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Where Did Our Attention Go?

In a world that constantly competes for our attention, what does it really mean to pay attention?

From endless scrolling and digital distractions to the difficulty of being fully present in a conversation, our attention seems to be pulled in a thousand different directions. But are we simply becoming more distracted, or is the way we live fundamentally changing our ability to focus, think deeply, and connect with one another?

In this episode of Beyond The Surface, we explore the psychology of attention, the influence of technology on our everyday lives, and the subtle ways distraction shapes how we experience the world around us. We question whether our constant need for stimulation is making silence uncomfortable, boredom unbearable, and genuine presence increasingly rare.

The real question isn't just why we get distracted, but what we're missing while we're distracted.

Because in a world that wants our attention, choosing where to give it might be one of the most important decisions we make.

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Modern dating culture constantly sells us the myth of "the one" the idea that finding a perfect soulmate requires no effort, and that instant chemistry is the ultimate green flag. But what happens when the honeymoon phase ends and the real, human friction begins?

In this episode of Beyond the Surface, we sit down with Dr. Chris Grace, an experimental social psychologist and the founder of the Center for Marriage and Relationships at Biola University. Moving entirely past superficial dating hacks, they break down the cognitive, behavioral, and theological engines that actually drive human connection and long-term commitment.

Dr. Chris Grace holds a Ph.D. in Experimental Social Psychology and serves as a professor and the Director of the Center for Marriage and Relationships (CMR) at Biola University. He is a prominent speaker and the co-host of The Art of Relationships podcast.

Here's a direct link to his insightful podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/the-art-of-relationships-podcast/id1520766551

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Language is more than vocabulary and grammar...

It shapes the way we think, connect, remember, and understand the world around us.

In this episode, I'm joined by Sena, a French Literature graduate who recently returned from France, and Koray, for a relaxed and thought-provoking conversation on language and society. Together, we explore how language influences identity, the experience of living abroad, accents and stereotypes, literature, translation, social media, and the subtle ways words that shape our relationships...

This isn't a conversation about linguistics. It's a conversation about being human through language.

Whether you've ever searched for the right word, felt different in another language, or wondered why certain conversations stay with us forever, this episode is for you.

I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed recording it.

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