April 18, 2025 • 11 mins
In today’s episode, “Celebrating Easter Sunday: Meaning, Traditions, and Global Observances,” host Aaron and guest Charlotte take you on a deep dive into the heart of Easter Sunday. Together, they unravel this pivotal Christian celebration by blending rich historical insights with psychological perspectives, highlighting why Easter stands as the pinnacle of the Christian calendar.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome to the Deep Dive.
Today we're embarking on areally focused exploration of
Easter Sunday For listeners keento maybe look beyond the
familiar traditions.
We want to unpack its profoundsignificance and the rich
tapestry of ways it's beenunderstood and celebrated.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Yeah, there's a lot there.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
We've gathered insights reflecting on Christian
practices, some historicalcontext going right back to the
early church, and also somepsychological perspectives on
well creating meaningfulexperiences.
Speaker 2 (00:32):
Which is fascinating, that intersection.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
Exactly, our mission here is to bring you a clear,
engaging understanding of thispivotal Christian celebration,
offering depth, but hopefullywithout overwhelming detail.
Speaker 2 (00:45):
Right.
And looking at Easter throughthose dual lenses history and
psychology it's reallyilluminating.
You can trace how theobservance has evolved yeah,
definitely, but you also see howthese traditions tap into
really fundamental human needs.
You know, for connectionmeaning hope.
It's more than just a religiousdate, it's a cultural and
psychological thing too.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
That's a great point, so let's start right at the
heart of it.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
The foundational meaning of Easter Sunday.
Our sources, they're reallyclear.
This day holds justunparalleled importance in the
Christian calendar.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
The absolute pinnacle .
Yeah, the pinnacle.
Speaker 1 (01:18):
As St Gregory of Nazianzus put it, it's far more
wonderful than all other days.
I mean, that's quite astatement, isn't it?
Speaker 2 (01:25):
It really is and it points directly to that core
belief.
Easter commemorates Christ'svictory over death.
Now, if you think about thepsychological impact, well, that
idea triumph over mortality.
It's incredibly powerful.
It speaks to a very deep humananxiety and offers this message
of hope, of renewal and,historically, the focus on
(01:47):
communal worship services onEaster.
That was a powerful sharedaffirmation of this belief,
echoing those first followers.
Speaker 1 (01:53):
Absolutely, and you still see echoes in traditions
like sunrise services, thatpotent symbolism, right Light
overcoming darkness, mirroringthe resurrection itself and
beyond the communal side,personally engaging with the
resurrection stories in theGospels Matthew, mark, luke,
john, each giving their ownperspective, that allows for a
much richer, more individualconnection, I think.
Speaker 2 (02:14):
Building right on that idea of personal connection
, let's think about families.
How can they translate thisfoundational understanding into
well meaningful celebrations?
Speaker 1 (02:24):
at home.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
Our sources have some lovely suggestions like
establishing a sacred kind ofatmosphere on Easter morning,
maybe waking before dawn forfamily prayer, lighting a candle
symbolizing Christ as the light.
Psychologically, these ritualscreate a sense of shared purpose
, reverence.
They set the day apart.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
I really like that focus on atmosphere, yeah, and
families attending worshiptogether, but also, like you
said, preparing kids beforehandso they grasp the significance.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
Making it conscious.
Speaker 1 (02:50):
That shift from just routine to conscious
participation seems key.
Then the family meal.
It's more than just food.
It's a chance to intentionallylink faith and celebration.
Symbolic foods unleavened bread, lamb, eggs, maybe reading a
resurrection account, togetherat the table.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
Exactly and think about the psychology of memory,
of learning, these multisensoryexperiences, the taste, the
stories.
They're incredibly effectivefor transmitting meaning,
especially to children.
The sources also suggestthoughtful gifts, things that
reinforce the spiritual side,not just candy, and creative
(03:28):
faith-based activities,resurrection gardens or those
clever resurrection rolls.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
Oh, the resurrection rolls, with the marshmallow
disappearing, symbolizing theempty tomb.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:38):
That's such a brilliant tactile way for kids
to connect.
Speaker 2 (03:41):
It really is.
Speaker 1 (03:42):
And the sources also highlight just the power of
storytelling itself historicalaccounts, personal experiences
of what Easter means, plus doingfamily service projects,
expressing that resurrection,faith through action.
That's a powerful message.
Speaker 2 (03:56):
Living it out Now.
Taking a step back to thehistory, this deep significance
isn't new.
The early church fathers.
They clearly saw Easter as thefeast of feasts.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
Right, that designation says it all.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
It underscores its centrality.
And the Council of Nicaea backin 325, a major gathering.
They spent considerable effort.
Just establishing a common datefor Easter shows how
foundational it was.
Speaker 1 (04:20):
That's fascinating and the development of Lent as
preparation.
It really emphasizes theanticipation.
I love that quote from St Basil.
The Great Fasting of the bodyis food for the soul.
Speaker 2 (04:30):
Powerful perspective on discipline, isn't it?
Speaker 1 (04:31):
Yeah, and the Easter vigil St Augustine called it the
mother of all holy vigilsSounds like the pivotal
liturgical event back then.
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Absolutely.
The symbolism is so richDarkness to light, welcoming new
members through baptism.
It all points to Easter as thistransformative moment, like a
new creation.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
And St John Chrysostom's Paschal Homily,
that declaration let no one feardeath, christ is risen and life
reigns.
It just captures thatrevolutionary hope the early
church felt.
And it wasn't just one day, itkicked off a whole 50 day season
of joy 50 days.
Speaker 1 (05:04):
So, with all this rich history, how can we
approach spiritual preparationfor Easter?
Today?
Our sources talk aboutcontemplative silence, you know,
making space to listen.
Psalm 46.10, be still and knowthat I am God.
That feels very relevant.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
It is and those traditional Lenten practices
prayer, fasting, almsgiving theystill offer really profound
ways to focus spiritually, togrow and psychologically.
Engaging in these intentionalpractices helps cultivate
mindfulness, directing ourattention to the deeper meaning,
an examination of conscience,reconciliation.
These can be so beneficial forpersonal reflection renewal.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
Makes sense.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
And participating in the Holy Week liturgies Palm
Sunday, holy Thursday, goodFriday, the vigil.
It lets you sort of walkalongside the historical
narrative Love that quote.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
Okay, let's shift to teaching children about the
resurrection.
The sources have some wonderful, age-appropriate traditions.
That simple exchange Christ isrisen.
He is risen.
Indeed, it's so direct,participatory.
Great way to start Eastermorning.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
It really is and the symbolism of Easter eggs' new
life emerging from somethingseemingly lifeless.
That's a powerful image evenyoung kids can grasp.
It connects to that deep humansense of growth and potential.
Speaker 1 (06:33):
Yeah, and reimagining Easter baskets, putting in
symbolic things like stones forthe tomb, butterflies for
transformation, small crosses,adds meaning beyond just sweets.
Speaker 2 (06:43):
Right Layering the meaning.
The Easter meal breaking breadtogether can be intentionally
linked to Jesus appearing afterthe resurrection and those
resurrection rolls.
We mentioned fantastic hands-onlearning.
Definitely, readingresurrection accounts from kids'
Bibles, maybe even acting themout, makes the story vivid.
And even egg hunts canincorporate resurrection symbols
, making learning fun.
Remember Jesus saying let thelittle children come to me.
(07:06):
It's about making these truthsaccessible.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Absolutely.
Now what about specific Biblereadings for Easter Sunday?
Our sources consistently pointto the gospel accounts of the
empty tomb Matthew 28, mark 16,luke 24, john 20.
It's valuable seeing thoseslightly different angles, isn't
it?
Speaker 2 (07:23):
It is.
Each has a unique texture andhistorically these were the
texts that shaped the earlychurch's understanding.
Then you add passages from Acts, like Peter's sermon in Acts 10
, or Paul's letters, like 1Corinthians 15.
They articulate the theologicalsignificance.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
Got it, so the event and its meaning.
Speaker 2 (07:40):
Exactly, and including psalms of joy and
victory like 118 or 16, addsthat emotional resonance, that
sense of triumph.
Plus, using traditional prayerslike the Easter Collect or the
Regina Kelly connects us backthrough centuries of devotion.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
So how do we handle the balance, you know, between
this deep religious meaning andthe more secular fun stuff
that's everywhere at Easter?
Speaker 2 (08:01):
That's a common question.
The sources suggest seeing themas potentially complementary
ways to express joy.
I mean, the resurrection isgood news, right, a reason for
real celebration.
Anchoring the day in worshipseems crucial, but then
traditions like egg hunts orfestive meals can be
thoughtfully infused withspiritual symbolism, connecting
the fun back to the meaning.
Speaker 1 (08:21):
So it's not necessarily either.
Speaker 2 (08:22):
Not at all.
Psychologically, thecelebratory parts create
positive emotions around Easter,strengthening those
associations.
Intergenerational activitiesare especially powerful for
passing on faith and bondingfamilies.
It's about being mindful, maybeadding acts of generosity as
tangible expressions ofgratitude.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
That makes a lot of sense.
And the food.
Let's talk about Easter foodtraditions.
The lamb is such a powerfulsymbol, isn't it Linking
straight back to Passover?
And Christ is the sacrificiallamb.
Speaker 2 (08:52):
Deep symbolism there.
And then the Easter breadSrecki, coolidge, posca,
beautiful traditions, eachrepresenting Christ as the bread
of life and the end of theLenten fast.
Right, the feasting begins andeggs, of course not just for
hunts, but baked into dishesblessed in some cultures, always
symbolizing new life,resurrection.
Speaker 1 (09:09):
It's fascinating how food gets woven into the story.
The sweetness in desserts likeItalian colombo or hot cross
buns symbolize the joy ofresurrection.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
Exactly these traditions carry cultural,
history and religiousunderstanding.
Preparing and sharing thesemeals becomes a ritual,
strengthening community,creating memories across
generations.
It's about abundance andsharing after a period of
restraint.
Speaker 1 (09:34):
And finally, it's just amazing to see the
diversity in how Christiancultures globally celebrate
Easter, orthodox, pascha, thatdramatic midnight service.
The Christ is risenproclamation so powerful.
Speaker 2 (09:46):
Really moving.
Then you have the vibrant HolyWeek processions in Latin
America shifting into joyouscelebration at the vigil.
Speaker 1 (09:52):
Yeah, and the exuberant worship in many
African Christian communitiesdancing, drumming, call and
response, singing sunriseservices.
Speaker 2 (09:59):
So much life and Northern European traditions
using light and new beginningsymbols like decorated branches.
It all shows how the coreresurrection message resonates
universally but finds uniqueexpression.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
It really does.
It transcends culture.
Speaker 2 (10:12):
That global perspective just underscores the
profound impact of the messageit speaks to that fundamental
human hope for renewal, for lifebeyond limits.
Speaker 1 (10:23):
So, wrapping up this deep dive, it's just abundantly
clear that Easter Sunday isprofoundly significant.
Rooted in Jesus Christ'sresurrection, it offers these
incredible opportunities forspiritual growth, for meaningful
family traditions and forjoyful communal celebration,
expressed in so many ways acrosshistory and cultures.
Speaker 2 (10:43):
What remains with you , the listener, is this rich
multifaceted understanding.
It's really an invitation toengage with Easter on all these
levels intellectually,spiritually, emotionally,
communally.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
So here's a final thought for you to consider how
might you intentionally bringjust one new element into your
Easter observance this year?
Maybe a specific prayer, tryinga symbolic food or even just
carving out a moment of quietreflection?
How could that deepen yourexperience and connect you more
fully to this powerful messageof hope and new life?
Speaker 2 (11:11):
Yeah, what aspect of the history, or maybe the global
celebrations, resonated mostwith you, and how might you
explore that a little further?
Speaker 1 (11:18):
Lots to think about.
Thank you for joining us onthis deep dive.
Welcome to the Deep Dive.
Today we're embarking on areally focused exploration of
Easter Sunday For listeners keento maybe look beyond the
familiar traditions.
We want to unpack its profoundsignificance and the rich
tapestry of ways it's beenunderstood and celebrated.
Speaker 2 (00:19):
Yeah, there's a lot there.
Speaker 1 (00:20):
We've gathered insights reflecting on Christian
practices, some historicalcontext going right back to the
early church, and also somepsychological perspectives on
well creating meaningfulexperiences.
Speaker 2 (00:32):
Which is fascinating, that intersection.
Speaker 1 (00:34):
Exactly, our mission here is to bring you a clear,
engaging understanding of thispivotal Christian celebration,
offering depth, but hopefullywithout overwhelming detail.
Speaker 2 (00:45):
Right.
And looking at Easter throughthose dual lenses history and
psychology it's reallyilluminating.
You can trace how theobservance has evolved yeah,
definitely, but you also see howthese traditions tap into
really fundamental human needs.
You know, for connectionmeaning hope.
It's more than just a religiousdate, it's a cultural and
psychological thing too.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
That's a great point, so let's start right at the
heart of it.
Speaker 2 (01:06):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (01:07):
The foundational meaning of Easter Sunday.
Our sources, they're reallyclear.
This day holds justunparalleled importance in the
Christian calendar.
Speaker 2 (01:15):
The absolute pinnacle .
Yeah, the pinnacle.
Speaker 1 (01:18):
As St Gregory of Nazianzus put it, it's far more
wonderful than all other days.
I mean, that's quite astatement, isn't it?
Speaker 2 (01:25):
It really is and it points directly to that core
belief.
Easter commemorates Christ'svictory over death.
Now, if you think about thepsychological impact, well, that
idea triumph over mortality.
It's incredibly powerful.
It speaks to a very deep humananxiety and offers this message
of hope, of renewal and,historically, the focus on
(01:47):
communal worship services onEaster.
That was a powerful sharedaffirmation of this belief,
echoing those first followers.
Speaker 1 (01:53):
Absolutely, and you still see echoes in traditions
like sunrise services, thatpotent symbolism, right Light
overcoming darkness, mirroringthe resurrection itself and
beyond the communal side,personally engaging with the
resurrection stories in theGospels Matthew, mark, luke,
john, each giving their ownperspective, that allows for a
much richer, more individualconnection, I think.
Speaker 2 (02:14):
Building right on that idea of personal connection
, let's think about families.
How can they translate thisfoundational understanding into
well meaningful celebrations?
Speaker 1 (02:24):
at home.
Speaker 2 (02:24):
Our sources have some lovely suggestions like
establishing a sacred kind ofatmosphere on Easter morning,
maybe waking before dawn forfamily prayer, lighting a candle
symbolizing Christ as the light.
Psychologically, these ritualscreate a sense of shared purpose
, reverence.
They set the day apart.
Speaker 1 (02:42):
I really like that focus on atmosphere, yeah, and
families attending worshiptogether, but also, like you
said, preparing kids beforehandso they grasp the significance.
Speaker 2 (02:49):
Making it conscious.
Speaker 1 (02:50):
That shift from just routine to conscious
participation seems key.
Then the family meal.
It's more than just food.
It's a chance to intentionallylink faith and celebration.
Symbolic foods unleavened bread, lamb, eggs, maybe reading a
resurrection account, togetherat the table.
Speaker 2 (03:08):
Exactly and think about the psychology of memory,
of learning, these multisensoryexperiences, the taste, the
stories.
They're incredibly effectivefor transmitting meaning,
especially to children.
The sources also suggestthoughtful gifts, things that
reinforce the spiritual side,not just candy, and creative
(03:28):
faith-based activities,resurrection gardens or those
clever resurrection rolls.
Speaker 1 (03:33):
Oh, the resurrection rolls, with the marshmallow
disappearing, symbolizing theempty tomb.
Speaker 2 (03:37):
Yeah.
Speaker 1 (03:38):
That's such a brilliant tactile way for kids
to connect.
Speaker 2 (03:41):
It really is.
Speaker 1 (03:42):
And the sources also highlight just the power of
storytelling itself historicalaccounts, personal experiences
of what Easter means, plus doingfamily service projects,
expressing that resurrection,faith through action.
That's a powerful message.
Speaker 2 (03:56):
Living it out Now.
Taking a step back to thehistory, this deep significance
isn't new.
The early church fathers.
They clearly saw Easter as thefeast of feasts.
Speaker 1 (04:06):
Right, that designation says it all.
Speaker 2 (04:07):
It underscores its centrality.
And the Council of Nicaea backin 325, a major gathering.
They spent considerable effort.
Just establishing a common datefor Easter shows how
foundational it was.
Speaker 1 (04:20):
That's fascinating and the development of Lent as
preparation.
It really emphasizes theanticipation.
I love that quote from St Basil.
The Great Fasting of the bodyis food for the soul.
Speaker 2 (04:30):
Powerful perspective on discipline, isn't it?
Speaker 1 (04:31):
Yeah, and the Easter vigil St Augustine called it the
mother of all holy vigilsSounds like the pivotal
liturgical event back then.
Speaker 2 (04:38):
Absolutely.
The symbolism is so richDarkness to light, welcoming new
members through baptism.
It all points to Easter as thistransformative moment, like a
new creation.
Speaker 1 (04:48):
Yeah.
Speaker 2 (04:48):
And St John Chrysostom's Paschal Homily,
that declaration let no one feardeath, christ is risen and life
reigns.
It just captures thatrevolutionary hope the early
church felt.
And it wasn't just one day, itkicked off a whole 50 day season
of joy 50 days.
Speaker 1 (05:04):
So, with all this rich history, how can we
approach spiritual preparationfor Easter?
Today?
Our sources talk aboutcontemplative silence, you know,
making space to listen.
Psalm 46.10, be still and knowthat I am God.
That feels very relevant.
Speaker 2 (05:23):
It is and those traditional Lenten practices
prayer, fasting, almsgiving theystill offer really profound
ways to focus spiritually, togrow and psychologically.
Engaging in these intentionalpractices helps cultivate
mindfulness, directing ourattention to the deeper meaning,
an examination of conscience,reconciliation.
These can be so beneficial forpersonal reflection renewal.
Speaker 1 (05:40):
Makes sense.
Speaker 2 (05:41):
And participating in the Holy Week liturgies Palm
Sunday, holy Thursday, goodFriday, the vigil.
It lets you sort of walkalongside the historical
narrative Love that quote.
Speaker 1 (06:06):
Okay, let's shift to teaching children about the
resurrection.
The sources have some wonderful, age-appropriate traditions.
That simple exchange Christ isrisen.
He is risen.
Indeed, it's so direct,participatory.
Great way to start Eastermorning.
Speaker 2 (06:20):
It really is and the symbolism of Easter eggs' new
life emerging from somethingseemingly lifeless.
That's a powerful image evenyoung kids can grasp.
It connects to that deep humansense of growth and potential.
Speaker 1 (06:33):
Yeah, and reimagining Easter baskets, putting in
symbolic things like stones forthe tomb, butterflies for
transformation, small crosses,adds meaning beyond just sweets.
Speaker 2 (06:43):
Right Layering the meaning.
The Easter meal breaking breadtogether can be intentionally
linked to Jesus appearing afterthe resurrection and those
resurrection rolls.
We mentioned fantastic hands-onlearning.
Definitely, readingresurrection accounts from kids'
Bibles, maybe even acting themout, makes the story vivid.
And even egg hunts canincorporate resurrection symbols
, making learning fun.
Remember Jesus saying let thelittle children come to me.
(07:06):
It's about making these truthsaccessible.
Speaker 1 (07:09):
Absolutely.
Now what about specific Biblereadings for Easter Sunday?
Our sources consistently pointto the gospel accounts of the
empty tomb Matthew 28, mark 16,luke 24, john 20.
It's valuable seeing thoseslightly different angles, isn't
it?
Speaker 2 (07:23):
It is.
Each has a unique texture andhistorically these were the
texts that shaped the earlychurch's understanding.
Then you add passages from Acts, like Peter's sermon in Acts 10
, or Paul's letters, like 1Corinthians 15.
They articulate the theologicalsignificance.
Speaker 1 (07:38):
Got it, so the event and its meaning.
Speaker 2 (07:40):
Exactly, and including psalms of joy and
victory like 118 or 16, addsthat emotional resonance, that
sense of triumph.
Plus, using traditional prayerslike the Easter Collect or the
Regina Kelly connects us backthrough centuries of devotion.
Speaker 1 (07:55):
So how do we handle the balance, you know, between
this deep religious meaning andthe more secular fun stuff
that's everywhere at Easter?
Speaker 2 (08:01):
That's a common question.
The sources suggest seeing themas potentially complementary
ways to express joy.
I mean, the resurrection isgood news, right, a reason for
real celebration.
Anchoring the day in worshipseems crucial, but then
traditions like egg hunts orfestive meals can be
thoughtfully infused withspiritual symbolism, connecting
the fun back to the meaning.
Speaker 1 (08:21):
So it's not necessarily either.
Speaker 2 (08:22):
Not at all.
Psychologically, thecelebratory parts create
positive emotions around Easter,strengthening those
associations.
Intergenerational activitiesare especially powerful for
passing on faith and bondingfamilies.
It's about being mindful, maybeadding acts of generosity as
tangible expressions ofgratitude.
Speaker 1 (08:41):
That makes a lot of sense.
And the food.
Let's talk about Easter foodtraditions.
The lamb is such a powerfulsymbol, isn't it Linking
straight back to Passover?
And Christ is the sacrificiallamb.
Speaker 2 (08:52):
Deep symbolism there.
And then the Easter breadSrecki, coolidge, posca,
beautiful traditions, eachrepresenting Christ as the bread
of life and the end of theLenten fast.
Right, the feasting begins andeggs, of course not just for
hunts, but baked into dishesblessed in some cultures, always
symbolizing new life,resurrection.
Speaker 1 (09:09):
It's fascinating how food gets woven into the story.
The sweetness in desserts likeItalian colombo or hot cross
buns symbolize the joy ofresurrection.
Speaker 2 (09:18):
Exactly these traditions carry cultural,
history and religiousunderstanding.
Preparing and sharing thesemeals becomes a ritual,
strengthening community,creating memories across
generations.
It's about abundance andsharing after a period of
restraint.
Speaker 1 (09:34):
And finally, it's just amazing to see the
diversity in how Christiancultures globally celebrate
Easter, orthodox, pascha, thatdramatic midnight service.
The Christ is risenproclamation so powerful.
Speaker 2 (09:46):
Really moving.
Then you have the vibrant HolyWeek processions in Latin
America shifting into joyouscelebration at the vigil.
Speaker 1 (09:52):
Yeah, and the exuberant worship in many
African Christian communitiesdancing, drumming, call and
response, singing sunriseservices.
Speaker 2 (09:59):
So much life and Northern European traditions
using light and new beginningsymbols like decorated branches.
It all shows how the coreresurrection message resonates
universally but finds uniqueexpression.
Speaker 1 (10:10):
It really does.
It transcends culture.
Speaker 2 (10:12):
That global perspective just underscores the
profound impact of the messageit speaks to that fundamental
human hope for renewal, for lifebeyond limits.
Speaker 1 (10:23):
So, wrapping up this deep dive, it's just abundantly
clear that Easter Sunday isprofoundly significant.
Rooted in Jesus Christ'sresurrection, it offers these
incredible opportunities forspiritual growth, for meaningful
family traditions and forjoyful communal celebration,
expressed in so many ways acrosshistory and cultures.
Speaker 2 (10:43):
What remains with you , the listener, is this rich
multifaceted understanding.
It's really an invitation toengage with Easter on all these
levels intellectually,spiritually, emotionally,
communally.
Speaker 1 (10:54):
So here's a final thought for you to consider how
might you intentionally bringjust one new element into your
Easter observance this year?
Maybe a specific prayer, tryinga symbolic food or even just
carving out a moment of quietreflection?
How could that deepen yourexperience and connect you more
fully to this powerful messageof hope and new life?
Speaker 2 (11:11):
Yeah, what aspect of the history, or maybe the global
celebrations, resonated mostwith you, and how might you
explore that a little further?
Speaker 1 (11:18):
Lots to think about.
Thank you for joining us onthis deep dive.
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