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Sep 17, 2026 31 min

#111: When Not To Be Open-Minded

from Equipped for Life Podcast Hosted by Emily Geiger; Rebecca Carlson, PhD

A trait that has always been essential to the core of ERI is being open-minded. But, what does that actually mean? Is there ever a time that we shouldn't be open-minded? In this episode, Emily Geiger and Dr. Rebecca Carlson do a deep dive into the concept of open-mindedness, talk about what open-mindedness isn't, and give some practical advice on how to avoid some common pitfalls when it comes to being open-minded. Editor's Note: There was a bit of an audio glitch in Rebecca's audio during recording that we unfortunately didn't catch until post-production. Please bear with us over these next few episodes until our correction of the error catches up with our publishing schedule. Chapters: 00:11 Intro 01:42 What is open-mindedness? 10:29 Is there a time where I shouldn't be open-minded? 11:43 What are adjacent things to open-mindedness that I should avoid? 21:18 How can I maintain a healthy expression of open-mindedness? 31:14 Post-Credits Bonus Scene! Related Links: The Equipped for Life Course EFL#110 What if I Can't Express Compassion? EFL#109 Creative Pro-Life Apologetics: Reaching Out Without Burning Out Equal Rights Institute Website Equal Rights Institute Blog Equipped for Life Academy Equipped for Life Course Sidewalk Counseling Masterclass

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