Welcome to the first episode of the “Even Here” podcast, a conversation about subjects that matter to all of us, both within and beyond the bounds of organized religion.

From our consumption-driven economy to our appetite for social media and personally-curated content, it’s easy to become self-focused. The self-help economy is a more than $10 billion industry. The term “selfie” has become commonplace in our everyday language. And even some churches preach the gospel of personal success and profit as a sign of God’s blessing.

But is this really gospel? Have we gotten distracted by our own self-interest and lost sight of the importance of the Common Good?

In this episode, we explore the idea of “Selfless Living in a ‘Me First’ World.” We’ll hear from four experts who share their thoughts and experiences about encountering this self-focused value in our culture, along with how they have used their platforms to propose a different way.

The “Even Here” podcast is a production of the Central Rocky Mountain Region of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). To learn more about Disciples, or to submit questions, feedback or ideas for future episodes, visit CRMRDOC.org. You can also email your questions and thoughts to crmroffice@crmrdoc.org. Be sure to subscribe to the “Even Here” podcast to hear future episodes, and consider leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.

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