• Ep 13 - Fences & Fields
    Jan 13 2023

    In this episode:
    Embracing boundaries, crafting commonalities, and fighting polarization...one fence at a time.

    Plus Shane tells about the time he accidentally crashed a biker bar.

    Happy new year!

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    50 mins
  • Ep 12 - What Makes a Villain a Villain?
    Dec 30 2022

    In this episode:
    Michael and Shane end the year by finishing their discussion of Disney's the Little Mermaid. (Nerdy, we know. But hear us out...)
    This time, they focus on Ursula and Triton, and DIVE into the difference between the two.
    Pun intended.  

    Thanks for listening and subscribing! We're excited for the content we've cooked up for the next year. See you in 2023.

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    47 mins
  • Ep 11 - The Little Crustacean
    Nov 3 2022

    In this episode:
    Shane doesn't think Ariel is the main character in Disney's original animated movie.

    Michael asks Shane why it's his favorite movie, and Shane pulls out deep imagery that just might surprise you.
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    48 mins
  • Ep 10 - Fruitful Conversations
    Oct 14 2022

    In this episode:
    Shane and Michael have a conversation about...um...how to have a conversation. (Yes, we realize that looks strange.)
    More specifically, how to have a fruitful conversation with someone who disagrees with you.

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    56 mins
  • Ep 09 - Stepping Stones to Affirmation
    Aug 17 2022

    In this episode:
    Shane interviews Michael about the process he took to become LGBTQ affirming while still holding his faith.
    Ohio is mentioned once. Briefly. We apologize in advance.

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    48 mins
  • Ep 08 - Let's Be Clear
    Jul 28 2022

    In this episode:
    Yays and nays.
    Shane and Michael give a direct challenge to churches and and christians everywhere regarding their spoken and unspoken policies.

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    40 mins
  • Ep 07 - Bringing Down The House
    Jul 13 2022

    In this episode:
    Shane describes the most difficult bridge he has tried to build, and the way he went about doing that.

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    Suggested Listening for this episode: 

    Dos Oruguitas from Disney's Encanto (Spanish)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUGtyj5QlEM

    Two Oruguitas from Disney's Encanto (English)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnuV5qoJ2GQ

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    56 mins
  • Ep 06 - The Volatile Art of Bridge Building (reloaded)
    Jun 23 2022

    **EPISODE RELOADED**

    NOTE: We noticed there was a technical issue with the episode and had to re-load it.

    Do we need to rebuild broken relationships?
    Is it always warranted? Or are there times rebuilding isn't needed?
    If we want to, how do we even get it started?

    In this episode, Shane and Michael discuss the process of restoring relationships with family and friends who didn't see things the way he did.

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    54 mins