Vernacular

In part two of this special Father's Day episode from 3rd String Podcast, Zac (@ZacCrippen), Pete Laclede (@Pete_Laclede), and Josh Goldman (@GoldmanStandard) talk about the defining biography of Tiger Woods and the lessons that fathers everywhere can draw from it. Also be sure to check out Zac's longform piece on Tiger Woods, Golfing in the DarkDon't miss the Vernacular Podcast Network's newest show, The Popped Cast, launching later this month! Josh and Maureen Goldman host this pop culture addition to the Vernacular lexicon.https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

In part one of this special Father's Day episode from 3rd String Podcast, Zac (@ZacCrippen), Pete Laclede (@Pete_Laclede), and Josh Goldman (@GoldmanStandard) talk about the defining biography of Tiger Woods and the lessons that fathers everywhere can draw from it. Also be sure to check out Zac's longform piece on Tiger Woods, Golfing in the DarkDon't miss the Vernacular Podcast Network's newest show, The Popped Cast, launching later this month! Josh and Maureen Goldman host this pop culture addition to the Vernacular lexicon.https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

Why is suffering important for our understanding of what it means to be human? Would a life devoid of suffering be a life without meaning? Can our suffering be redeemed? In the latest episode, we examine all of these questions and more, arguing that suffering--just like mortality--is essential to being human. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

In the latest episode of Vernacular, Zac and Sally talk to Catherine (@ashortblonde) and Jordan (@JordanDShort) Short about season two of The Crown, why it's the best show on television today, its portrayal of marriage, and the power of its wordless scenes. To hear our season one discussion from last year, "it's not easy being queen," head here. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

In this episode of Vernacular, we take a break from our regularly scheduled programming to talk to contributor/listener/Patreon supporter Joshua de Gastyne and put him through the paces of our lightning round. Then we talk about what books, movies, podcasts, and food that we've been enjoying lately. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

In this episode, we discuss the attraction and hope of immortality: a life without death and possibly a life without aging and the suffering that accompanies aging. For the sake of this conversation, we assume that eventually medical technology will make immortality an option for people. So we ask and answer Leon Kass' question: why not immortality? The costs of immorality (the Justice Cost, Personal Cost, and Intergenerational Cost) are such that an immortal life is no longer a truly human life. Ultimately, we conclude that immortality is not compatible with a truly human life, would instead rob us of our humanity, and would not fulfill our deepest human desires. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

In episode 82, we discuss the stages and span of a human life. What are those stages? Do we see and experience them as discrete units on a timeline? Or is there an overall shape to the human lifecycle that all people share and that gives it meaning as a whole? We argue for the latter view and also share our favorite/least favorite life stages. Finally, we address possible objections to the shape view. Stay tuned for the next episode when we take this conversation a step further and discuss aging, death, and immortality. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

In this episode of Vernacular, we discuss the question: what is a human person? Are we pure soul? Spirit? Mind? Just a body? We describe the human person as a union of soul and body--an embodied soul and an ensouled body--in which both elements are good. Then we identify competing ideas and misconceptions about the nature of the human person. Finally we explore our experience of embodiment and how embodiment should impact how we treat ourselves and others. If you enjoyed this discussion, we recommend Gilbert Meilaender's book "Neither Beast Nor God." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

In this episode, we chat with Tsh Oxenreider about mental health and how travel can help us be more fully human. Tsh is an Austin, TX native, podcaster (creator and host of The Simple Show and Women's Work), author, entrepreneur, wife, and mom who traveled with her family of five around the world to 30 countries in 9 months. We end the show with a lightning round and Tsh gives us her take on Austin. If you enjoy this conversation, we recommend you check out The Simple Show archives for more travel tips, especially episodes 117-120, 68-72, and 34-37. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

In this third installment of our series on the art of being human, we discuss the end (or purpose) of medicine. What should medicine aim to do? What does it mean to be a healthy human person? We also answer a listener question about science and the space race, and talk about why we're not gnostic. If you like this episode, be sure to read Leon Kass' 1975 article, "Regarding the End of Medicine and the Pursuit of Health." Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

In episode 78, the second in our series on the art of being human, we discuss the relationship between science or scientific pursuits and what it means to be human. Instead, we spend this episode answering two questions: what are the possible aims of a scientific project and which of those aims comport with what it means to be human--which of them are "truly human" aims? Once again, all in under 20 minutes! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

We discuss the fact that all human beings fall short of perfection and yet we want to be perfect in some or all areas of our lives. What does it mean to live a fully human life and accept imperfection? How do we balance a desire to better ourselves with the importance of finding genuine contentment with our failures and possibly even celebrating our imperfections? We relate these questions to a short story, movie, and book as well as real life--all in under 20 minutes! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

In this episode, we introduce our plans for the new Vernacular Podcast, which will air every other week going forward. Then we chat about why you shouldn't make New Year's "resolutions" and share things we want to carry over from 2017 and things we want to do differently in 2018. We will be back in two weeks with a new episode exploring a topic and how it relates to what it means to be human. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

To commemorate the 45th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, we're re-airing this episode from our second season, in which we examine abortion's legal history in the United States, focusing on the flawed reasoning in Supreme Court decisions and the faulty data on which the justices have relied, abortion's medical, emotional, and psychological risks to women, sex-selective abortion, Planned Parenthood, and public opinion on the topic in America today. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a4af3129140b7ea142f282d/1514861340236/" data-image-dimensions="1280x853" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5a4af3129140b7ea142f282d" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a4af3129140b7ea142f282d/1514861340236/?format=1000w" />We ring in the new year with a conversation about mental health and self care with Julia Hogan, a License Clinical Professional Counselor, psychotherapist, speaker, and writer. Julia chats with us about the value of therapy, the ubiquity of mental health challenges (especially in younger generations), and the importance of prioritizing self care. As you head into 2018, hopefully you can gain some insights from this conversation! For more of Julia's work, you can check out https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt="warsawchristmas.jpg" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a3ec47fc830259b5da1413c/1514062980403/warsawchristmas.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1280x853" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5a3ec47fc830259b5da1413c" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a3ec47fc830259b5da1413c/1514062980403/warsawchristmas.jpg?format=1000w" />In this very special and spontaneous episode of Vernacular, we call listener Pawel from Poland and get to hear all about Polish Christmas traditions. He also shares how he met his American wife and we give him an abbreviated lightning round. We hope you enjoy this mini episode as you prepare for Christmas--all twelve days of it! A very merry Christmas from us here at Vernacular! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt="Netflix" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a3b1cfae2c4835bd331219a/1513823507326/stranger+things.png" data-image-dimensions="728x400" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5a3b1cfae2c4835bd331219a" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a3b1cfae2c4835bd331219a/1513823507326/stranger+things.png?format=1000w" />NetflixIn this episode we talk with filmmaker Chandler Ryd and film enthusiast Lara Forsythe about seasons one and two of Netflix's hit series Stranger Things. We dissect our favorite characters, examine differences between seasons one and two, question the Duffer brothers' vision for the future of the series, and share our favorite fan theories and predictions. Spoilers abound, so if you haven't seen the show, go watch it and then come back to listen! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt="xstrength-training-banner.jpg" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a31e893c830251c9275ffd1/1513220247445/xstrength-training-banner.jpg" data-image-dimensions="690x342" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5a31e893c830251c9275ffd1" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a31e893c830251c9275ffd1/1513220247445/xstrength-training-banner.jpg?format=1000w" />In this episode, we sit down with recurring guest Nathan Seibt to talk about his recovery from a horrific automobile accident and how strength training has aided this process. You can check out more about strength training through resources like Starting Strength, and it's never too late to begin! For more of the backstory on Nathan and his family's car accident, check out episodes 9 and 38 of Vernacular. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt="Photo Credit: Netflix" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a275e438165f5ccfe5af73f/1512529503066/the+crown.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1280x720" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5a275e438165f5ccfe5af73f" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a275e438165f5ccfe5af73f/1512529503066/the+crown.jpg?format=1000w" />Photo Credit: NetflixIn this episode, we sit down with contributors Jordan and Catherine Short to discuss season 1 of Netflix's The Crown, in advance of season 2's release later this week. Among our questions, we ask whether or not we would be willing to accept "the crown" if it were offered to us, Elizabeth II's preparation for her role as queen, the director's portrayal of Church Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img alt="climbing.jpg" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a15ee94e2c483f5ad58e896/1511386894195/climbing.jpg" data-image-dimensions="2500x1574" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5a15ee94e2c483f5ad58e896" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5a15ee94e2c483f5ad58e896/1511386894195/climbing.jpg?format=1000w" />In this episode, we interview Zac's brother Schuyler and our sister-in-law Noelle about their passions. Noelle, an emergency room physician assistant by day, shares about her part-time work at a local pregnancy care center, why she hasn't always called herself "pro-life" and the ways in which we can support women who find themselves unintentionally pregnant. Schuyler, a consultant by day, shares about his love of rock climbing, why everyone should give it a try, and how it helps him combat his mental health struggles. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm