ESN Conversation with Nicole Massie Martin Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender Listen to the words and wisdom of Dr. Nicole Massie Martin as she unpacks how God calls us to lead in all areas of our lives and to do so redemptively through Christ's cross.https://youtu.be/DRSldeNgdDg https://youtu.be/DRSldeNgdDg … [Read more...] about ESN Conversation: Nailing It
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Science Corner: Time Dilation
Even with the loss of an hour, lately it seems like we are packing more news into each day than we used to. And so much of the news lately has been science-related; not necessarily new discoveries--although those are happening too--but the enterprise of science itself is getting more attention. So, we'll trying something a little different this month and try to touch on a few topics in brief. First up, some very quick looks at positive stories. For International Women's Day, several female scientists pay tribute to … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Time Dilation
ESN Conversation: When Work Hurts
Watch our ESN Conversation with Meryl Herr When Work Hurts: Building Resilience When You're Beat Up or Burnt Out We might be discouraged, disillusioned, or devastated by our work. We might experience trauma or harassment on the job, or we may have experienced work loss by getting fired. If you've been beat up, burnt out, or brokenhearted by work, you're not alone. https://youtu.be/6JIrDqF__JU … [Read more...] about ESN Conversation: When Work Hurts
Science Corner: Double Check, Please!
Content warning: discussion of substance use and overdoses "Find the differences between these two pictures" is a classic children's activity--and now a popular meme format from The Office. Maybe sometimes it is just something to the pass the time, but one can certainly imagine that it's good practice for focused attention and visual discernment, not to mention basics like counting and color recognition for the younger kiddos. Sometimes it can be a job for adults, too. Such was the nature of the task I was given a … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Double Check, Please!
Science Corner: Not All Vaccines are Created Equal
Dark energy, or the possible lack thereof, grabbed a lot of headlines at the end of the year. However, it sounds like rumors of its demise are probably premature. This is a pattern in science, especially science journalism and popular science. An alternative to the consensus, previously only known within its field, comes to wider attention and causes a stir. The alternative idea seems to make sense to a lay audience because it is presented only in the context of the data that best match that idea. But the experts know … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Not All Vaccines are Created Equal