Beyond Data into Depth with Andrew Wermelskirchen

We love an interview with someone we both love dearly who also happens to run a gorgeous newsletter! Today we interview Andrew Wermelskirchen about his substack offering for educators and religious leaders: Observations of a Nobody. What can happen when we connect with others via curiosity through open ended, open hearted questions? We chat with one of our favorite somebody’s about creative offerings, open hearted living, and leading with vulnerability. Do you have something on your heart and mind that won’t let you go? Then by all means, dive into it!

Cool stuff we mention this episode (or meant to anyways):

• Observations of a Nobody 
• Makebelieve by Padraig O’Tuoma 

Chapters
00:00 The Genesis of Creation and Time
02:53 Friendship and Shared Experiences
05:53 Navigating Personal Identity and Professional Paths
08:22 Introducing the Newsletter: Observations from a Nobody
11:17 The Power of Self-Perception and Language
14:04 Curiosity as a Driving Force in Education
16:56 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance
19:49 Engaging with Questions and Community
22:47 The Importance of Curiosity in Learning
29:38 The Good Samaritan: A Lesson for Middle Schoolers
33:32 Personal Reflections on Assumptions
36:37 The Importance of Formational Questions
38:12 Depth vs. Data in Communication
43:12 Engaging Conversations and Community
46:48 Facing Fears in Creative Expression
51:33 Guides and Community Support