HeyJaredCaller ID: BACKSTAGE PASS
Conversations, reflections, and stories on identity, calling, career, and creativity.
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What Shall We Call Him? (opens the original)
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As someone who has transitioned from being called Brandon (aside from some family and friends, and it doesn’t bother me one bit) to Davis, I’ve recognized the power in a name. My parents weren’t in agreement originally over my first name. One wanted Cory. One wanted Ezekiel. They settled on Brandon. A fine name without question, though in recent years it’s been co-opted by the ultra right as well with the Let’s Go Brandon slogan. Also, one of my favorite scenes in any movie is based on the name.
Golden Threads of Identity (opens the original)
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Rest is good. After a six-week break after finishing season 1’s 25 episodes, season two is off and running. It’s not your typical best of show, but there is an element of that. <img alt="" class="sizing-normal" height="768" src="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!O6SP!,w_1456,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F6cd2f155-914c-402c-8
The Cost of Creating (and Why I'm Still Going) (opens the original)
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Season One of my podcast, Caller ID, is officially in the books. What started out with one of the world’s best doctors finished up with a denominational leader. I had calls with people from all over the spectrum, both industrial and spiritual. A recurring theme emerged, and it was one that I had deeply hoped would surface.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!qQEs!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.am
Maybe You Should Assume (opens the original)
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How do we start giving people the benefit of the doubt again in an environment that keeps telling us not to extend grace, mercy, or love?Sarah Johnson has a good word for us this week.My guest on the podcast talks about “assuming positive intent” as one of the most important pieces of wisdom she tries to pass along to others. Sarah Johnson serves as the… Read more
Fear Is A Liar (opens the original)
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