I Wonder What If Lets Try - 4:30:23, 8.40 AM

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Sesame Street's new season teaches problem-solving through imagination with the phrase 'I wonder what if let's try'.

The episode begins with a discussion of Sesame Street's current season, which focuses on using imagination to solve problems through the phrase 'I wonder what if let's try'. This is illustrated with an example where Elmo and Abby help an autistic character, Julia, adapt to a change in routine. The speaker then transitions to critiquing common problem-solving methods, defining a 'paradigm' as a set of rules applied to new situations, often ineffectively. A humorous step-by-step process is described, ending with pretending everything is fine, which fails for complex issues like broken relationships. The biblical story of Lystra is introduced, where local lore about Zeus and Hermes shapes how the people interpret Paul and Barnabas healing an elderly man. They mistakenly worship Paul as Zeus, applying old paradigms to a new situation. The speaker suggests applying Sesame Street's imaginative approach here, encouraging questions like 'I wonder who these people are' to avoid misidentification. The episode argues that God, as depicted in the Bible, is a paradigm-breaking figure who doesn't fit into human rulebooks. It emphasizes the need for humility and curiosity in faith, rather than certainty. The speaker explores why people might not hear God speaking, attributing it to fear of an uncertain future or discomfort with change. Examples like Peter on the rooftop and Cornelius in the nighttime are mentioned as models of listening. The concept of liminal spaces is discussed, where individuals are between past and future, often resisting God's plans. The episode concludes by urging listeners to be open to God's voice, even when it leads to unfamiliar or challenging paths.

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