Persuasion

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Episode 157 | Thinking Twice, with Jen Pollock Michel Feb 05, 2019

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In this episode of Persuasion, Erin and Hannah continue their Ready, Set, Think! series by inviting Jen Pollock Michel to the conversation. Together, they explore the benefits of thinking twice about issues and ideas that deserve a second thought. Jen defines today’s context as an “Either-Or World,” one in which we run to the extremes and look for security in certitude. Try as we may, it’s impossible to eliminate the gray areas of daily life! Faith is required.

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Episode 156 | Thinking It Through Jan 29, 2019

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In this episode, Erin and Hannah kick off a new series titled Ready, Set, Think! “Thinking It Through” is the first discussion, in which Erin and Hannah present a compelling case for rigorously analyzing the way we think about important matters. Discussion covers the way our brains stick to familiar thought patterns and ruts, why our emotional reactions to hot-button issues reveal our biases, and how we all come into situations predisposed to a certain perspective.

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Episode 155 | Silent Night Dec 18, 2018

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In this episode of Persuasion, Erin and Hannah wrap up their holiday mini-series, Lessons & Carols. Here in the finale, they dissect the tension between the peace we sing about and internal chaos we so often experience during Christmas. Can we learn to appreciate the message of Silent Night even when our reality is no match? Is a Silent Night even realistic? Is it possible we have unreasonable expectations for the season that magnify our need for the Prince of Peace?

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Episode 154 | All I Want for Christmas Dec 11, 2018

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In this episode of Persuasion, Erin and Hannah continue their holiday mini-series, Lessons & Carols. The first conversation covered the lessons we’ve learned about the way Christmas can meet the soul’s longing for connection and love. And in this installment, the conversation turns to the ways we attempt to buy our Christmas joy for others and even for ourselves.

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Episode 153 | Blue Christmas Dec 05, 2018

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In this episode of Persuasion, Erin Straza and Hannah Anderson kick off a holiday mini series called Lessons & Carols. This first conversation covers the lessons we’ve learned about the way Christmas can meet the soul’s longing for connection and love. From Hallmark Christmas specials to receiving the perfect gift from that perfect someone, we’ve all taken in ideals that lead our hearts to unavoidable disappointment. What we see in romance stories and jewelry commercials tells us we’re missing out.

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Episode 152 | Live Talk Nov 13, 2018

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Our digital age allows us to handle a lot of life devoid of live, in-person conversation. Business can be handled remotely. Socializing can be done via social media. Shopping and meals can be ordered online. We simply don’t need to converse with each other face to face. In this episode, Erin and Hannah wrap up their Talking about Talk series with a special LIVE recording. Their discussion covers the pros and cons of face-to-face conversation.

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Episode 151 | Church Talk, with C. Christopher Smith Nov 06, 2018

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This week's guest is author C. Christopher Smith. The conversation addresses the ways our current church talk is devoid of power because it isn’t viewed as connecting the interdependent parts of one body. How can Christians grow in their conversational skill to relate matters of faith with grace and in truth? Is there hope for a new era that takes pleasure in the art of conversation? What changes must we embrace to see the church take on the role of healer in our relationships and in our society?

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Episode 150 | Tech Talk Oct 30, 2018

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Erin and Hannah discuss the pros and cons of tech talk in our conversational bubbles. How does specific system-based language help people connect? How does insider language keep outsiders from participating? When is tech talk appropriate, and when do we need to adopt new words for a new era? Listen in for dialogue on questions like these, and continue the conversation on Twitter @PersuasionCAPC. Be sure to answer our question of day: What’s the most recent slang you had to Google?

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Bonus Episode | Persuasion LIVE at Word+Craft Weekend Oct 24, 2018

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We have fun news! Erin and Hannah will be recording a LIVE episode of Persuasion Friday, November 9, at Leaf Institute in Greenville, South Carolina. The live recording is part of a workshop Erin and Hannah are hosting Friday and Saturday, called Word+Craft Weekend. Sessions will explore the fundamentals of communication, help you craft a philosophy of writing, and discover the importance of your story.

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Episode 149 | Funny Talk, with Ben Fort Oct 16, 2018

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Humor can be hard to find with all the heartache we face in the world today. As the weight of life presses down, our ability to kick back and laugh shrinks—to our detriment. Research shows that laughter is still good and needful medicine, strengthening the immune system, boosting your mood, diminishing pain, and protecting you from the damaging effects of stress. Rather than humor being a sign of ignoring life’s troubles, its pursuit is actually a way to combat the world’s troubles from the inside out

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