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Building The Village PodcastAuthor: Dr. Brandon W. Jones
If it takes a village to raise a child, then it takes a village to nurture and develop adults. I have one goal: to build better villages, one villager at a time. Each episode features insights and practical strategies that can be used to motivate teams, mentor individuals, and maximize time and talent. For the latest information, go to https://linktr.ee/bjonesspeaks Language: en-us Genres: Education, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Building The Village Podcast | Ep. 54 | "Stop Being So Serious: Why The Village Needs To Play"
Friday, 2 January, 2026
STOP BEING SO SERIOUS | Why the Village Needs to PlayWhen did growing up mean we had to stop playing?In this episode of Building The Village, I challenge the idea that adulthood must be serious, rigid, and joyless. Because the truth is — the village needs play to survive.Play isn’t childish. It’s childlike.And when communities lose joy, curiosity, and imagination, they lose connection.In this episode, we explore:• Why adults stopped playing• The difference between being childlike and childish• How play reduces stress, builds trust, and strengthens relationships• Why laughter is one of the fastest ways to create belonging• How bringing play back can heal individuals and communitiesIf you’ve been feeling burned out, disconnected, or stuck in survival mode — this conversation is for you.✨ Because building better villages starts with joy. ✨---------------------🔔 Subscribe to the channel for weekly conversations on leadership, faith, belonging, and community-building.📲 Follow me on Instagram: @bjonesspeaks🎤 Want me to speak at your church, campus, or organization? Reach out via Instagram or visit bjonesspeaks.com👇 Drop a comment: What’s one “childlike” thing you need to bring back into your life?#BuildingTheVillage #StopBeingSoSerious #Joy #Community #Leadership #Faith #Play #Belonging #DrBrandonWJones #BJonesSpeaks
