Sitting In

Sitting In Podcast | Ep. 030 - Dr. Robert Coplan | Dr. Robert Coplan is a published Solitude researcher, a professor, and author of The Joy of Solitude - How to Reconnect with Yourself in an Overconnected World. The modern world is more connected than ever before and changing in ways we could never have imagine 10 years ago, let alone 100 years ago. In the midst of this connection is a distinct loss of time spent purposely disconnected, which Dr. Coplan has dedicated his career to studying. In

Sitting In Podcast | Ep. 029 - Dr. Matthew Wilson | Dr. Matthew Wilson is a published Political Scientist and a professor at Southern Methodist University (SMU) where he directs the Center for Faith and Learning. In today's episode, you can expect to learn: - Whether political beliefs are actually rational - What "motivated reasoning" is and its impact on society - The modern interaction between religion and politics - The way our founding fathers said we should relate to government and mu

Sitting In Podcast | Ep. 028 - Dr. Thuy-vy Nguyen | Dr. Thuy-vy Nguyen has a PhD in Social Psychology, extensive research regarding Solitude and Isolation, and coined the term "Deactivation Effect" in cognitive psychology. In today's episode, you can expect to learn: - Why solitude is a space for regulation and refreshment - The differences between the US and the UK when it comes to solitude - What a "third space" is and why they're so important - How to encourage your friends into and out

Sitting In podcast | Ep. 27 - Dr. Tracy Brower | Dr. Tracy Brower has a PhD in Sociology and extensive writing and professional experience in workplace insights, building meaningful relationships, and the nuances of friendship and connection. In today's episode, you can expect to learn: - Why friendship is such a broad term - and what it really means - How young men have such a different pattern of friendship than women - The 7 Pillars of Friendship (and the two most important ones) - How t

Sitting In Podcast | Ep. 026 - Luke Detraz | Luke Detraz is a pastor at Oasis Community Church in Arizona, a husband, a father, and an author. His book, The War for Men, details personal stories, practical advice, and encouragement to slow down and resolve the war inside. In today's episode, you can expect to learn: - Why the restaurant industry and ministry are more similar than you'd expect - Luke's take on why young men are struggling so badly today and a few ways to start fixing

Why do intelligent people often stay stuck despite having enormous potential? How hard is it to own a busy gym and a family at the same time? Is "family dinner" actually that important? David Nichols explains why patience isn't passive waiting, but active preparation, why a life well-lived is like a roundabout, and the importance of a "service" mindset. We explore reaping what you sow, why 10 x 1 doesn't equal 1 x 10, and an analogy for why a well-oiled business is like a bus.