Seven Stories | Season 5 Wrap-Up of “Learning How to See”
On season 5 of “Learning How to See,” Brian McLaren dives into conversation with Gareth Higgins, a writer and speaker who works in peace building and violence reduction. Together, Brian and Gareth invite you to explore the story patterns that can lead us towards — and away from — a more equitable and loving future.
Gareth Higgins — A Peace-Builder From Northern Ireland
This special season of “Learning How to See” invites listeners to step deeper into the book “The Seventh Story” which was co-authored by Brian McLaren and Gareth Higgins.
Gareth Higgins was born in Belfast in 1975, grew up during the northern Ireland Troubles, and now lives in the US. He writes and speaks about the power of storytelling to shape our lives and world, peace and making justice, and how to take life seriously without believing your own propaganda. He has been involved in peace-building and violence reduction in northern Ireland and helping address the legacy of conflict, received a Ph.D. in Sociology from Queen’s University Belfast, and helped teach the world’s first graduate course in Reconciliation Studies at Trinity College Dublin.
“If victims can allow themselves to take an offramp from their victimizing stories, they embrace another way to define their lives.”
—BRIAN MCLAREN ON “LEARNING HOW TO SEE”
Highlights from “Learning How to See” Season 5
On this season of “Learning How to See,” Brian McLaren and Gareth Higgins explore the power of story and issues of equity.
- An Introduction to Seven Stories — Explore the power of storytelling to help create a more just and loving world.
- Domination Stories — Unpack the Domination Story, a way of understanding our world that distorts our relationships.
- Revolution Stories — How can our stories offer us the best chance of creating a more peaceful reality?
- Purification Stories — This is a narrative with complex dynamics that can lead us to harmful interactions.
- Isolation Stories — Discover what makes the Isolation Story so dangerous.
- Victimization Stories — When does the “victim” label become an outdated part of our identity?
- Accumulation Stories — How can we move beyond our human need to hold onto things, people, and circumstances?
- The Seventh Story: Shifting Toward Greater Love — Help shift our world towards greater love and justice.
Transcripts are available for each episode.
“Stories shape our reality whether they are true or not.”
—GARETH HIGGINS ON “LEARNING HOW TO SEE”
On every season of “Learning How to See” listeners are invited to discover new perspectives and experience transformation. New episodes are coming soon!
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