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2.4 - Work: Keith King
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In this episode of Deep in the Woods, Andrew McEntyre and guest Keith King take a walk along the peaceful banks of the Oostanaula River. They dive into the layered challenges of building community, supporting families in need, and wrestling with the concept of responsibility—both personal and collective. Against the backdrop of changing leaves and crisp fall air, they explore the meaning of "doing the work," not just as a task, but as a commitment to serve others, no matter how messy or complex the journey may be.
Keith shares stories of his efforts to help a family in dire need, recounting the physical and emotional toll of cleaning, restoring, and organizing community support to give them a fresh start. "I want to help so many," Keith reflects, "but it’s a hard balance, because there’s a trade-off of sacrifice on my own family."
Andrew and Keith touch on the limitations of local government and the crucial role of community, reflecting on how small acts of kindness and personal relationships often bridge gaps that institutions can’t. "Local government can only help so far," Keith notes, discussing the unique network of faith-based groups and nonprofits that rise to meet urgent needs in ways that extend beyond bureaucratic limits.
Through honest discussions on faith, politics, and community, this episode delves into the struggles and beauty of working together—especially when it means setting aside personal beliefs or labels. "Some things have to be set aside to let us be humans together who need each other," Andrew says. They talk about the challenge of removing these "labels" and "boxes" that divide us, and focus on simply being there for one another.
Join this introspective walk and feel the power of real-life stories and candid dialogue on how to make a difference, one small, sometimes difficult step at a time.
Quotes from this episode:
- “True leaders feel the pain of the wounds of those they serve.”
- “If I live my life as a means to an end, in the end, what will it mean?”
- “Just be decent. Show kindness. Because the world needs more of it.”
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