Why do we all believe in a better world, even when everything seems broken? Join host Eric Tomeo as he explores our universal search for meaning, purpose, and genuine community. From daily news overload to life's deepest questions, discover how the 'better' we're all seeking might be more accessible than we think. Perfect for anyone interested in personal growth, spiritual development, and finding authentic purpose in a chaotic world.

Opening Story: Sunday Newspaper (00:00)

Tension: Our Search for the Better (02:15)

Introduction: Host and Podcast Purpose (04:49)

Main Concept: Paradise & Physical Reality (07:28)

Closing: Next Episode Preview (12:05)

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What if paradise isn't just a future dream, but a reality we can experience now? Through ancient wisdom and modern insight, explore what true rest, genuine community, and meaningful purpose look like. Host Eric Tomeo unpacks how vulnerability and security work together to create transformation in our lives. Essential listening for those seeking deeper meaning and authentic relationships.

Opening Story: Escape Radio Show (00:00)

Another Story: That Thing (04:08)

Main Concept: Universal Paradise (06:00)

Truth: Garden Story (07:12)

Analysis: Vulnerability & Security (09:13)

Closing: Looking Ahead (12:05)

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What happens when fear meets faith on a dark highway? Through a gripping midnight journey through the Badlands, host Eric Tomeo explores how our fears and perceived dangers keep us from experiencing true community. Discover the paradox of vulnerability and security, and how sacrificial love can transform our relationships. For anyone wrestling with fear, trust, and the desire for genuine connection.

Opening Story: Driving Through Badlands (00:00)

Theme Introduction: Fear & Danger (03:39)

Main Concept: Security & Vulnerability (04:51)

Analysis: Real vs. Perceived Threats (09:04)

Closing: The Path Forward (13:56)

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Can beauty emerge from humanity's darkest moments? Through the powerful stories of Maximilian Kolbe in Auschwitz and Martin Luther King Jr.'s final speech, explore how accessing a deeper reality can transform even the most desperate situations. Host Eric Tomeo examines how ordinary people find extraordinary courage and create lasting change. Essential for those seeking hope and purpose in challenging times.

Discuss & Reflect:

1. How does someone find the strength to become vulnerable in the darkest situations?

2. Where have you seen small acts of vulnerability create unexpected transformation?

3. What prevents you from living "in two realities" like MLK described?

Opening Story: Munster Monastery (00:00)

Kolbe's Story (03:05)

Analysis: Living in Two Realities (06:43)

MLK's Mountain Story (10:24)

Closing & Application (12:38)

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What if our search for the perfect formula is keeping us from experiencing something better? From parenting books to religious systems, we keep trying to reduce life's complexities into step-by-step guides. But what if these attempts at control are actually preventing us from experiencing the relationship we're seeking? In this episode, we explore why our systems keep failing us and what it might mean to let them fail.

#PersonalGrowth #Faith #Relationships #SystemsThinking #Spirituality #Wisdom #Authenticity

Timestamps:

0:00 - Introduction: The Parenting Books Problem

2:41 - Working with Teenagers: The Pattern Emerges

4:02 - Welcome to The Better

4:28 - Dogs and Relationships: Creating Space for Connection

6:30 - Washing Dishes

7:07 - Why Religious Systems Fall Short

8:58 - The Mathematics Analogy

10:12 - Moving Beyond Understanding

11:14 - What We Really Want: Relationship Over Rules

11:54 - Holding Frameworks Loosely

12:54 - Closing Thoughts: The Better as Relationship

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