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Jul 30, 2021

What’s the worse injury you’ve ever suffered? I’ve been pretty lucky. No major broken bones, concussions, or life-threatening loss of blood. But I have had some pretty nasty burns.

This happened back when I was seven years old. A friend and I had just been camping in my parents’ backyard. We’d built a fire and...


Jul 27, 2021

Pediatrician and public health expert Jennie McLaurin joins Shane to discuss “Designed to Heal,” a book that explores the human body’s near-miraculous ability to recover from injuries, and how this applies to wounded cultures, communities, and...


Jul 23, 2021

Welcome to Upstream. I’m Shane Morris, and I want to reflect further on this week’s conversation.

We all remember the global shock and dismay on April 15, 2019 when one of the world’s most famous churches caught fire. Millions looked on helplessly as a large portion of Notre Dame cathedral, that architectural icon...


Jul 20, 2021

Colson Center Director of Programs and Anselm Society founder, Brian Brown, joins Shane to explore the central importance of beauty and imagination in the home, the church, and in our communities. Brian argues that the arts aren’t optional for Christians, since they move our hearts to worship and reveal things about...


Jul 15, 2021

 

Perhaps you’ve noticed, as I have, the popular recasting of marriage as primarily a very close friendship. Young couples (frequently when posting photos of each other on social media) will say, “I married my best friend.” They intend this as a very high compliment to their spouse. Those who say it...