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”Now, every time I witness a strong person, I want to know: What dark did you conquer in your story? Mountains do not rise without earthquakes.” (Katherine MacKenett) We all experience hard times but those troubles can create depth of character, resilience, empathy, and so much more--if we let them work within us for that purpose. Join me and a variety of guests every Thursday as we talk about our identity within motherhood through the lens of adversity.
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Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Summary
Ben Brown, also known as the Fresh King Benjamin, is a stand-up comedian who grew up in a Mormon polygamist compound. He uses his comedy to share his experiences and start conversations about Mormonism. Ben has faced some pushback from active members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but he believes that comedy can help bridge the gap and create understanding. He sees humor as a transcendent value that allows people to find something funny in difficult situations and not let them have power over them. Ben's goal is to elevate people's energy through comedy and help them respond to challenges as their best selves.
Takeaways
- Comedy can be a powerful tool to start conversations and bridge gaps between different communities.
- Humor allows people to find something funny in difficult situations and not let them have power over them.
- Adversity can be transformed into empowerment by using the experience to help others.
- Live comedy shows create a communal experience where everyone gathers to laugh and elevate their energy.
Chapters
00:00-Introduction and Sponsor
03:11-Ben Brown's Background and Comedy Career
08:28-Adversity and Transformation
10:49-The Power of Humor
17:53-Promotion and Live Comedy Experience
27:45-Favorite Quote and Mantra
31:33-How to Support Ben Brown
32:01-Closing Remarks