The Wave from Ocean Reef

This episode explores the question of why God allows suffering in the world, drawing from the host's personal experiences and theological background.

This episode continues a two-part conversation exploring the concept of 'convicted civility,' arguing that modern society suffers from either too little conviction or too much aggression, and discusses essential moral convictions from the Judeo-Christian tradition for healthy individuals and societies.

This episode explores the theme of civility in modern society through the lens of W.B.

This episode explores common perceptions about younger generations being less capable than older ones, challenging these views through personal experiences with teenagers.

The host recounts performing a funeral for John Wayne's personal attorney in California, where he encountered actor Glenn Ford among the attendees.

This episode explores the challenges of listening and communication through a humorous anecdote about a matrimonial lawyer and client misunderstanding each other.

This episode tells a story about an African king whose friend always says 'this is good' in every situation, leading to unexpected consequences during a hunting trip.

This episode explores how major news events interrupt our lives, drawing parallels to the Christmas story's spiritual interruptions.

This episode explores the resilience of religious influence in America, using Mark Twain's famous quote and Richard Dawkins' recent declaration as a cultural Christian to argue against claims of religion's decline.

Dan Meyer, chaplain at Ocean Reef, opens with a story of a 15-year-old concerned about his mother in bed.

Dan Meyer, chaplain at Ocean Reef, opens with Alex Haley's photo of a turtle on a fencepost as a metaphor for human achievement.

Host Dan Meyer introduces his podcast about navigating life's flow, sharing his diverse background from Yale to IBM.

Dan Meyer, chaplain at Ocean Reef, introduces the podcast's theme of navigating life's flow.

Dan Meyer explores the origins of Halloween, tracing trick-or-treating back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain.