The Human Project Podcast

To be with other people is human. We all live amongst other people, so we all (either knowingly or not), fall into patterns of social norms. What do these norms get us? How does going against them go against ourselves? And what does this reveal about who God is? In this episode, Mark and Chris dive into these questions and more. Take a listen and let us know what you think. To learn more or to sup...

To be a friend is human. We were created for community. But many of us are not satisfied with the depth of our friendships. What can we do to go beyond the superficial and get to the connection we were designed for? In this episode, Mark and Chris explore what it means to be friendly, how it is difficult to make friends as adults, and what to do about it. Take a listen and let us know what you thi...

To gather is human. Jesus calls this gathering of people in Him “The Church.” But many people carry wounds from a church. The saying “I love Jesus but not the church” is extremely common and growing. What does this look like? Why is this? Is this even possible? In this episode, Mark and Chris dive into what Jesus intended for humans to belong to The Church. To learn more or to support us financial...

To be unified is human. It’s how we were designed. That unity got broken and is still causing challenges. There is this prevailing thought that if we are not in perfect unison with people, we are at conflict. Us vs them. So how do we go back to God’s design for unity without agreeing on everything? And how does that impact how we love people we disagree with? In this episode, Mark and Chris dive i...

To experiment is human. We often don’t know how something is going to turn out. But we have something we think will happen. What does it look like to approach things with humility? How can we best set ourselves up for learning? How do we partner with God in learning things? Dive into this episode with Mark and Chris to see how experimentation is a part of life. To learn more or to support us finan...

To have joy is human. We were created to be joyful. It’s a command in the Bible - not optional. But what is joy? Is it different than happiness? How do we cultivate it? Join Mark and Chris in this episode as they discuss these things and more. To learn more or to support us financially, visit us on our website: humanproject.us Show produced by Chris Conlin and Mark Wavle, with our lead editor: Der...

To do is human. We love to share how busy we are. Why is that? What does that reveal about our mindset and our beliefs? In this episode, Mark and Chris dive into the pervasive mode of busyness and what it reveals about our values. Come explore with us to see how to share beyond “I’m busy”, AND how we can connect with others when they seem overwhelmed with busyness. To learn more or to support us f...

To depend on God is human. Many of us leave God out of our daily lives however. In this episode, Mark and Chris dive into a big audacious question of how we can balance depending on God with our personal responsibility. How does rest factor in? How does faith factor in? How do all of these things work together in how we approach our daily lives? Take a listen and let us know what you think. To lea...

To live is human. But many of us lack a goal or a destination for where we’re going, resulting in us just handling things as they come. In this episode, Mark and Chris discuss what goals look like biblically and how we can balance living with purpose and still being open to what God desires for us. All of this stems out of how we view God. Take a listen and let us know what you think! To learn mor...

To live is human. But many of us find ourselves just drifting through life without zeal, purpose, or joy as God intended. In this episode, Mark and Chris talk about a quote from Dallas Willard on the reality for many of us as human. Then we dive into the two approaches we see most commonly: drifting vs living intentionally. Take a listen and let us know what you think! To learn more or to support...

To connect is human. But is it worth it? Connection opens us up to vulnerability and to pain. So is it worth investing in? In this episode, Mark and Chris dive into the costs and the benefits of harvesting connection. Through stories and our real life experiences, take a listen to see if you want some more connection in your life! To learn more or to support us financially, visit us on our website...

To connect is human. How do we build connection with other people? It’s really hard, especially considering all the things working against us. In this episode, Mark and Chris talk about how to build relationships in a positive way, and also how to deal with conflict (which, when done correctly, actually strengthens and bonds relationships better than just all good things). Take a listen and let us...

To connect is human. But connection is so rare in today's environment. We have 1000s of "friends" online, but loneliness is rampant. In this episode, Mark and Chris set the stage for our series and dive in to what it means to connect, and ultimately how it helps us live closer to what God designed. Take a listen and let us know what you think!

To feel is human. What is appropriate for emotions? How do we stay in line with rightsizing our emotions? In this episode, Mark and Chris dive in to emotional goals and how to evaluate whether our emotions are what we want them to be. To learn more or to support us financially, visit us on our website: humanproject.us Show produced by Chris Conlin and Mark Wavle, with our lead editor: Derek Donley...

To feel is human. But most of us have not learned how to effectively relate to others in their emotions. In this episode, Mark and Chris dive in to tactics on how to really connect with someone and how they're feeling, as well as explore the depth of relationship that's available while listening. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! To learn more or to support us financially, v...

To feel is human. Do you remember learning vocabulary words in school? It helped build our understanding of other terms than we were familiar with. In this episode, Mark and Chris dive in to emotional vocabulary and how having a better vocabulary for emotions helps draw a better picture of understanding ourselves, others, and God. Give it a listen and let us know what you think! To learn more or t...

To feel is human. Our emotions tend to be either welcomed or shunned, depending on our life experiences. But how did God design emotions to be felt? What purpose do they serve? In the first episode of this series, Mark and Chris discuss emotions as signals for something deeper. They then set the stage for something we all deal with everyday - emotions. Tune in to see how you can get closer to God’...

To speak is human. But often the words we often say to others and ourselves don't match our intention. In this episode, Mark and Chris dive into the intentionality of our words. Why does it matter? How do we mismatch communication with ourselves? And most important of all: how do we change it? To learn more or to support us financially, visit us on our website: humanproject.us Show produced by...

To learn is human. (Part 2!) The way we process information and then apply it is fascinating. We were created to be this way and experience new things and analyze patterns. What does this reveal to us about ourselves? What does this reveal about God? In this episode, Mark and Chris dive into the different types of learning for humans and how we can improve it so it sticks. To learn more or to supp...

To learn is human. The way we process information and then apply it is fascinating. We were created to be this way and experience new things and analyze patterns. What does this reveal to us about ourselves? What does this reveal about God? In this episode, Mark and Chris dive into the joy and beauty of learning, and set the stage for our next discussion on how humans learn best. To learn more or...

To do stuff is human. But how do we know we’re working on the most important thing? In this episode, Mark and Chris talk about this principle called the “80/20 rule” and its implications for how we prioritize stuff in our lives. Listen in as they explore the principle and what it reveals to us about ourselves and our need for control. To learn more or to support us financially, visit us on our web...

To tell stories is human. We've done it for 1,000s of years. It's how legends, dreams, and so much more is communicated. Take a listen as we recount how narrative impacts our lives and how viewing which story that we are a part of has profound consequences. View more about us on our website: humanproject.us Show produced by Chris Conlin and Mark Wavle, with our lead editor: Derek Donley. T...

To change is human. However, there is this pervasive mindset that we just need the next "hack". In this episode, Mark and Chris debunk this theory, break down the motivations for desiring hacks, and provide an alternative for how to live out life with more Teleios - exactly how God intends. View more about us on our website: humanproject.us Show produced by Chris Conlin and Mark Wavle, w...

To have a conversation is human. However, there are many conversations we just don't want to have. In this episode, Mark and Chris break down what a difficult conversation is, as well as provide tools for how to increase the likelihood of not just surviving a difficult conversation, but how to use them to thrive. View more about us on our website: humanproject.us Show produced by Chris Conlin...

*Inaugural episode!* To belong is human. But our own instincts and environment get in the way of us showing up fully. In this episode, Mark and Chris dive into this elusive term of "psychological safety." They break it down and give suggestions for how to increase belonging. View more about us on our website: humanproject.us Show produced by Chris Conlin and Mark Wavle, with our lead edi...