How do video game stories develop and what is their impact on the world? And how do those story lines influence gamers in the real world? On this episode, we talk with John Staats, author and game designer, to learn how these vehicles of immersion captivate the imagination. Also at …
How we can access hope through empathy and connection? What happens to the#brain when we use #empathetic listening while sharing stories of #trauma? The research tells us that stories can help us heal and gain peace. On this episode, Belinda Bauman, the catalyst behind #silenceisnotspiritual and #shesurvives, joins Rebecca Davis, an author who advocates …
In a time of divisive discourse, empathy appears to be a missing element in the fabric of some of our conversations. Join us for a timely chat about stepping into the shoes of others as we welcome poet Glenis Redmond and behavior specialist Tyson Wright to our table. We talk about …
How do stories help us respect and cross borders of identity, place, and culture? And once we’ve crossed a border, what do we do with that newfound empathy? Borders protect our identity, our place, and our culture. But they can also isolate us from the opportunity to give and receive …
How can teachers, parents, and librarians use fiction help children develop age-appropriate views of current social issues? Children’s books make up a $3 billion industry. But their influence? Maybe incalculable. To talk about using middle-grade novels to teach about social issues, we invited Tracy LeGrand and Bibi Belford to join …