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Lighting A Fire
The Story of Funny
In today’s “wonder” episode, Bryant’s five year old daughter asks the question, “what makes something funny?” Join Bryant as he learns about humor through multiple lenses in conversation with Humor Research Labs founder Dr. Peter McGraw (6:40), Harmon Brothers CEO Benton Crane (22:42), and Lansing Christian Head of School Wendy Hofman (31:00).
Today’s episode is sponsored by CACE (Center for the Advancement of Christian Education). Specifically, CACE's Teaching for Transformation framework. Teaching for Transformation is a design framework for the creation of authentic formational learning experiences that are rooted in a transformational worldview with a focus on inviting, nurturing and empowering teachers and students to play their part in God’s story through their everyday learning. The core practices of Teaching for Transformation are being used in over 100 schools worldwide to create learning experiences that empower teachers and students to explore their role in the Kingdom story.
Learn more at teachingfortransformation.org
Resources mentioned in today's show:
Peter McGraw's book Shtick to Business: https://www.petermcgraw.org/books/shtick-to-business/
Squatty Potty commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbYWhdLO43Q&t=2s
LCS Frozen Parody: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGk6PryOD84
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