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Listening for Purpose

Listening for Purpose

By: The Institute for Leadership and Service
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A podcast where we hear stories from those who are sojourning alongside us while we discern our purpose and write our collective story. Hosted by The Institute for Leadership and Service at Valparaiso UniversityThe Institute for Leadership and Service Personal Development Personal Success
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  • S2 E10: Savoring each Step in "Bird by Bird" with Simeon Klepac
    May 9 2025

    For the final episode of Season 2, Simeon Klepac takes a turn behind the microphone and discusses his personal journey discerning his purpose as a Park Raner for the National Park Service. He also discusses the book "Bird by Bird" by Anne Lamott and shares how it encouraged him to focus on excellence and beauty in small moments. Join us for more of Our Campus, Our Stories!

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    42 mins
  • S2 E9: Relationships as Vocation in “Gilead” with Dr. Agnes Howard
    Apr 22 2025

    On this episode, Dr. Agnes Howard joins us to discuss the book “Gilead” by Marilynne Robinson. Howard shares the way that the book informed her understanding of vocation as inherently shaped by relationships and highlights how Robinson’s story exemplifies the need to be inspired by the mundane moments of beauty in our lives. Join us, for more of Our Campus, Our Stories!

    A video version of the podcast is also available at https://www.youtube.com/@ILASatValpo

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    30 mins
  • S2 E8: Confidence and Community in Overwatch with Aubrey Kranz
    Feb 18 2025

    On this episode, Aubrey Kranz shares her experiences with the hit video game Overwatch and her journey within Valpo’s Esports community. We discuss the ways that good friends can challenge us to grow toward the greatness they see in us, and the ways that taking risks helps to build confidence and open us to new possibilities. Join us, for more of Our Campus, Our Stories!

    A video version of the podcast is also available at https://www.youtube.com/@ILASatValpo

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    53 mins
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