In our opening episode of Depth Unknown, we trace the beginnings of our worldviews, the inner worlds that shaped our questioning and the external champions who gave us direction. We reflect on the early oscillations between solitude and community, self and other, and the figures - teachers, friends, institutions, and strangers - who became champions of our perspectives.
But champions don’t always hold. What happens when the people we looked to for guidance fail us, or when the stories we inherited no longer make sense?
We explore the tension between inner voice and outer influence, the disillusionments that pushed us toward our own voices, and the role of others in walking us toward who we are becoming.
Chapters
00:00 Exploring Texas: A Unique State
03:00 Cultural Conversations: The British Way
05:54 Defining Life Milestones
09:12 Reflecting on Personal Growth
12:10 The Complexity of Life Events
15:00 The Art of Storytelling
17:56 Navigating Vulnerability in Conversations
21:03 Agency and Control in Life
24:06 The Impact of COVID-19 on Perspective
42:31 The Onset of Illness
50:57 Confronting Fear and Vulnerability
01:01:05 Redefining Control and Agency
01:28:44 Reflections on Champions and Worldviews
Keywords
worldview, identity, agency, vulnerability, friendship, storytelling, philosophy, personal growth, meaning, reflection, resilience, life transitions, culture, Texas, COVID-19, faith, creativity, conversation, authenticity
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