About this episode
The episode discusses various coping mechanisms and their implications, alongside references to religious figures and community initiatives.
Avocado Hand Warmers:https://www.amazon.com/Gaiatop-Rechargeable-Magnetic-Settings-Avocados/dp/B0CMQPRHDH Cigars vs. Cigarettes:https://cigarcountry.com/blog/cigars-vs-cigarettes/ Plug-In Solar Panels for OR:https://www.opb.org/article/2026/02/09/oregon-lawmakers-seek-to-shine-light-on-balcony-solar-but-safety-issue-linger/ Started talking about the message at 11:05 Foursquare disaster response in the Middle East:https://foursquaredisasterrelief.org/disasters/middle-east-response-2026/ C.S. Lewis, “Why I’m not a pacifist.”:https://www.cslewis.com/why-im-not-a-pacifist/ Cynicism as a coping mechanism:https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/possibilitizing/202503/why-cynicism-feels-smart-but-can-sabotage-your-success Denial as a coping mechanism: https://www.relationalpsych.group/articles/understanding-denial-as-a-defense-mechanism Julian of Norwich:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_of_Norwich Westside’s Community Garden:https://westsidechurch.org/all-church-updates/community-garden-seed-planting/
People in this episode
Hosts: Ben Fleming, Evan Earwicker
Topics covered
- coping mechanisms
- religion
- community
- disaster response
- spirituality
Keywords
- C.S. Lewis
- Julian of Norwich
- disaster response
- community garden
- coping mechanisms
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Westside Church, Foursquare Disaster Relief, Cigar Country, Psychology Today, Relational Psych Group
Products: Avocado Hand Warmers, Plug-In Solar Panels
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