primal Blueprint  

Brad Kearns tackles more interesting Q&A from Primal Endurance podcast listeners and book readers. Submit your questions at www.primalblueprint.com/endurance and they will get covered on the air.  While the questions relate to the specific needs of the individual, the answers are presented in a manner that applies to a broad audience. Listen and enjoy learning about the challenges and successes of your endurance peers, and come away with plenty of practical tips to help improve your training and competitive results. Dan (?) Can you elaborate on what is a suitable domain for self-experimentation vs. the core principles that have remained unchanged in your routine over the past several years? Can you comment on the relative merit of Fartlek vs. occasional dedicated speed workouts?  [00:00:37]  David Lapp asks whether one can still do long distance Ironman-length triathlons after age 50 and be healthy? [00:09:26]  As I am learning to go with the low carb diet, will my fasting lead to not eating enough? [00:20:14]  Thomas Peterson: Can you please compare and contrast the benefits of doing short speed work during a normal 180 minus age run vs. a dedicated speed workout? [00:29:31]  Thomas also asks: What are the principles that we should never change come hell or high water? AND What are the aspects of fitness where we should feel free to experiment? [00:30:17]  Dr. Ted asks "Do I need to add more speed work or race pace runs to help me finish better?" [00:37:16] 

This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President John L. Rustin speaks with David Lapp who is the lead organizer for a group entitled “Better Angels.” They discuss his efforts to reunite America by helping Americans to move past hostility and insults and find common ground across the political spectrum in order to achieve that foundational goal of our American Constitution, which is to form “a more perfect union.”

This week David Lapp stops by to talk about depolarization in action as seen through his experiences with the organization he is with, Better Angels, which facilitates candid conversations between voters from the left and the right.

  I was pleased to have David Lapp as my guest to discuss the growing divide between groups of people along political and religious lines. […]

For this week's review show, Gene and Derek are back with an extra long episode jam-packed with nougaty comics goodness. They begin with Adrian Tomine's Killing and Dying (Drawn and Quarterly), his new book collecting issues twelve through fourteen of Optic Nerve. (Be sure to check out the guys' previous reviews of Optic Nerve #13 and Optic Nerve #14.) The text contains six separate short stories, and the guys start by trying to find any connective tissue binding the pieces together. Derek observes that every other story in the collection -- "Amber Sweet," "Translated, from the Japanese," and "Intruders" -- are first-person narratives functioning as confessionals of some sort. Also, the three longer stories that precede each of these "confessions" become progressively darker in tone. The overt humor embedded in "A Brief History of the Art Form Known as 'Hortisculpture'" gives way to the ambivalence of "Go Owls," which leads to the more ambiguously somber "Killing and Dying." Yet this is not a story cycle, by any means, with each narrative standing distinctively on its own, both in subject matter and art style. Next, the guys focus on a recent discovery, the semiannual Canadian magazine, Taddle Creek. It's latest issue, #36, is a special comics edition featuring many artists the guys admire, such as Noah Van Sciver, Dakota McFadzean, Meags Fitzgerald, Michael DeForge, David Collier, Nina Bunjevac, Joe Ollmann, and Maurice Vellekoop. And part of the joy of this collection is being introduced to creators Gene and Derek weren't familiar with, such as David Lapp, Philip Street, Eleri Mai Harris, Jason Kieffer, and Nick Maandag. It's difficult to pinpoint their favorites in this anthology, since everything in it is good...although Gene is quite taken by Fitzgerald's "The Village under the Clouds," and Derek spends a lot of time talking about the comedic sophistication of Ollmann's "A Road Trip with the Notorious M.I.L." After that, they discuss the newest digital comic out Panel Syndicate, Brian K. Vaughan and Marcos Martin's Barrier #1. This is the first of a five-part tale of violence, division, and illegal immigration. (And just in time for the angry chaos currently known as the Republican primary!) Although Gene isn't yet familiar with the duo's previous collaborative efforts, Derek wonders if Barrier will have a similar impact as did The Private Eye. Finally, the guys wrap up with what has to be one of the oddest comics ever discussed on The Comics Alternative. R. Sikoryak's The Unabridged Graphic Adaptation of iTunes Terms and Conditions -- published in two mini-comic volumes (and also on Sikoryak's Tumblr site) -- is just as the title describes: an unabridged adaptation of the oft-encountered, but never read, iTunes Terms and Conditions. What makes this comic so notable, and what makes it distinctively Sikoryakian, is the manner in which the artist adapts the text. Each page of the comic is not only a rendering of the iTunes legal mumbo jumbo, but also an exercise in representing comics' most distinctive creator styles. From Jim Steranko to Will Eisner, from Julie Doucet to Akira Toriyama, from Mort Walker to R. Crumb, from Bil Keane to Moebius...Sikoryak's art spans the history of comics, and with everything converging on the stubbled, bespectacled, and black turtlenecked figure of Steve Jobs. This is a fun read, perfect for those long nights of software installation.

NC Family president John Rustin talks with David Lapp, a Research Fellow at the Institute for Family Studies and co-investigator of the Love and Marriage in Middle America Project, about a new report on the science of parenthood, “Mothers Bodies, Fathers Bodies: How Parenthood Changes Us From the Inside Out.”