In this lecture, I make the case that we each inhabit a story, describing where we are, where we are going, and the actions we must undertake to get from the former to the latter. These inhabited stories are predicated on an underlying value system (as we must want to be where we are going more than we value where we are). In addition, they are frames of ref ... Show More
Nov 17
572. Navigating Education, Ideology, and Children | Answer the Call
Dr. Peterson discusses education challenges, praising homeschooling over the flawed K-12 system, exploring new learning models, and stressing critical thinking in a world dominated by low-attention span media environments. He also highlights the importance of teacher passion, cha ... Show More
59m 35s
Aug 14
571. Master Relationships and Improve Your Dating Life | Answer the Call
Dr. Peterson answers caller questions on marriage and family, offering practical advice on how to support your spouse, navigate parenting challenges, overcome the impact of past relationships, and balance multicultural influences. His guidance helps build strong, lasting marriage ... Show More
54m 47s
Oct 2022
Foundations 1: Seeing the Generative Story of Our Time
The first of four short offerings, more wisdom practice than podcast: life-giving, hope-generating words, ideas and practices that can literally shape your experience of reality — and shape what can become possible. At this juncture in the life of the world, we are all stretching ... Show More
7m 15s
Jun 2023
Our Story 01 | Introduction to World History
<p>In this episode of English Plus, we explore the major events and developments of world history, from the Renaissance to the Digital Age. We delve into the Age of Exploration and the Columbian Exchange, the Industrial Revolution and its impact on society, and the World Wars tha ... Show More
21m 51s
Jan 2022
242. Jonathan Gottschall — The Story Paradox: How Our Love of Storytelling Builds Societies and Tears Them Down
<p>Humans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to storytelling we can no longer ignore. Storytelling, the ver ... Show More
1h 37m
Mar 2024
171. Masterclass in Social Scripting: Creating a Fresh Narrative
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style= "line-height: 107%;">In episode 171 we uncover how the narratives we craft, both internally and influenced by society, shape the outcomes we experience in life. From personal self-talk to worry and anxiety, explore ... Show More
20m 5s
Jun 2023
Season 01 Episode 01: Opening the Gate (Rerun)
<p>Revisiting some of our favourite episodes...</p> <p>Since the dawn of communication, we have shared stories about imaginary beings; entities such as demons, angels, monsters, and fairies. </p> <p>But what if they weren't stories at all? What if these entities were real, e ... Show More
20m 29s