Words with Joe Garrison
Writing about things that matter to me.
If they matter to you, leave a comment and share your thoughts.
Logic is Lost Without Emotion
We like to think we’re logical, but our purchases and politics show us that logic is lost without emotion.
Mixed Motivations: Why people make confounding decisions in the voting booth
The sooner we realize human beings have mixed motivations, the sooner we’ll understand each other and find common ground.
Make Politics Local Again
If Indiana is going to ever become a purple state, we’re going to have to make politics local again. Focus on building relationships.
Imposter Syndrome and My Obliterated iPhone
Imposter Syndrome creeps up at the most unexpected times…like while you’re trying to replace your shattered iPhone.
The Opposing Power of True Believers
Are there really true and authentic Christians on the Right and the Left who read the same Bible, but find different paths?
Two Weeks Defined by Death and Anxiety
Two weeks, defined by death and anxiety, come to a head. As I feel the needle pierce my skin, all the emotions come rushing to the surface.
The Politicization of Everything
Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Game of Thrones and the Politicization of Everything in the United States. Who feels persecuted?
Rush Limbaugh and How We Treat Teenagers in America
Rush Limbaugh provides a case study for why we should be a positive presence in the lives of teenagers in the United States.
Why we care for our neighbors
“This won’t work!” a weathered male voice forcefully chimed in from the back, generously providing an example for why our churches are dying.
Hi, I’m Joe Garrison
I love writing, but I don’t do it enough for myself. Most of my writing is copywriting for my clients at Moonflower Marketing, the small marketing shop I run with my wife.
What you will get at Words with Joe are my thoughts on a variety of topics, informed by my life and experiences.
I grew up in a conservative Christian home in Indiana. I’ve worked in retail, home services, hospitality, law, ministry, marketing, and community advocacy.
My theology, politics, and philosophy of life have been set, changed, set, and changed again over time. They’ll keep changing.
On Words with Joe, I will write about how my thoughts and ideas have changed and continue to change.
Each post will represent where I am at that moment in time.
I love to hear others’ opinions and would love to hear yours. Leave your thoughts in the comments. Let’s learn from each other.