"What's Next?" with Joel Krogman

Episode 24 - Rob Bell

Rob Bell is a bestselling author (Love Wins, Velvet Elvis), a podcaster (The Robcast), a performer, and speaker. Rob came on the show to talk about his new book, "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?", and how the experience of writing it was completely different from his other books. He shares about growing up on a hobby farm in Michigan, and how creativity helped him discover himself. We talk about the importance of learning painful lessons, and how real happiness is found in the process, not the result. You can find Rob's book, "Where'd You Park Your Spaceship?" at robbell.com [https://robbell.com/]

Episode 23 - Curtis Chang

Curtis Chang is a public theologian, entrepreneur, author, professor, and a former pastor. Curtis shares about experiencing anxiety as a young boy, and how it shaped him into adulthood. We talk about how anxiety is ultimately about loss, and the importance of having an identity that can withstand loss. Curtis also shares his take on the current role Christianity is playing in US politics and how anxiety has played a part in shaping it. His book, The Anxiety Opportunity [https://www.amazon.com/Anxiety-Opportunity-Worry-Doorway-Your/dp/031036728X/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.oS_h__3Dz37C8UcEG2iCsJ2hKegsL7HinWdgBosdGLcAd3_d9yF6qBlaIfEFJepVDqIU34zcImEkyVBGPiarLAcAO42ZJxjd6WRibB2t35YXq06n11dw9CnBLynwkML67VBO84iMab9ocvsaMm1iEw3QKp9YGQ8BonLipzz4SPfK3Z0zgjWzTxtuLq6ZrLTlJLiJjqMXaXY3kMWZ2ocwEBPFrxEJNn5zaB1agvqJ-10.3oivaTZahIMsKamoI866Xi8biOJ76sSghXu9y3C_rHw&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+anxiety+opportunity&qid=1712546943&sr=8-1], is available on Amazon. To learn more about the work he’s doing within Christian politics, visit after-party.org [http://after-party.org/].

Episode 22 - Justin Hoot

Justin Hoot is a partner at Someoddpilot [https://someoddpilot.com/], a creative agency for brands like Patagonia, Lollapolooza, FX, and more. Justin shares about growing up as a kid with anxiety, east coast vs midwest vibes, and how he has been able to move on from one thing to the next without having his identity wrapped up in it. We talk about how quickly it feels that time is passing, and the tension between pursuing our own dreams vs being a  dad. Follow Justin on Instagram @jhoot__ [https://www.instagram.com/jhoot__/?next=%2F]

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Episode 21 - Jeremiah Robison

Jeremiah Robison is a technologist building the future of human augmentation. He is the founder and CEO of CIONIC [https://cionic.com/], a company building bionic clothing for mobility impairment. We talk about moving as a child, how mentors have helped him believe in himself, and how his daughter inspired him to do his life's work. Jeremiah shares about his goals for the future of human augmentation, and what a meaningful legacy means for him.