Design and Religion
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.
Episodes
16 episodes
Faith
Jared Spool joins Nate and Van to share his preference for atheism and they pragmatically discuss how designers and clergy rely on faith to communicate, promise results, and persevere in the average day-to-day.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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58:54
Leadership
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 choo...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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45:43
Survival
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-...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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58:30
Special Episode: Tenacity of Love Sermon
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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Season 1
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Episode 13
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21:30
Love
Van welcomes Rev. Philip Jones to discuss the concept of love and its application in their respective fields. Van, who facilitates groups and educates people on design and problem-solving, saw a connection between loving God and loving one's ne...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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58:28
Redesign (The Plan)
Nate and Van discuss the rough plan for "redesigning" religion, focusing on the small steps and changes within the Protestant Church and the idea of breaking down the work by conducting a variety of six-week series on small topics. This would e...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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38:18
Resilience
Nate and Van discuss resilience and its relationship with self-compassion and faith, and its importance in overcoming personal struggles and finding one's identity. They also touch on the challenges of self-acceptance, the role of religion in p...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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22:36
Psychological Safety
Nate and Van discuss the importance of psychological safety in personal and professional relationships. They also explore how technology influences teamwork, technology's impact on human interaction, and the significance of creating a learning ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:46
Redesign (Intro)
In this brief episode, Nate has an ambitious and inspiring idea for where this podcast should focus.
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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7:28
Nature
Christine Fischer joins Nate and Van to share how nature inspires her approach to design and design education. They cover the value of expertise, the impact of technology on design, and the importance of imagination and creativity in problem-so...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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40:15
Change
How do we create positive human change? Where have we seen organizations and ourselves fail to change? Nate and Van discuss the complexities of change, particularly in the context of the long-term effects, the need for authenticity, and the cha...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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43:27
Gamification
Rev. Dr. Jason Santos visits us to discuss the intersection of game design and practical theology, the importance of adapting strategies in both religious practices and organizational systems, and the role of identity formation for youths in a ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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43:35
Service
Nate and Van discuss the concept of service, its importance in religious commitments, service design, and 12-step fellowship, and its impact on personal growth and community, especially for today's youth. They explore the role of churches and t...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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35:59
Listening
Nate and Van discussed the challenges of being present and attentive in unexpected and emotionally taxing situations, emphasizing the importance of self-care and preparation. They also explored using "physical keys" to guarantee listening durin...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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37:52
