Jack Naneek responds to a listener comment about ego. He dissects the dangers of avoiding giving offense when objective feedback is required. The story of the woman at the well is discussed and the role of life’s experiences examined.

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 40: Do You Notice Your Ego?

November 8, 2018
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Jack Naneek shares two stories, one from his town, another from the Old Testament. Though separated by thousands of years, the two stories illustrate similar human tendencies and the universal problem of ego. Jack asserts that life’s first goal is to instruct us about ego, and to make us aware of its power in driving […]

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Mormon Awakenings: UPDATE

May 10, 2018
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Jack Naneek announces his temporary leave from Mormon Awakenings and reasoning for taking down Episode 40.

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 039: Zach Derr, Andre the Giant, and WWE Insights.

April 30, 2018
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Jack Naneek and Zach Derr discuss WWE, Andre the Giant and stagecraft. Are outward performances worth much in insolation? And can we find inspiration by viewing staged wrestling events? Guest Zach Derr has some views about these things and more.

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 038: Dan Wortherspoon Discusses Awakenings

April 23, 2018
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Jack Naneek interviews Dan Wotherspoon, host of Mormon Matters, about what awakening means in a Mormon context. Dan shares his views about maturing as a practicing Mormon, and, as someone with slightly different views than the typical Mormon. Which begs the question: At the end of the day, what exactly is a typical Mormon?

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 037: Don’t Just Do Something, Sit There!

April 16, 2018
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Jack Naneek explores unplugging. Many forces in our lives live off of us, beyond our awareness. Jack examines Nephi’s retreat into the mountains. Jesus’ 40 day fast and subsequent temptation illustrate the power of solitude. In the end, we learn that Facebook, Twitter and Das Man aren’t our friends.

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 036: Air Handlers

April 8, 2018
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Jack Naneek shares a story of a defective air handler. A local technician tries to up sell an unneeded new one. An email from Zach is received, and a couple comparisons are made.

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 035: Interview with Tyler Brough

April 1, 2018
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Jack Naneek interviews Tyler Brough about Tyler’s progressing faith, growing understanding and accumulated wisdom. Tyler shares personal stories from his youth and adulthood. Jack and Tyler discuss how their views of church, God, and the purpose of life have deepened over the years. During the podcast, Tyler mentions a Sacrament Meeting talk he gave in […]

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 034: Oppressive Rah Rahs

March 19, 2018
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Jack Naneek discusses the well intended but sometimes misguided salesmen in our lives. He shares an experience of a Deacon Quorum advisor, a good man, who sparked a lot of unintended thinking. The great alchemists and fetal chickens of life know how to turn these experiences into deeper wisdom.

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 33: Brute Facts

March 12, 2018
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Jack Naneek discusses brute facts as compared to institutional facts. He introduces the work of John Searle, the construction of social reality, and the numbers of famous basketball players. Ruth’s journey from Moab to Bethlehem illustrates these principles and concepts at their most basic.

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Mormon Awakenings: Episode 032: Maybe You’re Not Alone

March 5, 2018
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Jack Naneek shares stories of worry and grief. Most of us experience loneliness. Most of us experience anxiety. But, people from all places and across all cultures also share stories of comfort, healing and help from beyond. Maybe something bigger is watching us, helping us, and loving us. And that’s comforting indeed!

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