I absolutely love listening to podcasts. Ever since I read that we retain 20% of what we hear, and 10% of what we read, I have made podcasts a focal point in my daily education.
That is not to say that I don’t enjoy reading or seek to read for an hour or so a day - which I do. In fact, there is nothing so calming and capable of clearing my thoughts as reading is.
The point of both these disciplines is to engage in the great conversation.
Every human being joins with Pilate at some point in their life and asks, what is truth?
From the earliest classics, such as Homer or Augustine, to the popular podcasts of today, like Joe Rogan, there is an ongoing conversation in our world about what that answer is.
Whether it is finding a balanced political ideology, knowing the difference between alkaline or acidic foods, or finding God in all His majesty, the great conversation shapes society and culture.
Truth is truth. And while some may think they know it and vehemently tell you so, we all have blind spots. That is why we converse with one another and set aside our milieu to think objectively with our neighbor.
Sadly, existentialism is prevalent amongst my peers and it’s subjective truth has a vice grip on their thought process.
That is one reason that I am looking into creating my own podcast.
There is a need for cordial conversation in the stickiest of subjects in our day, and I desire to have those discussions.
As such, I am curious to hear your thoughts. Who would like to come on the podcast if it happens? Who do you think we ought to have a conversation with? What subjects would be interesting to discuss?
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