The Prophet and The Pagans: Narcissism versus Humility in Jonah

Whether pastors or politicians, average Jo(nah)s or communities as a whole, we must move from being self-absorbed to being self-abnegating.

Baggins/Gamgee ’24: What Hobbits Can Teach Us About Politics

We’re called to imitate Frodo’s mercy and humility as we walk through this American political Mordor.

The Discordant Heroism of Maestro

Bradley Cooper’s Maestro ultimately tends toward the narcissism of its central character, Leonard Bernstein.

Humor and Humility in the Music of Father John Misty

No matter his graphic language, depression-stoked benders, and religious satire, Father John Misty still orbits Christianity with a gravity he can’t escape.

Iron Fist and the Cultivation of Humility

What is the corrosive, and addictive, nature of power? And how does one learn to wield it well?

The World Cup Offers Americans a Lesson in Virtue

America’s absence from this year’s World Cup prompts us to look beyond ourselves.

Solidarity, BBC Dad

BBC Dad started that interview as an expert on Korean politics, but he ended it as Every Parent Ever.

Persuasion: Hillary Clinton Is A Human

Hillary Clinton is a human, she was diagnosed with pneumonia, and the whole world’s in an uproar. Reports of her illness flooded news outlets in an attempt to give meaning to this SHOCKING turn of events.

Persuasion Episode 52: Enough About You. Let’s Talk About Me.

The humble brag is something everyone has experienced. Is it a symptom of humanity’s depravity? Or do we look at humility the wrong way?

Persuasion Episode 49: The Lost Art of Humility

Erin and Hannah talk about the lost art of humility in social media and our own personal platforms.

The Little Way of Ruthie Leming: A Lesson in Community

A rooted commitment to community – rather than a restless, relentless pursuit of career success – is the key to a full life.