Cynics Anonymous

Cynicism sounds a lot like wisdom these days. It protects, deflects, and keeps expectations nice and low. But what happens when that rhythm becomes the default? When it stops being smart, and starts being a shield against hope, trust, and even each other?In this episode, we explore the pull of cynicism, why it’s not all bad, and what it might be costing us. Pastor Joanne joins to reflect on how optimism shows up – not in spite of hard things, but in the midst of them. Because maybe hope isn’t naïve. Maybe it’s defiant. Get full access to The Expedition at gethsemanelutheranchurch.substack.com/subscribe