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Subscribe now to skip the commercials and get all of our content. Derek is joined by Omar Zahzah, Assistant Professor of Arab Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Studies at San Francisco State University, to talk about his book Terms of Servitude: Zionism, Silicon Valley, and Digital Settler Colonialism. They discuss the Sheikh Jarrah uprising and the digital front of the Palestinian struggle, the difference between “digital apartheid” and “digital settler colonialism,” Meta's censorship, the IDF Unit 8200–Silicon Valley pipeline, how AI and tech infrastructure are being weaponized, the legacy of Edward Said's “Permission to Narrate,” and how Palestinians have used social media to change the narrative.

Derek is joined by Omar Zahzah, Assistant Professor of Arab Muslim Ethnicities and Diasporas Studies at San Francisco State University, to talk about his book Terms of Servitude: Zionism, Silicon Valley, and Digital Settler Colonialism. They discuss the Sheikh Jarrah uprising and the digital front of the Palestinian struggle, the difference between “digital apartheid” and “digital settler colonialism,” Meta's censorship, the IDF Unit 8200—Silicon Valley pipeline, how AI and tech infrastructure are being weaponized, the legacy of Edward Said's “Permission to Narrate,” and how Palestinians have used social media to change the narrative.Our Sponsors:* Check out Avocado Green Mattress: https://avocadogreenmattress.com* Check out BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/THENATIONAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week's scripture:Psalm 17v1-8Luke 20v27-38This week is All Saints Day. Narnia is full of references of people who are alive but can't be seen. What's the value add of developing an understanding of the communion of saints?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Dr. AJ Sherrill joins Adam on the phone for a great conversation about why he's chosen Anglicanism. A.J. is a fellow clergy within C4SO, a pastor of over 20 years, professor, enneagram expert, and author of several books including Rediscovering Christmas, which we'll be looking at more this Advent season. You won't want to miss this conversation! 

Parenting a child who melts down over homework or seemingly simple tasks can feel overwhelming and exhausting. You're not imagining it—the frustration, tears, and chaos aren't bad behavior. It's a dysregulated brain struggling to access its control center.In this episode, let me explain why dysregulated kids can't use their executive function, what that means for daily life, and practical strategies to help your child regain focus, complete tasks, and strengthen their executive functioning skills.Why does my child melt down after school?Many parents notice that after a long day, their child becomes irritable or shuts down at homework time. This isn't defiance—it's a dysregulated brain that's gone offline.When stress builds, it hijacks the prefrontal cortex, the control center for planning, organization, and impulse control. Your child simply can't access their executive functions or working memory until their nervous system settles.What's happening:Stress or sensory overload disrupts brain functions.Transitions and overstimulation lead to poor executive functioning—especially in kids with ADHD or anxiety.Their brain shifts from learning to survival mode.What helps:Co-regulate first. Your calm presence signals safety.Once calm, executive functioning skills like focus, planning, and task completion return.Let's calm the brain first—because that's when real learning begins.Download the Executive Functioning Toolkit — packed with science-backed strategies you can start using today to reduce stress and improve focus.How can I help my child focus when they can't control their emotions?When emotions flood in, logic and problem-solving shut down. This is common in children with ADHD, learning disabilities, or high emotional sensitivity.Regulate first: Deep breaths, movement, or sensory grounding can reset the brain.Break tasks into small, manageable steps to avoid overwhelming a child with poor executive functioning.Use internal self-talk modeling: Narrate your planning out loud to teach cognitive strategies like task initiation and sustained attention.

This week's scripture:Philippians 4v1-9This is the last week of the managing fear series and Adam asks how words and meditations impact our ability to persist in the face of fear? Of what value are practices like verse memorization and prayer in managing fear? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.In February of 2024, Adam and Hannah gave a message on building community and sit down to reprise those important ideas again!

This week's scripture:Psalm 84v1-6Luke 6v27-38This week Adam digs into the question, what if we're accountable for taking the risks God calls us to take? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.We were so blessed to have Ben Chase teach at Narrate last Sunday the 19th. Ben has a passion for church planting and while he was here he sat down with Adam to talk more about the why and the how he thinks about planting a church. 

I've been thinking a lot lately about the concept of pre-regulation and how it can help with preventing meltdowns. Today, you'll learn how to help your kid get calm (and stay calm) so you have less dysregulation and fewer tantrums.You'll Learn:Why meltdowns actually happenThings you might be doing that make tantrums worseHow to help you child calm their nervous system in the momentTons of simple (and fun) strategies I used with my kids to keep them calm in advance to prevent meltdowns from happeningI hope you implement just one or two of these this week for yourself and for your kids. Then, tell me how it goes!---------------------------------------------Understanding Meltdowns and RegulationIn kids, dysregulation often looks like kicking, screaming, punching, yelling at you, saying really crazy things… aka a tantrum or meltdown. I like to call them Big Feeling Cycles. You can actually see that your child is sort of out of control. As a parent, the instinct is often to try to control that behavior. So maybe you raise your voice, make a threat, or try to bribe your kid in order to stop the behavior. But these don't deal with the cause of the meltdown, because feelings drive behavior.Arguing or trying to “teach them a lesson” doesn't help in these situations. It usually just creates more problems.When you trust that the grumpiness, complaining, or meltdown is temporary, it gives you some perspective. You're able to allow for some of those feelings to be and have compassion.A helpful thought for you when your kid is in the midst of a Big Feeling Cycle is: Thoughts and feelings are like weather. They always pass. As your kid's emotional coach, your goal is to help them get out of fight or flight (the sympathetic nervous system) and into rest and digest (the parasympathetic nervous system). Imagine this (or maybe it already happened in your house today)… Your kid is having a fit because they're in a bad mood and they don't want their chicken nuggets. Instead of arguing, you say, “Okay. Eat it or don't eat it. We'll figure it out.” And then all of a sudden, they start eating! What happened in that moment is that their nervous system came back online, and they're better able to regulate. In-the-Moment Strategies for Calming Big FeelingsIf you want to go deeper and get the step-by-step process for these strategies, I've done individual podcasts episodes on most of them, so go back and listen! The Connection Tool is your best strategy to handle a Big Feeling Cycle. It has three parts:Narrate the situation - What is happening? What behaviors are you seeing?Name the emotion - I wonder if you're feeling…Now what? - Give your child another strategy to communicate or cope with their big feelings. The 3 Rs of emotional regulation are also really helpful in getting back to calm.Rhythm - Intentionally moving your body in a way that has a soothing effect on you. This could be jumping, swinging your arms, or doing a shimmy shake.Relationship - When you have someone come alongside you and say, “You're okay. I've got you. We can handle this,” it takes away the fight or flight response. You're no longer alone and afraid. Reward - This isn't a reward like a toy or ice cream. It's a little dopamine kick that can be achieved by completing a small task. This isn't one that you can do right in the middle of a Big Feeling Cycle, but if you catch it before the train has fully left the station, you might be able to turn things around. Intercepting or interrupting the Big Feeling Cycle with a small task or...

This week's scripture: Psalm 121This week Ben Chase is visiting us from Pasadena, CA! Listen to his moving message about the Holy Spirit. Who is the Holy Spirit? How can we be formed by the Holy Spirit in our lives with Christ? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Lexsey sits down with Narrate owner and Narrate Kid's team member, Zack Eckerdt to hear his story. 

When CEOs struggle to connect with customers, teams, or investors, it's rarely a strategy problem, it's a storytelling problem. In this episode of Sales Talk for CEOs, Alice Heiman sits down with Jeff Abracen, Founder of Disruptive Influence and storytelling coach to tech leaders, to uncover why a great story is a terrible thing to waste.Jeff shares how he turned a high school “disruptive influence” label into a superpower for transforming leaders into magnetic storytellers. With a focus on the Disruptive DNA framework, Jeff teaches CEOs how to own the stage, captivate their audience, and get results, whether it's on LinkedIn, in a boardroom, or at a major conference.

This week's scripture:Psalm 111Joshua 1v1-9This week Adam explores the value of developing an imagination for adventure with God. What if fear and anxiety are two sides of the same coin? What's the value of being a people willing to take risks with God? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.We're excited to welcome Ben Chase to Narrate next Sunday, October 19th! Ben is an Anglican pastor from the UK who's ordained within C4SO. He has been starting and growing churches for the last 15 year, and currently pastors Vintage Church in Pasadena, CA since 2020. Hear more about Ben's heart for the Kingdom before he joins us next Sunday morning. 

In this episode, Becky shares essential guidance for authors considering whether to self-narrate all or a portion of their audiobook. Drawing from her extensive experience, Becky dives into what the author needs to know before stepping behind the mic, including: How to prepare mentally and physically before you start recording. The most common challenges faced related to narrating—and how to overcome them. Key performance techniques to help your storytelling shine. Crucial tips for setting up your recording studio for quality sound and comfort. If you're a self-narrating author, or plan to be, this episode offers practical, performance-focused advice to elevate your audiobook production.

This week's scripture:Genesis 22v1-19This week Adam starts a series on fear. What does it mean to "Fear God?" Is it important to God that we cower before him? What does a healthy fear of God accomplish? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Starting this Sunday, October 5th we'll be stepping into a four week series about managing fear. Adam and Leslie talk more about what to expect in the managing fear series. 

Teaching little ones with big feelings can be equal parts joyful and challenging. In this episode, we share five simple, effective strategies for supporting early learners in preschool and special education settings. From using visuals to keeping it playful, you'll walk away with practical tools you can try tomorrow.

This week's scripture:Psalm 146Matthew 25v31-46This week Hannah explores Jesus' teachings on generosity to the poor. Who are the poor and needy in our lives and the world today? How might we be good stewards of all God has given us? What does this passage say about identity and the kind of people we are becoming?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Narrate now has a student director! Her name is Alissa Heaton and we're very excited to have her on board! Hear about her role and her vision for students at Narrate and how you can get involved if it's something you're interested in. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 113Matthew 25v14-30This week Adam explores a simple question: What happens when we see life through the lens of stewardship, rather than ownership?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with ChristLast Friday we had our first Narrate Owner's Meeting. We recorded the audio for those of you who weren't able to attend, so we hope you enjoy the replay of our owner's meeting 2025.

This week's scripture: Psalm 51v1-111 Timothy 6:6-19This week Adam explores how contentment, far from being passive or boring, might actually be one of the most freeing and generous ways to live. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Exciting news! The Narrate worship team is starting to write their own music! Adam and Leslie sit down to chat about what original music might look like at Narrate. 

This week's scriptures:Matthew 20v1-16This week is the first Sunday of The Generosity Practice series we'll be in this September. Adam is kicking it off by exploring the idea that when it comes to generosity as a value and a virtue, we can approach it as a "you better" or we can approach it as a "we can too" because we follow a God who is so very generous to us. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Starting this Sunday, September 7th we'll be stepping into a four week series about generosity. Adam and Leslie talk more about what to expect in the generosity practice series. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. We are gearing up for Narrate's first ever annual owner's meeting Friday, September 12th! Adam, Hannah, and Leslie sit down to talk about the details and what to expect. Hope to see you September 12th at the 326 Fuller space at 6:00pm.  

This week's scriptures: Psalm 46Acts 16v11-40This week Adam digs into some questions surrounding baptism. When does Christian faith insist on maturity and when does it leave room for immaturity? When does Christian faith defer to history and tradition, and when does it deny history and tradition? When does Christian faith focus on the individual and when does it call for a more communal understanding of individual personhood? Does God choose us or do we choose God?  

Just a heads up that this Sunday's podcast will post on Tuesday at noon instead of Sunday at 5:00pm so we can all get out to Clark's Bay for Dunk and Dine at 1:30pm! Hope to see you there!

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Dunk and Dine 2025 is Sunday, August 24th! Adam and Hannah reflect on Narrate's yearly baptism event.

This week's scripture:Luke 12v49-56What if there is a place for a God who challenges us and calls out our sin? Adam uses the scripture this week to reflect on that and how we might spend more time dwelling on His kingdom rather than earthly things. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. What does it mean to be a "three streams church"? Adam shares this idea in a way you may have never thought about before. How might identifying your level of comfort with each stream present an opportunity for spiritual growth?

This week's scripture:Psalm 33v1-9Luke 12v32-40This week Adam digs into the concept of success as followers of Christ by examining; how am I doing at managing fear? And how am I doin gat growing my imagination for generosity?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Leslie sits down with Annie Tommerup, one of the original members of the Narrate worship team to hear about her story! Annie has been on the team since Narrate's start in 2009 and has a long history of following Christ and stewarding her gift of music for the Kingdom. 

This week's scripture:Luke 12v13-21Hannah teaches this week on the parable of the rich young fool. What if this parable does not teach about wealth, but rather warns against the idea that possessions are the pinnacle of life? What if focusing on possessions for oneself leads to impoverishment with God? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Dr. Anthony Wood joins Adam in a continuation of the Father's Day message he gave back in June of this year where he focused on christian apologetics in a secular world. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 138Luke 11v1-13This week Adam looks at this section of Luke where Jesus teaches the disciples to pray and asks, what is your relationship with prayer? What is it that God desires to give us? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Steve Schroeder joins Adam to discuss his many years of service on the Narrate council.

This week's scripture:Psalm 15Luke 10v38-42This week Adam takes this story and looks at assessing our priority both for sitting at Jesus' feet and for serving our neighbors. How do we give space to assessing both? How do we leave room for God to assess both?

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Hear owners Jake and Alissa Heaton's stories of their faith that lead to them baptizing their daughter last August. 

This week's scripture: Psalm 25v1-14Luke 10v25-37Hannah is speaking this week on the parable of the Good Samaritan. Who do we consider to be our neighbors? How can we dig deeper in this story so that it reflects our Kingdom values? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Hear owners Brandon and Jodi Bilyeu's stories of both individual faith and faith together in marriage that lead to the baptism of their children. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Gay is a wonderful human who runs the Narrate Nursery. Hear some of her compelling thoughts on her why behind the what. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 16Luke 9v51-62Our friend Kris is back to visit from Trinity Anglican church in Atlanta, GA! He is teaching from the lectionary and focuses on three key areas of this passage in Luke that could be impeding how we hear and follow Jesus; life outcomes, emotional responses, and relational processes. How might you give thought to making more room for God in your life in these areas? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Hear owner Jessica's story of her faith journey, her daughter's baptism, and the confirmation of her own faith. 

This week's scripture: Psalm 63Luke 9v18-27This week Adam uses this story in Luke to process through what to do with the looming threat of Christian faithfulness leading to ugliness. Do we trust Jesus' call to come out from the crowds? Do we trust Jesus enough to trust that if we give ourselves more fully to him and his Kingdom ways, we won't come out the other side bigoted, lonely, and generally lacking compassion? 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ.Exciting news! Our worship pastor, Leslie is expecting her first baby in November! Hear about the plan to keep things running smoothly on Sundays, our amazing worship team leaders, guest musicians, Christmas Eve, and available volunteer positions if you feel called to help out. 

This week's scripture:Psalm 29Romans 12Hear owner Anthony Wood's powerful reflection this Father's Day on what he wished he would have known going in to college; that our faith in Christ is not easily shaken. 

"Beyond Sunday" are episodes from Adam and Narrate staff that dive deeper into our life with Christ. Hear owner Paul Philips story that lead to the confirmation of his baptism at Clark's Bay last August.