How do we process hurt and disappointment with the people closest to us? How do we stop destructive patterns from playing out in the next generation? McCaulley’s writing illustrates how pressing through the pain to uncover the origin story of the villains in our lives can bring healing and life.
How could Will Smith sabotage his own success at the Oscars? How could Joab destroy his legacy of victories with a series of vengeful acts? Both men were highly reactive, something all of us are subject to unless we do that hard work to overcome our fears and develop our executive function.
Writer and abolitionist Hannah More is an example of someone who found strength in a group with a common cause while being able to reach a wide range of people with her message.
In the aftermath of World War I, the Bomber Mafia aimed for precision bombing. However, their pursuit turned tragic, highlighting the perils of stubbornness and immature technologies.
How can we learn to find deeper meaning from the stories of the men surrounding King David? In an unexpected place: the way actors like Matthew McConaughey and Val Kilmer develop empathy as they develop their characters.