My Buddy Pete

Vocatio & Glass Canvas
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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.

Episodes

  1. Aug 4

    Made for More Than Efficiency: A.I. and Its Empty Promises - 005

    What is the good that we are actually after? Every time we agree to a promise of efficiency  – from adopting the use of machines in farming environments to wearing devices on our bodies that collect data – we submit ourselves to something much larger than what we can immediately see. The question is, how are those promises actually delivered, and what are their unintended costs? Part 2 of this AI series looks behind technology’s curtain, seeking to better understand how trust and honour ought to be built into the considerations we make when it comes to engaging with technology and Artificial Intelligence. Summary Central to this discussion around the use of Artificial Intelligence is the notion that virtue is not intrinsically baked into the technologies that are currently available to us. Given this fact, how do we – as consumers of all this technology – begin to consider how to use tech responsibly, with honour, and oriented towards the good? Further, how can we peel back layers of all that is bright and shiny in front of us so that we can see, with clear eyes and clear minds, the ulterior motives behind Silicon Valley’s technological masterminds? Pete and Jason continue to unpack their thoughts regarding what honourable use of technology can look like, urging listeners not to lose sight of the good, and not just for ourselves but for our neighbours as well. They paint a picture of  what we might actually be after: a society filled with thriving human beings, unmastered by machines, humbly living embodied experiences. Pete and Jason round out the discussion by making a case for the type of environments that we need to foster in order to engage with technology with carefully discerned intentionality.  Speakers Bio Pete 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 “Our conventional response to all media, namely that it is how they are used that counts, is the numb stance of the technological idiot. For the 'content' of a medium is like the juicy piece of meat carried by the burglar to distract the watchdog of the mind." - Marshall McLuhan, The Medium is the Message “Human nature will be the last part of Nature to surrender to Man.” - C.S. Lewis, The Abolition of Man Resources for you The Weight of Gloryby C.S. LewisOrder from Amazon Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man by Marshall McLuhan and Lewis H. LaphamOrder from Amazon The Abolition of Man by C.S. LewisOrder from Amazon Timestamps 02:10 How to think vs. what to think‍02:55 The goal is maturing in how to think properly‍04:52 Amputation from the past – and limiting the future05:20 Discernment and the law of unintended consequences07:28 Being anchored by story-telling, story-making, and story-living 09:30 Using AI responsibility: is it possible?09:50 Observations on efficacious users of AI10:45 Have we become more productive?13:50 People-centered stories15:40 What is “the good” that we are after16:20 Begin with honour as a foundation to trust18:00 Our neighbours are “enspirited” beings19:10 The locus for inspiration21:44 What does honour require of you?27:00 Distracting the watchdog of the mind (McLuhan)33:27 What does responsible use of technology look like?34:55 Tethered scrupulosity38:15 Technology’s cost vs. benefits40:58 Virtue is not intrinsic in technology42:32 The best parts of life are embodied43:12 Playground principles still apply45:54 To merely do more – but why?47:47 Glorified gambling addicts52:05 Re-collection of our memory 53:35 Joe Rogan’s metamorphosis  55:05 The making of a god56:12 The people and the product58:43 Is there goodness to be found?01:00:04 Attention is a moral act01:04:03 Characterological problems of the West01:09:50 In the presence of somebody’s absence 01:13:15 Trust issues and society’s spell01:16:48 How to face the technological apocalypse 01:21:43 A shared confession 01:26:56 Holding it communally… in neighbourhoods Stay connectedThank you for listening to this episode with My Buddy Pete. If this episode encouraged you, make sure to subscribe on your favourite platform and follow us on Instagram to be notified about our latest episodes.

    Made for More Than Efficiency: A.I. and Its Empty Promises - 005

  2. Jul 28

    Called to More: One Therapist's Unexpected Journey. (Vocatio Launch Conversation) - Special Episode

    While some colleagues and friends were already considering retirement, Pete found himself at a crossroads asking, “What am I going to do when I grow up?”. In this vulnerable conversation, Jason invites Pete to share his unexpected journey as he stepped away from nearly two decades of work in psychotherapy into an unchartered calling that carried with it various uncertainties. Pete dives into the movements of courage into the unknown, staring at fear in the face, and moving forward nonetheless into the direction of growth. Summary Join Pete and Jason as they mark the momentous occasion of the digital launch of  Vocatio –  an organization focused on restoring character and calling to the center of human life. This candid conversation takes listeners through Pete’s recounting of the internal battles he faced as he began to grapple with the idea that he was being called away from his private practice as a psychotherapist and into a different calling, for which he did not yet have a clarified idea as to how such a calling can practically take shape. Pete and Jason chat through the considerations around vocation and calling, and what it may look like when you come at a crossroads of considering a reiteration of your calling. Pete describes the nascent threads that have always been there throughout the different jobs he has held in the past that have all pointed to this vocational change decades down the line. Meanwhile, Pete also heralds the various people that have been put in his path – the heroes of the story, as he’d often describe them – and makes an offering of the various puzzle pieces that have come together to bring this heart-dream and aspiration into fruition.  Speakers Bio Pete 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 “If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough."  - Meister Eckhart Resources for you Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocationby Parker PalmerOrder from Amazon Timestamps 01:08 Realizing the need to iterate one’s calling02:21 A theme in Pete’s life 03:15 Clinical psychology and its proposed remedies 06:43 Twenty-two thousand hours of stories, a human education  09:35 Realizing when the practice has come to an end12:00 Am I still called to be where I am?‍16:05 No language for soul responses‍21:55 The last session and the long walk home27:20 Grace and effort30:00 A posture of blessing, hope, and trust34:00 Jesus is in it with me35:00 Provision and collaborative hope37:18 The masculine genius: the men in the forge40:35 Personal discovery is found in the territories regarded as risk 41:51 Fear, shame, and what do I do when I grow up?44:27 3AM intrusive thoughts46:16 Creativity + Introversion = Batman47:00 Fear is always part of the aspiration towards growth 53:25 Imparting presence56:40 Frackled dynamics of God’s image01:01:38 What can you not not do? (Palmer)01:03:21 Transcending psychotherapy01:05:03 Surrogate “hope-r” and “believe-r”01:07:40 Encounter with wisdom01:08:17 Cushman’s Hermeneutic Circle01:10:23 Meeting people at the “dead ends” of their being 01:11:35 Reclaiming love as central to all human story01:12:40 You never have to game the system01:14:50 From Pete’s heart to yours01:18:23 A quest to do the best01:20:40 An offering of something not yet perfected01:23:08 A word of gratitude Stay connectedThank you for listening to this episode with My Buddy Pete. If this episode encouraged you, make sure to subscribe on your favourite platform and follow us on Instagram to be notified about our latest episodes.

    Called to More: One Therapist's Unexpected Journey. (Vocatio Launch Conversation) - Special Episode

  3. Jul 6

    The Cost of Convenience: AI, Humanity, and What We're Losing - 004

    ‘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?  Summary The 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 Bio Pete 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 you The Abolition of Manby C.S. LewisOrder from Amazon The Great Divorceby C.S. LewisOrder from Amazon The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering our Hidden Life in Godby Dallas WillardOrder from Amazon Timestamps 01:15 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 The Silicon Valley promise01:09:19 The most powerful lie 01:13:05 What technocrats can’t promise01:14:32 What technology should aim towards: new territories of meaning01:16:30 Caution and hope, and what is lost to you01:23:03 Technological asceticism 01:27:30 A technocrat’s quest01:36:20 What questions should we be asking? Stay connected Thank you for listening to this episode with My Buddy Pete. If this episode encouraged you, make sure to subscribe on your favourite platform and follow us on Instagram to be notified about our latest episodes.

    The Cost of Convenience: AI, Humanity, and What We're Losing - 004

  4. Jun 22

    Navigating Authority in the Workplace - 003

    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?” Summary How 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 Bio Pete 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 Things Timestamps 01:10 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: get clear on your ethics!01:39:05 An encouragement to employers01:42:50 Isaac’s story and Irish Whiskey01:50:55 Courage and calling01:51:12 Fail more than others attempt01:52:22 Is it okay to want to not be poor?01:57:20 How to live in the Kingdom, according to Jesus ‍Stay connected Thank you for listening to this episode with My Buddy Pete. If this episode encouraged you, make sure to subscribe on your favourite platform and follow us on Instagram to be notified about our latest episodes.

    Navigating Authority in the Workplace - 003

  5. Jun 15

    Rooted in Love: A Different Way to Think About Money and Worth. - 002

    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?” Summary How 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 Bio Pete 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 Things Timestamps 01:10 The trouble with Bitcoin ‍03:45 What are most things grounded in? 04:15 Love is the most valuable thing in the universe ‍06:15 What is money? 13:30 Benevolence: love as in intention to will someone’s good 14:45 The “gold standard”: a quick economic refresher 18:20 Who gets to decide the value of currencies? 21:16 Vocation: The way that you were made to love 31:10 Experiences with sales - is this for me, or for them? 35:22 Doing what love invites and refusing what fear demands 37:11 What to ask yourself at the end of the (work) day 38:28 Choosing our amnesia 39:24 Work is tethered to our provision and our personhood 41:51 A loving responsibility - we are made for profundity 45:53 Our attention as a commodity and its consequences 48:20 The most reliable path to wealth itself 49:30 Wealth: inversely correlated with unmet wants, a measure of contentment 53:03 The impoverished wealthy person 55:35 The dichotomy of eternal vs. temporal things 58:10 War as an alternative to love 01:01:20 Workforce ethics: a commitment to what you’re not going to do 01:04:10 Real value and integrity prove themselves in the end 01:06:15 The job inside of every job 01:09:01 The betterment of people as the epicentre of what you’re doing 01:10:33 A trust framework: Goodwill, Competence and integrity 01:13:25 Showing up as ourselves at work 01:14:55 There is meaning and purpose when you are needed as you are 01:17:08 Becoming *that* person who comes in mind when a need arises 01:19:05 Untethered vocation 01:25:58 Negotiating when we are making an offering of ourselves 01:28:38 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 clear on your ethics! 01:39:05 An encouragement to employers 01:42:50 Isaac’s story and Irish Whiskey 01:50:55 Courage and calling 01:51:12 Fail more than others attempt 01:52:22 Is it okay to want to not be poor? 01:57:20 How to live in the Kingdom, according to Jesus ‍Stay connected Thank you for listening to this episode with My Buddy Pete. If this episode encouraged you, make sure to subscribe on your favourite platform and follow us on Instagram to be notified about our latest episodes.

    Rooted in Love: A Different Way to Think About Money and Worth. - 002

  6. Jun 8

    How to Enter Work as Yourself (And Why It Changes Everything) - 001

    Do you believe that your work – regardless of the position you find yourself in – can be deeply meaningful and fulfilling? Pete and Jason sit with this multi-faceted question, ruminating on the considerations that we take as we discern what it means to engage in meaningful work. This conversation kicks off a 3-part series on a thoughtful discussion around work and what it truly means to inhabit our vocation in a healthy way.  Summary We spend a great number of our adult lives at work; and left unexplored, our daily routines eventually write the script for what we believe our vocation is meant to be and how it is to be lived. Pete and Jason lay the groundwork for offering a broad definition of what ‘work’ is – and what it can be – while simultaneously addressing the belief that truly meaningful work is a luxury unavailable to most. They touch on topics like the fallout caused by the cult of the ‘self’, considerations to make when discerning careers, and the stifling effects of micromanaging on beauty and creativity. Along the way, they offer hope towards those who are threadbare, struggling in positions and responsibilities they currently hold. Further, Pete and Jason offer a refreshing take on the gift of living with honour and authenticity, taking hold of that which brings us life, in spaces where our professional and personal lives meet. In this dialogue, discover how we can become our truest selves when we inhabit spaces that speak to our ‘vocatio’ – our life calling. Speakers Bio Pete 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. Resources for you The Voyage of the Dawn Treaderby C.S. LewisOrder from Amazon Man’s Search for Meaningby Viktor E. FranklOrder from Amazon Noteworthy quotes “We who have come back, by the aid of many lucky chances or miracles - whatever one may choose to call them - we know: the best of us did not return.” ‍―Viktor E. Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning Timestamps 01:50 Laying the groundwork: what is ‘work’?‍06:03 Work as a dynamic creative expression 07:05 What might ‘Work’ in a rightly-ordered healthy society look like?‍09:50 Life scripts as prognoses prohibitive to creativity12:12 Authenticity sounds like a luxury or a fantasy14:50 The means to the beginning of discernment into who we are19:00 We need a place to get aspects of ourselves to land20:05 Pete’s (surprising) first questions to clients in therapy25:03 The alternative of showing up not as ourselves in the workplace26:15 We were made to steward, and to take care of creation28:00 The pain of not being able to express who are are31:45 A fulfilled person is a gift to the world34:00 True habitational self is always a gift35:40 The cult of ’the self’ while craving meaning and purpose37:23 The special ingredient39:41 When is the right time to do all this?40:00 What ‘gainful employment’ truly means 47:19 Net losses in high-demand and low-trust environments 56:50 Hopeful advice for the thread-bare and overworked01:00:36 Changing the narrative you’ve always subscribed to01:07:07 Going on our own odyssey01:09:20 An encouragement for those who just need a job01:10:35 Viktor Frankl’s grand revelation01:15:10 A question about being seen01:17:50 How we can truly understand ourselves01:25:20 The alternative to the world’s way: good work01:34:22 Why not now?01:39:10 Gandalf’s bridge01:43:55 Finding your life calling, your ‘vocatio’01:52:50 Better than a fairytale  ‍Stay connected Thank you for listening to this episode with My Buddy Pete. If this episode encouraged you, make sure to subscribe on your favourite platform and follow us on Instagram to be notified about our latest episodes.

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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.

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