By David Guyor
A few weeks ago, I did a Base Camp Campfire Discussion with Gary Barkalow, of The Noble Heart and two other great guys, Sam Williamson and Jeff Andrechyn.
Last year’s film, The King’s Speech, resonated with people around the world and won academy awards. I loved the film, and when I saw it, it spoke deeply to me, like it has for many others. We recorded this discussion, and I want to make it available to you. (I will confess up front, speaking into a phone was quite awkward and my voice is a bit strange.)
Many believe the United States is the most relationally isolated culture in the world. As Americans, we don’t realize this because it’s all we’ve ever known. It’s our “normal.”
The values of Pragmatism (Make my life successful and fix my problems), and Individualism (I can do this on my own and I am deeply committed to my privacy) permeate just about everything, even the Church. One of the results of these cultural values is the relational loneliness of most men. I experience it myself, and I consistently see this with the men around me.
The King’s Speech tells the remarkable story of a surprising and powerful friendship that changed the lives of two men and quite possibly changed the fate of a nation and of the world.
Here’s the link, if you would like to listen the recording. If you do, I hope you enjoy it.
