March 12, 2017–As I Was Saying
Kris Litman-Koon, Columbia, SC Warm-up Question Have you ever been a part of or witnessed a conversation where people “talked past” each other? Describe the experience and your emotions during the conversation. Skewing the Discourse There is a website...
March 5, 2017–Temptation
Sonja Gerstenberger, Grimes, IA Warm-up Question When you think of the word “temptation” what is the first thing that comes to mind? Temptation A recent Belfast Telegraph article explored the differing responses by men and women when asked if...
February 26, 2017–Down From the Mountain
Herb Wounded Head, Brooking, SD Warm-up Question Were you ever in or have you seen a natural disaster (fire, flood, hurricane, tornado)? Describe the experience. Down from the Mountain Perhaps you have heard about the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL)...
February 19, 2017–Love Your Enemies
Jen Krausz, Bethlehem, PA Warm-up Question Who do you consider your enemies? Love Your Enemies A group of prominent conservative voices that loudly opposed President Donald Trump’s candidacy are now fearful that he might take revenge over their lack of...
February 12, 2017–Love is Greater
Bryan Jaster, Winchester, VA Warm-up Question What’s something that has happened in your life that has made you feel afraid or uncertain? Love is Greater The end of January has been pretty intense for the United States and likely...