The Mustard Seed
By Gregory W. Sammis
The Mustard SeedAug 27, 2021
...Intermission...
Here's a little bonus content to get you through to the next interview...
What The Hell is Terror Management Theory?
We have, this week, on the show Professor, Doctor, Sheldon Solomon. He, among others, was one of the founders of Terror Management Theory, the psychological exploration and study of Ernest Becker's work. If ever there was an episode to help each of us understand why we do the stuff we do, this is the one.
Legacy!
Here's our interview with Ian Jackson! Taking a little trip back, partying like it's 1999 (shout out to Prince)! Talking about the impact we have on the people and communities we are all a part of.
Death from the 12-year-old mind
This week we are highlighting the conversation with my nephew Max. He's twelve-years-old and is not shy sharing his thoughts and ideas about death and all things death-related.
Our Mid-Season (book) Review!!
It's just me this week! A little story, some book recommendations, hopefully a little insight. Get your Amazon Wish List warmed up!
It's not a fear of death, it's a fear of life without meaning
In this episode we highlight the conversation with Deborah Jacobs, the Volunteer Executive Director of the Ernest Becker Foundation. We explore social justice and sociological issues and how death relates to all of it.
The 83rd problem
Listen in on my interview with my friend and brother Ken Price. This one is more than just an interview, it's really just a recording of one of the conversations that Ken and I have all the time.
Suffering With Purpose
What an interview this week!!! We get the perspective of a medical professional in Dr. Eric Adler. It's not just theoretical this week!
Step of Faith
I'm so incredibly grateful for this week's guest: Ken Naranja. Ken is my coach, my guide, my Obi-Wan Kenobi, but most of all, my friend. In this episode Ken speaks candidly about his experience with his father. I hope you get a lot from this inspirational, moving, and beautiful story.
I'm sorry you're feeling some death anxiety
In this week's episode, we interview Lyla Rothschild of the Ernest Becker Foundation. We talk Ernest Becker, Terror Managment Theory, and how choosing the wrong flavor of ice cream can trigger death anxiety!
Check out The Ernest Becker Foundation at https://ernestbecker.org/
Don't die with the music still in you!
Great news!! We are partnering with the Ernest Becker Foundation (ernestbecker.org) to bring you new content, resources, and best yet: new conversations with thought leaders in the world of death awareness.
We also listen in on the conversation we had with Lindsay Bowen, a thought leader in her own right.
Enjoy!
Strength Through Fragility
Time for The Mustard Seed! Learn why we even call this podcast The Mustard Seed. Then listen in on an interview with someone I've never met. We all have something to say about death, even our guest, Tatyana. Enjoy!!
When the student is ready, the teacher appears
Listen in on our interview with Jacob Chinn, Chinese Medicine practitioner and all around incredible human being! This is the first episode in the "Gifts Of COVID" series.
Let's not be super angry at everyone all the time!
This episode's special guest: Katie Sammis, also known as, my older sister. Listen as we talk religion, politics, power, and living a life of meaning... and, of course, death!
Good Thought Hygene
The Mustard Seed - Episode 2
This week's guest, Nancy Goldrain!
We talk about victim mentality, the value of a "good" death, and making sure the right person comes to get you when it's your time.
Enjoy!
The Mustard Seed: Episode 1 "Let's start at the end..."
Welcome to the inaugural episode of The Mustard Seed. If you are new to the podcast, this is a great introduction to what The Mustard Seed is all about.
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