By: Noel Liemam on October 27, 2024
As I read and try to understand concepts from Polanyi’s book, “The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origin of Our Time” I am convinced that it is a good reference, but my issue was that it will take more time to really read and understand it and to get relevant takeaway that can be…
By: Jana Dluehosh on October 24, 2024
Hospice faces a cruel reality in this country; it makes money. As we have discussed throughout our studies, money is power. An article noted that “As it turns out, not even hospice care is immune to private equity’s takeover of just about everything. One study found that the number of US hospices owned by private equity…
By: Chad Warren on October 24, 2024
The history of the United States is steeped in the concept of rugged individualism, a defining trait that has shaped the nation’s identity and culture. From the early settlers who navigated the unknown waters of the New World to the industrial leaders who built empires in the bustling cities of the 19th century, the American…
By: Dinka Utomo on October 24, 2024
The rapid and unpredictable changes have left many people uncertain, hesitant, and even anxious. In last week’s reading, our class discussed the anxiety that plagues the majority of Gen Z due to the influence of social media. One of the impacts is the loss of meaning in real-world relationships. Even though they are virtually connected…
By: Christy Liner on October 24, 2024
Presidential candidates vice president Harris and former president Trump are debating school choice, among many topics. While the overall topic is quite complex with multiple layers of debate, one item of discussion is if tax credits should be given to families with homeschooled students or students attending private schools. In general, Harris opposes using taxpayer…
By: Julie O'Hara on October 24, 2024
This week I did my best to read Karl Polyani’s The Great Transformation written 80 years ago to elucidate economic and social changes in Europe as it became an industrialized society. The book focused on the rise of market liberalism and the author’s belief that it was neither sustainable nor healthy. The key concept of…
By: Daren Jaime on October 24, 2024
Mama said there would be days like this. This is a saying my mother said when your normal flow is distracted by something that takes you aback or off course. Such is the case in this week’s reading on The Great Transformation by Karl Polanyi. I exhausted huge mental and emotional capacity, with frustration and…
By: Adam Harris on October 24, 2024
This Sunday, we are finishing our series “Tales From the Scrypt…ures”. Get it? It’s a play off the old television series “Tales from the Crypt.” It’s spooky season, so we are diving into Bible stories that are a bit eerie and usually avoided on a Sunday morning. The one I’ll be unpacking this Sunday is…
By: Diane Tuttle on October 24, 2024
While The Great Transformation, The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time by Karl Polanyi goes through historical times and the relationship of the economy, the purpose of this book was not simply a history book. According to economic historian, Karl Polanyi, he was searching for an explanation about why trends occurred and the impact…
By: Adam Cheney on October 24, 2024
After reading this week’s book, The Great Transformation by Karl Polanyi and commentary on it by Jason Clark I realize there are so many different paths this blog might venture down. We might look at the way Evangelicals have contributed to and have lived in the “eschatological space” of capitalism and Evangelicalism.[1] We might look…
By: Jonita Fair-Payton on October 24, 2024
This book had perfect timing for an assignment on which I am currently working to complete. I am working with the most fascinating organization. It is a youth serving organization that provides paid internships with Fortune 500 companies to high school seniors in under-resourced schools. Along with the internships, students receive training and mentorship. It…
By: Kari on October 24, 2024
Over two years ago, I inquired about the Doctor of Leadership in Global Perspectives (DLGP) program at Portland Seminary. I loved the program, but I was concerned I would not meet the requirements of having a relevant master’s degree. During my application interview, I was assured that my leadership and ministry experience qualified me for…
By: Elysse Burns on October 24, 2024
Over the summer, Netflix released a film entitled Fly Me to the Moon. The story is set against the backdrop of the Space Race, the Apollo 11 mission, and the task given to fictitious marketing expert Kelly Jones to create a fake moon landing in case the mission failed. I do not want to spend much time…
By: Ryan Thorson on October 24, 2024
Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front, by Wendell Berry. Love the quick profit, the annual raise, vacation with pay. Want more of everything ready-made. Be afraid to know your neighbours and to die. And you will have a window in your head. Not even your future will be a mystery any more. Your mind will…
By: Mathieu Yuill on October 24, 2024
Running a small marketing company is a bit like being the captain of a ship in unpredictable waters—there’s a lot that can go right and, of course, a lot that can go wrong. I have a knack for clarity—seeing through the fog, pinpointing problems, and figuring out the quickest way forward. It’s a great gift…
By: Kim Sanford on October 24, 2024
What? Humility can be a tricky concept, meaning different things to different people. Merriam-Webster’s dictionary says it means “freedom from pride or arrogance.[1]” However, the Oxford English Dictionary defines it as “having a lowly opinion of oneself.[2]” That’s not exactly the same thing. The authors of Humble Leadership treat humility from a bit narrower perspective.…
By: Jennifer Eckert on October 23, 2024
Let’s be honest. The relationship between faith and economics can get pretty messy, and opinions can vary wildly. Just look at any discussion around the U.S. Presidential elections, and you’ll see what I mean. In this blog, we’ll explore Karl Polanyi’s world to learn how he stumbled upon the big idea that became the backbone…
By: Debbie Owen on October 23, 2024
The American dream: a concept as varied as the individuals who dream it. In his 1931 book, The Epic of America, James Truslow Adams coined the term, “the American dream,” and defined it as, “That dream of a land in which life should be better and richer and fuller for everyone.” [1] In her paper,…
By: Todd E Henley on October 23, 2024
In his book Leading Out of Who You Are: Discovering the Secret of Undefended Leadership, Simon Walker exclaims, “Leadership is about who you are, not what you know or what skills you have. Why is this? There are two reasons: leadership is about trust, and it is about power.”1 This definition of leadership instantly…
By: Graham English on October 23, 2024
This week, I was introduced to The Great Transformation: The Political and Economic Origins of Our Time by Karl Polanyi. Polanyi was an economic anthropologist and economic sociologist who lived through the collapse of a western society after the nineteenth century. He blames this collapse on the myth of the self-regulating market. While it might…
