In a world where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are under attack, we still have the power to prioritize these values in our own lives – beginning with our bookshelves. This week, Dr. Michael Brown is joined by educator and lifelong reader Martha Chandran-Dickerson in a conversation about authoritarian regimes, book bans, and the fight for justice.

We all want to make a positive difference, but our working relationships often stand in the way of our most important goals. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Jeromie Jones offer their insights for people of influence, whether or not they hold the title of leader.

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When we experience pain and suffering, it is tempting to believe either that God doesn’t care or that he is powerless to respond. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and non-profit leader Anthony King reflect on their mothers’ early deaths and introduce a practice that could carry us through life’s most difficult moments.

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When is the last time you’ve named an insect, built a fort, or read a book about animals? This week, Dr. Michael Brown (father of nine adult children) and Hannah Lundquist (stay-at-home mother of two young children) inspire us to celebrate the postures, practices, and perspectives of our kids.

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The purpose of life is not to avoid suffering but to pursue it. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Beau Johnson help us identify our passions and our purpose.

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We cannot embrace someone with both arms when we are holding a shield. This week, Casey and Jenna Greenawalt consider productive responses to defensive emotions in their professions, their marriage, and their friendships with others.

What we know we can do is not nearly as important as what we choose to believe we can do. This week, life and performance coach Dr. Michael Brown is joined by Ironman certified endurance coach Josh Venis in a conversation about self-talk, setting goals, and success.

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How do we respond when life doesn’t go as planned? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Barb Roose, author of Surrendered, consider how good intentions can lead to destructive outcomes and encourage us instead to choose peace and productivity.

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Many of our most important and enduring relationships are a brief phone conversation away from greater closeness and intimacy. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Dr. Tyler Schwanz reflect on the simple practice of loving those who have loved us first.

We have all burst into laughter unintentionally, but how many of us have made the intentional decision to find the humor in our everyday lives? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and Casey Greenawalt have a surprising conversation about grief, gossip, and having a good time.

Who we are when nobody’s watching is who we really are. This week, Dr. Michael Brown and content creator Finn Hogan celebrate the 200th episode of Three Words with a conversation about consistency and authenticity.

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We are all competitive about something, but are we most competitive where it matters most? This week, Dr. Michael Brown and pastor Sammy Adebiyi inspire us to out-give, out-serve, and out-love the people in our lives.

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