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European History in 1937 and 1938
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Ep 47: Reflections on Humility #WisdomWithWes
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Thoughts about the importance of humility, listening & thoughtful advocacy in the challenging age in which we live.
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(1/2) Ep 46: Building Community and Media Filters #WisdomWithWes
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Reflections on the importance of both building community and seeking and serving as “media filters” for each other.
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(1/3) Ep 45: Our Media Firewalls #WisdomWithWes
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Reflections on how all of us need “media firewalls” to protect our minds from polarizing and potentially upsetting information, media messages and gossip all around us.
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Ep 44: Uniform Changes #WisdomWithWes
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Reflections on uniforms, the psychology of how we feel when we change what we wear, and how and what we “signal” to others.
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Ep 43: Advice for 2025 #WisdomWithWes
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The best advice I have for myself and for you in 2025! My three points in this video focus on:
1- Media diet
2- Building community
3- Health and wellness
Check out my latest newsletter “Media Literacy RoundUp - 30 Dec 2024”
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I recorded a new episode in my “Wisdom with Wes” series video today before school. Using AI recommendations from Descript.com, I titled this “Episode 42 Advent vs. Easter: Why Christians are Truly Easter People.”
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Check out the latest edition of my newsletter, “Media Literacy with Wes” on Substack!
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(3/3) content creator, or curious learner, this episode offers actionable advice to help you curate your own trusted network.
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(1/7) Ep 39: Processing the 2024 Election #WisdomWithWes
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In this video, I reflect on last week’s seismic 2024 U.S. election and explore how we can process the cultural, political, and social impacts. Regardless of your voting choices or background, we all face the challenge of
(1/5) Ep 38: Elections and God's Will #WisdomWithWes
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In this episode of 'Wisdom with Wes,' Wes Fryer shares his reflections on the 2024 U.S. election results from Charlotte, North Carolina. Wes, a middle school media literacy and STEM teacher, discusses the
(1/5) “Election 2024 Mental Prep”
I recorded a new 13 min episode in my “Wisdom with Wes” #WisdomWithWes video series, which directly addresses personal “Heal Our Culture” #HealOurCulture strategies. It is vital to take care of ourselves mentally in this polarized election season. You should check
(1/2) Ep 31: Goal Setting and aAspirational identity #WisdomWithWes
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What does it mean to say “I have arrived?” What is your aspirational identity? What are your short term and long-term goals? As the new school year begins, these are questions I’m
Ep 30: Choosing Our Focus #WisdomWithWes
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Some reflections on the Biblical story and parable of “The Laborers in the Vineyard,” shared in Matthew’s Gospel, in the 20th chapter, verses 1- 16.
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(1/4) Ep 28: Building Up Institutions (and “Public Trust”) #WisdomWithWes
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Have you noticed how many people today are angry at government institutions, and advocating for their destruction? In this “Wisdom with Wes” series video, I reflect upon the importance of institutions
(1/3) Ep 27: Space Exploration, Civil Rights and Governance #WisdomWithWes
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Some reflections on connections between our reignited drive to explore the heavens, return to the moon and set foot on Mars, the struggle for civil rights and human rights, and our drive to improve our
(1/3) Please join me for my first LIVE "Wisdom with Wes" video in about 25 minutes... at 10:30am ET / 9:30am CT / 8:30am MT / 7:30am PT. (5 June 2024)
Ep 26: Feed the Birds #WisdomWithWes
Reflections on the joys of becoming more observant of our natural environment: Specifically hearing and seeing
(1/3) Ep 25: Trusted Voices #WisdomWithWes
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Reflections on how the ability to “cultivate trusted voices” is one of the most important skills we can develop, particularly in today’s polluted and fractured information landscape.
I’m Wes Fryer of Charlotte, North Carolina, and I
(1/3) Ep 24: Being Fully Present #WisdomWithWes
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Some reflections on the importance and value of not living too much in the past or the future, but being fully present to the opportunities and blessings of the present.
I’m Wes Fryer of Charlotte, North Carolina, and I am the
(1/4) Ep 23: Choose to REJOICE! #WisdomWithWes
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We face many choices in life, including times of change. As our school year winds down, and we have end of school, assemblies and meetings, I am reminded of past experiences I have had attending award ceremonies for organizational
(1/3) Ep 22: AI Companions and Aspirational Identity #WisdomWithWes
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This “Wisdom with Wes” episode includes reflections on “AI companions” and the importance of our inner monologue, which can help aspirationally shape our changing identity.
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(1/4) Ep 21: Housing FIRST #WisdomWithWes
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Reflections on some ways we can address our affordable housing crisis and poverty, specifically via the “housing first”approach.
Referenced links from this reflection include:
“Shelter Theology: The Religious Lives of People without
(1/4) Ep 20: Focusing on the Positive #WisdomWithWes
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The world is filled with “noise” as well as important issues to which we need to attend and advocate. But first, our “mental wellness” should be our top priority. In this episode, I reflect upon the importance of “taking
(1/3) Ep 19: Listen to and Believe Me! #WisdomWithWes
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It is so important to have people in our lives who are willing to listen to us, be empathetic listeners, and actually believe us when we share our stories about experiences we have had. This is particularly true in
(1/4) Ep 18: GTD Notes App #LifeHack #WisdomWithWes
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David Allen‘s book, “Getting Things Done,” provides outstanding ideas and a framework for managing your email inbox, your daily and project to do lists, and generally becoming
(1/3) I recorded a new video today in my “Wisdom with Wes” series. Nothing could be a clearer sign that I’m getting OLD than the fact I’m now professing to have some (maybe just a little bit of) wisdom… :-)
Episode 17: “Eye for Eye” Justice #WisdomWithWes
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This video is a
(1/4) Ep 16: Leadership and Meetings #WisdomWithWes
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Leadership is something which can be studied and includes a set of skills we can improve on, irrespective of our age and position in life. This video includes some reflections on some things I learned as
(1/4) Ep 15: “Being Seen” #WisdomWithWes
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This video includes reflections about the importance of “being seen” by others in your family, community, and place of work. Ideally, I believe all of us benefit when other people can SEE not only who we are in terms of
