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2026-03-29T16:31:21-06:00

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Reach Out – Chapter 4: The Void

Last updated on: March 29, 2026 at 4:31 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Open and Relational Theology & Social Psychology The 60-Second Read The Problem: You are caught between jobs that create purpose. People in this space feel like they are in limbo. The old life is done, but the new one is only on the horizon. Apathy and depression set in as the adrenaline of the initial crisis fades. The Insight: Everyone needs structure in their lives and a sense of purpose that accomplishes something. Structure is what keeps us afloat even... Read more

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2026-03-29T16:31:43-06:00

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Reach Out, Chapter 3: The Intervention

Last updated on: March 29, 2026 at 4:31 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Open and Relational Theology & Social Psychology The 60-Second Read The Problem: You’ve finally found a direction and a plan, but the people closest to you panic. Well-meaning friends and family try to “fix” your crisis by pushing you toward safe, immediate compromises that threaten to erase your true identity and potential. The Insight: Other people’s anxiety can be contagious. They may use toxic positivity or guilt to pressure you into taking the “low-hanging fruit” because it relieves their discomfort.... Read more

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2026-03-29T16:32:14-06:00

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The Kitchen Summit Freezer

Last updated on: March 29, 2026 at 4:32 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Open and Relational Theology & Social Psychology THE 60-SECOND READ The 60-Second Read The Problem: You’re up against a deadline to make major life decisions and find a new career. You don’t know how your identity relates to others anymore. Who are you really? Self-doubt becomes crushing. You freeze, unable to plan or move forward. The Insight: The endless unknowns and pressure keep you frazzled. You can’t think straight. You can’t sleep. You’re emotionally worn out and over-reactive to those... Read more

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2026-03-29T16:32:34-06:00

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Reach Out Chapter 1

Last updated on: March 29, 2026 at 4:32 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Open and Relational Theology & Social Psychology The 60-Second Read The Problem: Life abruptly changes due to job loss, death, school, divorce, time of life. You no longer know who you are or how you fit, or have the ability to choose or make it happen. Jesus says you are free. Jesus says he will help you make a way forward. God will lead. With God, all things are possible. But move toward what? The Insight: Overwhelmed by endless questions,... Read more

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2026-01-22T19:18:51-06:00

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Something Special This Way Comes!

Last updated on: January 22, 2026 at 7:18 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Open and Relational Theology & Social Psychology New story Some concepts are easy to explain but difficult to appreciate and remember. Having characters to relate to helps. So the concepts of identity, personal agency, and meaning and purpose will be presented as stories in writing and video. Intro: The 60-Second Read for background The Problem: Your life changes. Suddenly you’re in a car with no steering wheel. You should be able to decide where to go, but you can’t decide.... Read more

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2026-01-14T17:01:43-06:00

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Finding Yourself During Losing Yourself

Last updated on: January 14, 2026 at 5:01 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Open and Relational Theology & Social Psychology The 60-Second Read The Problem: Suddenly you feel like a character in a movie who has lost the plot. The old roles of teen, parent, employee, church-goer no longer fit. You feel hopelessly lost and adrift without a meaningful purpose. The Insight: Identity isn’t something you find; it’s something you forge. Psychology calls this “individualtion, which is essential for growth. but Jesus called it “New Wineskins.” Part of Something Larger: Jesus said in... Read more

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2025-12-12T12:56:54-06:00

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2026 Emphasis

Last updated on: December 12, 2025 at 12:56 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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What’s Coming First: I’m unavailable until after the holidays. Seasons Greetings, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Kwanzaa, and: Monday, December 8: Bodhi Day (Buddhism) Friday, December 12: Our Lady of Guadalupe Day (Christianity) Sunday, December 14 – Monday, December 22: Chanukah (Judaism) Tuesday, December 16 – Wednesday, December 24: Las Posadas (Mexican/southwestern US Christianity) Following are my 2026 plans for this blog We’ll continue the Finding Yourself series, which delves into how to find yourself in many of the... Read more

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2025-12-02T16:09:24-06:00

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How to Find Yourself Spiritually?

Last updated on: December 2, 2025 at 4:09 pm By Dorian Scott Cole

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Finding Yourself series Rustic, wooden, communal, dinner table, warm and messy with life by Veo3. The 60-Second Summary We are witnessing a seismic shift in the landscape of faith. New generations, disillusioned by judgment and institutional failure, are rejecting traditional church structures at record rates. Yet, the hunger for the spiritual—and specifically for Jesus—remains vibrant. This has led many into a “wilderness” phase: a mass exodus into individualized, “do-it-yourself” spirituality. However, going it alone often leads to isolation, anxiety, and... Read more

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2025-11-22T11:24:25-06:00

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How to Find Yourself During Change?

Last updated on: November 22, 2025 at 11:24 am By Dorian Scott Cole

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How to Find Yourself During Change Finding Yourself series Why Church Change is So Difficult The difficulty of adding anything new to a church service is something I’ve understood since the 1950s. I saw a lot of pastors criticized for something as simple as leading the congregation in singing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” in church. It seems to be a lifelong challenge. For many, anything other than the richly traditional service elicits the response, “We can’t accept that.” There’s a profound... Read more

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2025-11-13T11:13:56-06:00

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How can you find yourself when you’ve been cast out?

Last updated on: November 13, 2025 at 11:13 am By Dorian Scott Cole

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Finding Yourself series Understanding and Fixing Homelessness in 2025 Mary, Joseph, and Jesus were no strangers to political turmoil and governmental cruelty. When Mary was near to delivering Jesus, they were forced by a government decree to travel to another town to pay taxes and be counted. This was a bureaucratic hardship, and during their visit, they could find no place to rest for the night. Finally, someone with a good heart allowed them to sleep with the animals. Soon... Read more

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