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Mar 2023
36m 31s

Why Hope in the Midst of Despair?

Tsh Oxenreider
About this episode

On the trails, in silence of an adoration chapel, in the practice of shrugging our shoulders, in the dirt of the earth, in art, bread, a feast with our friends. In other words: practice. This is where Seth and his wife Amber have learned to search for signs of hope, even during a season of recovery, pandemic chaos, political turmoil. Tsh talks with Seth about this idea — looking for hope in the midst of a world that tips toward despair — and why doing so changes everything. Seth and Amber recorded their experience in a book, and they didn’t hold back.

* Seth: Newsletter | Website

* Tsh: Newsletter | Website

* Pick up a round of drinks

* Our recommended reads

* Come to Ireland with Tsh!

* Pre-order The Deep Down Things here, here, or here!

* Seth’s announcement

* Amber’s announcement

* Olga Karlovac on Instagram

* East of Eden, by John Steinbeck



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