The Anchor Of The Week
By Zac & Courtney
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An initiative of Hope + Anchor Community Church
The Anchor Of The WeekMay 25, 2021
ON THE STREETS: ARE OUR GREATEST FEARS LINKED TO OUR BIGGEST DREAMS?
We’re on the road bringing you NEW streets episode from LIVERPOOL! We’re out here with the locals asking them about their biggest dreams and greatest fears, and seeing if one is rooted in the other. Come along as we get to know the people of Liverpool!
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DISCIPLINE: THE KEY TO CONQUERING WITH VICTORY OUTREACH LIVERPOOL
We are SO excited to introduce you to our friends and today’s guests, Nathan and Sean. They are a part of Victory Outreach Liverpool, a church that runs Victory Homes - places where those battling addiction and mental health issues can come for restoration. Having graduated from the programme themselves, they share with us the importance of discipline and other values that lead them to freedom, and how we all can benefit from them regardless of what kind of situation we’re going through. Join the chat and be inspired by the passion they have for people to live restored!
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Find more info on Victory Outreach Liverpool on Instagram at @voliverpool and @_thirdwaveliverpool
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IS HAVING EXPECTATIONS JUST A DISTRACTION?
We’re coming in hot with a fresh, new episode for you! Today we’re tackling some big topics: expectations, hope, disappointment, self-protection and more. We’re diving into the nitty gritty of expectations and asking how they’re different than being expectant, and how they can actually end up distracting us from what we’re really after. Join in on today’s convo and let us know your thoughts!
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IF YOUR THOUGHTS ARE NOT BEING CHALLENGED THEY’RE NOT GOING TO CHANGE
As our series on our minds and behaviour comes to a close, we want to get PRACTICAL. That’s why we’re bringing in Carrie and Federico Parente of Hope Community Support, a local mental and emotional wellbeing initiative. They help us break down what we’ve been talking about the last several weeks to see how we can live holistically with a healthy mindset.
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For more info on Hope Community Support and to get in touch with them, follow them on Instagram @hope.communitysupport or email them at contact.hopecommunity@gmail.com
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ARE WE COPING WITH OUR ISSUES INSTEAD OF HEALING THEM?
Coping mechanisms - we all have them. But are they a helpful way for us to manage stress or are they keeping us from digging deep and actually healing the roots of our problems? Join us for the next episode in our series all about our minds and behaviour as we see how the way we cope with life affects our minds!
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MAYBE IT’S NOT JUST THE WAY YOU ARE: LEARN HOW TO RETRAIN YOUR BRAIN
Ever wonder why you can’t shake a mindset even though you know it’s probably not true? Well don’t you worry, because we’re back with another episode in our series dissecting the connection between our minds and behaviour. Today we’re (literally) calling in the science buffs to explain to us how the brain is created to learn new pathways and patterns. Our friend and neuro-physiotherapist Naomi tells us about how she helps patients who have suffered strokes retrain their brains to rehabilitate their bodies, and how that same principle applies to our behaviour. Join us as we learn how we can retrain our brains!
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AI THERAPY & OUT OF CONTEXT ADVICE
We’re continuing our series on our minds and our behaviour, and this week this week dissecting two online articles. The first is about how AI (ChatGPT, to be more specific) is being used in place of traditional therapy, and the second is a Twitter thread where people are sharing advice from their own therapy sessions. But at what point does the search for accessible therapy make it impersonal and dangerously out of context? Join us in the conversation and let us know what you think!
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IS THERAPY SPEAK ISOLATING US?
Welcome to our new series where we’re jumping into everything to do with our minds and behaviour, from therapy to thought patterns to psychology and more! Today we’re diving into the hot topic of “therapy speak”, aka using therapy language in our everyday lives. Is it helping us set boundaries for healthier relationships or is it just pushing people away? Find out what we have to say about it in today’s episode!
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/the-rise-of-therapy-speak
https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/therapy-language-trend-ruining-relationships
https://www.bustle.com/wellness/is-therapy-speak-making-us-selfish
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ARE YOU WASTING YOUR TIME?
Time is often thought to be one of the most valuable things in life. So is that why we’re all obsessed with whether or not we’re wasting our time? But what does wasting time actually mean, and who decides if we are? How does living in regret play into how we view our time? Join us in today's episode as we ask these questions and so many more as we wrap our minds around living life in the moment and making the most of the time that we have.
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AI: IS IT GETTING TOO PERSONAL?
Artificial intelligence has become way more accessible recently. But more than accessible, it’s also becoming personal. From Snapchat’s My AI, a friend that’s always there to “talk” with you, to ChatGPT’s ability to write anything from a song to a meal plan according to your specific requests, AI is easily about to become a part of our daily lives. But where is the line between technology being a tool and being a crutch? Does AI make life easier or make us lazy? Or worse…does it make us delusional? Join us as we use these these AI apps live on the pod to see for ourselves!
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UPEND THE TRENDS FINALE + OUR 100TH EPISODE!
Today’s a very special episode. Not only is it our 100th (!!!) episode, but it’s also the final episode in our UPEND THE TRENDS series! We’re putting none other than Sadie B, our sound engineer/networker/admin/overall legend, in the hot seat as we grill her with questions on what is trending for her, if it reflects what she values and so much more.
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ON THE STREETS: DO YOU TAKE EVERYTHING YOU SEE AS FACT?
Catch us back on the streets asking questions about our current series UPEND THE TRENDS. Do you rely on what’s trending to tell you what’s going on in the world? Do you trust instagram to give you your news? Do we think to cross check out sources? Find out in todays episode!
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JUST BECAUSE IT’S TRENDING DOESN’T MEAN WE HAVE TO BE A SLAVE TO IT
Today we’re coming at our UPEND THE TRENDS series from a different angle. What if we realised that we don’t actually have to be a slave to the latest viral trend and that WE have the power to decide what’s popular and why? We talk this plus why we love shock value, the Gwyneth Paltrow court case, and so much more on today’s ep!
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SOMEONE ELSE’S SUCCESS DOESN'T DECIDE YOUR OWN
In our next episode in our series UPEND THE TRENDS, we’re coming in hot with a new topics that is trending and another that is not (but we think should be). First up is something we all love to hate - nepo babies! Over the past few months, this topic has taken the internet by storm and literally everyone has an opinion on the children of celebrities. We contrast this to shocking statistic that a person is reported missing in the UK every 90 seconds, yet no one ever talks about that. Why do we have so many opinions on people’s privilege when we find it uncomfortable to admit that we ourselves have privilege in comparison to someone else? Come and join us as we answer this and more, in this episode that you for sure won’t want to miss!
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ARE WE TURNING THE NEWS INTO A GOSSIP COLUMN?
Today we’re keeping our UPEND THE TREND series going by dissecting two topics: one that is trending, and one that is not but we think should be. If you’re in the UK, you’ll be no stranger to the Gary Lineker vs the BBC drama. What started as a political opinion from the famous sportscaster snowballed into the country’s fixation with freedom of speech. Meanwhile, we dig up an under-the-radar news story about the poisoning of Iranian school girls in attempts to make them afraid of receiving an education. Join us as we discuss why we seem to only want to pay attention to the news if we find it entertaining and if we’re at risk of turning the news itself into nothing more than a gossip column. . .
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UPEND THE TRENDS
Our phones are constantly buzzing with updates on current events and trending topics. It feels like we don’t even have to go searching for the things that we should care about; they come straight to us. But have you ever stopped to think about why certain topics are trending? And while we’re all talking about those, are there other things that are being drown out that we should be talking about instead? Join us in our first episode of our new series UPEND THE TRENDS as we unpack today’s trending / not-trending topics! . . . . Follow The Anchor of the Week on Instagram / TikTok: @theanchoroftheweek Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptX5ksyLSouNieNyfJSHPQ
RADICAL CHRISTIANITY: TOO EXTREME OR THE ONLY WAY THINGS WILL CHANGE?
We’re coming at you with a special episode with Elaine Pasqual who is doing her PhD in Religious Studies! Believe it or not, this whole episode actually came about because she interviewed US for her research on radical Christianity and how it connects to fighting for justice and equality. Today we turn the tables on her as we ask about her perspective on her research. You don’t want to miss this challenging and inspiring conversation!
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STOP TRYING TO PROVE YOUR POINT: WHY ARGUING WITHOUT EMPATHY NEVER WORKS
Our series on the search for spirituality has come to an end and we’re talking about the biggest things that we’ve learned along the way. Like for example how it is virtually impossible to force someone to see from your point-of-view if they haven’t experienced what you have, so you’ve got to come at these tough conversations from a whole new angle. Join us as we look back at more that we learned during this series and look forward to how we can use it for episodes to come!
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IS IT UP TO US TO SAVE OURSELVES?
Everyone wants to be a “good person”, but with so many different thoughts on spirituality it seems like there are a million different ways to get there. Today we’re sitting down with our friend Laetitia who practises mediation and follows the teachings of Buddha to find that spiritual fulfilment. She sees things differently than we do, and it lead us to ask the hard questions like are we supposed to save ourselves or do we need a saviour? Join us as we challenge each other’s perspective and #AttackTopicsNotPeople!
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WHY DO WE ONLY SEEK FOR SOMETHING BIGGER IN TIMES OF TRAGEDY?
Every time there’s some sort of tragedy in the world, our social media timelines are filled with #PrayFor[InstertCityNameHere] But why does it take something bad to happen for us to consider that there might be something bigger than ourselves out there? As we continue our series on the search for spirituality, we dive into this idea and see how commitment and vulnerability play a part in believing in something beyond ourselves.
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ON THE STREETS: WHAT’S MORE IMPORTANT - FINDING TRUTH OR YOUR OWN FULFILMENT?
We’re back on the streets to hear from YOU! We’re continuing our series on the search for spirituality, and we’re asking the tough questions to get you thinking: Do you believe we live a spiritual world? Where do you find meaning in life? What’s more important: finding truth or your own fulfilment? Find out what the people have to say in today’s episode!
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SEEKING TO FILL THE VOID
Let’s be honest, we’re all searching for something. And in today’s culture, it seems like now more than ever we’re open to different forms of spirituality to give us some sort of meaning. This is why we’re starting our NEW series all about the search for spirituality! What are we searching for, why are we looking and have we found it yet? These are the questions we’re looking to answer over the next few episodes. Join us for today’s convo as we introduce the topic and discuss whether or not this search for spirituality is just to make us feel better about ourselves or if it can actually lead us to truth. .
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WHY WE SHOULD RESOLVE TO ABOLISH NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS
WE ARE BACK and coming at you with our first proper episode of 2023!! It’s the end of January, which means that any emotional high and motivation to stick to our New Year’s resolutions is probably long gone. And this is just one of the reasons why we’re officially done with resolutions and brining in a whole new mindset to the year instead. Join us for today’s convo to challenge yourself in how you can take on the year with a different perspective, plus the 6 things Zac and Courtney say are “IN” for 2023!
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INSIDE THE MIND OF A HARE KRISHNA
Welcome back to our worldview series! Today we’ve got a great and challenging conversation for you. We’re sitting down with practising Hare Krishna Ian Nene and hearing about the journey he took to adopt this worldview. Even though his beliefs are very different than ours, it caused us to ask some important questions: How far will we look for answers about life? How much are we willing devote ourselves to find meaning? Join us to find out!
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ARE MEMES MAKING US ALL NIHILISTS?
Memes are so common in our online lives, they’re practically a new language that we communicate through. But is the culture they create of turning everything into a joke slowly turning us all into nihilists without us even realising? Enter Helen, aka The Nihilist Potata. In today’s episode she shares her research of how memes are shaping our culture and her personal story of finding meaning in her own life. Come with us as we continue our series on WORLDVIEW and discover how we can be aware of subconscious worldviews - and how we use memes as weapons for change while we’re at it.
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THE WORLD CUP OF CORRUPTION
We’re coming at you with a special episode! We’re in the middle of the World Cup, the largest sports championship in the world, but the actual football is being overshadowed by controversy. The host country of Qatar and FIFA (the global governing body of football) have come under intense scrutiny over the last years for corruption. Is corruption in any large organization inevitable? How do we get there, and is possible to prevent it? Whether you’re a footy fanatic (like Zac) or a newbie to this sport (like Courtney), you won’t want to miss as we unpack the controversy of the World Cup - and don’t be surprised how much it personally affects you.
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THE ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW: ARE YOU ALLOWED TO ASK QUESTIONS?
Imagine living in a culture that has a completely different worldview from you. That’s exactly what our guest today, Rob, and his family have done. Spending years working with a Christin Development Organization in Central Asia, he has real, first-hand experience in a culture with an Islamic worldview which is very different from his own. How do you stand firm in your beliefs? How do you challenge other people in their point of view? Are you allowed to question your own worldview? Why is it so important to have your actions line up with what you say you believe? Find out as we ask these questions in todays episode!
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UNVEILING THE MENNONITES
Under the long skirts, veil hair coverings and horse and buggies, the Mennonite core beliefs really aren’t all that different from your average Christian worldview. So how come their worldview seems so extreme with their “simplistic” lifestyle? On today’s episode, we’re continuing our WORLDVIEW series as we sit down with our friend and former Mennonite, Stef. Join us as we hear her story of how she formed a new worldview with the same core beliefs and as she reveals why she let go of her Mennonite upbringing to find real simplicity.
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ON THE STREETS: HAVE YOU THOUGHT ENOUGH TO ANSWER QUICK ENOUGH?
What happens after death? What does it mean to be a human? Is there a higher power? How do we as people know what is right from wrong? These are the the rapid fire questions we’re asking unsuspecting Londoners in todays on the streets episode in our WORLDVIEW series. Join us as we learn how the people around us see the world!
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WILL WE EVER SEE THE FULL PICTURE?
Welcome to week two of our new series on WORLDVIEW! If you missed last week’s episode, you’re definitely going to want to go back and listen to it before jumping into today’s conversation. Why? Because last week we sat down and discussed our personal worldview, and today we’re sitting down with someone who sees the world VERY differently than us. In this series we’re learning to have conversations that challenge but don’t attack (hey, it’s what we’re here for) in a very practical way. So join us as we hear from our friend Nomi on his worldview!
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MAYBE PEOPLE AREN'T CRAZY, THEY JUST HAVE A DIFFERENT WORLD VIEW
Do you ever find yourself in a conversation that’s going nowhere because it seems like the person is on a different planet than you? Well, maybe they are - kind of. Today we’re kicking off a new series on WORLDVIEW, basically the lenses from which we view, well, everything. We’ll be answering the 7 questions every worldview must answer so we know where we stand, and how other common worldviews answer them. We hope that today’s conversation gets you thinking about what you believe, and helps understand where others are coming from a bit better!
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THE QUEEN HAS DIED, BUT HAS OUR FREEDOM OF SPEECH?
The recent death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II has made a huge impact on the UK. And while many have been vocal in their mourning for the Queen, those who have chosen to take this moment in history to speak up against the monarchy have appeared to be silenced. Could it be that freedom of speech is encouraged until it’s against something deemed “untouchable”? Is the monarchy viewed as one of these things - and should it be? Join us as we take a deep dive into these questions in today’s episode!
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Link to the article referenced in the episode: https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/16/europe/anti-monarchy-protests-police-intl-gbr/index.html
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I FEEL ATTACKED
These days it seems that everyone is offended by everything. So how is it even possible to have a conversation with opposing points of view without getting offended, defensive and turning it into an argument? Well, that’s our mission here at The Anchor of the Week - we’re determined to have the hard conversations without making it personal. We always say we’re here to “attack topics not people”, so today we’re diving into what that actually looks like in real life and why we all need this perspective shift.
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ON THE STREETS LONDON: CAN HUSTLE BRING DEPTH?
We’re here with our final instalment of our series on the HUMAN LONGING, and we’re back home on the streets of London to hear from the people! We’ve been to different cities around the UK to ask the question: “what is that one thing that you’re longing for but you feel like you just haven’t reached yet?” and seeing if the answer changes depending on where we are - does environment change what we desire, or are humans united by our universal longing? Join us today on the streets of East London as we ask this question, and man, our home city did not disappoint. From allowing hustle expose our needs to the importance of community, let’s see what we can learn from Londoners on the human longing!
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ON THE STREETS WEYMOUTH: HOW LONG CAN YOU HOLD OUT HOPE?
We’re BACK ON THE STREETS, or should we say beach, with our series on the HUMAN LONGING! We’re headed to different cities around the UK to ask the question: “what is that one thing that you’re longing for but you feel like you just haven’t reached yet?” and seeing if the answer changes depending on where we are - does environment change what we desire, or are humans united by our universal longing? Join us today in the breezy beach town of WEYMOUTH to hear what the people have to say. We received a mixed bag of answers - see if you relate to any of them in today’s episode!
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ON THE STREETS BIRMINGHAM: DIGGING BENEATH THE SURFACE
We’re here with our first on the streets episode in our series on the HUMAN LONGING! We’re headed to different cities around the UK to ask the question: what is that one thing that you’re longing for but you feel like you just haven’t reached yet? We’re seeing if the answer changes depending on where we are - does environment change what we desire, or are humans united by our universal longing? Join us today in our first stop, Birmingham, to hear what the people have to say. And let us tell you, we were surprised by their answers. Could it be that the people of Birmingham are stuck on the surface? Tune in to find out as we dig deeper!
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WHAT KEEPS YOU UP AT NIGHT?
You know those moments when you’re in bed late at night with nothing to distract you from your thoughts? We’re talking about those moments today. As humans, we all long for something, and it’s usually in these honest moments alone where we just can’t shake it. Maybe it’s an unfulfilled goal, a desire, or something that you just know you’re missing, but what is that “more” that you’re after that you haven’t reached quite yet? Join us for the first episode of our new series all about the human longing, and stay tuned in the coming weeks as we ask people from all over England: what keeps you up at night?
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ON THE NORWEGIAN STREETS: What is Norway REALLY Like?
Today is no regular “on the streets” episode - we’re coming at you straight from the streets of Oslo, Norway to ask the locals - what is Norway REALLY like? Maybe you have an idea of Norwegian culture, or maybe the thought’s never even crossed your mind. But we’re bringing you some very different perspectives so we can see what we can learn from Norwegians - and maybe what they can leave behind.
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Parliament to skateparks: How are you impacting your community?
We’re coming back at you from Norway! Today we’re in the southern city of Kristiansand to interview locals that are transforming their communities. Whether influencing through the halls of parliament of speaking into the lives of youth through skate culture, we interview two people who are using their skills and passions to make their city a better place. And this leads us to the question - how are you using your passions to impact YOUR community?
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ETHIOPIA’S INVISIBLE GENOCIDE
We’re coming at you this week with a very important episode. While filming on the streets of Oslo, we came across a protest which we naturally had to find out more about. But we weren’t prepared for what we were about to hear - there is an ethnic cleansing in Tigray,
the northern region of Ethiopia. Over 500,000 civilians have been killed. Borders are controlled by the military, there is no electricity, no internet, no humanitarian help allowed to enter. All of this devastation, yet the world and the media aren’t talking about it. Join us as we talk to someone whose family is stuck in Tigray - and with no communication can only hope is still alive - and learn how we can take action in this horrific crisis.
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For more information and to find out how you can be a part of the solution, visit https://www.tigrayhjelpen.com
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WHAT’S YOUR LEGACY?
It’s easy to get caught up in our own lives, forgetting that we’re all a part of something much bigger than ourselves - we are who we are today because of those who have gone before us and we will have an impact on those who come after us. Today, as we continue our series on TRADITION, we’re taking a more specific look at the relationship between the generations and how each generation reacts to the choices made by the one before them. This leads us to ask: what are we passing down to the generation that is coming after us? Join us as we think critically about our impact on the generations!
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WHAT PLACE DOES TRADITION HAVE IN OUR LIVES TODAY?
After a few weeks off, we’re back and ready as ever to continue our series on TRADITION! We sit down and dive a bit deeper into the conversation - is tradition something that anchors us to our community and values or is it keeping us from moving into the future? In fact, we realized that both Zac and Courtney had different points of view on this, so join us as we challenge our own perspectives and see what place tradition really has in our lives today!
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ON THE STREETS: WHY KEEP TRADITION?
We’re back on the streets this week to hear what the people have to say! Today we’re kicking off a new series taking a look at where we come from and what we’re leaving behind for those to come. As an introduction, we asked people on the streets how they view tradition. Is tradition important? Is it helping culture maintain its roots or is it a hindering us from moving forward? Is there a tipping point when tradition goes from good to bad? We find out what people from all over the world have to say about tradition today on the streets! . . . . . Follow The Anchor of the Week on Instagram / TikTok: @theanchoroftheweek Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptX5ksyLSouNieNyfJSHPQ
FAKE IT ‘TIL YOU MAKE IT
If we’re being honest with ourselves, we’re rarely ever our “true selves”. We put up facades and filters to adapt to different situations, and in a way become a fake version of ourselves. Hey, we’re even told to “fake it ‘til we make it”. But when have we “made it” enough to stop being fake? Do we even know how to be our real selves? And does society even want us to real? We count the cost of dropping our masks and being vulnerable in today’s episode! . . . . . Follow The Anchor of the Week on Instagram / TikTok: @theanchoroftheweek Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptX5ksyLSouNieNyfJSHPQ
HUSTLE + REST: ON THE SAME TEAM?
Just a few years ago, it was all about hustle - the rise and grind, getting that bread, you name it - there was always a saying that pushed us to work harder. Fast forward a few years, and as the pandemic forced us to slow our pace, a whole new mindset of rest and self care took over the mainstream. But while neither of these concepts are inherently “bad”, falling into their extremes can be dangerous. How? Great question. Join us as we unpack it to identify why these concepts can quickly become unhealthy and see if it’s possible to live in the balance. . . . . . Follow The Anchor of the Week on Instagram / TikTok: @theanchoroftheweek Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptX5ksyLSouNieNyfJSHPQ
THE POLICE VS THE PEOPLE
Remember when we said that last episode was our final week of our series on control? Well, we lied. When we were presented with an opportunity to interview a police officer from the United States to see his views on control and society, we couldn’t pass it up. A contrast to last week’s episode where we chatted with the London Metropolitan Police, we’re joined by Officer John Barbee who has been a part of the US Law Enforcement for 15 years (and is the Uncle of TAOTW’s own Sadie B ) as he shares his perspective on being an officer in a country with a very volatile relationship between the people and the police. Join us as we attack some spicy topics (police brutality, defunding the police - you name it) and challenge ourselves to see from someone else’s perspective. . . . . . Follow The Anchor of the Week on Instagram / TikTok: @theanchoroftheweek Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptX5ksyLSouNieNyfJSHPQ
ARE WE WORKING WITH THE POLICE?
Have you ever wondered how much is your responsibility to keep your neighbourhood a safe place? For today’s episode we sit down with officer Garry Dwyer who has been a part of the London Metropolitan Police for 40 years and who has spent the last 12 years in the role of Community Support Officer. He shares with us his unique perspective on how as a society we have lost our sense of community responsibility to a more individualistic mindset. Come and sit with us as we hear from Garry’s years of experience and as we ask ourselves - what is my part to play in my community? . . Resources to get in touch with the local police: Twitter: @MPSCantelowes / email: cantelowes.snt@met.police.uk / mobile: 07407477772 . . Follow The Anchor of the Week on Instagram / TikTok: @theanchoroftheweek Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptX5ksyLSouNieNyfJSHPQ
WHO CAN YOU TRUST?
What happens when you don’t trust the people who are supposed to keep things under control? Just when you thought you’ve heard it all about control, we’ve found a new, confronting rabbit hole to jump into. What started as a preface for our next episode where we’ll be interviewing the police (get ready for THAT), turned into a much broader question. With so much distrust in our systems which are supposed to maintain society and keep things from getting out of hand - be it police, government, media, you name it - are things just getting more and more “out of control”? Is that a good thing? Should we trust people in these authoritative positions? As always, join us as we ask these questions (and way more) in today’s episode! . . Follow The Anchor of the Week on Instagram / TikTok: @theanchoroftheweek Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptX5ksyLSouNieNyfJSHPQ
INDUSTRY EXCLUSIVE: LONDON COFFEE FESTIVAL
For the average coffee drinker, your daily cup is nothing more than an at-home brew in the morning or a stop at your local cafe to grab a latte. But have you ever wondered what is happening “behind the bar”, so to speak? There’s a whole, complex industry which most of us don’t think twice about. From the reality of starting a new business in a competitive industry, to a male-dominated elite inner circle, to environmental greenwashing, there is way more to our cups of Joe than we think. And what better way to find out about it than at the London Coffee Festival interviewing industry insiders?! Join us for today’s episode as we peel back the layers of the coffee industry and - you guessed it - start thinking critically about our coffee. . . Follow The Anchor of the Week on Instagram / TikTok: @theanchoroftheweek Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCptX5ksyLSouNieNyfJSHPQ