Bethany Brady Spalding joins Jen and Patrick to explore the story of the daughters of Zelophehad in Numbers 27 and what it teaches about peaceful problem-solving, courageous advocacy, and collaborative leadership. The conversation centers on how asking a thoughtful question, offering a solution, and trusting the process can help change systems without defaulting to anger or conflict.

Validation feels good. However, when we surround ourselves with voices, news sources, and information that simply reinforce what we already believe, not only are we lacking a heathy amount of challenge to our thinking and environment, but it can distort our ability to accurately interpret and accept legitimate facts. Scroll to learn more about what #confirmationbias is, how it impacts you, and how to avoid it.

Feel like the news is almost always a downer? Scroll to learn more about why negativity seems to dominate the headlines.

Which journalist do you see as examples of these six strategies? Journalists are biased, yes. They bring their own opinions, ideas, and backgrounds, but credible journalists also bring professional training, a code of ethics, and years of experience. Swipe read more about what sets professional, reliable journalists apart.