Brian Mulder is a wood worker, barber and musician. He quit formal Christian ministry at the age of 30 to live and think differently. Brian embodies a creative, connected inefficiency that is rare and infectious. Mulder just finished up a European house show tour for his new album, Holotropic and stopped by Austin, Texas for a live conversation and house show for us. Brian resides in Holland, Michigan. instagram: bmuldster website: www.muldermakes.com
Feb 20, 2017
Shawn Hofer is a psychologist in private practice in Minneapolis, MN. He has a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Rosemead Schoo of Psychology and is an advanced candidate at the Minnesota Psychoanalytic Institute. He is also a faculty member at BIPACT. He takes a psychoanalytic approach to depression, anxiety, grief, eating disorders and spirituality.
Feb 06, 2017
This 49th episode is about practicing the importance of listening. Much of communication relies on listening well but it's so easy to fall into the trap of only considering what we should say next. To practice listening we have three storytellers from around the country who are sharing a story of beauty that will help us practice and enjoy the singular activity of listening well. Enjoy! Sharifa Stevens, a Bronx native living in Dallas, TX, earned a BA from Columbia University in New York and a T...
Jan 23, 2017
"It's really difficult to write a short biography, but especially difficult in a post-truth era." Jason Ikpatt is a 23 year old Nigerian man-boy who grew up in the South. His life draws inspiration from the disenfranchised, the rejected, the solemn, the absurdists, the outrageous, the Wu Tang Clan, and his lovely gem of a mother. His poetry draws inspiration from Kahlil Gibran, Warsan Shire, Sylvia Plath, Walt Whitman, the Wu Tang Clan, and his lovely gem of a mother. At the present moment, he i...
Jan 09, 2017
Erin Inman is an artist and stay at home mom to her two children. She is also the wife of Inefficiency host Matt Inman. She was on the podcast in 2015 to talk about her long term grief which ended up being one of the most listened to episodes of Inefficiency. She is back to talk about her year alongside her husband Matt Inman.
Dec 26, 2016
Brian D. McLaren is an author, speaker, activist, and public theologian. A former college English teacher and pastor, he is a passionate advocate for "a new kind of Christianity" - just, generous, and working with people of all faiths for the common good. Brian has served on a number of boards, including Emergent Villiage, Sojourners, International Teams and, The Seattle School, and his a founding member of Red Letter Christians. He has appeared on All Things Considered, Larry King Live, Nightli...
Dec 12, 2016
Dr. Kevin Washington is a licensed psychologist and assistant professor at Howard University, who has served as a behavioral consultant for Essence Magazine and BET, Black Entertainment Television. He is the President of the Association of Black Psychologists. He has degrees from Grambling State and Texas A&M. His work centers around rites of passage, ubuntu and ubuntu psychotherapy. Through his research and writing he seeks to assist people to live with power, purpose and passion....
Nov 28, 2016
photo cred to twloha.com Jamie Tworkowski is the founder of the non-profit To Write Love On Her Arms, an organization that presents hope and finds help for those struggling with depression, addiction, self-harm and suicide. For 10 years, Jamie has given his time providing hope for those hurting all over the country. He speaks dynamic hope and help through college campus conversations, book tours, music concerts, writing and even fashion. The honesty that Jamie has about his own experience with d...
Nov 14, 2016
Shelly Prosko is a Physical Therapist, Professional Yoga Therapist & Pilates Instructor, she is a highly respected pioneer in the area of Physio Yoga Therapy, a combination of Physical Therapy & Medical Therapeutic Yoga. Her mission is to educate, inspire & empower people to create health by authentically sharing her knowledge, expertise & experience as she travels across Canada & the U.S. offering specialty PhysioYoga Therapy workshops, presenting at international yoga thera...
Oct 31, 2016
He is a clinical psychologist who received his training at Rosemead School of Psychology in La Mirada, California. He is the founder of the non-profit community mental health and teaching clinic, Richland Oaks Counseling Center, and has taught at the Texas School of Professional Counseling for 10 years. He is fiercely inept (his words) at administrative responsibilities and passionately in love with clinical work, and spiritually curious about a broad many things. He resides in Dallas, Texas wit...
Oct 17, 2016
Shannon Neffendorf calls the neighborhood of Oak Cliff in South Dallas home. His family has rooted themselves in Oak Cliff and are an integral facet of life in that neighborhood. Shannon and Jenni own and operate Oak Cliff Coffee Roasters and also Davis Street Espresso and they were named D Magazine's First Family of Dallas Coffee. Shannon's approach to his personal and professional life displays wonderful inefficiencies that get to the heart of family, community and the stewardship of wonderful...
Oct 03, 2016
Matt Inman is a psychotherapist in private practice and host of Inefficiency Podcast. Matt believes a truly efficient life makes plenty of room for the inefficiencies of life, namely relationships, following our convictions and maturing into spirituality. Matt leads group experiences for organizations such as Pause Hawaii and Venture Expeditions. His work revolves around helping people grow in love and find connection in creative and bold ways. Matt resides in Austin, Texas with his family....
Sep 19, 2016
Connor Jay is an undergraduate student studying the art and politics of story and is working towards going for his masters in counseling. He lives in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. He's trying to spend his days reminding people that they are so worth loving. He reads and rides bikes a lot. You can find him online on most platforms at @connorrejay.
Sep 05, 2016
Ryan O'Leary is a producer for Bleacher Report and lives in New York City. A 2004 graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, he also received his masters in sports management from West Virginia University. Over the past 10 years, Ryan has worked for NBC Sports covering the Olympics and the NHL while frequently contributing to the International Ice Hockey Federation. Outside of work he's passionate about useless information, iced coffee, traveling and mental health issues....
Aug 22, 2016
Bart Tittle is a teacher in early education who has degrees from The University of Missouri- Kansas City and Erikson Inititute in Chicago, Ill. Bart is a long time friend who has developed a voice worth paying attention to in both progressive education and child development. Ira Inman is my 4 year old son. He is the leading co-sleeping expert in the country, has consumed 150 lbs of cheerios in the past two years and has constructed over 100 lego ships by hand. He teaches me patience, presence an...
Aug 08, 2016
Joe Pug is originally from Maryland and came to Austin, Texas years ago to be in and around the storied Texas songwriting tradition. He has two studio EP’s, most notable being Nation of Heat in 2009. He also has three albums, Messenger in 2010, The Great Despiser in 2012 and Windfall in 2015. Paste Magazine said this of Pug, "In lesser hands, songs of this nature could take on the tone of self-help books, maxims of dubious value. But Pug's honesty and wordplay combine to levitate the songs over ...
Jul 25, 2016
Alex Guevara has a Master's Degree in Education and has worked for Teach For America in Watts, Los Angeles. He has taught teachers at Arizona State University, recruited teachers in Camden, New Jersey and most recently taught high school in West, Philadelphia. Alex has spent his entire career connecting with students and teachers from all over the country in urban settings.
Jul 11, 2016
Gideon Tsang heads up vision and teaching at Vox Veniae, a multi-ethnic church community in Austin, Texas. Originally from Canada, Gideon has made a home for the last decade in East Austin with his family. He is a speaker, pastor, photographer, cyclist and overall great thinker.
Jun 27, 2016
Erin Lane is a thirty-something writer and facilitator who schemes ideas for better belonging. She wants to live in Seattle when she grows up, but these days she is putting down roots in Durham, NC. She calls herself a Jesus follower, and a feminist too. She works remotely for the Center for Courage & Renewal to develop programs that deepen the leadership formation of people of faith and support healthy congregational life. She is the author of Lessons In Belonging From A Church Going Commit...
Jun 13, 2016
Erin Lane is a thirty-something writer and facilitator who schemes ideas for better belonging. She wants to live in Seattle when she grows up, but these days she is putting down roots in Durham, NC. She calls herself a Jesus follower, and a feminist too. She works remotely for the Center for Courage & Renewal to develop programs that deepen the leadership formation of people of faith and support healthy congregational life. She is the author of Lessons In Belonging From A Church Going Commit...
May 30, 2016
Dr. Allender earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. In 1997, Dan and a cadre of others founded The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology , in order to train therapists, pastors, artists, and leaders to more effectively serve in the context of the 21st century. Dan served as President of The Seattle School from 2002-2009. Dr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy over the past 30 years. Central to Dr. Allen...
May 16, 2016
Dr. Allender earned his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University. In 1997, Dan and a cadre of others founded The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology , in order to train therapists, pastors, artists, and leaders to more effectively serve in the context of the 21st century. Dan served as President of The Seattle School from 2002-2009. Dr. Dan Allender has pioneered a unique and innovative approach to trauma and abuse therapy over the past 30 years. Central to Dr. Allen...
May 02, 2016
Josh Morris is a Staff Chaplain in pediatrics at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center and Miller Children's Hospital in Long Beach, CA. He is also an Army Reserve Chaplain who recently returned from an 8 month deployment to Afghanistan. He is also a PhD student at Claremont School of Theology studying Practical Theology and Spiritual Care and Counseling. Twitter: @joshtmo ZACHARY MOON IS A COMMISSIONED MILITARY CHAPLAIN WHO PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS A CHAPLAIN IN THE VA HOSPITAL SYSTEM AND WITH COMBAT ...
Apr 18, 2016
Sam Song is a photographer, explorer and creator who lives in Orange Country, California. He created Yellow Ventures to help create a beautiful future today. Sam is a creative with 10 years experience as a pastor at New Song Church in the Los Angeles area before launching out on his own. Sam is a leader in regard to curiosity, creativity and helping helpers. website: www.yellow.ventures.com instagram: yellow.ventures
Apr 04, 2016
The Discussion Dinner Club is an Austin based group that seeks to expand understanding and empathy. They meet regularly to connect and grow in ways they might not in normal circumstances. I was invited to host their first dinner of 2016 and the topic was inefficient love.
Mar 21, 2016
The first year of Inefficiency Podcast is in the books! This episode is a celebration of some memorable moments from the show. Topics range from creativity to grief to spirituality. Enjoy!
Mar 07, 2016
Jeremy Ezell is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor with a private practice in Austin, Texas. He is pursuing a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. At his heart, he is a writer, feeler and educator. He works from a psychodynamic psychotherapy approach with influences in object relations and existentialism. He enjoys the blues, bikes and his family. www.austinpsychotherapycenter.com
Feb 22, 2016
Matthias Roberts is a writer, speaker and student at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. He is working on two master's degrees: one in Theology and Culture and the other in Counseling Psychology. By trade, Matthias is a graphic designer and photographer. As a gay Christian with a passion to communicate and unite, Matthias advocates for change in how faith communities engage with LGBT people. My name is Matthias. I’m a writer and speaker advocating for change in how faith communities e...
Feb 08, 2016
Julianna Zobrist is an independent Christian music artist with an album releasing May 6, 2016. She is married to professional baseball player Ben Zobrist and they have three children. Together they were a part of a historic run with the Kansas City Royals in 2015 and we sat down to talk about that magical window of time and how they deal with transition and stay grounded.
Jan 25, 2016
Dr. Sarah Syed is a pyschologist at the Khalil Center near Chicago, Illinois. She completed her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Purdue University. Her master’s degree is in clinical psychology was obtained from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University and her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Texas School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Syed has a broad range of experience working within the field of psychology includi...
Jan 11, 2016
