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E125: Men.

8/19/2022

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Show Notes

See also:
Episode 45: Me F*ing Too
Episode 121: Racism in America for a discussion of The Groveland Boy

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!   
  1. What is your reaction to Steph’s view of men? Do you have a similar view? Why or why not?
  2. Think of a time when you had an interaction with a man that made you feel uncomfortable, inferior, or less than. If you could go back, what would you have done differently, if anything/
  3. Do you think men need to do more to create an inclusive world?
  4. What’s your favorite thing about being the gender you are?


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E124: Discovering My Scars: Chapter 2

8/5/2022

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Show Notes

  • Buy Steph’s Book here, here, or here
  • Discovering My Scars on Apple Books or Audible
  • E22:  We All See It. But What Do We Say? (with Emily)
  • E86: How Mental Illness Made Our Friendship Stronger (with Megan

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!  

  1. How much of your childhood do you remember?
  2. In high school, Steph discovered a passion for production. What are you passionate about? When did you realize it?
  3. What was 9/11 like for you?
  4. Think about a time you saw something in another that gave you insight about yourself. Who was it? What was it like for you?

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E123: She's 18 & Has Life Figured Out (with Hannah)

7/22/2022

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Show Notes

Hannah was also our guest on Episode 38

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!  
 
  1. What would you tell your 18-year-old self? Or, if you are 18, what would you tell your future self?
  2. Did you have life figured out when you were 18?
  3. Has your life turned out (so far) like you thought it would when you were 18? What has or hasn’t changed?
  4. Is there an area of life where your views have changed more than another? Politics? Religion? Finances?

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E122: Discovering My Scars: Chapter 1

7/8/2022

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Show Notes

  • Buy Steph’s Book here, here, or here
  • Discovering My Scars on Apple Books or Audible
  • Episode 2, Steph’s Trip to the Mental Hospital
  • Episode 113, Stop Wasting Your Emotions on THESE People (with Steph’s psychologist, Dr. Jill

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!   
  1. Have you ever felt led to write your own story in book form? Explore that idea.
  2. What do your scars say about you?
  3. Have you experienced a life changing, traumatic event? What was it? Did you know at the time that it would be life changing, for better or worse?
  4. Steph describes looking at herself in the mirror and being unrecognizable. Can you relate to this experience? What was it like for you?

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E121: Racism in America: We Have a Lot to Learn

6/24/2022

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  • Devil in the Grove book
  • Article about the “Groveland Boys” being pardoned
  • UF Oral History about the black experience in Florida
  • Podcast introducing UF Oral History Project

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!   
  1. What have you heard today that made you think?
  2. Do you think America still has a lot to learn about racism? Why?
  3. Reflect on what you were taught about racism and what you know now. Is it different?
  4. Why do black lives matter?

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E120: Does Joy Come in the Morning? (with Latricia)

6/10/2022

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Show Notes

LaughingBlackJesus.com
Latricia’s Books on Amazon
Saint Paul’s UMC in Tallahassee

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!  
 
  1. Do you actively choose joy? Why or why not?
  2. Do you say no to things that won’t bring you joy? What does that look like in your life?
  3. Do you think joy comes easier to some people than to others? Why?
  4. Is it easier to be joyful when the people around you are? Do you pick your friends based on how joyful they are?
  5. What actionable ideas did you hear today that will help you practice joy?

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E119: Our Darkest Moments (Mental Health Awareness Month)

5/27/2022

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Steph’s YouTube Channels
Beth on Twitter

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!   
  1. What does it mean to you when something is kept in the dark?
  2. What is your darkest moment?
  3. Do you tend to minimize your own mental health, because, "It's not so bad"?
  4. What can you do, or start, or continue to begin processing and discovering your own scars?

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E118: Being Selfish is Good.

5/13/2022

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Mother Daughter Projects DIY 
Hi, I’m Steph

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!  
  1. Have you set boundaries for yourself? List them.
  2. Do you tend to spend time working on yourself so you can be better for others (putting on your own oxygen mask first, in a sense)? Does that feel selfish to you?
  3. Do you think it’s good to be selfish? Why or why not?
  4. Does it matter to you if someone thinks your selfish? Why?

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E117: Should Beth Leave the Methodist Church?

4/29/2022

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Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!   
  1. Would you leave the Methodist Church over this? Why or why not?
  2. Have you ever been part of a group that splintered? What was that like for you?
  3. Do you think churches, overall, do a disservice to their congregations and society by not discussing the concerns of LGBTQ folks?
  4. What were you taught about human sexuality at home, school, church? Have your views changed over time? Why?

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E116: His Side of My Story (with Pastor Matt)

4/15/2022

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Show Notes

  • Episode 2, Steph's Trip to the Mental Hospital 
  • Episode 95, Characters Beth Met in the Hospital (Beth’s CPE experience)
  • The Body Keeps the Score
  • Matt’s Book, Church Bells at Midnight
  • Matt’s Podcast, The Disorganized Religion Podcast
  • Matt on Twitter
  • Matt’s church: Heritage UMC

Questions for Reflection

In each episode, we offer you a few prompts to think about how that day's conversation applies to you. Our supporters over at Buy Me a Coffee now have exclusive access to the PDF versions of all our Questions for Reflection. Join us today!  
 
  1. What did you take from hearing Matt’s side of Steph’s story today?
  2. Have you ever wanted to hear someone else’s side of your story? Have you reached out to them? Why or why not?
  3. Can you think of a time when you tried to be helpful, but still felt helpless?
  4. Have you ever been shown love or kindness by another person while you were at your lowest? Reflect on that. How did it make you feel?

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