Mormon Awakenings: Episode 022: All The Josephs
Jack Naneek discusses Joseph, a young man in his ward. A discussion about why any of us go to church is started. Church, in turns… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: Episode 022: All The Josephs
Mormon Awakenings: Episode 021: Some Wish It Were A Cult
Jack Naneek explores literalism, authority, and how some Mormons wish the LDS Church really was a cult. Stories of the Old Testament are examined, foundational… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: Episode 021: Some Wish It Were A Cult
Mormon Awakenings: Episode 020: The Second Half Is Way Better
Jack Naneek discusses the second half of life. It’s as different from the first half as day is to night. Piano lesson are mentioned, and… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: Episode 020: The Second Half Is Way Better
Mormon Awakenings: Episode 019: Not Invented Here!
Jack Naneek tackles failure and criticism, pointing out that it’s usually the source of the our greatest learning. More important, however, is the stepping back… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: Episode 019: Not Invented Here!
Mormon Awakenings: Episode 018: Jack and Bill (Go Up a Hill)
Bill Reel joins Jack Naneek for a discussion about seeking validation, the institutional church and where to find peace when no one around you seems… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: Episode 018: Jack and Bill (Go Up a Hill)
Mormon Awakenings: Episode 017: It Ain’t So Binary
Jack Naneek discusses a monk’s enlightenment as he walks through the market. Our binary world is examined and compared with the less binary views of… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: Episode 017: It Ain’t So Binary
Mormon Awakenings: Episode 016: Maybe You Are Celestial Material
Jack Naneek discusses three visitors to his home ward. A disappointment from an earlier period of his life is examined. Paul’s epistle to the Romans… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: Episode 016: Maybe You Are Celestial Material
Mormon Awakenings: Episode 15: Thou Shalt Not Be Clueless
Jack Naneek discusses the metaphors of life, and distinguishes them from life itself. A new commandments is given, and the blessings and penalties of this… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: Episode 15: Thou Shalt Not Be Clueless
Mormon Awakenings: 014: Rats in a Maze
Jack Naneek examines maze running as well as maze jumping. The prodigal son(s) are examined. We learn the paths of our lives are uniquely suited… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: 014: Rats in a Maze
Mormon Awakenings: 013: Words and Their Emotional Charges
Jack Naneek discusses the ineffable, the limits of words, and changing ourselves. The story of Alma the Elder is discussed, as well as a special… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: 013: Words and Their Emotional Charges
Mormon Awakenings: 012: Seeing Color in a Black and White World
Jack Naneek explores the limitations we put on ourselves, and how that can lead us to overlook all that is miraculous around us. Trips to… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: 012: Seeing Color in a Black and White World
Mormon Awakenings: 011: Santa Claus and Drug Addicts
Jack Naneek tackles life’s purposes in teaching us fact from fiction, faith from fantasy. He dives deeply into our errors of prejudging others based on… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: 011: Santa Claus and Drug Addicts
Mormon Awakenings: 010: Jerky Neighbors and Prying Stake Presidents
Jack Naneek discusses the daily grind of dealing with the people around us. No matter their rank, how others treat you says very little about… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: 010: Jerky Neighbors and Prying Stake Presidents
Mormon Awakenings: 009: The Voice(s) In Your Head
Jack Naneek discusses our identity of origin in contrast to the identity we choose. A Prophet and a fatherless convert are compared. Modern Mormonism looks… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: 009: The Voice(s) In Your Head
Mormon Awakenings: 008: Points vs Grace
Jack Naneek examines the little discussed topic of grace. A fictional stake president’s death is used as an illustration. Two churches and two brothers are… Read More »Mormon Awakenings: 008: Points vs Grace