There’s always another side to the story, and there’s always another question to ask. That’s what Cheryl Mettendorf, Special Projects Producer for 6abc Action News in Philadelphia, is here to remind us. Cheryl is also a writer/producer for two documentaries about investigations she has worked on.

Listen in to hear how she does it, what motivates her, and what advice she has for other questionists.

You can see Cheryl’s investigative stories at: https://6abc.com/consumer/

Cheryl's IMDB page: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13286767/

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Bronwen Mayer Henry is an artist, teacher, mom, and leadership trainer at an organization dedicated to building respect and understanding between people of different faiths. So she has learned how to turn a tense conversation that might carry a lot of assumptions or biases into a beautiful opportunity for connection.

Go to www.InterfaithPhiladelphia.org to see upcoming programs.

Bronwen’s website: https://www.BronwenMayerHenry.com/

Bronwen’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChooseJoyOverPerfection/

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Derek Lee is a data architect, IT consultant, and homeschool parent whose approach to questions is shaped by his atypical way of experiencing the world. At work, he uses questions to unearth inefficiencies and annoyances so he can make them better. At home, he’s figuring out how to best support an inquisitive kid’s self-directed education. And he’s got a few good questions up his sleeve for getting to know other humans.

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How does a seasoned detective question victims, witnesses, and suspects? Find out in this episode.

Detective John Schell (who also goes by Greg) has been with the Philadelphia Police Department for almost 25 years and has solved many, many cases. But his success in this profession doesn't come from acting like a tough guy.

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How do you maintain strong relationships? How do you confront a difficult colleague? How do you lead a more fulfilling life?

You start by asking questions.

Sherry has picked up quite a few techniques for asking questions — and listening to the answers — in her years of teaching, research, faith-based ministry, and working as a therapist.

Sherry Davis Molock, Ph.D., M.Div., is a Professor of Clinical Psychology at The George Washington University, where she conducts research on the prevention of suicide and HIV in African American adolescents and young adults. She's also an ordained minister and co-founder of the Beloved Community Church, now affiliated with the United Church of Christ.

Sherry's faculty page: https://psychology.columbian.gwu.edu/sherry-molock

Beloved Community Church: https://www.belovedcommunitychurchmd.org/about-our-church/

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Sean shares some of his deep questions about the universe, things he's learned from being a physicist, philosopher, and professor, and some personal insights from years of hosting his own podcast.

Sean Carroll, Ph.D. is the Homewood Professor of Natural Philosophy at Johns Hopkins University and Fractal Faculty at the Santa Fe Institute. He has written six books (and is apparently working on more), and he has hosted a podcast called Mindscape for six years.

More about Sean and his work: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/

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Anne shares some questions to help you think about your New Year’s resolutions differently.

References:

Michelle Stortz: https://michellestortz.com/%f0%9f%a7%98-the-inner-dialogue-project/

Heavyweight podcast: https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/heavyweight

Jay Kannaiyan TEDx talk: https://youtu.be/L5ae0-JwDl8

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Anne and Bob each share a few of the questions that we find ourselves asking a lot.

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