The Weightless Space Podcast

11 - The Meaning of Nothing

Lindsay and I discuss the tension between, effort, fulfillment and meaning. Why dreaming is important and Rob can’t stop thinking about nothing. DIGGING DEEPER In this episode, we talked about effort and fulfillment, along with the importance of having dreams. We touched on the following ideas in our conversation: * Effort: conscious exertion of power [https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effort] * Nothingness [https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/nothingness/#TheAnyNot] * Absurdism [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Absurdism] * Albert Camus [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Camus], and The Myth of Sisyphus [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Myth_of_Sisyphus] * Sheol [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheol] * Gehenna [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gehenna] COMMUNITY CONNECTION: As always, feel free to discuss this episode on our community forums [https://connect.theweightless.space/t/s01e11-the-meaning-of-nothing/59].

10 - What is a Father's Role?

Join Lindsay and I (Robert) in this informal discussion regarding gender, family and the patriarchy. DIGGING DEEPER * The Vox had a pretty good write-up [https://www.vox.com/2014/8/25/6063553/the-non-comic-persons-guide-to-the-spider-woman-cover] at the time regarding the Spider-Woman cover art. Be warned, some of it is a bit Not Safe For Work. * Here is a pretty great science article [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10332384/] discussing the history and traumas of the patriarchy. * HIV/AIDS in the 80s [https://theconversation.com/aids-homophobic-and-moralistic-images-of-1980s-still-haunt-our-view-of-hiv-that-must-change-106580] COMMUNITY CONNECTION: As always, feel free to discuss this episode on our community forums [https://connect.theweightless.space/t/s01e10-what-is-the-fathers-role/58].

9 - What even is "A Calling?"

Lindsay and I sit down to check in and have a loose conversation about being called. It’s doozy. It’s a little bit spicy and a little bit silly. Be sure to have your earbuds in before you start it. Don’t say I didn’t warn you. DIGGING DEEPER Below are some links that we mentioned and even some scripture 😯️. * The New Evangelicals [https://www.thenewevangelicals.com/] * Growing Phenomena of Evangelical Deconstruction Stan Mitchell [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sn3f5Z7q4O4] > “… though they were not yet born and had done nothing either good or bad—in order that God’s purpose of election might continue, not because of works but because of him who calls—she was told, “The older will serve the younger.” As it is written, “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”” > > — Romans 9:11-13 ESV The Purpose Driven Life website [https://www.purposedriven.com/] asks the following questions: * What on earth am I here for? * Why am I alive? * Does my life matter? The answer: It’s not about you. lol. Enjoy. COMMUNITY CONNECTION: As always, feel free to discuss this episode on our community forums [https://connect.theweightless.space/t/s01e09-what-even-is-a-calling/54].

8 - Recontextualization of Spiritual Trauma

This is the 2nd part of our conversation with Joe and Michelle, you can listen to the 1st part here [https://theweightless.space/podcasts/s01e07.html]. In this episode we discuss our what our spiritual traumas were and how to re-contextualize them.The questions we asked can be found in our community forums here: https://connect.theweightless.space/t/healing-trauma-with-re-contextualization/26 [https://connect.theweightless.space/t/healing-trauma-with-re-contextualization/26]. After listening, I invite you to add your own thoughts and experiences to the forums too [https://connect.theweightless.space/t/healing-trauma-with-re-contextualization/26]. DIGGING DEEPER * What Is Scrupulosity OCD? [https://www.verywellhealth.com/scrupulosity-ocd-5225582] * What Is Excoriation Disorder? [https://www.verywellhealth.com/excoriation-5270038] COMMUNITY CONNECTION: As always, feel free to discuss this episode on our community forums [https://connect.theweightless.space/t/s01e07-joe-and-michelles-story/46].

7 - Joe and Michelle's Story

Joe, Michelle, Lindsay and Robert sitting at dinner. [/assets/images/joe-michelle-lindsay-rob.jpeg] This is part 1 of a 2 part series. In this episode, we sit down for an intimate conversation with our friends Joe and Michelle. Michelle, Lindsay and myself worked together. Until we didn’t. Listen in on what happened. Part 2 will be a conversation around us recontextualizing our spiritual trauma [https://connect.theweightless.space/t/healing-trauma-with-re-contextualization/26] to be released next week. DIGGING DEEPER * Lindsay’s contribution: 10 Key Bible Verses on Evangelism [https://www.crossway.org/articles/10-key-bible-verses-on-evangelism/] 😉️ * Michelle’s recommended reading on grief: 5 stages of grief: Coping with the loss of a loved one [https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/5-stages-of-grief-coping-with-the-loss-of-a-loved-one] * The book I barely read: Faith Shift: Finding Your Way Forward When Everything You Believe Is Coming Apart [https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Shift-Finding-Forward-Everything-ebook/dp/B00JYWVYV4] COMMUNITY CONNECTION: As always, feel free to discuss this episode on our community forums [https://connect.theweightless.space/t/s01e07-joe-and-michelles-story/44].