Jack Naneek wraps up nearly two years of publishing Mormon Awakenings by posting this final episode.
Mormon Awakenings: Final Episode
- March 23, 2019
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Jack Naneek wraps up nearly two years of publishing Mormon Awakenings by posting this final episode.
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.
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 […]
Jack Naneek announces his temporary leave from Mormon Awakenings and reasoning for taking down Episode 40.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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!
Jack Naneek discusses Mitt Romney’s campaign, the LDS origin story, and how none of it is really that exceptional. It turns out every group feels a little out of it, a little weird, a little abnormal. Turns out, this is totally normal.
Jack Naneek addresses conflict and submission. Mormons love to submit, but, in so doing, they often sidestep great energy that comes from tension and conflict. Where should they draw the line? That might just be up to each individual to decide, based on their own experiences.
It’s winter in New England, and so it’s very dark. Jack Naneek discusses the darknesses of life and our inability to predict when light will return. He reviews and discusses a certain sacrament talk given by a typical member who thinks he controls the universe through personal performance. Does he? And what is God teaching […]
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