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Join Pete White and Jason Jensen in this exploration of the heart of things—the dynamics of life that we can’t help but to face. Here, Pete and Jason continue the search for the best way to tell the story of our existence, the life that we all share. You’re invited here to listen with these friends for the life that wants to live in us—the life that want’s to live in you.© 2026 Vocatio & Glass Canvas Catechesi ed evangelismo Cristianesimo Scienze sociali Spiritualità
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  • The Cost of Convenience: AI, Humanity, and What We're Losing - 004

    The Cost of Convenience: AI, Humanity, and What We're Losing - 004
    Jul 9 2026
    ‘Look up. Who owns that camera?’This episode kicks off a new series on the movement of technology, the influence of AI, and the impact it all makes on our humanity. With unprecedented widespread access to technology, how many of us have taken pause and taken the implications of this “upward movement” into humble consideration? Most of us – knowingly or not – are hopping into the machinery that claims to move us forward, but where are we actually headed? SummaryThe movement of technology has long made a massive contribution to the progress of humanity throughout history, but the unprecedented advances of the Internet and widespread access to Artificial Intelligence in recent years have unarguably changed the course of how humans interact with machines. With the promise of Utopia on the horizon, what is the price that we pay, and what do we give up of our humanity? Jason and Pete enter into an honest discussion about their own discernment over the use of AI and how they wrestle with appropriating knowledge and accumulating information. Using ‘Biltong’, a South African cured meat, as an example, they dive into the intricacies of using technology to accrue information and how knowledge can then be weaved through stories in culture. They talk through the fallout that stems from the loss of sacred space, and how technology has changed the way we tell and transmit stories throughout generations. They lead the discussion into a consideration of when technology can become evil, when we become disconnected from transcendence, and what we need to do to stay vigilant in an era of rapid progress.Speakers BioPete White is the founder of Vocatio, an organization focused on restoring character and calling to the center of human life. Drawing from a wealth of life experiences – from his work as a carpenter in blue-collar environments, volunteering in homeless shelters, to nearly two decades as a therapist in private practice – Pete encountered the deep brokenness of the human experience in lives oriented away from the heart of God. He witnessed firsthand the fractures caused by addictions, poverty of mind, body, and spirit, broken relationships, and crises in identity and authenticity. His encounters have ignited in him a deep desire to see healing and wholeness, steeped in love, to the world around him. Today, Pete accompanies individuals and organizations in the process of clarifying purpose and life-calling, recovering their vocation as life-as-craft. Bio retrieved from Vocatio.Jason Jensen is the founding partner and CEO of Glass Canvas. He has set the tone for radical pursuit of the way of Jesus in every area of our business, leading with vulnerability, intentionality, and pursuit of the human heart. His personal mission is to help increase the accompaniment capacity of the Church, and he does so with his gifts of being with individuals and leaders to help draw them into an integrated Christian imagination. Jason leads the formation direction and overall vision of Glass Canvas.Noteworthy quotes“Every extension of mankind, especially technological extensions, have the effect of amputating or modifying some other extension." - Marshall McLuhan, The Medium is the Message“It is the persistent theme of this book that all technologies are extensions of our physical and nervous systems to increase power and speed” - Marshall McLuhan“Knowledge is the capacity to represent things as they are, on an appropriate basis of thought and/or experience.” - Dallas Willard Resources for youThe Abolition of Manby C.S. LewisOrder from AmazonThe Great Divorceby C.S. LewisOrder from AmazonThe Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering our Hidden Life in Godby Dallas WillardOrder from AmazonTimestamps01:15 How to begin thinking about how to relate with technology’s movement ‍02:42 Approaching the topic as an ‘open question’‍04:15 The blind use of any tech05:05 The hope is to help the audience think carefully06:22 What is integration? 07:00 Big tech changes; AI as near-sentient agents09:00 “All media extensions of man are an amputation”09:46 Integration vs. Absorption 10:52 Paul Kingsnorth: “We are story-telling creatures"13:01 Abundant life without personal transformation14:02 A Utopian promise 19:07 Technology as “The Alchemy” 20:40 Cultural hegemony22:00 Pre-GPS eras and asking for directions in neighborhoods28:33 “All technology is an extension of the senses.” - (McLuhan)29:58 The integrating process of technology32:40 The ‘Greatest Commandment’ as the first starting point in consideration33:39 First question: “Am I meant to be here?”36:16 Second question: “How do I implement this tech while still telling the truth about me?”39:00 The loss of sacred space41:43 The gift of getting lost42:47 The collective consciousness of Roombas47:25 Be cautious of what you give your consent to50:32 Information vs. knowledge55:37 Knowledge and cultural heritage01:05:40 The Gray City01:07:23 ...
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    1 ora e 57 min
  • Navigating Authority in the Workplace - 003

    Navigating Authority in the Workplace - 003
    Jun 17 2026
    What can change when we view love as a guiding ethic when it comes to matters of value in the workplace? Many of us, unformed and unsure of how to show up authentically in professional contexts, end up with a “fake it ‘til you make it” mentality often leading to fractured versions of ourselves. In this episode, Pete and Jason dissect the ever-pressing question we all ask deep down: “What am I worth?”SummaryHow many of us have sat through a job interview, wondering how we can make an honest offering of ourselves while determining a commensurate value for our work? Left undiscerned, our sense of worth and value are often shaped less by our moral convictions and more by immediate needs or lifestyle pressures. In this episode, Pete and Jason offer a fresh perspective on considering our incalculable worth as individuals and how it relates to tangible measures such as wealth and compensation. Offering perspectives from both sides of the table – as employer and employee – Pete and Jason make a case for the lasting difference it makes when we show up as ourselves, without pretense. They discuss the importance of seeing the uniqueness and innate creativity of every person as they relate to the team, and why it is vital for companies and organizations to help employees form more integrated versions of themselves. They dissect the nuances of discerning fit and compatibility and the pitfalls of having a myopic view of life. Ultimately, Pete and Jason invite listeners to consider these economic realities within the context of living and operating within the Kingdom of God. Speakers BioPete White is the founder of Vocatio, an organization focused on restoring character and calling to the center of human life. Drawing from a wealth of life experiences – from his work as a carpenter in blue-collar environments, volunteering in homeless shelters, to nearly two decades as a therapist in private practice – Pete encountered the deep brokenness of the human experience in lives oriented away from the heart of God. He witnessed firsthand the fractures caused by addictions, poverty of mind, body, and spirit, broken relationships, and crises in identity and authenticity. His encounters have ignited in him a deep desire to see healing and wholeness, steeped in love, to the world around him. Today, Pete accompanies individuals and organizations in the process of clarifying purpose and life-calling, recovering their vocation as life-as-craft. Bio retrieved from Vocatio.Jason Jensen is the founding partner and CEO of Glass Canvas. He has set the tone for radical pursuit of the way of Jesus in every area of our business, leading with vulnerability, intentionality, and pursuit of the human heart. His personal mission is to help increase the accompaniment capacity of the Church, and he does so with his gifts of being with individuals and leaders to help draw them into an integrated Christian imagination. Jason leads the formation direction and overall vision of Glass Canvas.Noteworthy quotes“It takes three kinds of courage: to abandon your tried-and-true methods, to put yourself in the ring before you feel ready, and to make more mistakes than others make attempts." - Adam Grant, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater ThingsTimestamps01:10 The trouble with Bitcoin‍03:45 What are most things grounded in? 04:15 Love is the most valuable thing in the universe‍06:15 What is money? 13:30 Benevolence: love as in intention to will someone’s good 14:45 The “gold standard”: a quick economic refresher18:20 Who gets to decide the value of currencies?21:16 Vocation: The way that you were made to love31:10 Experiences with sales - is this for me, or for them?35:22 Doing what love invites and refusing what fear demands37:11 What to ask yourself at the end of the (work) day 38:28 Choosing our amnesia39:24 Work is tethered to our provision and our personhood 41:51 A loving responsibility - we are made for profundity45:53 Our attention as a commodity and its consequences48:20 The most reliable path to wealth itself49:30 Wealth: inversely correlated with unmet wants, a measure of contentment53:03 The impoverished wealthy person55:35 The dichotomy of eternal vs. temporal things58:10 War as an alternative to love 01:01:20 Workforce ethics: a commitment to what you’re not going to do01:04:10 Real value and integrity prove themselves in the end01:06:15 The job inside of every job01:09:01 The betterment of people as the epicentre of what you’re doing01:10:33 A trust framework: Goodwill, Competence and integrity01:13:25 Showing up as ourselves at work01:14:55 There is meaning and purpose when you are needed as you are01:17:08 Becoming *that* person who comes in mind when a need arises01:19:05 Untethered vocation01:25:58 Negotiating when we are making an offering of ourselves01:28:38 Why not “fake it ‘til you make it”?01:31:00 Are you prepared to make a fair appraisal of yourself?01:35:50 Young people: ...
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    1 ora e 34 min
  • Rooted in Love: A Different Way to Think About Money and Worth. - 002

    Rooted in Love: A Different Way to Think About Money and Worth. - 002
    Jun 16 2026
    What can change when we view love as a guiding ethic when it comes to matters of value in the workplace? Many of us, unformed and unsure of how to show up authentically in professional contexts, end up with a “fake it ‘til you make it” mentality often leading to fractured versions of ourselves. In this episode, Pete and Jason dissect the ever-pressing question we all ask deep down: “What am I worth?”SummaryHow many of us have sat through a job interview, wondering how we can make an honest offering of ourselves while determining a commensurate value for our work? Left undiscerned, our sense of worth and value are often shaped less by our moral convictions and more by immediate needs or lifestyle pressures. In this episode, Pete and Jason offer a fresh perspective on considering our incalculable worth as individuals and how it relates to tangible measures such as wealth and compensation. Offering perspectives from both sides of the table – as employer and employee – Pete and Jason make a case for the lasting difference it makes when we show up as ourselves, without pretense. They discuss the importance of seeing the uniqueness and innate creativity of every person as they relate to the team, and why it is vital for companies and organizations to help employees form more integrated versions of themselves. They dissect the nuances of discerning fit and compatibility and the pitfalls of having a myopic view of life. Ultimately, Pete and Jason invite listeners to consider these economic realities within the context of living and operating within the Kingdom of God. Speakers BioPete White is the founder of Vocatio, an organization focused on restoring character and calling to the center of human life. Drawing from a wealth of life experiences – from his work as a carpenter in blue-collar environments, volunteering in homeless shelters, to nearly two decades as a therapist in private practice – Pete encountered the deep brokenness of the human experience in lives oriented away from the heart of God. He witnessed firsthand the fractures caused by addictions, poverty of mind, body, and spirit, broken relationships, and crises in identity and authenticity. His encounters have ignited in him a deep desire to see healing and wholeness, steeped in love, to the world around him. Today, Pete accompanies individuals and organizations in the process of clarifying purpose and life-calling, recovering their vocation as life-as-craft. Bio retrieved from Vocatio.Jason Jensen is the founding partner and CEO of Glass Canvas. He has set the tone for radical pursuit of the way of Jesus in every area of our business, leading with vulnerability, intentionality, and pursuit of the human heart. His personal mission is to help increase the accompaniment capacity of the Church, and he does so with his gifts of being with individuals and leaders to help draw them into an integrated Christian imagination. Jason leads the formation direction and overall vision of Glass Canvas.Noteworthy quotes“It takes three kinds of courage: to abandon your tried-and-true methods, to put yourself in the ring before you feel ready, and to make more mistakes than others make attempts." - Adam Grant, Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater ThingsTimestamps01:10 The trouble with Bitcoin‍03:45 What are most things grounded in?04:15 Love is the most valuable thing in the universe‍06:15 What is money?13:30 Benevolence: love as in intention to will someone’s good14:45 The “gold standard”: a quick economic refresher18:20 Who gets to decide the value of currencies?21:16 Vocation: The way that you were made to love31:10 Experiences with sales - is this for me, or for them?35:22 Doing what love invites and refusing what fear demands37:11 What to ask yourself at the end of the (work) day38:28 Choosing our amnesia39:24 Work is tethered to our provision and our personhood41:51 A loving responsibility - we are made for profundity45:53 Our attention as a commodity and its consequences48:20 The most reliable path to wealth itself49:30 Wealth: inversely correlated with unmet wants, a measure of contentment53:03 The impoverished wealthy person55:35 The dichotomy of eternal vs. temporal things58:10 War as an alternative to love01:01:20 Workforce ethics: a commitment to what you’re not going to do01:04:10 Real value and integrity prove themselves in the end01:06:15 The job inside of every job01:09:01 The betterment of people as the epicentre of what you’re doing01:10:33 A trust framework: Goodwill, Competence and integrity01:13:25 Showing up as ourselves at work01:14:55 There is meaning and purpose when you are needed as you are01:17:08 Becoming *that* person who comes in mind when a need arises01:19:05 Untethered vocation01:25:58 Negotiating when we are making an offering of ourselves01:28:38 Why not “fake it ‘til you make it”?01:31:00 Are you prepared to make a fair appraisal of yourself?01:35:50 Young people: get ...
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    2 ore e 1 min
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