Whitney Hess, a leadership coach, joins Nate and Van to discuss leading with love and compassion. The importance of questioning our leaders and creating hope in the face of adversity. They highlight the fear of being perceived as weak when choosing to lead with love, and the difficulty of staying connected to one's true nature in a society that seems increasingly designed to strip away humanity. They also touch on the potential impact of leaders in public service and the importance of empathy in everyday life and the workplace.

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We envision a world where design and religion are more understood, accepted, and demystified. To do this, we want to bring people into the humanity behind design and religion, showing them the real people and honest perspectives that create both cultures.

Nate is the Head Pastor at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church https://rccpc.org/

Van is a Service Designer and Illustrator, and his work can be found at https://www.vansheacreative.com/

Adam Ernster, a practicing Recovery Coach (for several well-known clients whose names have been omitted), joins Nate and Van to discuss his personal experiences with survival, self-awareness, trauma, and the impact of early life events on self-awareness and behavior. They also explore the role of religion and spirituality in recovery, the potential overload of information in modern times, and the importance of self-belief, letting go of expectations, and seeking help when feeling overwhelmed.

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We envision a world where design and religion are more understood, accepted, and demystified. To do this, we want to bring people into the humanity behind design and religion, showing them the real people and honest perspectives that create both cultures.

Nate is the Head Pastor at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church https://rccpc.org/

Van is a Service Designer and Illustrator, and his work can be found at https://www.vansheacreative.com/

In February of 2012, Nate preached a sermon about how Van met his wife, two months before their wedding. In this special episode, we get to hear that message of tenacity and love.

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We envision a world where design and religion are more understood, accepted, and demystified. To do this, we want to bring people into the humanity behind design and religion, showing them the real people and honest perspectives that create both cultures.

Nate is the Head Pastor at Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church https://rccpc.org/

Van is a Service Designer and Illustrator, and his work can be found at https://www.vansheacreative.com/