Episode Type: Listen to Learn

Welcome to a listen-to-learn episode of the Share Life podcast. I'm speaking with a former university professor and Canadian Christian, David Koyzis. David has been on the Share Life podcast to discuss his book Political Visions & Illusions and Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

In this episode, we're talking about the values required for someone to hold political leadership. David articulated 7 guidelines he shared after the Jan 6 hearings, and has resurfaced in a recent blog post about America's current societal crisis, in light of Trump's 34 felony convictions and adamant Republican support.

In this conversation, we discuss the 7 guidelines and the history that brought us here.

According to David Koyzis, a would be office-holder...

1. must respect the rule of law above his or her own ambitions
2. must be loyal to the country's constitution and abide by its provisions, even to his or her own disadvantage;
3. must not abuse the office to advance personal financial or other interests;
4. must honourably concede to his or her successor when defeated in an election;
5. must refrain from divisive rhetoric and undertake, where possible, to unite the nation around a common task of doing public justice;
6. must unwaveringly adhere to the truth and refrain from self-justification to cover missteps;
7. must be generous and charitable to opponents and supporters alike.

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Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading) "We have a responsibility to move forward in our lives. In several seasons of life, I've found myself waiting for someone else to take the burden of responsibility from me and do what needed to be done. Part of 2010 was such a season, and after years in the business, I found myself waiting for the company to be successful. I was waiting for the right person to come along and fulfill my vision for the company. Here is my journal entry below from early 2011 about a S.H.I.F.T. Moment that changed this line of thinking for me..." If you'd prefer to read this blog, you can do so here.

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)

When people see your need and offer to help or are in an official position to extend the request, you'll experience numerous folks seeking to help you.

As you wonder how to reply and what to do. You have four options to consider.

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Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)

This is an audio version (Fireside Chat) of my blog post here.

A powerful way to discover the truth is to deeply challenge our own assumptions of what we believe, proactively seek out competing information and perspectives from the strongest people, groups, and institutions, and invite the strongest arguments against our own.

Episode Type: Listen to Learn

In this ⁠Listen-to-Learn episode⁠ of ⁠the Share Life podcast⁠, I'm speaking with filmmaker and philanthropist, Issac Ingram. Issac and I are long-time friends, originally in a married small group together at ⁠Victory World Church.⁠

Issaca shares his journey of volunteering and mentoring in detention centers culminating in his recently finished award-winning 30-minute short film, True Freedom and I asked him to share the journey to that moment and the lessons he learned along the way. Issac overcame hardship to make his film about healing from abandonment. He highlights the challenges of filmmaking and the power of perseverance and emphasizes the importance of teaching history and freedom to young people to inspire growth and change. The podcast ends with his plans for a full-length feature film.

• Connect with Issac | ⁠Linkedin⁠
• True Freedom Film | ⁠Website⁠
• True Freedom Outreach | ⁠Website⁠

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Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)When we become tyrannical, it's a signal that something is wrong. It's also an opportunity to grow. In this video reading, I share when I recognized this signal in myself after being reminded by a friend. If you'd prefer to read these reflections, you can do so here. Reflections on Tyranny, Allegiance, and Transformation #tyranny #allegience #transformation

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)

If you're arguing with someone quite different than you (who does not share your stories and values) about facts, you could end up filling yourself with anxiety and getting deeply frustrated. If you see your rival's point of view as dangerous to yourself, your community, or your country, you’re also going to be inclined to act more controlling by their strong stance exhibiting behaviors that seem unlike you. Doubling down on your existing approach may end up making the situation and your relationships worse; it has for me in many situations... Click here to see the written or video version of this essay.

Episode Type: Fireside Chat (Blog Reading)

"The way I see alienation today is not belonging to the institutions of civil society. It's not that you don't have friends, it's that you don't belong to something. It's a lack of belonging and not seeing the point of belonging." - Tim Carney This is a reading (fireside chat) of my blog post -- Alienation: Not Belonging and Seeing No Point to It -- Click to read.