Why Is That Important?: Recent Episodes
Why Is That Important
Where do regular people go for a dose of interesting ideas, and perhaps a little debate? We at WITI (Why Is That Important?) hope to be that place; a home for thoughtful conversation centered around a topic that someone is passionate about; where they will help us to see its importance in our lives. It may be anything as simple as why we should eat chocolate every day or as complex as the ethics of bioengineering. No matter the subject, you can be sure to be able to have the answer an next time someone asks “Why is that important?”
Well folks, it’s here. The great pandemic of 2020. Listen in as we discuss, in our “professional” opions, how we should react and think during the unprecedented times of the unseen enemy.
Can people who voted for different candidates actually have a debate about issues? We set off to find out in this 3 part debate series. We joined up with our friends Casey Rule & Jim Coburn to discuss the topics: Part 1 – Tax Reform Part 2 – Healthcare Part 3 – Election Reform You […]
Can people who voted for different candidates actually have a debate about issues? We set off to find out in this 3 part debate series. We joined up with our friends Casey Rule & Jim Coburn to discuss the topics: Part 1 – Tax Reform Part 2 – Healthcare Part 3 – Election Reform You […]
Can people who voted for different candidates actually have a debate about issues? We set off to find out in this 3 part debate series. We joined up with our friends Casey Rule & Jim Coburn to discuss the topics: Part 1 – Tax Reform Part 2 – Healthcare Part 3 – Election Reform You […]
Dave is a real man. He kind of accidentally got into playing Rugby and now he’s a huge fan. He joins us on the podcast to explain some of the rules and his favorite parts of the game. In this Episode: worldrugby.org Rugby rules for beginners Singing Playing Highlight Reel support us at […]
James Sligar is an electrician from Portland Oregon who has had amazing opportunity to be part of an organic small group and shares that experience with us. Support us at patreon.com/WITI
Nick Britton comes on the podcast to share his insights from what he’s learned from children with his book “Lessons from the Little Ones“. Find him online at www.nickbritton.com Support us at patreon.com/WITI
Andrew & Joe embarked on a journey to Tennesse to see the solar eclipse in 2017. We decided to talk about why male friends are important, especially ones that date back a decade or two. (we also endured 23 hour trip on the way home that should have taken 13)
Change is hard. Especially when it’s you that needs to change. This week Amy Simon shares her history of personal growth and some tips on how you can begin your journey towards changing your life. In this Episode: Anatomy of the Soul Goat Meme
It’s closer than you think. It wrecks lives and it needs to stop. Thankfully there are places like North Star Initiative that are beacons of light in an ever-darkening world. In this episode: Polaris Project PA Coalition National Human Trafficking Hotline 1-888-373-7888 support us with yo dollas at patreon.com/WITI
Being fit alludes most of us, but it is what Tim & Caitlin are all about. Being owners of their CrossFit gym, they seek to train people safely while building confidence in their patrons. In this Episode: www.crossfithershey.com www.crossfit.com
This week Joe had the opportunity to sit down with Tim Yordy of Yakking with Yordy to discuss his poll on why people leave their church. Quite a lot of insights and surprises as well as some thieving nuns. Support us at Patreon.com/WITI
Debbie Wenger is a student of learning to live with more intention. Through her job as full-time mom, she’s found great freedom in focusing on the essentials and leaving out the rest. In this episode: The diagram where your passion, mission, vocation, and profession collide is called your ikigai in Japanese. Here’s an image. Notes […]
Lily is 7 and is Joe’s oldest daughter and when asked what she feels is most important, this is what she had to say.
Cheri Wagner has loved fashion all of her life. As a Cabi stylist, she gets to help women feel just as good on the outside as they are beautiful on the inside. She also helps us understand that caring about fashion does not make you shallow. Help you help us with some quick feedback: https://goo.gl/forms/LBZfLlySPwF6Bu543 […]
Micah Heckert moved into the city to do more good and met some amazing people. He shares his experience in helping the homeless in the city of York and why it’s an important (and solvable) issue. Contact Micah: Facebook www.lifepathyork.org www.YGBC.net More Info: http://www.nationalhomeless.org http://www.socialsolutions.com/blog/2016-homelessness-statistics/ Youtube TED Talks In this episode: Maslow’s hierarchy […]
Missy Ross is an adoption rock star. Her and her husband, Doug, have adopted 6 children over the last 12 years and have a heart and passion to see everyone “adopt a soul”. Adoption Resources: Focus on the Family Ting Ministries
Jeremy Flick is an aspiring Rap/Hip Hop artist who, as we found out, is related to Joe. Jeremy is just a few months away from releasing his first album and as he looks the horizon, being realistic, but positive has been on his mind and he shares those thoughts with us this week. You can […]
Automation saves us time & money as well as keeping everything uniform, but is it really a good thing in the end? Dave Burrell works for Siemens and has been all over the world installing automation and he gives us his take on how the world will be impacted in the near future. Ways […]
In this episode, Andrew & Joe take a break from interviewing and talk about why we should keep talking about politics and religion. In this Episode: Babylon Bee Article Illegal Pete’s (delicious burritos)
Today we talk about Mental Health and how it not only is important, but it’s much more complicated than many want to admit.
Tim Yordy is an aspiring musician and you can find his music at www.yordymusic.com and on Spotify.
Phil Martin is working his way to moving to China in 2017 to be a missionary. You can find him at gospeltochina.com Mentioned in this episode: Graham’s Hierarchy of Disagreement
Nathaniel Martin is a professional in the Architect industry and talks with us in this episode about how important aesthetics are in the world around us. Mentioned in this Episode: Tour Montparnasse
Today Bryan Peach heralds his views on social media & technology and how it is affecting our lives and mental health. Find Bryan at: bryanpeach.com facebook.com/bryanpeach twitter.com/bryanpeach Recommended books: “The Medium is the Message” by Marshall McLuhan “Simulacra and Simulation” by Jean Baudrillard “Abba’s Child” and “The Ragamuffin Gospel” by Brennan Manning
Andrew & Joe discuss the importance of ideas and why we started this podcast. We may also talk about the day an adult smashed 8-year-old Joe’s face into the snow as well.