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November 11, 2017–It’s the End of the World as We Know it

Danny Stone, Marion, IA   Warm-up Question Share a story about when you were late, unprepared or procrastinated. It’s the End of the World as We Know it Ever listened to REM’s 1987 classic, “It’s the End of the World?” ...

November 5, 2017–Walking the Talk

Scott Moore, Erfurt, Germany   Warm-up Question When was that last time you noticed someone being hypocritical (saying one thing and doing the opposite)? Walking the Talk Aung San Suu Kyi, winner of both the Nobel Peace Prize and the...

October 29, 2017–Recipe of Love

Sylvia Alloway, Granada Hills, CA   Warm-up Questions The recent series of seemingly endless disasters has made many people feel that there is no hope for the world. Do you agree?  Why or why not? Are there any stories you...

October 22, 2917–Paying Taxes

John Wertz, Blacksburg, VA Warm-up Questions The sign in the window says the drink costs 99 cents? What will the final price of the drink be when the cashier rings it up? Why will it be more than 99 cents?...

October 15, 2017–Hope Beyond Violence

Herb Wounded Head, Brookings, SD   Warm-up Questions How does it feel to be invited to a party? How does it feel to be excluded from the party? How does it feel to invite others to a party and not...