Bill Leckie & Ben Shelton

Divergent Sense

Society EN ↓ 180 episodes

What happens when common sense is common, but just not helpful? What happens when social standards and thought processes leave you stuck? It’s time for a new way of thinking… it’s time for Divergent Sense. Divergent means different, varying, or dissimilar. Divergent Sense is taking a different look at something to gain a fresh perspective and having viewpoints that are dissimilar to that which we know as “common”. This podcast was created to offer alternative opinions on topics ranging from life’s everyday challenges all the way through much more complex topics as well.

Author

Bill Leckie & Ben Shelton

Category

Society

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Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Keys to Sustainable Change pt 4 of 4 27.01.2025

Have you ever tried to "start the new year off right" with some "new year new me" resolutions? How long did these resolutions last? One month? Three months? Three days? Ha! We've all been there, but this year try something different. These next few episodes will discuss four keys to sustainable change. So start 2025 off right with a methodology that is sure to bring success.

Keys to Sustainable Change pt 3 of 4 20.01.2025

Have you ever tried to "start the new year off right" with some "new year new me" resolutions? How long did these resolutions last? One month? Three months? Three days? Ha! We've all been there, but this year try something different. These next few episodes will discuss four keys to sustainable change. So start 2025 off right with a methodology that is sure to bring success.

Keys to Sustainable Change pt 2 of 4 13.01.2025

Have you ever tried to "start the new year off right" with some "new year new me" resolutions? How long did these resolutions last? One month? Three months? Three days? Ha! We've all been there, but this year try something different. These next few episodes will discuss four keys to sustainable change. So start 2025 off right with a methodology that is sure to bring success.

Keys to Sustainable Change pt 1 of 4 06.01.2025

Have you ever tried to "start the new year off right" with some "new year new me" resolutions? How long did these resolutions last? One month? Three months? Three days? Ha! We've all been there, but this year try something different. These next few episodes will discuss four keys to sustainable change. So start 2025 off right with a methodology that is sure to bring success.

The Line Between Business & Church 23.12.2024

To operate efficiently and effectively churches utilize basic business principles because in effect that's what they are. However, it can be easy to allow the human elements of love and compassion to be trampled by focusing exclusively on a hardcore business model.

The Importance of Healthy Relationships 16.12.2024

Relationships in general are becoming increasingly shallow and more sparse overall. However, being a healthy, well-adjusted, and functional individual mandates the presence of healthy relationships in our lives. We cannot thrive alone.

Traveling Lite 14.12.2024

Experts in hiking, camping, and even military-grade survival experts understand the value of traveling lite. Take what you need, but need what you take. The same is true in life. When it comes to life experiences leave behind what you don't need so you can make room for what you do need. To keep moving effectively and efficiently remember to travel lite.

Soft Skills Aren't Soft Anymore 02.12.2024

For years soft skills in the workplace were elements that offered distinct competitive advantages. However, today common soft skills such as adaptability, critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication are required for survival let alone advancement.

Clarity is Kindness 25.11.2024

While clarity comes from the truth they say the truth hurts. While the truth may be uncomfortable it does NOT have to be unkind. Listen to this episode for how to offer clarity in a kinds way.

Is Anxiety a Sin - DVRGNT SNS Colab 2 of 2 18.11.2024

You are in the right place! This week we teamed up with The Regular Dad podcast to discuss whether or not anxiety is a sin. Hint - it isn't but listen for some helpful tips on managing it.

Authentic Masculinity - DVRGNT SNS Colab 1 of 2 11.11.2024

You are in the right place! This week we teamed up with The Regular Dad podcast to discuss Authentic Masculinity. Join us as we speak to what masculinity is and what it isn't.

Three Things I Learned From a Broken Ankle pt 3 of 3 04.11.2024

Have you ever had to recover from anything in life? How did you handle the process? Sometimes as one phase of recovery ends even though with think we have crossed the finish line we've actually just begun another phase of the recovery. You're not alone! Don't delay your recovery by avoiding the steps of the process.

Three Things I Learned From a Broken Ankle pt 2 of 3 28.10.2024

Have you ever had to recover from anything in life? How did you handle the process? Sometimes as one phase of recovery ends even though with think we have crossed the finish line we've actually just begun another phase of the recovery. You're not alone! Don't delay your recovery by avoiding the steps of the process.

Three Things I Learned From a Broken Ankle pt 1 of 3 21.10.2024

Have you ever had to recover from anything in life? How did you handle the process? Sometimes as one phase of recovery ends even though with think we have crossed the finish line we've actually just begun another phase of the recovery. You're not alone! Don't delay your recovery by avoiding the steps of the process.

Repairing The Problem vs Repairing The Damage 14.10.2024

If a water pipe develops a slow leak the repair is easy to do and the cost is typically cheap. However, the collateral damage, especially from a prolonged leak, can be catastrophic. Just because you stop the leak doesn't mean you've repaired the damage. The work is just beginning.

Change Fatigue pt 3 of 3 07.10.2024

Change fatigue is a feeling of exhaustion or cynicism that can occur when people are faced with frequent or complex changes. Sounds fun right? Wrong. Don't push yourself or your team over the edge.

Change Fatigue pt 2 of 3 30.09.2024

Change fatigue is a feeling of exhaustion or cynicism that can occur when people are faced with frequent or complex changes. Sounds fun right? Wrong. Don't push yourself or your team over the edge.

Change Fatigue pt 1 of 3 23.09.2024

Change fatigue is a feeling of exhaustion or cynicism that can occur when people are faced with frequent or complex changes. Sounds fun right? Wrong. Don't push yourself or your team over the edge.

The Value of Checking on Your Team 02.09.2024

In today's culture success is only to be had through a relational culture and mindset. This means that checking on and engaging your teams is an essential ingredient for health and success.

Thinking Like a Leader 26.08.2024

Thinking like a leader is not what you might expect. You have to think if your teams first, your organization and mission second, and then somewhere in there, maybe, for a quick moment, yourself.

Don't Let Distractions Become Derailments 19.08.2024

In life distractions will come - period. Our attitude and posture when they come will either limit them to the inconvenient distractions they are or make room for them to become full-blown derailments.

Meltdown Mania 15.08.2024

Sometimes life gives us more than we can manage in real time. Listen to this story about Ben's claustrophobia-induced panic attack aboard a plane to Vancouver.

Approval Paradox pt 4 of 4 05.08.2024

Being approved by others is not inherently bad, but when you seek approval exclusively your character can become anemic. Become the best version of yourself, but don't do so to gain approval, do it because it is the right thing to do.

Approval Paradox pt 3 of 4 29.07.2024

Being approved by others is not inherently bad, but when you seek approval exclusively your character can become anemic. Become the best version of yourself, but don't do so to gain approval, do it because it is the right thing to do.

Approval Paradox pt 2 of 4 22.07.2024

Being approved by others is not inherently bad, but when you seek approval exclusively your character can become anemic. Become the best version of yourself, but don't do so to gain approval, do it because it is the right thing to do.

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