Latest Civility Podcast Episodes
How Children View God and the Afterlife: Dr. Melanie Nyhof | Episode 273
THINQ Media Podcast - April 18, 2024 16:35 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsDo you remember your very first image or concept of God? Your first thoughts about death and the afterlife? In this episode, Gabe talks to Dr. Melanie Nyhof, a developmental psychologist at Carthage College who conducts cross-cultural developmental research examining the development of religi...
Contributions Science Can and Cannot Make in Understanding Morality | Dr. David Lahti, Episode 272
THINQ Media Podcast - April 16, 2024 09:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings“...in no way could [the theory of evolution] replace, much less undermine, morality,” says Dr. David Lahti, Assistant Professor of Biology at Queens College, City University of New York. In this episode, Gabe has a fascinating conversation with David, covering everything from the learned beh...
Assessing Disagreements Among Friends
Winsome Conviction - April 15, 2024 13:00 - 32 minutesIsaac Adams and Austin Suter are back on the podcast to recount a significant disagreement they experienced in their friendship. They go back into the disagreement with Tim and Rick and discuss issues of contempt, interpersonal differences, complexities and wounds, and spiritual battle. They cau...
How Artificial Intelligence Impacts Human Connection: Dr. Rosalind W. Picard | Episode 271
THINQ Media Podcast - April 11, 2024 18:24 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratingsIn this episode, Gabe interviews Dr. Rosalind Picard, a renowned scientist, inventor, engineer, and member of the faculty of MIT's Media Lab. Rosalind helps us define and understand affective computing and what role empathy, emotion, and human connection have in relation to A.I. and other tec...
What It Means To Be Human: Dr. Curt Thompson | Episode 270
THINQ Media Podcast - April 09, 2024 21:36 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings“…the Bible gives us a grounding for what it means for us to be human, but science can give us a bigger window into the mechanics of how we then apply that meaning on a day-to-day basis,” says psychiatrist and author Dr. Curt Thompson. In this episode, Gabe continues our Science and Faith ser...
Nurturing Spiritual Connections through Bible Studies with Sarah West and Heather Erickson of The Chara Project
Building Bridges with Greg and Jill - April 05, 2024 14:26 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn this episode of "Building Bridges with Greg and Jill," we had the pleasure of sitting down with Sarah West and Heather Erickson, founders of The Chara Project. Join us as we delve into a heartwarming conversation about the beauty of Bible studies with individuals of diverse faiths....
The Science of Spirituality: Lisa Miller | Episode 269
THINQ Media Podcast - April 04, 2024 21:52 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 114 ratings“In the United States, we wait for people to bottom out,” says New York Times bestselling author and psychologist Lisa Miller. But she reminds us “we were built for this,” describing how God designed and equipped us with an awakened brain made of three circuits that we can access: We are guided....
On Being Democrat and Pro-Life
Winsome Conviction - April 01, 2024 13:00 - 35 minutesToday’s episode is a joint podcast with the Think Biblically podcast, and we have a great conversation with artist and Connecticut state representative Treneé McGee, who is a pro-life member of the Democratic Party. Rep. McGee has a knack for holding together responsibilities and convictions tha...
Eating Baguettes in France, Spitting Wine at Tastings, Returning Gifts to Guests, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - March 25, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating baguettes in France, spitting at winery tasting rooms, returning gifts to guests, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CAL...
A Friendship Forged Through Differences
Winsome Conviction - March 18, 2024 13:00 - 37 minutesIsaac Adams and Austin Suter join today’s episode to discuss the challenges and camaraderie they’ve experienced in their interracial friendship. They speak with Tim and Rick about the beginnings of their friendship and the importance of having an established relationship when the difficulties an...
Loitering Around Toasters, Being Embarrassed by Employees, Picking Strangers' Teeth, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - March 18, 2024 08:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about loitering around toasters, being embarrassed by employees, picking strangers' teeth, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? C...
Identifying Salt and Pepper Shakers, Using AI for Thank You Notes, Walking Up Escalators, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - March 11, 2024 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle identifying salt and pepper shakers by their holes, using AI (Artificial Intelligence) to write thank you notes, walking up escalators, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.)...
Mormon and Evanglical Leaders Defend Religious Liberties
Building Bridges with Greg and Jill - March 06, 2024 03:36 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to another episode of "Building Bridges with Greg and Jill," where we explore the connections that bring people together across diverse communities.In today's conversation, we have the honor of sitting down with a General Authority Seventy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Sain...
Biola Students Share Their Experience With Unify America
Winsome Conviction - March 04, 2024 14:00 - 37 minutesOn this segment of Reports From The Front, two of Tim’s students, Helena and Carson, who are studying Communications at Biola University, discuss their recent experience on Unify America. They seized the opportunity to speak with their political opposites on contested issues, including abortion,...
Taking Flowers From Funerals, Giving Guests Plastic Cutlery, Asking About People's Weight, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - March 04, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about taking flowers from funerals, giving guests plastic cutlery, asking about people's weight, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for...
Eating Soft Boiled Eggs, Getting A Professional Massage, Being Judgy at Airports, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - February 26, 2024 09:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating soft boiled eggs, getting a professional massage, being judgy at airports, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW o...
Reports From The Front: Unify America
Winsome Conviction - February 19, 2024 14:00 - 44 minutesToday on the podcast we have another segment of Reports From The Front, a positive story of someone who is doing things right. Tim and Rick speak with Abby Ferguson, Director of Partnerships with Unify America, on the challenges of communicating personal convictions to people we disagree with as...
President's Day Break: Commandeering Televisions, RSVPing to Facebook Events, Returning Shopping Carts, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - February 19, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they answer listener questions about commandeering televisions, RSV...
Dressing Your Personality at Weddings, Helping People Who Trip, Giving Money to Cashiers, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - February 12, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about "dressing your personality" at weddings, helping people who trip, giving money to cashiers, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question fo...
Why Are People Leaving Church?
Winsome Conviction - February 05, 2024 14:00 - 29 minutesJim Davis, pastor and co-author of the recent book, The Great Dechurching: Who’s Leaving, Why Are They Going, and What Will It Take to Bring Them Back, is back on the podcast to speak with Tim and Rick about some of the reasons why people are leaving churches. They talk about the role incivility...
Thanking Emperors for Tea, Traveling With Pets, Stealing Wipes at the Gym, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - February 05, 2024 09:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle thanking emperors for tea, traveling with pets, stealing wipes at the gym, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit...
Using Squeegees in Showers, Stopping Judgy Comments, Asking Strangers for Wedding Cash, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - January 29, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about using squeegees in guest showers, stopping judgy comments about travel plans, asking strangers for wedding cash, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could...
On The Road To UC Berkeley
Winsome Conviction - January 22, 2024 14:00 - 29 minutesThrough our connections with CRU, a ministry that engages students and faculty on college campuses across the U.S., the Winsome Conviction Project received an invitation to provide training for a student group at UC Berkeley on how to have winsome conversations with people who hold opposing view...
Numbering Floors, Making Others Uncomfortable, Picking Teeth in Public, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - January 22, 2024 09:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle floor numbering around the world, making other people uncomfortable, picking teeth while in public, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or tex...
Objecting to Marriages, Watching Strangers' Luggage, Asking for More Chairs, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - January 15, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah answer listener questions about objecting to marriages, watching strangers' luggage, asking for more chairs, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or t...
Be An Ambassador for Christ: Statecraft and Shrewdness
Winsome Conviction - January 08, 2024 14:00 - 34 minutesIn 2 Corinthians 5:20, the Apostle Paul tells Christians they are “ambassadors for Christ.” Ambassadorship is part of our Christian identity. Paul wrote these words a long time ago, so what does it look like to be an ambassador today? On this episode, communication theorist Tim Downs returns to ...
Eating Napoleons, Using Annoying Email Phrases, Looking Nice on Subways, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - January 08, 2024 09:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! In this episode, Nick and Leah tackle eating napoleons, using annoying email phrases, looking nice on subways, and much more. Please follow us! (We'd send you a hand-written thank you note if we could.) Have a question for us? Call or text (267) CALL-RBW or visit a...
Holiday Break: Following Dress Codes, Copying Roommates' Décor, Clearing Plates, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - January 01, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back next week with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they tackle following dress codes on invitations, copying roommates...
The Four Horsemen of the (Relational) Apocalypse
Winsome Conviction - December 25, 2023 14:00 - 30 minutesConflict in relationships is unavoidable. Healthy and successful relationships know how to counteract unhealthy communication styles and adopt alternative forms of discourse to work through the conflict. On this episode, Tim and Rick discuss John Gottman’s famous metaphor for unhealthy communica...
Holiday Break: Grabbing Fresher Milk, Escaping Unwanted Reunions, Returning Bad Sangria, and More
Were You Raised By Wolves? - December 25, 2023 09:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.6K ratingsEtiquette, manners, and beyond! This week, Nick and Leah are enjoying a well-deserved break, but they'll be back soon with an all-new episode. In the meantime, here's one of their favorite episodes from the archives in which they answer listener questions about grabbing fresher milk in supermarke...