Vernacular

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/58fcb0d6414fb5f448a40104/1493292474055/" data-image-dimensions="795x318" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="58fcb0d6414fb5f448a40104" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/58fcb0d6414fb5f448a40104/1493292474055/?format=1000w" />When Emily Esfahani Smith joined us in Season 2, she gave us a sneak preview of the book that she was working on, and how she believed that finding meaning in your life came down to four "pillars": belonging, purpose, storytelling, and transcendence. In episode 4 of season 5, we continue the Vernacular Book Club with a discussion of Emily's finished work, The Power of Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/58e840bc579fb3bd8095f22d/1491615938667/" data-image-dimensions="1000x374" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="58e840bc579fb3bd8095f22d" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/58e840bc579fb3bd8095f22d/1491615938667/?format=1000w" />In episode 3 of season 5, we take a break from the Vernacular Book Club and catch up on life lately. We chat about the start of the baseball season (check out Zac's new blog!), our upcoming trip to California, Sally's eats, and what we've been reading and listening to (hint hint S*Town). Join the conversation and join the book club (next month's book is The Power of Meaning) by connecting with us via email, soci Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/58b9da09ebbd1ad2e8c7b08b/1488574992223/" data-image-dimensions="1114x700" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="58b9da09ebbd1ad2e8c7b08b" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/58b9da09ebbd1ad2e8c7b08b/1488574992223/?format=1000w" />In episode 2 of season 5, we continue the Vernacular Book Club with a discussion of Fredrik Backman's bestselling novel A Man Called Ove. Be prepared for spoilers and our poor (and varied) pronunciations of Ove. We loved this book and we hope you enjoy(ed) it too! If you haven't read it yet, we definitely recommend reading it before seeing the recent movie adaptation. While not perfect (we do have criticisms!), Backman is clearly a storytelling master. Join the conversation about Ove o Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/58973c2f1b631bdcddc18ead/1486306356671/" data-image-dimensions="900x675" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="58973c2f1b631bdcddc18ead" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/58973c2f1b631bdcddc18ead/1486306356671/?format=1000w" />In episode 1 of season 5, we kick off the Vernacular Book Club with a discussion of Susan Cain's bestseller Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. With Zac on Skype, Sally attempting to maneuver Garageband for the first time, and both of us sleep-deprived, we share our impressions of the major elements of Cain's argument and our experiences as an extrovert/introvert (can you guess which one of us is which?). We also announce the birth of our s Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5835c44e9de4bbe7aba31783/1479918685400/?format=1000w" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5835c44e9de4bbe7aba31783/1479918685400/" data-image-dimensions="1024x614" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5835c44e9de4bbe7aba31783" data-type="image" />In the final episode of season 12, Matthew Loftus joins us to discuss his medical work in Yei, South Sudan, where he and his family lived until recently. We talk about ethical decisions in medical practice, wrestling with mortality, and lessons that medicine and theology can teach us about race relations. It's a really good conversation and a high note on which to conclude season 4! We also talk about our plans for season 5 and announce the books that we will be reading in our Vernacular Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/581be1c9c534a50dcc2f1414/1478222287043/?format=1000w" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/581be1c9c534a50dcc2f1414/1478222287043/" data-image-dimensions="640x360" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="581be1c9c534a50dcc2f1414" data-type="image" />It is difficult to overstate the link between pornography and rape culture: pornography promises cheap thrills, quick satisfaction, and no consequences. But how does pornography shape the minds of its viewers? Has it crippled a generation's ability to relate to the opposite sex? This is what we're talking about in this episode, and the results are alarming. Mary Rose Somarriba of Verily Magazine joins us to talk about her latest research and writing at this intersection, and to talk to Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5808f92d440243dc75ecf127/1476983090273/?format=1000w" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5808f92d440243dc75ecf127/1476983090273/" data-image-dimensions="1024x653" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5808f92d440243dc75ecf127" data-type="image" />In this short episode, we're broadcasting on location from Montgomery, Alabama! We break down some of our favorite recent books and magazines, discuss television, and recommend some new podcasts. You can find links to everything we discuss on our blog. Let us know what we missed! @VernacularPod or https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57f2fe755016e1315fe5d235/1475542650483/" data-image-dimensions="1239x825" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57f2fe755016e1315fe5d235" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57f2fe755016e1315fe5d235/1475542650483/?format=1000w" />In this episode, we catch up with Season 1 guests Astrid and Aaron Cevallos, who own and run a hop farm in Virginia. They update us on their second hop crop and share their views on organic v. GMO farming. Then we chat with Abby and Aaron Hummel, a writer and research scientist respectively, about genetical Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57e04b5ff5e231aec7ab80e7/1474317169263/?format=1000w" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57e04b5ff5e231aec7ab80e7/1474317169263/" data-image-dimensions="1200x674" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57e04b5ff5e231aec7ab80e7" data-type="image" />In Episode 8, Zac and Sally round up several Vernacular contributors (Kevin Beauchemin, Will Brian, Elena Forsythe, & Joshua de Gastyne) to discuss the ethics of human gene editing including the use of the technology CRISPR-Cas9. Let us know your opinions on this topic after you take a listen! If you want to learn more, check out our https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57cb0ab103596e075fb1c335/1472924339194/Uber.jpg?format=1000w" alt="Uber.jpg" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57cb0ab103596e075fb1c335/1472924339194/Uber.jpg" data-image-dimensions="2200x1467" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57cb0ab103596e075fb1c335" data-type="image" />In this episode, Zac & Sally kick things off with a conversation about the things they are most looking forward to about fall and cooler weather. Next, listener (and previous guest!) Theresa joins us for a lightning round, and then contributor Will Brian joins us with his wife Caitlin to talk about their recent experience in an escape room. We also talk with them about Uber's recent announcement that they are launching a fleet of self-driving cars in PIttsburgh. Check out https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57cafdc2e4fcb57e0d2fbf99/1472921029749/" data-image-dimensions="800x450" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57cafdc2e4fcb57e0d2fbf99" data-type="image" src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57cafdc2e4fcb57e0d2fbf99/1472921029749/?format=1000w" />In this episode, Zac and Ishan break down some of the prominent storylines in the sports world this fall, including: how Kevin Durant's trade to the Golden State Warriors affect the Dubs' title chances, baseball's greatest phenom, Tim Tebow's shot at the majors, the problem with college football preseason rankings, and the Super Bowl champion. Check it out and let us know what you think! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57b8fc996b8f5b8fce543ef9/1506733622327/?format=1000w" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57b8fc996b8f5b8fce543ef9/1506733622327/" data-image-dimensions="2480x1240" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57b8fc996b8f5b8fce543ef9" data-type="image" />In Episode 6 of Season 4, we call listener Schuyler for his very own lightning round, chat with former Googler Steffi Bryson, now working for Uber, about security and privacy issues, and announce our new Vernacular Podcast t-shirts. It's a great conversation we're pretty sure you don't want to miss! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57b117792994ca484e902430/1471223676759/?format=1000w" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57b117792994ca484e902430/1471223676759/" data-image-dimensions="620x465" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57b117792994ca484e902430" data-type="image" />In Episode 5, we give contributor Elena a bespoke lightning round, talk to Dr. Gilbert Meilaender about his forthcoming book Not by Nature but by Grace: Forming Families through Adoption, and bring back Nathan & Sadie Seibt from Season 1 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/579e9da5f7e0abf8d8a75a23/1470013898192/?format=1000w" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/579e9da5f7e0abf8d8a75a23/1470013898192/" data-image-dimensions="2448x1402" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="579e9da5f7e0abf8d8a75a23" data-type="image" />In Episode 4, we call listener Brittany for a "lightning round" and chat about our new favorite Philadelphia eats. Then we invite writer and editor Alexi Sargeant on the show to share his argument in favor of Pokemon Go! (after we trashed it last week). Finally, contributor Joshua joins us to discuss the meri Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/578d85bcd2b857223fe722b0/1468892605799/PokemonGO.jpg?format=1000w" alt="PokemonGO.jpg" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/578d85bcd2b857223fe722b0/1468892605799/PokemonGO.jpg" data-image-dimensions="1320x743" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="578d85bcd2b857223fe722b0" data-type="image" />In this installment of Vernacular, Leah Libresco of FiveThirtyEight and Unequally Yoked joins us to talk about her conversion from atheism to Catholicism. Along the way, we discuss epistemology as it Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5788364bff7c500d7652e955/1468544593894/?format=1000w" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5788364bff7c500d7652e955/1468544593894/" data-image-dimensions="1280x878" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5788364bff7c500d7652e955" data-type="image" />In this second episode of our fourth season, we talk to contributors Jordan and Catherine about how to build a summer road trip playlist--a timely topic before we embark on a massive trip next week! We also talk with them about what summer flicks we should be excited to see, and get an update on James Tiberius Short's arrival plans. Along the way, we talk about LaCroix beverages and how they inspired Zac and Sally's latest investment decision. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5775b9ceff7c5070b30b6653/1467333080097/?format=1000w" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5775b9ceff7c5070b30b6653/1467333080097/" data-image-dimensions="4208x2779" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5775b9ceff7c5070b30b6653" data-type="image" />In this episode, we talk to contributors Kevin Beauchemin, Margaret Perry, Elena Forsythe, Will Brian, and Miriel Reneau about a variety of topics, including John Steinbeck's literature, William Deresiewicz's thought on leadership, Broadway's latest hit, genetic editing, and racial disparities in sentencing. It's a big conversation but a lot of fun. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5754c6a537013b2de52a4785/1465173677921/?format=1000w" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5754c6a537013b2de52a4785/1465173677921/" data-image-dimensions="1920x1280" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5754c6a537013b2de52a4785" data-type="image" />In the final episode of season 3, we talk to Theresa Breslin, author at the Brez Blog, about her decision to leave her promising career at a law firm to become a full-time mom. Theresa shares with us her reasons for making the change, even amidst piles of law school debt and a family legacy of career performance--https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5741120a2b8dde2ec2447dc1/1463882254328/?format=1000w" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/5741120a2b8dde2ec2447dc1/1463882254328/" data-image-dimensions="1280x853" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="5741120a2b8dde2ec2447dc1" data-type="image" />In Episode 9 of Season 3, we share some tips of the week from listener Nathan (who recently survived a scary car accident) about car safety and accident preparation. We chat with contributor Kevin about Aristotle, the meaning of true friendship, the impact of social media on friendship, and whether men and women can be friends. Then we bring contributor Ishan back to update us on Steph Curry and the NBA playoffs.Editorial Question of the Week: Can men and women be (true) friends? Let us know what you think! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support

<img src= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57376e44e3214090076fb1bc/1463250522352/?format=1000w" data-image= "https://static1.squarespace.com/static/552a8493e4b031351c196717/t/57376e44e3214090076fb1bc/1463250522352/" data-image-dimensions="960x638" data-image-focal-point="0.5,0.5" data-load="false" data-image-id="57376e44e3214090076fb1bc" data-type="image" />In this episode, we sit down with Jennifer Lahl of the Center for Bioethics and Culture, an organization dedicated to working "for a human future." We talk with Jennifer about what that means, focusing our conversation on the little-known problems of surrogacy (this kind</ Become a supporter of this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/vernacular/support