If you want to feel like a human being and not a human doing, if you want to live well and feel well—emotionally, spiritually, mentally, relationally, and yes, existentially--if you want to feel more human and less like a cog in the machine, this podcast is for you. During each episode, we chase a BIG question, the kind of thing that keeps us awake at night. Join me and my guests on a journey toward asking and reflecting on some of life's most important questions.
Overcoming Digital Overwhelm: Insights from Craig Mattson
In this conversation, Angela Williams Gorrell and Craig Mattson explore the concept of digital overwhelm, based on Craig's book, and its implications on work culture, and the importance of mental and emotional wellbeing in a digital age.In this episode: digital overwhelm, workism, hustle culture, flourishing, wisdom literature, email communication, leadership, mental health, organizational culture, technology
Craig's book: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Overwhelm-Mid-Career-Guide-Coping/dp/1666772216
Craig's substack: https://themodeswitch.substack.com
Craig's podcast Mode/Switch: https://open.spotify.com/show/59emGFzwyuNVWHIBGJA6Up
18 Sept 2025
Rising through Failure & Grief: The Power of Love
Today, I explore the transformative power of love in leadership and personal growth with Jasmine Bellamy. She provides the most incredible reflections on failure and explains the role of suffering and grief in shaping our understanding of love.
CONNECT WITH JASMINE:
For more info about the loving leader, click here: www.thelovingleader.org (http://www.thelovingleader.org)
Book time with Jasmine here:
www.love101ministries.com (http://www.love101ministries.com)
Jasmine’s social media links:
https://www.instagram.com/love101ministries (https://www.instagram.com/love101ministries) https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-loving-leader/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-loving-leader/)
This episode: love, leadership, transformation, grief, failure, community, personal growth, spiritual direction, meaningful life, joy
9 Apr 2025
Transform Your Stress & Frustration
Angela Williams Gorrell discusses the importance of understanding and managing emotions. She provides practical tools for transforming difficult feelings into constructive actions, emphasizing the significance of feeling emotions, getting precise about them, exploring their origins, evaluating personal narratives, and ultimately accepting reality to regain personal power.
12 Feb 2025
Braving the New Year: What is Stirring?
New year, new vision. At least that’s the idea.But it’s difficult to dream when life is hard. And imagining a hopeful future (especially when so much seems unhopeful) is risky, so it requires courage. If you’re feeling unsure about 2025, take a little journey with me during this podcast series, Braving the New Year. I offer you one question during each episode to help you make room to dream and feel braver. Each episode is short so let’s jump in. Today’s question is: What is Stirring?
5 Feb 2025
Braving the New Year: What brings you alive?
New year, new vision.
At least that’s the idea.
But it’s difficult to dream when life is hard.
And imagining a hopeful future (especially when so much seems unhopeful) is risky, so it requires courage.
If you’re feeling unsure about 2025, take a little journey with me during this podcast series, Braving the New Year.
I offer you one question during each episode to help you make room to dream and feel braver.
Each episode is short so let’s jump in.
Today’s question is: What brings you alive?
29 Jan 2025
Braving the New year: What needs summoning?
New year, new vision. At least that’s the idea.
But it’s difficult to dream when life is hard.
And imagining a hopeful future (especially when so much seems unhopeful) is risky, so it requires courage.
If you’re feeling unsure about 2025, take a little journey with me during this podcast series, Braving the New Year.
I will offer you one question during each episode to help you make room to dream and feel braver.
Each episode will be short so let’s jump in.
Today’s question is: What needs summoning?
15 Jan 2025
Braving the New Year: What is yours to do?
Join Dr. Angela as she guides you through a journey of self-discovery and courage, empowering you to reclaim your hope and create a fulfilling vision for the new year.
8 Jan 2025
Braving the New Year: What is your resounding yes?
New year, new vision. At least that’s the idea.
But it’s difficult to dream when life is hard.
And imagining a hopeful future (especially when so much seems unhopeful) is risky, so it requires courage.
If you’re feeling unsure about 2025, take a little journey with me during this podcast series, Braving the New Year.
I will offer you one question during each episode to help you make room to dream and feel braver. Each episode will be short so let’s jump in.
Today’s question is: What is your resounding yes?
1 Jan 2025
Braving the New Year: What needs shedding?
New year, new vision. At least that’s the idea.
But it’s difficult to dream when life is hard.
And imagining a hopeful future (especially when so much seems unhopeful) is risky, so it requires courage.
If you’re feeling unsure about 2025, take a little journey with me during this podcast series, Braving the New Year.
I will offer you one question during each episode to help you make room to dream and feel braver. Each episode will be short so let’s jump in.
Today’s question is: What needs shedding?
18 Dec 2024
Finding Inspiration for Re-imagining Community
Dr. Angela is joined by Laura Poskin, a gerontologist and age-friendly community advocate, to explore re-imagining community, intergenerational friendships, and creating inclusive spaces for all ages.
11 Dec 2024
Finding Genuine Connection & Care on Social Media platforms with Rev. Dr. Kyle Oliver
Rev. Dr. Kyle Oliver explores how social media can foster genuine connection and care in the digital age, offering insights into a more human online experience.
15 Oct 2024
Finding Meaning and Purpose with Rev. Dr. Patrick B. Reyes
Where do we find meaning and purpose, especially when so much of life involves pain, grief, and suffering? Can we?
Join me and my guest, Rev. Dr. Patrick B. Reyes, who is the Chicano award-winning and bestselling author of the books Nobody Cries When We Die and The Purpose Gap. He is also the dean of Auburn Theological Seminary.
Patrick's website:
www.patrickbreyes.com (https://www.patrickbreyes.com/)
Dr. Reyes's socials:
Insta: @patrickbreyes
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-dr-patrickbreyes/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rev-dr-patrickbreyes/)
Come attend a workshop or program with Dr. Reyes at Auburnseminary.org (https://auburnseminary.org/)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Dr. Patrick Reyes
04:38 The Spiritual Struggles of Young People
08:02 Rethinking the Hero's Journey Narrative
27:35 The Power of Relationships, Places, and Practices
40:05 Ancestral Connections and Future Generations
18 Sept 2024
Finding Happiness, Joy, and Thriving with Rev. Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King
How can I become happier? What is the difference between happiness and joy? Should we want both or one more than the other? What does itlook like for me and my community to thrive?
Join me and my guest, Rev. Dr. Pamela Ebstyne King. She is the Executive Director of the ThriveCenter and the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science in the School of Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary.
Dr. King has a Podcast: With & For and book, TheReciprocating Self: Theological Perspectives of Development
Dr. King’s Socials:
X & Instagram: @DrPamKing
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-ebstyne-king-1a495ab/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-ebstyne-king-1a495ab/)
Thrive Center info:
http://www.thethrivecenter.org
X & Instagram: @ThriveCenter
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/23689776/admin/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCenter (https://www.facebook.com/ThriveCenter)
Study at Fuller Theological Seminary (psychology ortheology or non-profit or leadership or a combination!)
https://www.fuller.edu/
Chapters
00:00 World Happiness Report, decline in happiness
3:13 Perspectives on Joy throughout History
10:10 Chapter 1: Thriving: Growing into the Fullness of Oneself
12:23 Chapter 2: The Difference Between Happiness and Joy
17:12 Chapter 3: The Role of Positive Emotions in Growth and Creativity
22:53 Chapter 5: Cultivating Joy through Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Awe
28:13 Chapter 6: Nurturing Relationships and Finding Joyful Communities
31:02 Chapter 7: Finding Meaning and Purpose in Life
OTHER RESOURCES IN THIS EPISODE:
The World Happiness Report
The Book of Joy
27 Aug 2024
Finding Belonging in a Hurried, Judgmental, Guarded World with Rabbi Elan Babchuck
What is belonging and how do we get more of it? What can I do to feel more human, more connected to others? Who do I belong to?
Guest Notes:
Rabbi Babchuck’s new book: pickingupthepiecesbook.org
His organization launched a project in partnership with Springtide Research Institute called The Belonging Project, which uses a measurement tool to help communities analyze the levels of belonging for various subgroups in their community, and take appropriate action to create asense of belonging for everyone.
https://www.gleannetwork.org/elan-babchuck (https://www.gleannetwork.org/elan-babchuck)
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Definition of Belonging
07:50 The Belonging Index: Noticing, Naming, Knowing, and Needing
09:42 The Role of Individuals and Organizations in Creating Belonging
09:57 The Complexity of Belonging in a Polarized Society
09:58 Reweaving the Social Fabric and Rewriting Narratives
17:23 The Impact of Technology on Belonging and Identity
19:31 The Importance of Belonging and its Connection to Identity and Narrative
22:18 The Impact of the Decline of Faith Communities on the Search for Belonging
24:20 Creating a Sense of Belonging in Organizations
27:11 Non-Hierarchical and Non-Coercive Models of Leadership for Belonging
Other Resources in this episode:
David Brooks How to Know a Person
Gregory Ellison Fearless Dialogues
Maya Angelou I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
Anne Helen Peterson Can’t Even
Anne Streaty Wimberly Soul Stories
16 Aug 2024
Finding Peace in the Midst of Change with Dr. Michaela O'Donnell
How do I navigate change without feeling like I’ve lost myself? How do I find peace in the midst of constant change? How do I feel whole when life is in transition?
During this episode, Dr. Angela highlights resources (always listed below) that will help you navigate change and talks with Dr. Michaela O'Donnell about her research on change and her new book, Life in Flux.
Guest Notes:
Michaela's website:
www.michaelaodonnell.com
Connect with Michaela on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-o-donnell/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaela-o-donnell/)
Buy Life in Flux
Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/Life-Flux-Navigational-Skills-Ever-Changing/dp/154090363X
Bookshop
https://bookshop.org/p/books/life-in-flux-navigational-skills-to-guide-and-ground-you-in-an-ever-changing-world-lisa-pratt-slayton/21077981?ean=9781540901613
Chapters
00:00 Embracing Life in Flux
07:57 Deep Discussions and the Joy of Friendship
11:25 Writing 'Life in Flux': Reflections on Change and Transition
16:00 Home and Belonging: Listening for the Sounds of Home
19:01 Midlife Crisis or Midlife Revival: Coming Home to Oneself
35:52 Embracing Change and Finding Home in Flux
38:26 Creating Space for Others to Flourish
41:56 Belonging and Human Flourishing
45:05 Finding Peace and Stability in Flux
50:46 The Challenge of Time and Reflection
Other Resources in this Episode:
Richard Rohr's Falling Upward
Parker Palmer's Let Your Life Speak
Abri Daré's The Girl with the Louding Voice
Joy Sullivan's Instructions for Traveling West
12 Aug 2024
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Dr. Angela's Books
Braving Difficult Decisions: What to Do When You Don't Know What to Do
The Gravity of Joy: A Story of Being Lost and Found
always on: practicing faith in a new media landscape
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