Nostalgia Part 3 of 3. We wrap up some thoughts on the dangers of believing the past was better than it was and how spirituality can ground us in the present moment.
Nostalgia part 2 of 3. There's a dark side to nostalgia: believing that the past was better than it really was can make us think that the present should be better than it is. Then we look for someone to blame...
Nostalgia Part 1 of 3. Can we remove our rose tinted glasses? We discuss why it is we tend to idealize the past and begin to explore the spiritual implications.
“What do I owe you?” Part 3 of 3. Does our spirituality lead us toward serving others or only inward work? Just about every faith tradition emphasizes caring for others…
"What do I owe you" Part 2 of 3. Do you avoid obligations to others? Why do we do that?
What do I owe you? It’s a question we ask when we feel an obligation, and it speaks to the sometimes transactional nature of relationships. But what to humans in society owe each other? Part 1 of 3
Have you found your "tribe"? That place of belonging? Was it easy or hard to find? What are some of the benefits of our tribes? When do our tribes cause problems? Use this video to kick of the conversation. Check out the podcast for a deeper dive, and join the conversation
Let's talk about the place where spirituality and sex meet. Mike interviews his friend, Sid.
Have you ever found out something you thought was true, wasn't? What happens when your beliefs or idea about spirituality or your faith begin to change? Does it all come crashing down? Join the conversation at www.tapestrytalk.org
Cast: Mike Orr, Charlie "the Dinosaur" Bailey
Camera and Post production: Steve Bailey
Music: Taylor Martin
Has a big change in your life ever caused you to question yourself, your identity, or your faith? What was the change? How did you navigate the changes? We'll take a deeper dive on all these ideas on the podcast, out next week. Find the podcast on the “talk” page.
Writing and cast: Mike Orr
Camera and post production: Stephen Bailey
Music: Taylor Martin
What parts of your identity are stable, like rocks? Which are more fluid, like water?
How do algorithms and A.I. affect our self expression and identity? How do new technologies change the way we see ourselves and others? Do we even know how to define what a person is? To explore these ideas check out the podcast (out next week) and our discussion on Discord
Writing: Mike Orr and ChatGPT
Cast: Mike Orr
Camera and post production: Stephen Bailey
Music: Taylor Martin
Are you a different person when you are with other people than when you're alone? If so, how? And is that a good or a bad thing? Do you connect with something bigger than yourself better when you're alone or when you're with people. For a deeper dive on these ideas, check out the Tapestry podcast wherever you find your podcasts, and join the conversation at www.tapestrytalk.org
Cast: Mike Orr, George Orr The Trail Dog
Post production: Steve Bailey
Music: Taylor Martin
Where do you look for guidance on simple things, like how to dress, or more complex things like how to choose a life partner? What if there are influences you aren't aware of, and what if they don't have your best interests in mind?
Cast: Mike Orr
Camera and post production: Stephen Bailey
Music: Talyor Martin
What happens at the intersection of identity and spirituality? Has your faith tradition made it easier or harder to discover and accept who you are?
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